Mahindra major jeep

Ilang months na nakalipas pero di parin ako makapaniwala na from dream school ngaling pinabalik ka sa local school mo sa college just because madaming bullshit ngyari una wala rin akong bahay sa lugar na yun (davao) pero may mga pinsan/relatives ako sa unang month ko ng stay ginagawa ko naman pinapagawa sakin e kasi syempre di akin yung bahay so para kunting respeto nalang at para di mag mukhang may ari ng lugar ganon and prelims - midterms keri naman pero nung approaching sa prefinals - finals dun ba naman nagkaaberya dahil ba naman parang in a sense na sabotage ang aking flow sa pagaaral dun sa school na yun na parang may hinanakit sila syempre yung lugar dun ay maliit lang at sa sala ako tumira (kasi wala namang room e) and malapit ang bintana sa akin pero for some reason parang binabantayan ako kasi di ko daw na close ang bintana e putang ina ba naman sino ba naman mag provide ng electric fan sayo na wala na hangin may ibubuga kaya wala akong choice edi open nalang ako ng bintana tapos every night sinasabihan ako na e close lang PUTANG INA ANG INIT E ANHIN KO MASOSOFOCATE AKO??? Wala rin naman akong problema sa pagkain na part din sa bayad ng rent oo rent kasi naninira lang ako dun kinakain ko naman ang pagkain e di ko nga sila inuubusan ng pagkain e lagi ko naman sila nireremind na last lang ako kakain para maubos at para din naman di sayang ang pagkain eh naging issue din yun kasi sabi daw inuubos ko, dun na ako nagtaka na bakit parang may hinanakit sila sa akin ah isa pa syempre tita nya yun at sya yung ano tawag mo dun sa pinsan mo basta yun eh may previlage ba naman sa sundoin sya na di ako sinundo rin kasi isang daan lang naman e, tita rin nya naman di nakapag tapos pero bakit na pinrepressure as if pabaya ako sa pagaaral ko kasi late na daw ako nagapasok pagod rin ang oras ko sa school na 7:30am to 9:30pm MONDAY TO THURSDAY HA eh kulang nalang di ko nalang ako naggraveyard shift e pero alam ko partly kasalanan ko ang part nato kasi sana nagdrop ako ng mga subjects kasi sobra na and grabe na yung time, 9:30pm tapos di pa ako naka uwi non kasi hahabol pa ng jeep kung hindi taxi which takes about 30 or so mins depende naman yan sa traffic e, then after that time na i told myself na di nalang ako kakain sa bahay na yun kasi wala na rin akong time kaya kakain nalang sa kung anong open pa na establishment that time para tutulog nalang at wala rin akong time mag study dahil sa oras na ganon PERO BINABAYARAN KO PA ANG FOOD KO NA KASALI SA RENT HINDI SILA PARANG AH SIGE SIGE OKAY LANG YAN PERO SILA AY NAKA NGITI KASI MAY LIBRE PARA TO TAKE ADVANTAGE ISA PA DIN DUN IS YUNG PAMBAYAD NG INTERNET PARA MAY INTERNET KAMI LAHAT PERO EWAN KUNG ANONG PISTENGYAWA NAA SA ILAHAN ULO, wala talaga di ko talaga alam gagawin ko from then on kaya ayon nag 4 month trial ako sa school na yun na di naman nakapag finals para lang may punto sa pag lipat ng school until now im still having sleepless nights thinking the things ive been through di ko lang alam kung maliit lang to na problema or ako lang talaga nagiging oa sa ganitong sitwasyon. Pag alis ko sa bahay na yun at sinabi ko sa sarili ko na uuwi nalang ako sinundo ako ng nanay ko kase im not having it na kaya uuwi nalang kami kaya ayon packed my things and leave sa pag alis namin ng nanay ko sinabi pa ng tita sa akin na "ganyan rin daw naranasan nya before" (DINAMAY PA AKO BUTI SANA PWEDE LANG NA KERI ANG ENGINEERING COURSE E) nag iwan pa si mother ko ng 1k for the inconvience na nagsstay ako dun the fact na di lang tinaggi ang pera kundi abot langit ang ligaya ng tita ANG KAPAL NG MUKHA. I had hopes na sana okay lang ang lugar na kung saan ako nasstay na kaya ko to hanggang paggraduate. Di pa lahat ng problema ko dun sinabi ko dito major na ngyari lang haha

Aug 2023,
My fiance and I drove down Detroit for our first concert since becoming new parents back in May. We decided to leave the concert a bit early to get back home to our son. On this evening Detroit had gotten very heavy rain and thunderstorm, causing major flooding on I-94.
That evening my 2020 Jeep compass was submerged in water on the freeway. The water did get over 18 inch. Hundreds of cars were stranded on the freeway due to heavy flooding.
Progressive accepted my claim, towed the vehicle to the mechanics and then started the claims process. Shockingly progressive decided to fix the vehicle, replacing the engine.
I received my vehicle back in October, with nothing but issues. Oil pan leaking, odd smells coming from the engine and electrical issues.
One month after receiving the vehicle a fuse blown, causing the engine light on, steering wheel, brakes and parking brake to be stuck my vehicle had to be towed. Mechanics fixed it and gave me the vehicle back.
October - February the jeep had been in and out of the mechanics due to misc issues.
February 2024, while driving on mound rd during rush hour. I stopped at a red light at the intersection and the jeep completely stalls out. Steering wheel locking up, engine light comes on and brakes are locked up. Due to the location of this electrical failure, it nearly caused an accident. I have a family and refuse to ever get behind the wheel of this vehicle, and believe this is a huge liability for myself and innocent drivers on the road.
Repair: replaced starte start/ Stop battery Unknown why the vehicle stopped while driving, notes say safety feature in jeeps if door is open parking brake locks…. Door was not open while driving it.
This car has known electrical issues, has left me stranded twice, and is a obviously a liability to innocent drivers. Progressive will not total the vehicle because it has not reached the 75% threshold. Progressive has been terrible to deal with, Im out 25K between rentals, paying car insurance on a vehicle I do not drive and the vehicle it's self.
Take it somewhere else? Jeep dealerships certified with progressive will not take the vehicle due to water damage, electrical issues and someone elses work. Sell it? Why should this be someone else problem, this car is a suicide box and someone life is worth more than 18K. Also the value significantly drops after water damage, and no one wants this vehicle.
I bought a new car, Jeep is just at the mechanics lot, trying to find a dealership to look at it. I just want this car to go away.
Progressive has been terrible about answering, you have to beat them down. Mechanics think progressive should have totaled it.

