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Derf
davidrmoran : No need to send billing, it's the amount that caught my attention!
@BenWP I concur with your thoughts, " I do think such substitutes for real cars contribute to our obesity epidemic just as much as Fritos and Domino’s Pizza.
Let me add, recliners & PC's , at least for me. Also note I drive a Forester Subie as…
@ BaluBalu Well at least you asked for adjustment which is reasonable. Try the SEC or a law firm to start a class action suit. Next time take a CG or dividend in cash as you spoke of. How many $ did it cost you, if I may ask ?
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@hank You bring up an interesting point. Still I'd rather pay the piper for a Toy build in the USA, than one coming from overseas!
Happy Holidays, Derf
FWIW to you.
Toyota VINs starting with "1", "4", or "5" represent vehicles assembled in the United States, VINs beginning with "2" indicate vehicles assembled in Canada, and vehicles with VINs beginning with "3" were assembled in Mexico. Vehicles w…
Thanks YBB & TheShadow. I haven't got a handle on my new PC. I had to down size my message & then read with magnifier so I didn't have to roll left & right to read.
HECK - VG says no wrong doing, yet paid-off Mass!!
Let them pay for t…
@Crash $2 rental ?! Maybe it's goes to coffee & rolls. Graft at the public library. Do they charge for other material ? Copy machine is 25cents BW, color $.50 per piece at local library.
MMF - checking at local bank,BMO, dropped for the second time in three months. Rate went from 2.?? -1.745 1.547.
Time to move RMD , which went there by my error!
Surprise, surprise !! Both #1's in individual portfolio ! Also a couple of stinkers in IRA Time to sell the skunks, or sell losers & add to #1's ?
Probably see what replacement are available.
Happy Holiday…
Thanks for the info @msf . I lowered my tax takeout on RMD's to cut refunds from state & fed, so will do no conversions this year. In prior years amount of refunds has been very
evenly returned.
Below find 2024 tax rates.
35% for incomes over $243,725 ($487,450 for married couples filing jointly)
32% for incomes over $191,950 ($383,900 for married couples filing jointly)
24% for incomes over $100,525 ($201,050 for married couples filing joi…
AI comes in different versions, say #1 to #5 with 5 being the highest. For investing & driving I'd take a #5. I have a #2 & 1/2 in my Subie & didn't get what I paid for in my estimation.
Good luck with your AI,…
@dtconroe : For someone that uses CD's as much as you do, I would have thought that your ladder would have reached out a few more years.
Different strokes for different folks, Derf
@hank : 2 questions. Did you try to have the dealer switch out your tires, performance for all-season, to make the sale ?
Does the seat have up & down movement ? I'm not asking about tilt.
Enjoy your new ride, …
@Sven Not only imported vehicle getting hit by tariffs. Look at all the parts & components being imported & put into vehicles made in USA.
NAFTA sucks !
How many drivers let their turbo warm up & cool down for 3 minutes ? I'll take a wild guess, 5%.
How many drivers change turbo oil, lube, every 3000 miles? Another guess 3%.
I know very little about turbos , but a bit of human nature.
@hank You mention the drivers seat as being to upright. Isn't the seat powered ? Drove a '23 Camry & thought I was siting to low. A few days later it dawned on me that it could be raised up, but never went back to check it out.
You mentioned A…
Toyota Camry 2005 270,000+ miles Sold for $500 in 2024. Never touched the brakes or muffler . Replaced water pump once , exhaust wielded once, battery twice, last time just before I sold it. Finally one sensor on catalytic converter. Also I had to…
YBB said, " In our area, it's a headache to find someone quick to do things." So true elsewhere !!
davidrmoran, I can certainly understand your sewage problem & wish the best on your repairs. Hopefully the septic tank or field system doesn't nee…
