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    Thoughts on the Acura MDX ?

    New or used? Assuming you are looking at the 2025 (not the Type-S) the 3.5 J35 is rock solid, and the Honda 10 speed seems to be fairing well over-all but I'm not as familiar with it as opposed to the H6 and ZF9 that they used in previous generations. I agree that it's definitely a looker. I...
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    "Old" production date tires worth the discount?

    Thanks for the feedback. No state inspections here, and they would be run from about November-March and then stored in my garage when not in use. Seems the overall consensus is that they're worth consideration. I imagine I could easily get 6-7 seasons out of them.
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    The Genesis is Gone - Farewell and Good Riddance

    I'm not justifying the quality of the decision, just pointing out that it should surprise nobody that any Hyundai product is a bit heavier and has less aluminum than the equivalent competition, particularly in the premium segment.
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    The Genesis is Gone - Farewell and Good Riddance

    It's a fact that Hyunkia uses more steel as they produce it themselves.
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    Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8) Crash

    I don't see how either pilot could inadvertently flip both of those switches. Malicious intent seems likely IMO.
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    "Old" production date tires worth the discount?

    I was cruising Tire rack.com and noticed they have Blizzak WS90s on clearance (50% off) due to being 2022 production year. In my use case, they would only get about 4,000 miles a year on them during the winter so lifetime would be limited more on time and not mileage even if they were produced...
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    *Investors Blog*

    I'm talking long-term...I believe in the next decade tech diversification vs total market diversification will be much more rewarding.
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    *Investors Blog*

    I'm considering switching some retirement investments from market indexes to tech indexes. Nowhere to go but up IMO.
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    Latest budget makes interest on American made cars fully deductible.

    36 months is a reasonable term. I've never had a car loan but if/when I do 36 or less would be the goal. I somewhat understand 48 or 60 months for some people, but IMO anything over 60 is bonkers and shouldn't exist.
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    Latest budget makes interest on American made cars fully deductible.

    I get that many desirable places are expensive, and jobs generally pay more in those expensive cities but I feel that there are plenty of areas where housing is cheaper and pay is less, however comparatively higher in comparison to cost of housing, if that makes sense. I'm a millennial, so my...
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    Latest budget makes interest on American made cars fully deductible.

    Well yeah, with that attitude they'll for sure never own a house. I'm not saying get a second job, but perhaps they should consider relocating somewhere more affordable if they truly won't ever be able to buy where they are. I'm going to very safety assume though, based on my observations, that...
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    '24 Malibu. Bought and installed black wheel-skins over the existing silver rims. Man, i really like it.

    I like black with machined faces...all black you lose some detail IMO.
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    '24 Malibu. Bought and installed black wheel-skins over the existing silver rims. Man, i really like it.

    I'm surprised the thief even knew they were covers...unless it's more obvious up close than what your pics show?
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    Latest budget makes interest on American made cars fully deductible.

    Don't underestimate the amount of stupid car debt that people get into, including high interest loans.
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    Latest budget makes interest on American made cars fully deductible.

    Why should rent be deductible but not a mortgage payment? Anyone can legally itemize...it just doesn't make financial sense in many cases but the option is there.
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    3-Row SUV for Midlife Crisis

    Women are emotionally superior/more capable than men, but sometimes need to be talked off the ledge of making emotional decisions that aren't rational. That's where hubby comes in, and why marriage is meant to work so well in a complimentary fashion. So, I was partly tongue in cheek but also...
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    Methy Mike and the Sketchy Bunch

    I'm assuming you don't have the space to build a garage? I vowed to never own a home that can't house my vehicles. Kids vehicles when they get older might not go inside, but I won't entertain less garage stalls than 3 on the next house.
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    3-Row SUV for Midlife Crisis

    The 3rd row being actually comfortable for an extended period of time for an adult is really the sticking point here. Minimum Tahoe on up for size to meet that requirement. I think the easiest solution is to talk your wife out of her crisis. 🤐
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    How to disable auto stop/start on MQB VWs using OBDEleven

    I thought that OBD11 didn't work on anything 2024+ since they locked things down?
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    Hertz will scan your rental return with AI

    Made the return through the scanner today, no charges after 1,300 miles of driving. Win!
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