For anyone looking for fun events to enjoy this weekend, here's 28 local ideas with the vast majority happening in Blacksburg.
Weekend Rundown of Fun: 1. Amelia Empson in Concert Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg Friday, April 26, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free Amelia Empson plays a variety of Indie-Folk and Americana covers and originals from the Appalachian Mountains with talent far beyond her years. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=775803
2. April Poetry Open Mic Night Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free Read your own original poetry, something by your favorite poet, or come just to listen. Musicians are also welcome to jam with the poets. No advance registration required and everyone is welcome. This event happens every fourth Friday of the month. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=775341
3. Wave Nite 33 with 17 Performers The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:00 PM - 02:00 AM Ages 21 & Up: $10.00, Ages 18-20: $13.00 Wave Nite returns! Join them for the cool flows, hot fire bass and activate that next level of consciousness with 18 performers. Must be ages 18 or older to attend. Those under 21 must enter by 10:00 PM. Bring a non-perishable canned food item for the food drive and you will receive a discount on your admission. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776786
4. Three Band Concert with Snowy Pillars, Beep Band and Hologram Anne XYZ Art Gallery, Blacksburg Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:30 - 10:00 PM Admission: $5.00 XYZ Art Gallery presents a Three Band Concert with Snowy Pillars, Beep Band and Hologram Anne. Cash or Venmo accepted. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the music starts at 7:30 PM. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776778
5. Bamberg Symphony in Concert Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:30 - 9:30 PM Adult Tickets: $40.00-$65.00 (based on seat location) Students with ID and Youth 18 & Under: $10.00 \* Note: Only a few seats remain so act fast if you want to attend.* With a musical lineage stretching back to the 18th and 19th centuries to Mahler and Mozart, Germany’s Bamberg Symphony is a favorite around the world, performing over 7,000 concerts in more than 60 countries and over 500 cities. Its Moss debut features works by Brahms, Schumann, and Richard Wagner, one of the most revolutionary, emotional and, polarizing figures in the history of music. The program is inspired by New Yorker music critic and Pulitzer Prize finalist Alex Ross’ recent book, "Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music", which explores Wagner’s complicated, many-sided legacy and his colossal influence on music, art, and culture. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=708054
6. Virginia Tech Jazz Ensembles in Concert Creativity and Innovation District LLC Building, Virginia Tech Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:30 - 9:00 PM General Public: $15.00, Seniors: $12.00, Students: $10.00 Join the VT Jazz Ensembles for an evening concert. Tickets can be purchased online, in person at the Moss Arts Center ticket office, by calling 540-231-5300 or in person at the venue beginning one hour prior to the performance. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776709
7. Spring 2024 Community Dog Wash VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Dog Wash: $15.00, Nail Trim: $10.00, Ear Cleaning: $5.00 The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech presents their semi-annual Community Dog Wash at the rear of the veterinary college complex. Students of the first-year vet school class will be offering dog bathing, nail trims, and ear cleaning. Proceeds from the event will benefit its sponsors: the college’s chapter of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association, a professional organization for DVM students, and the DVM Class of 2027. All dogs must be on a leash and at least five months old with current vaccinations. Proof of rabies vaccination is required. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776707
8. National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2024 5k Bisset Park, Radford Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Admission: Free The Radford City / Floyd County Victim Witness Program, The Virginia Department of Corrections and the Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley presents the National Crime Victims' Rights Week 4th Annual 5k offered both in-person and virtually. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fun-filled day of running and supporting a great cause. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a casual stroll along the scenic park trails, this event is perfect for everyone. Registration starts at 9:00 AM and the 5k begins at 10:00 AM. National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) is a time to renew our commitment to serving all victims of crime, to acknowledge the achievements in victim services and allied professions, to honor those who have gone above and beyond in their service to others and to remember crime victims and survivors. This year local agencies including the Women's Resource Center, NRVCS, Community Health Center and more will be on site to provide information and resources. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776770
9. 2024 Jeeps of the Valley Vendor Show and Show & Shine New River Valley Fairgrounds, Dublin Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Vendor Show Admission: $5.00, Entry Fee for Show & Shine: $15.00 Jeepworks in partnership with the New River Valley Jeep Club presents the 2024 Jeeps of the Valley Vendor Show from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Show & Shine from 12:00 - 3:00 PM. Shine up your jeep and enter the Show and Shine Contest, enjoy the jeeps on display, browse multiple vendors and enjoy a day dedicated to jeeps from the 1940s to the latest models. Arrive early to enter the Show and Shine which starts at Noon. Trophies will be awarded in 10 classes for this year's Show and Shine as well as a people's favorite. Multiple food vendors will be on-site, there will be a Kids Zone, t-shirts will be available for purchase and live music will be performed Dan Fox starting at Noon. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776780
10. Yarn's Shop 10 Year Anniversary Celebration New River Art & Fiber, Blacksburg Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Admission: Free New River Art & Fiber presents the 10 Year Anniversary Celebration for their Yarn Sharp on Local Yarn Store Day. Activities & events include: aAnniversary edition yarn with dyed-to-order options, big raffle prize with ChiaoGoo Forte 2.0 Needle Set, Pattern giveaways, birthday cake for guests and Double Color Club points on all yarn shop purchases. If you're new to Local Yarn Store Day, it functions like an open house. Come when you can and stay as long as you like. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776775
11. 2024 Independent Bookstore Day Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Admission: Free Join Blacksburg Books for a national one-day party and their Third Annual Independent Bookstore Day that celebrates independent bookstores across the country. They will have Independent Bookstore Day exclusives and freebies, raffles to win all sorts of cool prizes and Chocolate Spike will be on-site. There will be one Libro.fm Golden Ticket hidden somewhere in the store. The lucky finder will get a year's worth of free audiobooks. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=775342
12. Radford University Planetarium Radford University Planetarium, Radford University Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:30 - 11:20 AM Admission: Free The Radford University Planetarium presents the Free Planetarium Show "Cosmic Mashups" in their final two shows for the Spring 2024 Semester. Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies and we're beginning to uncover how the merging of galaxies activate galactic centers. Our own galaxy has millions of "smaller" black holes, but it also has one of these supermassive black holes at its center, eating yet another star every 10 thousand years or so. Fortunately, our own solar system will never be pulled into the maw of this monster, but it is a fascinating phenomenon whose gravity helps to determine the structure and dynamics of our galaxy. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776502
13. Car Club at Virginia Tech 2024 Spring Car Show Litton-Reaves Hall, Virginia Tech Saturday, April 27, 2024, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spectators: Free, Vehicle Entry: Non-Members: $5.00 per vehicle, Car Club Members: Free The Car Club at Virginia Tech (CCVT) presents their 2024 Spring Car Show. Enjoy a day filled with cool cars and great people. The show is for all types of vehicles. There will be raffles, prizes, trophies and best in show awards. Trophies will be awarded for: Best in Show, Euro, JDM, Classic, Motorcycle, Domestic and more. All are welcome. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776777
14. Christiansburg Skateboard Showdown 2024 Christiansburg Skate Park, Christiansburg Saturday, April 27, 2024, 12:00 PM - TBD Spectators: Free, Skateboard Contestants: $15.00 Once again the Christiansburg Aquatic Center and Greenhouse Boardshop team up to host the ultimate Skatepark Showdown. Registration begins at 12:00 PM and the competition begins at 1:00 PM. Dust off your board and get ready to grind. Trophies and prizes will be awarded for multiple contests including: Beginner Street Contest, Intermediate Street Contest, Advanced Street Street Contest, Best Trick Mini Ramp Contest and Best Trick 6 Stair Contest. The entry fee for competitors includes a t-shirt. Spectators are free. Music will be provided by Virginia Tech Diggin' In The Crates. Bring your lawn chair. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776717
15. Kitchen Supply Swap Blacksburg Library, Blacksburg Saturday, April 27, 2024, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Admission: Free Do you have kitchen items you no longer need? Or are you looking for extra utensils without going broke? Time to clear out those kitchen cabinets for the Kitchen Supply Swap. Bring any kitchen items, utensils, gadgets or thingamabobs that are in good condition, clean and useable to swap for other items that are new to you. Leftover items will be donated to the Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program (MCEAP). Bring items the day of the swap or drop them off at the library beginning on Monday, April 22nd. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776314
