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    1500W Inverter

    So neat you have that!
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    1500W Inverter

    Haha, my wife used to drive manual transmission 2005 Legacy turbo wagon and do this while chatting away on her cell phone.l driving home from work. She had an invertor plugged into accessory outlet.
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    Post up some Hobbies you like to do in your free time.

    I like downhill skiing a lot. Over 6 six months typically go about 30-40 times in upper New England(NH,VT,ME) , Quebec (Chic Chocs) and Utah Cottonwood Canyons.
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    Any recent submersible well pump replacement quotes?

    The pumps are nearly double in price from say 10 years ago. The installation depends on how deep your well is. I spent about $1800 for a 250 ft deep .
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    200k report 2018 Tiguan

    Currently I add 1/2 quart of SuperTech synth around 6k miles into 10k OCI. This started around 150k. Current oil is Motul 5w20 oil including with FCP auto parts change kit. Originally used Castrol 508 spec 5w20.
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    200k report 2018 Tiguan

    We have owned since brand new a 2018 Tiguan SE 4motion (AWD) with panoramic sunroof. This is one model above base with leatherette light grey interior on black exterior. Niceties: Apple CarPlay , basic safety like auto braking for front and rear along with bling spot detection. How did it...
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    Small SUV needed; advice?

    If you have the $30-$35k to drop cash go for it. All choices are good. The reality is she needs either the vehicle fixed or replaced new or used. I would suggest a newer used interim vehicle with some depreciation as this might not be a forever car as she transitions from being bailed out by...
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    First experience with a Waymo self driving taxi

    You can’t compare FSD to Waymo. FSD is intended to have a driver paying normal attention to correct it/take over. Waymo is no driver and likely has “support” intervene if overwhelmed the best they can remotely and last resort.
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    "Fuel Efficiency Standards Are Dead"

    It will give a temporary profit boost for non competitive domestic automakers. The balance of them will keep their efficiency up and not if but when fuel prices surge history will repeat itself and domestics will get bailed out or fold
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    Anyone ever change oil in rental car?

    No , the oil change indicator might be a forgotten reset after an oil change. Without knowing I would not touch that. Maybe top oil and with cheapest oil possible that matches cap requirement.
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    Xenon headlight issues

    Hi unfortunately my 2013 Acura RDX had Xenon headlights. Since buying it the passenger light on has been intermittent. I tried bulb but it failed. Using $45 amazon parts replace ballast and igniter beyond bulb which involves removing front bumper skin. (Friend charged $100) these lasted 6...
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    DMV experience

    Had plenty of experience in NH with DMV for two teen daughters and unfortunately mum 77+ they make you go in for renewals likely to assess if driver test needed visually. Also a $10 30 day temp plate. Highly efficient with appointments. No fee per visit just the fee for item. I misplaced my...
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    Leased Dodge Daytona EV customer shares his negatve experience. He also owns a Durango Hemi.

    I cannot think of a worst carmaker to try their first EV. That includes Land Rover.
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    2026 Subaru Uncharted

    They have been developing it way before now….
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    2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV - Initial impressions

    My neighbor has one. The naming Wagoneer does not translate to its smallish size. I have never seen one ever else where. Even work where all EVs are present besides Tesla with free charging and EV only parking.
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