Recent content by rstcso

This does bust the budget and doesn't really fit with her current needs. I agree the CX-5 is long in the tooth, but the lack of bells and whistles is appealing, at least to me. But she's been driving CR-Vs (all two of them) for the past 15 years, and there's something to be said for familiarity...

I've been watching the same or similar feed. It's always interesting when someone thinks they can slide in next to someone near Ripon, get a "rock-your-wings", then be told to turn left and go back to Endeavor Bridge and start over.

Yes, we gifted a 2018 CR-V to our daughter in Madison. Texas has a similar program. So does the Pilot we just bought. I'm not sure how to eliminate all potential problem areas.

I spent five winters at Offutt AFB (Omaha) and worked intelligence. When the base had open house/air shows, I'd go to the flight line and climb in and all over the aircraft before the crowds arrived. It was always a good show when SAC commanders changed (SR-71 flyovers, etc).

All previous CR-Vs owned by us or daughter have not had any long block engine or CVT failures. It's just a preference, not a deal-breaker. Good option for many, but she's working three jobs which takes her south of Austin to Georgetown, so she's putting on a ton of miles.

Thank you for pointing this out. This is the conversation my wife and I have been having. Can get really messy. I'm also concerned the house will need to be sold when finalized, so the money we've paid on the mortgage will end up being half his. But for now, it's one less thing for her to worry...

What's your local airport?

Thanks, but she needs a car now/soon.

Trust, but verify.

Going to Oshkosh AirVenture has been on my bucket list for a long time. Flying in would be at or near the top! Anybody else watching YouTube posts related to AirVenture 2025? Getting my PPL was a goal most of my life. In 2019 I started training, then the pandemic hit and everything shut down...

Absolutely! She and the girls are visiting her sister (another daughter) in Wisconsin and I'm trying to gather data before she gets home Tuesday evening. I appreciate everyone's input.

This is good to know. We're doing a balancing act on keeping our cost as low as reasonably possible, but getting something she doesn't have to worry about continuing to have a wrecker on speed-dial. Based on data I've found on visor.vin, there are a lot more CX-5s on the lots than Rav 4s, but at...

Good advice, but we're buying new. We'll do a good once-over as suggested in another thread.

Most "Complete" fuel system cleaners recommend every 3k to 5k miles (5k to 8k kilometers). Many add a bottle (or whatever instructions say) and running their last full tank down with the fuel additive right before an oil change. Not all are created equal. My understanding is that you want to...

Our oldest daughter is going through a divorce, has two kids, and working three jobs. We're not rich, but have been helping her by paying her mortgage so she can stay in her house and the kids can continue going to their schools. (Her husband has done her really dirty) She's driving an older...