16. Computer Science at Virginia Tech Showcase Torgersen Hall, Virginia Tech Saturday, April 27, 2024, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Admission: Free The Computer Science Department will hold its inaugural showcase featuring tours of Torgersen Hall, the new Gilbert Place building, and the new Data & Decision Sciences building. Research posters by Computer Science undergraduate and graduate students will be on display with lab-based demonstrations. All guided tours begin on the first-floor Atrium of Torgersen Hall. The first tour will gather at 1:15 PM with new tour groups leaving every 15-30 minutes. Tours take approximately 90 minutes, and they conclude on the first floor of the Data & Decision Sciences building. At each building, Computer Science Department students, faculty, and staff will be on hand to talk with visitors and discuss their research. Refreshment stations for tour participants will be provided in each building. All members of the Virginia Tech community, industry partners, K-12 students and teachers, and any interested stakeholders are invited to attend. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776309
17. Eats Natural Foods 50th Anniversary Celebration Eats Natural Food Cooperative, Inc, Blacksburg Saturday, April 27, 2024, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Admission: Free Eats Natural Food Cooperative, Inc presents their 50th Anniversary Celebration both inside and outside the store. Fifty years is a huge accomplishment so Eats is have a huge party to celebrate. The festivities will include live music, food, free prizes, face painting, other activities and fun. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776758
18. Hill and Veil 2024 Spring Raqs Showcase Haymarket Theater (Squires), Blacksburg Saturday, April 27, 2024, 5:00 - 6:30 PM Admission: Free Hill and Veil will perform a variety of middle eastern dance styles from traditional Raqs Sharqi to folkloric to fusion. All are welcome. Doors open at 4:30 PM and the performance starts at 5:00 PM. Hill and Veil is a student-run bellydance organization located in Blacksburg, VA dedicated to supporting Middle Eastern dance in the community through a laid back, fun atmosphere for both students and the general public alike. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776493
19. A Very Petty Evening: A Tribute Concert to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg Saturday, April 27, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free Enjoy an evening dedicated to the music of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers including their favorites as well as obscure tracks from their entire body of work presented and performed by Black Wax Rebellion and numerous New River Valley Musical All-Star guests. $1.00 from every beverage sale will be donated toward the native and wildflower plantings at Heritage Park in collaboration with SEEDS and the Town of Blacksburg. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776313
20. An Interactive Murder Mystery: Murder in the Wild, Wild West The Blue Hen - Family Style Restaurant, Christiansburg Saturday, April 27, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Murder Mystery: $35.00, Murder Mystery Buffet: $19.99 Join this Western themed murder mystery brought to you by Jump Into Mystery. This will be an interactive murder mystery event where you will play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. In the end you will decide who committed the crime using your detective skills. There will also be an option to purchase a buffet dinner featuring fried fish, fried chicken, shrimp, pork BBQ, mashed potatoes, green beans, baked beans, rolls, macaroni salad, and Death by Chocolate cake for $19.99 per person at the restaurant during the murder mystery event. Alcohol will be available for purchase throughout the event, but is not included in the ticket. All participants are asked to please arrive and check in at 5:30 PM if you are purchasing the meal. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776716
21. VT Korean American Student Association Culture Show 2024: "Festival of Lies: A Murder Mystery" Burruss Auditorium, Virginia Tech Saturday, April 27, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free The Virginia Tech Korean American Student Association (VTKASA) presents their 2024 Culture Show titled "Festival of Lies: A Murder Mystery". The KASA Culture Show is a multicultural display of dancing, acting, and other art forms designed to provide a unique experience for Virginia Tech students seeking immersion in Korean performance culture. Through modern and traditional pieces, students and audience members can get a glimpse of Korean history and growth. The "Festival of Lies" script revolves around a cultural festival where a mysterious murder takes place. As attendees indulge in festivities, they become entangled in a web of deception, betrayal, and hidden motives. The plot follows the investigation led by a determined protagonist who unravels clues, uncovers secrets, and exposes the truth behind the murder. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776776
22. Juxtaposition A Cappella 2024 Spring Concert Graduate Life Center Auditorium, Virginia Tech Saturday, April 27, 2024, 7:00 PM Virginia Tech Students: Advance: $5.00, At the Door: $7.00, Non-Students: $10.00 Juxtaposition A Cappella presents their 30th Juxta Anniversary Concert. Celebrate 30 years of Juxta singing, 15 studio albums, ICCA competitions and hard work all coming together in one concert. Juxtaposition is an all-male Virginia Tech A Capella group that was established in 1994. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776730
23. Three Band Concert with Wild Love, Cherry Moon and Terrakosma The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg Saturday, April 27, 2024, 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM Ages 21 & Up: $5.00, Ages 18-20: $8.00 The Milk Parlor presents a Three Band Concert with Wild Love, Cherry Moon and Terrakosma, which will be their final Milk Parlor show before they graduate. Originally formed from a chance high school bus stop encounter in Virginia, the Wild Love hails from all over the world (Ireland, Turkey, New York) and quickly made a name for themselves after moving to Nashville. They’ve taken their lively, attitude driven rock sound and channeled it into hook heavy pop songs. This new era of is set to boast songs the have the attitude of 90s/2000s pop punk bands like Green Day and Sum 41, the sonic and lyrical tone of British and Scottish guitar bands like Blur, The Vaccines and Franz Ferdinand, with the sheen of modern pop bands like Valley and The Academic. Cherry Moon is a Blacksburg-based, psych-rock band inspired by 70s psychedelia, 80s synths, and 90s grunge. Terrakosma is a Blacksburg, VA based band jamming, performing covers and more. Must be ages 18 or older to attend. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776748
24. Blacksburg Vintage Market with Music from Amelia Empson Market Square Park, Blacksburg Sunday, April 28, 2024, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free Vendors will be selling all things vintage from clothes, jewelry, vinyl records, and more. Amelia Empson will be performing from 12:00-2:00 PM. Amelia Empson plays a variety of Indie-Folk and Americana covers and originals from the Appalachian Mountains with talent far beyond her years. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776724
25. The Highty-Tighties in Concert Creativity and Innovation District LLC Building, Virginia Tech Sunday, April 28, 2024, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Admission: Free The Highty-Tighties continue to add to their amazing history as one of the oldest college bands in the nation forming in 1892. They are invited to parades and events that are attended by bands from all over the United States. The history of the Highty-Tighties is both long and proud, and new pages are being added to it each school year. No reservations are required. Note: Seating is limited. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776756
26. Virginia Tech Choirs Spring Sing Squires Recital Salon, Virginia Tech Sunday, April 28, 2024, 6:00 - 7:30 PM General Public: $15.00, Seniors: $12.00, Students: $10.00 The Virginia Tech Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Tech Men and Chamber Singers performing an evening concert. Tickets can be purchased online, in person at the Moss Arts Center ticket office, by phone or in person at the venue beginning one hour prior to the performance. The concert will also be streamed live. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776710
27. Chinabration 2024: Dorothy and the Imperial City Haymarket Theater (Squires Student Center), Virginia Tech Sunday, April 28, 2024, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free The Chinese American Society at Virginia Tech presents their annual culture show titled "Chinabration 2024: Dorothy and the Imperial City". This year's script is inspired by The Wizard of Oz. Performances include modern and fan dances, Chinese yo-yo, Wushu, Lion Dance, and more as well as special guests including Chaoxic. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776774
28. April's IFPA Pinball Tournament Night Blue Ridge AXEcade - Blacksburg, Blacksburg Sunday, April 28, 2024, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Entry Fee: $20.00 Blue Ridge Arcade and Axe Throwing presents April's IFPA Pinball Tournament. Whether you're a seasoned pinball wizard or a newcomer to the game, IFPA tournaments offer a unique and thrilling experience for all participants. Joining Blue Ridge AxeCade IFPA tournament is a great way to connect with the pinball community, improve your skills, and enjoy the excitement of competitive pinball play. Practice time is from 6:00-7:00 PM and the tournament begins at 7:00 PM. The prize pool consists of $20.00 plus all entry fees and split between the top three players. With 1st Place winning 50% of the prize pool, 2nd Place winning 30% of the prize pool and 3rd Place winning 20% of the prize pool There is no qualifying. This is strictly a double elimination finals. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776779
And, if you're a music lover, check out all this weekend's 30+ concerts at: • http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEvents.cfm?ET=1
Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!

