LazyDaveD

You can't get a new Hilux anywhere on the planet for anywhere near 15k usd.

I miss knowledgeable counter workers at dealers. They are completely useless, they must have a vin number.

Luckily one of the parts guys at Acadiana dodge jeep has been doing it for years. I was buying parts from him from Lafayette Motors around 25 years ago. I'm going to miss him when he retires.

I've had bad luck with a couple of interstate batteries, and have talked to a couple of mechanics who won't use them anymore. Last one I had was made in Mexico.

And Costco prorates immediately, so there is no free replacement even if it fails shortly after you purchase.

Penfed Credit Union has been the best rates I've found in the past.

It's about 500 miles from Tokyo.

First Horizon did my paper ibonds for me last year. It took a long time because they all had to be done individually. It was only 5k though, but lots of small denomination ones.

My buddy owns a body shop, he'll turn down jobs if they aren't insurance. He can't fully know the damage until he starts tearing the car apart, and people are unwilling to pay for repairs that aren't quoted upfront. Insurance will.

Trying to save for a Rolex?

Olive Branch Mediterranean and Mudtown Eat & Drink were 2 of my favorites when I lived there, behind the summit.

I was in Lake Charles for work and noticed this place wasn't too far away from the office. I got a croissant and a baquette, both were excellent. Crumbs everywhere when cutting into the baquette, the way it should be.

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