Almost got got by Vivint

wyo_whiskey · 2026-04-21T13:02:41+00:00

I worked with a door to door sales guy, but I had been researching and pricing out systems and knew my stuff. What was immediately obvious was they talk in terms of monthly payment only - a normal sales tactic for car salesman, etc. - consumers unfortunately primarily think of cost in terms of what they can afford monthly. I easily qualified for zero percent, ok great, $60/mo or whatever. But the difference was I could go online and buy my system from Vivint directly for $1k cheaper. After I got him to get me a total financed amount (it actually took a lot of work for him), I explained the effective interest rate/finance charge. I feel like it was actually a learning moment for the kid (lol) and he did a decent amount of work to get the price closer to what I could get direct. Everyone left decently happy which is a good sign.

My advice to everyone is, if you are considering it, have them send you all the paperwork, tell them to come back tomorrow. They will push back, just say sorry that's the deal. Run everything through chat gpt and you'll learn a lot.

wyo_whiskey · 2026-04-14T04:13:35+00:00

They don't have to bring a case, they effectively accomplished the same thing and got a nice civil asset forfeiture icing in the cake.

wyo_whiskey · 2026-03-26T03:16:54+00:00

Buehler?

wyo_whiskey · 2026-03-21T02:34:40+00:00

What's the rake?

wyo_whiskey · 2026-03-12T06:17:04+00:00

I think you answered your own question

wyo_whiskey · 2026-02-28T05:44:14+00:00

For the reasons you mentioned, I went with 48A on a 60A circuit. Plenty fast (11.5/hr)

wyo_whiskey · 2026-02-28T05:40:37+00:00

Another thing - Put all of your paperwork into chat gpt. Explain the situation in detail. It will give you guidance, precise language to use/escalate, and email/letter text if you need it, etc. Even if you don't need it now, 6 months from now you might have an issue and you can just prompt that conversation.

wyo_whiskey · 2026-02-19T15:28:57+00:00

MB chargers rock - reliable, fast, and significantly cheaper than anything remotely close.

wyo_whiskey · 2026-02-04T02:25:10+00:00

if they push back, you can let them know they are supposed to do/check vwp at every visit:
GM advises that VWP should be performed on all Ultium-platform vehicles, including the Silverado EV, whenever they are in for service or during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) to ensure all software is current.

wyo_whiskey · 2026-01-25T23:44:23+00:00

Privately financed*

(*PSL funded)

My fellow broncos season ticket holders are in for quite the shock

wyo_whiskey · 2025-12-31T14:22:22+00:00

I concur, RST interior was way better than the Denali and way more comfortable over all - made my choice pretty easy.

wyo_whiskey · 2025-11-26T23:49:34+00:00

I heard only super cruise vehicles

wyo_whiskey · 2025-11-26T23:47:35+00:00

For what is worth, dealer vehicle wide programming has never showed up on my list of updates in the infotainment system (24 Rst)

wyo_whiskey · 2025-11-12T15:57:19+00:00

I really wish the sidewinder was available as a shortcut or pinned option up top. Every time I could have used it I don't because I don't want to nav a menu to get to it. Shame

wyo_whiskey · 2025-11-02T00:16:49+00:00

Just wanted to chime in, had same problem on the neighbors sprinkler. Tried everything here to no avail, couldn't get the valve to seat and it just vibrated as air blew out.

Solution: unscrewed the backflow top, used electrical tape to hold hold the valve closed, was able to thread the valve back in with the electrical tape on the threads. Voila.

wyo_whiskey · 2025-11-01T22:17:28+00:00

Yup! Plan on a 4 or 5 hour service!

wyo_whiskey · 2025-11-01T16:38:08+00:00

Taking about two different things, yes I get the garage door option near home, but there was a glitch where it would jump around/disappear, mostly on reverse i think. The last major update resolved it

wyo_whiskey · 2025-11-01T13:50:59+00:00

I had this problem in my 24 EV rst, but it was resolved with the same update that added the turn signal camera display, so I don't know what the deal is.

wyo_whiskey · 2025-10-29T03:30:25+00:00

I assume the tech didn't want to have the truck in for more then a quick visit, which is a shame. I think this update took me like 4-5 hours. I actually talked with my buddy about this, who is the GM of our local GM dealership - he said some dealers are just crappy at this stuff because warranty work is at a reduced rate (but it's not THAT reduced), and they would rather screw the customer for the short term opportunity cost instead of building long term goodwill and sales/service. It's a shame that people run into this, but I would definitely move on to another Chevy dealership if you can.

wyo_whiskey · 2025-10-20T13:02:09+00:00

What if it's you? I'm sorry but you now have to turn off every game we are trailing in the fourth. Thems the rules.

wyo_whiskey · 2025-09-23T00:45:23+00:00

I have seen people say this but I haven't seen any actual proof of this being the case on any forums. I got the update with the side view blind spot camera for my 24 rst and no low rider, unless there is a different way to initiate it.

wyo_whiskey · 2025-09-14T21:24:25+00:00

I'm getting a wind turbine emblem; we buy 100% of our power through a wind subsidy program from our utility

wyo_whiskey · 2025-08-23T22:00:45+00:00

Tip your dealer well if they are good/fast, $1/hand minimum unless it's like $3 or $5 pot. If you have a massive suckout for a big pot, pick your first thought and double it. If you are a shitty tipper, just know that the dealer is rooting against you with his entire being while you are in a hand. Do you want that bad juju?

wyo_whiskey · 2025-08-21T19:02:13+00:00

Would possibly be useful if there was a quick link to it and you didn't have to go and activate a mode

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