Welcome to our home and hopefully you enjoyed your stay.. First I would like to say that the vast majority of Jeep drivers were responsible and respectful of our roads, beach and laws. But to that minority that are going to ruin the welcome for everyone else.
1: Please don't blast you damn stereo with all your doors off, we are not interested in listening to you music a half a mile away.
2: Please obey speed limit on the beach and for God's sake don't drive in the surf.
Thanks again to the 98% of common sense Jeep driver.

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Hey CRT!
Just got back from a 22 day trip to CR in the month of April and I'd love to share my experience with everyone.
I traveled to San Jose, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde and Puerto Viejo
Couple things upfront:

• Took a backpack only, I would recommend to pack light and to avoid bringing a lot of luggage
• In terms of money I brought USD and my Visa, was fine the entire trip - If you're going to bring USD bring small bills, the majority of places I went to did not accept 50 and 100 dollar bills
• Travel insurance is a must, I didn't use it but I found myself in situations where bad things could easily happen lol just get it!
• My budget was 50 dollars a day spending money, I put aside some money for pre booked excursions/shuttles, some days I went over, some days I went under but I found this worked for me - Most days I would buy a pastry/coffee/yogurt for breakfast at a grocery store, hit up sodas for lunch and then do dinner
• I'm vegetarian and found it very easy to find friendly places to eat
• Bring a reusable water bottle
• I used an ESIM through the Airlo App, used the Discover ESIM and had no problems with the install/use during my trip, WIFI was also very accesible most places so I didn't run out of data.
• Use WhatsApp, everyone uses WhatsApp and it was an excellent tool
• Mode of transport was Bikes, Ubers, Shuttles and Private Transfers

SAN JOSE
Flew into SJO, the airport is pretty small and pretty easy to navigate. I booked a shuttle through the hostel where I was staying. Looking back I should have taken an Uber because I arrived late and there wasn't traffic but I didn't know exactly how Uber would operate in SJ or at the airport so I decided to be safe and go with the shuttle which I booked in advance.
I stayed at the Selina property in San Jose, check in was great and my room was decent. If you're looking for a hostel with a communal kitchen, co work space and activities this is a pretty safe bet. I found this property is a good one to get your feet wet if you don't backpack a whole lot or solo travel, everyone is really chill and helpful. The location was pretty sweet, it's not right in the hustle and bustle of SJ but it's certainly walkable, I walked everywhere.
The bad: it's a noisy location. From the street noise, the noise from the kitchen and birds starting to chirp at 3/4AM in the morning... my room was also under a staircase so I literally heard every footstep and every bag of luggage going up and down that thing... I had to switch rooms but I was moved to another area of the building where it was closer to the street, so I traded one problem for another.
I would stay here again only if the price was right, I found a great deal through hostel world and would probably book again if I was quoted a similar price.
Not going to sugar coat it, I didn't love San Jose but I'm glad I stopped there for a couple days. I checked out the National Theatre of Costa rica, the tour was pretty cool and I would have checked out a show there if there was one on. I also went to the National Museum of Costa Rica, it has a butterfly garden as well so that was a nice surprise to explore. Also got to explore the local markets and town, I highly recommend stocking up on sunscreen, bug spray, whatever before you venture off into beach towns/more secluded areas of the country as the prices will be much higher for items there.
The best meal I had was at this place called Tin Jo which was asian fusion - highly recommend checking it out but I wasn't blown away but many meals that I had in San Jose.
For bars, I checked out this really cool speakeasy called Buchon, little pricey but really good cocktails. It may not be for everyone but I went to this metal bar called Butts, it's a bit of a dive but it had people there every night and everyone I met there was really cool.
Glad I stopped in SJ but I wouldn't spend more than 2 days here.
MANUEL ANTONIO
I booked a shuttle from Selina San Jose to take me to Selina Manuel Antonio, they used a shuttled service called Interbus. I highly recommend Interbus, they have AC/WIfi and used them a few times during the trip. Book with them directly through WhatsApp, I managed to save a few dollars because I was using them so much and managed to haggle a few bucks off each ride here and there.
Landed at the Manuel Antonio Selina, this property felt more like a resort than a hostel. If you're looking for a hostel vibe this isn't the place but if you're looking at a resort with 3 pools and a bit more of an upscale feeling, then go for it. They had DJ's in town the weekend I was there so it was rather noisy at night but I was told that it wasn't really the norm. Although it's far from the beach, you're uphill in a good area with walkable restaurants and an excellent view for sunsets/sunrises. You can take a public bus, taxi, rent a scooter or walk down to the beach area - I would not recommend walking back up hill - I did that once and it nearly killed me lol
I had to do laundry service at the Selina and it broke the bank, the only laundry available was the next town over and it wasn't feasible for me to get over to do laundry and then come back to grab it. I decided to have the laundry service done during one of my excursion so at least the timing worked but it still sucked.
I highly recommend checking out the Nauyaca Waterfall, it's stunning. I booked a waterfall excursion with Paddle9 and got to swim/have a full day with the tour group, it was pretty fun.
Fun tip: I booked a good chunk of excursions/experiences through Airbnb, they charged in my own currency and sometimes it worked out cheaper than what was being advertised locally or in USD. I found the tours booked through any property I stayed at were easily 20-50 dollars more expensive, so do some digging and find them locally. A decent amount of tours I asked if I can pay cash and I usually saved some money by doing so in person or asking for "last minute deals".
Checking out Manuel Antonio Park is a must, I highly recommend booking with a guide as they really add to the experience. They know where these creatures nest, they know what to look for, they work with other guides to find wildlife, it was great. Manuel Antonio Park has two beaches that are great for swimming, both with calm water and a decent amount of sand to stretch out on. It's the best swimming in Manuel Antonio, when you go on a tour make sure you pack your beach gear. There are loads of beach monkeys trying to steal your stuff, so keep a watchful eye on your belongings.
I booked with Costa Rica Wáköö Tours and would book with them again in the future.
The public beach is decent place to visit but I found the water wasn't super suited for swimming, surfers may love it but the rip current was pretty strong. There's a school bus food truck down there called En Todas that was really good, would definitely check that out.
Again, best swimming is in MA park but you need to pay to get in.
Decent amount of restaurants are tourist traps and not very good, most are overpriced and underwhelming but I'll highlight a few that I enjoyed:
Emilios cafe was great for coffee/breakfast/lunch. I would recommend going during the day and take in the view, it's fantastic.
As for sunsets, Le Papillon is the best place to go, I went for cocktails/snacks for the sunset and it was really magical.
My favourite place to eat in MA was The Falafel Bar, ate here twice and it was the best bang for your buck.
Really glad I stopped in Manuel Antonio but I was meeting people who had a week booked and they were bored after 2 days, most just stayed at the hostel and swam because there wasn't more to do.
MONTEVERDE
Had another Interbus shuttle booked from the Selina in MA to the Selina in Monteverde.
Monteverde was a huge change of pace from MA, it's much cooler and a bit more laid back. It's also really windy/cloudy and can rain, so make sure you pack a couple of sweaters or rain jacket.
The Selina in Monteverde felt more like a ski lodge, it's a gorgeous location and very close to the Monteverde Cloud Forest National Park but very far from everywhere else. If you drive or take public transit/taxis, I recommend it highly but there's no amenities around the hostel.
I booked here mainly to be close to the Cloud Forest and wanted to spot a Quetzal, it was sort of a bucket list thing for me to see one and if it meant going to the park multiple times to spot one I wanted to stay pretty close to it - but that's just me.
If you're looking to go to the Cloud Forest, book a tour in the morning and I would spend the extra money to have a private guide. I booked with a larger tour and half the people didn't get a chance to look through the telescope to see what was spotted because it would fly away or move. Little selfish but I started to stand right next to the guide through the tour when I noticed the large groups were missing wildlife, to be fair I made sure to glance 2-3 seconds through the scope and then move aside for others but after 3/4 people the animal/bird would fly away. I realized this is what I had to do or my own money would have been wasted.
I managed to spot a Quetzal 3 times which was a pretty special thing, I was also relieved that I didn't have to pay the park admission price/book another guide $$$
There's a hanging bridge in the Cloud Forest but was pretty busy so if you're looking for that iconic IG shot of you alone on a suspended bridge it wasn't really the place for that. Ironically, it was a sunny day and not too cloudy, which worked in my favour because I got to see one of the Quetzals I spotted fly around.
Selvatura Adventure is labeled as a adrenaline destination for zip lining but it's an amazing spot for multiple suspended bridges and a sloth sanctuary. I booked with them directly and got a free shuttle service which was a huge bonus as it's a little far away.
They have loads of suspended bridges with hardly anyone on them because everyone is going zip lining, managed to experience that "in the cloud" feeling and got some great photos.
I have mixed feeling on the sloth sanctuary to be honest because it was an up close and personal experience, which is something you sort of dream about but the sloths were kept in an enclosure which made me feel a little sad. To the credit of the sanctuary, they were all rescues and can't be released to the wild but I found other sanctuaries in CR have more of a focus on release and keeping the sloths in outdoor enclosures. Just some food for thought.
The town of Monteverde is really chill and has a few local places to check out, I really enjoyed going to the local bar Amigos and having coffee at the Orchard Cafe.
Although it wasn't as action packed, I went on a night tour with Roys Monteverde Nature Guides. I had a blast going through the forest at night spotting creatures. Looking back, I would have booked a few tours with them if I discovered them sooner.
One thing to note, most tours require a minimum of two people so ask them in advanced when they have tours to join or be prepared to pay a little extra for a private tour.
The most unique thing I did in Monteverde was to watch the sunset at Las Piedras. I took a taxi up to this guys property who lets you watch the sunset from his land for the low price of 2 dollars. It's INCREDIBLY windy but you get an amazing view of the mountains. Bring a drink, try not to get blown over and enjoy the best view in Monteverde.
La Fortuna
Left my ski chalet in Monteverde and took a "Jeep/Boat/Jeep" trip La Fortuna, would highly recommend taking this trip if you're traveling between the two places. The ride is unqiue and the views are fantastic.
Got dropped off at Poshtel in La Fortuna.
The location is RIGHT in the middle of La Fortuna and the hostel is much cheaper than the Selina properties, the price and the location were a huge selling point for me. The staff were very friendly and gave me great suggestions/helped me navigate the public bus system, which I'm super thankful for.
That said, the property needs a little bit of work and there are just things you have to deal with such as paper thin walls and inconsistent water pressure/temperature. Not the end of the world but certainly something mention.
La Fortuna was one of favourite places to visit, it has so much going on and felt more like a backpackers haven than just a tourist stop.
Jungle Tours offered a 4 in 1 day tour of The Arenal Waterfall, Arenal Hanging Bridge, Arenal Volcano and Public Hot Springs. I was a little hesitant to book at first because I wanted to space these places out throughout the trip but the price point was fantastic and the group I went with was super fun. To do all this independently would cost you a lot of money and the guides were really informative throughout the whole process. It also didn't feel rushed, you spent the right amount of time at each location.
I also checked out Proyecto Asis which was a rescue sanctuary, would highly recommend visiting. Birds, Monkeys, Sloths, they have everything. I booked the tour but also got to volunteer by prepping a meal and helping during the animal feeding time. Carlos was our guide and he was very passionate about animal welfare and I found the whole thing super educational.
The Santo Rope Swing is a public hot spring/swimming hole about a 25 min walk from town, definitely work checking out if you're looking to swim and chill out - it's free!
Vita Cafe was my favourite place to get coffee in La Fortuna, little hole in the wall joint but the place was spot on every time.
Pizza Ranch was my favourite place to eat and I'm not trolling. They made an amazing margarita calzones at an unbelievable price - I went here as a joke originally - but it ended up being a staple for me.
Special shoutout to Lavanderia El Almendro, it's family run laundry service who do same day turn around at a really good price - I cannot recommend them enough. Bring cash and google translate, you're golden.
I treated myself to one day of luxury on my trip by spending a day at a paid hot springs and one night at a 5 star resort.
Ecotermales has a great setup at somewhat affordable price when compared to other paid hot springs. You book in advanced and you pick a morning/day or afternoon/evening time slots. I found this hot spring not to crowded and had multiple pools to choose from, about half the time I was in a pool on my own which was really nice and relaxing They also serve food and drinks but they were rather expensive so I brought water and snacks. Some places offer full days or multiple day trips, I spent a total of 4 hours going into the springs/sun tanning and that was enough for me.
For the night I booked a stay Nayara Gardens, it's toted as the best hotel in Central America. It's as advertised and really expensive. I booked a room mid week during a online sale so I saved a TON of money but wouldn't book here full price, it's just so much god damn money.
I booked a private car from La Fortuna to my next stop Puerto Viejo, I was going to take a shuttle but I would have had to get a cab into town and take a shared transfer at 630AM so I decided to spend a little but more and take a car service.
Highly recommend Charlie Shuttle tour CR, they service all over CR and they quoted me a really good rate and I got to Puerto Viejo in a speedy and safe fashion.
Puerto Viejo
My favourite stop, Puerto Viejo.
Landed at Playa 506 beachfront hostel, which was one of my favourite stay of my trip. Literally, right on the beach with great amenities and met lots of good people.
Not exactly IN Puerto Viejo proper but it's a fantastic location. Rent a bike or Scooter, it's the best way to get around. I ended up doing a lot of walking/exploring but biking around was such a highlight for me and I felt safe doing so.
I could easily spend weeks/a full month here.
Jaguar Rescue Centre was really cool to check out for a couple hours, did a tour with them and saw so many animals and learned a lot about the good work their doing.
The main beaches in Puerto Viejo are worth checking out but the swimming is a little rough due to the rip current, so just be mindful. That said, the best swimming of my trip happened at Puerto Viejo and here's where they are:
Playa Chiquita, Uva Beach and the Cahuita National Park.
Playa Chiquita/Uva Beach is out of town but worth traveling to, you can bike/walk/transit/tuk tuk or taxi to both of these places. I recommend bringing drinks, snacks and just spending the day in the water.
Chauita National Park also has a couple great swimming spots, much like Manuel Antonio I booked a guided tour in the morning and then spent the afternoon swimming/exploring the park. I booked a tour of the park with Green Chauita, our guide was Tito and he was fantastic, 100% book with Tito if you plan to go.
That said, the main beaches are worth going to just to take in the views and hang out - you'll find everything under the sun at these beaches from fire spinners, tight line walkers, volleyball, etc. It's a great place to meet people and hang out.
Food was also really good this stretch of the trip, I'll list my favourite spots because I could go on and on, (I already have).
Tamara, Grow, Bread What What, Sol De Caribe, Beach Break Bar and La Nena were all top notch but overall you can't go wrong with most places in town just try to avoid the fancy ones that offer beachfront dining as they can get really expensive.
Back to San Jose
I took another Interbus shuttle back to San Jose for my last night and decided to stay at the Country Inn by the airport. Speaking frankly, I just wanted to stay close to the airport for my last night and wanted to book a hotel that offers a free shuttle. Make sure to book the shuttle in advance, they tried to charge me $20 for the shuttle but I had written confirmation that it was free and just had to show them the email - just confirm in advance.
The one thing worth mentioning is that I did the Starbucks Coffee Farm Tour. I was looking to do this tour at the start of my trip but it's rather far from the city of San Jose but conveniently closer to the airport, so I decided to tag this on to the tail end of my trip and saved some money in transit.
Really cool coffee tour and there's a great look off to enjoy, was nice to reflect over the trip and sip on a pretty decent cup of joe.
Took an Uber to and from the farm, was pretty affordable.... got stuck in rushhour traffic on the way back but other than that it was okay.
After the trip, I went to a little food complex next to my hotel called Fresh Market Ulloa, (I think?) for my last meal of the trip.
Went to bed and then woke up at an ungodly hour for my flight back home.
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If you made it this far, thanks for reading.
I would definitely visit Costa Rica again and would recommend visiting to others who are looking for a little escape, however you define it.
The most fun I've had on the trip were the little things... the people, the beaches, the swimming holes, the local sodas the paying 2 dollars to sit on some guys land to watch a sunset... my only advice is to seek those moments out whenever you can as those will be the ones that stay with you.
Pura vida

Tl;dr- New parent, tempted to trade in a paid off coupe for a Baby-Friendly car, but struggling with the cardinal rule of "drive till the wheels fall off."
I bought a used 2016 Mustang Ecoboost back in 2018 for ~$21k. It's fully paid off, and I had always intended to drive this thing into the ground.
Well God laughed at that plan and I now have a 5 month old. The Mustang is terrible as a family car. I live with the mother who is my Fiancée. She does have a Jeep Wrangler that we use as the "family car," but I can't shake the thought of how nice my car would be if it was a sedan/hatchback, as I occasionally need to be able to transport the little one while Mom is taking care of her own business (she works full time and handles majority of daycare pickup/dropoff. I work from home full time).
The baby car seat works in the Mustang, but it's a huge hassle and is objectively less safe due to how difficult it is to load the car seat and that it's not a center placement.
So when I need to transport the baby, the plan defaults to driving out to wherever the Jeep is and trade vehicles.
It'd be so much easier if I had a car that also functioned more practically for kids.
Where I'm stuck is the cardinal rule of driving a car into the ground over selling it. So the options I see that I'm struggling with are: 1. Keep mustang, buy a used vehicle with liquid savings (won't touch fully funded 6month emergency fund). This would likely dip into my current savings goal which is a down payment on my first house purchase. The benefit being I will still have the car, perhaps to gift to kid(s) in the future, but that's a long time, ~15 years, the mustang isn't being used as a regular vehicle, which is an invitation for mechanical issues, I believe. 2. Trade in or privately sell Mustang, buy a used vehicle using the proceeds, aiming to NOT spend any more than the trade in value. With this approach I feel like I am eating the loss of what I bought the car for, trading a very healthy vehicle for one that's less good, all around, other than its practicality. 3. Do nothing and deal with the inconveniences as-is. [ETA] 4. Buy a second car seat that functions well in a coupe.
What am I missing? And why is the solution so unclear to me?
Thanks for any input.
Finances basics:
-36 y/o
-Renting
-Have emergency fund of 6 months expenses
-Only debt is ~6k student loans
-Currently saving for house down payment in ~2-3 years
-Discretionary income after all budgets, expenses, and 401k contribution of 14% gross is ~$300. I have flexibility to tighten the budget, but I don't want to reduce my 401k contributions as I believe I am behind on retirement savings.
Update: I'm going to go with Option 4. While we plan on having more kids in the future, the immediate problem is that neither car seat is good in the Mustang (we have 2: one a good rear facing seat, other is a grow-with-me that can't swivel so is useless in the Mustang right now). The immediate problem is solved by getting a swiveling car seat and deal with the occasional inconvenience of moving the passenger seat around. Once baby can sit front-facing, it'll also be much, much better.
When additional kids come into the picture, this option may suck much more and be worthwhile to go through the hassle of trading in the Mustang. But that decision point will be more clear at that time, and Option 4 holds that off for some time yet. Importantly, in fact maybe most importantly, that bought time is time for the used car market to return to somewhat reasonable levels. Used cars are ridiculously inflated, due in large part to supply chain issues during the pandemic, per my understanding. I've come to this realization of how bad it is after browsing what used vehicles cost right now. Eating $300 on another car seat to wait for better used car prices feels like a much better choice vs spending thousands of extra dollars on a currently overpriced Sedan/SUV/Van/etc.
Thank you all so much for your input and discussion. It was exactly what I was hoping for to get the gears turning!

So I bought a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It was from 2 kids. They didnt communicate very well, and for that reason, they "left" out a lot of stuff wrong with it.
So I noticed over the past few days then when I park it, itll leak coolant from the front. Itll make a little puddle if I let it go for a few hours, but nothing major so I dont need to refill it yet. But it doesnt leak at all when I drive it, and it doesnt always leak when parked either! Thats why Im not sure what it is. If it leaked all the time I wouldve guess and pon hole or something, or maybe the radiator, but it only leaks sometimes.
Can somebody help explain what this is? Its a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Loredo 4.7 V8. If its relevant its also 24/7 4x4

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Bonus: No I haven't seen the show, No you cannot sleep with the deathclaw and or play Fisto- gotta be mature in playing, Yes I love playing New Vegas, Yes I am sleep deprived at the creation of this post so I will provide better clarity should anyone point out I'm missing something, No/Yes we are playing as close to the base rules as possible.
If you are interested please comment below your interest and your experience in Tabletop RPGs, and as well as your general knowledge on Fallout and anything you believe would be relevant. I'll try to reach out for personal interviews sometime mid-afternoon EST as that's when I am available for contact.
Edit: This is closed for interviewing current applicants from multiple sources, should somehow no one make the cut or there are sudden shifts in player schedules this may open back up but future applicants are less likely to be considered at this time.

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I (28 yrs old) and my wife (28 yrs old) have a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I kinda stupidly got into a few years (September 2022ish) ago in the height of used car prices. My thinking at the time was I got $19k trade in for a Buick that I bought for $19.5k about 2.5-3 years earlier. I still had about 17k on the loan, and it was having some costly repairs coming up. Where I went wrong is I bought the Jeep for $35k on a 84-month loan, I should have gone for an under 20k car and done a much shorter loan or kept the one I had and fixed the repairs. I got a little flustered with having the jeep because I am off road pretty frequently during the summer, I live in northern Utah so winters can be bad, and it has enough space to hold me, my wife, my daughter, and my soon to be daughter. Most of all I was expecting my income to go up, so I justified being able to take on a more expensive car.
I have been fairly good with my money over my working lifetime and usually faired on the side of conservative with my finances, looking back now I made some boarder line decisions that definitely affected me but overall I was doing ok, until late in the year 2022 where I got a much higher paying job than I ever had, and lifestyle inflated myself pretty bad. I went from making about $42k gross to $60k and then a few months later to $80k. I got into about 5k of credit card debt early 2023 (from a vacation I didn't have the money for and my wife losing her job, all within the first 2 months) and the Jeep debt from 2022. As soon as I got hit with the credit card interest, I put a pause on our credit card and searched for ways to tackle the debt.
Over the last year I have gained a major passion with personal finance, and I've watched a lot of YouTube finance content. Things like The Money Guy, Caleb Hammer, Graham Stephen, Iced Coffee Hour, Ramsey Personalities. I started looking for a budgeting software that worked for what I wanted and decided on YNAB, the best app in my opinion. Over the last year I have built up my savings to cover all my deductibles, I have eliminated the CC debt and I have $28.5k left on my jeep loan. Most of all I learned my lesson on buying cars I can't afford. I have student loans for me and my wife, about $30k most of those are at a sub 4% rate or lower and I only pay the minimum payment for now and I have a mortgage with 138k left at a 3.4% rate which I also do minimum payment for. Some other key things would be that I have about $30k in retirement from past and current jobs, I always took the match at my jobs and my current employer puts 14.5% away for me no contribution required.
Now to the question, I am underwater on my Jeep. Like I said I owe $28.5k at a 4.4% rate. The Jeep is worth about $20k - $22k on the high end according to Kelly Blue Book and a quick classifieds look in my area. As of right now I can't really do more than the minimum payment because I am saving for some necessary house repairs, once those are taken care of, I can probably double down on my jeep payment. I have been trying to figure out options, but nothing appears to be better than just keep doing what I am doing. One of the other things I have thought of was sell the Jeep. I don't like this though because I would have to get a personal loan for the ~$6k difference. The interest rate for both the "new" cheaper car and personal loan combined would be way above what I have now. I would probably lose a lot of money in interest even if I were to pay one off fast. I would say I am on FOO step 3, even though my jeep isn't necessarily high interest debt for my age, it is a depreciating asset that I am under water on.
What ideas do any of you have? Even just a "here is what I would do advice" would be great. Heck I would even take some encouraging words, it's hard sticking to a budget and working towards financial freedom. I would have to credit The Money Guy show with the majority of what I have learned thus far, hopefully I can get a little bit more from this awesome community.
Thanks for reading!

Hello guys, I am international student and I am looking for a job. I can work full time in summer and I am hoping to earn enough to support myself so that I can pay my fees. The job market here is extremely saturated and I am not getting any replies from any employer whatsoever. I have applied to like 100 jobs, basic ones like Sales Associate and the sort, however, I still have not received any reply. I think there is a problem with my resume. Any help will be appreciated. Thankyou!
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My wife has been driving a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon that we bought new. We have a kid now, and often finding ourselves wanting to have seating for more than 5. She's decided that she likes the newer Defenders, and found that the 110 can be had with a 3rd row. New, they're fairly pricey, but 2-3 year old lease returns seem to be more reasonably priced.
She really likes the size, style, etc. of the car, and she thinks her mind is set on it. The car will spend 99% of its time driving around the Central Valley of California, with occasional trips to the mountains, beach, LA, SF, Tahoe, etc., though we already have a Sprinter Van camper conversion that use mostly use for those sorts of things. In other words, we value the style, size, comfort above cost and reliability.
So far, she's been shopping mostly online, but saw a used example with 50k miles show up at our nearest dealership, so she went to take a look. The car she looked at was freshly returned, and hadn't even been cleaned yet, and had many check engine/error lights on the dash, so we'll pass on that particular example, but she was pleased to see that one not very well maintained still seemed nice inside.
I believe this model was first available as a 2020 model, so nobody can really say how long these hold up for longer than that. The model it replaced were rolling around with dinosaurs. FWIW, the consensus seems to be that Jeeps are terrible in terms of reliability, but we've kept ours rolling with only minor repairs that seemed very reasonable to us, so I guess my question is, relative to a 2013 Jeep Wrangler, how bad would a used Land Rover be to maintain in the long term?
TL;DR: I'm asking for details about what the realities of the "unreliable" reputation actually look like in real life. Does it mean spending 50% of the purchase price annually to keep it running 40% of the time? Does it mean one trip to the shop to stop a leaking valve cover gasket in 10 years? Will it require as many major drivetrain repairs as oil changes?

I've always held Toyota, Honda and Mazda in my mind as the highest reliability tier of car makers. I've drove my first Accord for over a decade and am on my second Honda with no issues this far.
I'm considering going American for my second car.
Are the major American companies still considered less reliable? Or is this just old school thinking of past decades? I'm talking mostly about Ford, Chevy/GMC, Jeep.

I have a 2014 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4L 4x4 with 63,000 miles on it. It has been well taken care of and has given me no issues.
Im thinking of selling it now while it still have some value. My motivation for trading it in comes from the hearing that Jeep Patriots are not that reliable and prone to major electrical issues and I’ve just started a family and don’t want the headache of a major mechanical issue down the road. Additionally it doesn’t match my current lifestyle, but that’s more minor.
If you were in my shoes would you get rid of it or could I reasonably expect the car to work well given its history.
(I’d probably get a Japanese Sedan)
Edit: it’s also not one of those CVT transmissions so it’s not too bad.

Hi all! My mom and I are considering using Turo to rent our vehicles. I have a ford escape 2020 SE used that I just purchased about a month ago ( 31k miles ) She has a Jeep compass 2022 50k miles ( she purchased brand new but she’s a major driver ). We wanted to bring in extra cash because we travel a lot now and our cars just sit idle when we aren’t in town. I was wondering if anyone can give me tips for the both of us that we can go over before starting on turo? If it helps we are located in Baltimore, MD.
Lastly I was considering adding dash cameras to my vehicle if I’m going to rent it out, but not sure if this is a good idea? Also I have full coverage insurance on my vehicle but I seen mixed reviews about people letting their insurance company know that they’ll be renting their car out whether or not I should let them know?
I’ve been doing extensive research within this group, but any tips that you’ve learned along the way that can help I’d great appreciate it!

I'm no closer to making a decision about a vehicle than I was a month ago.
A family friend is selling their grandpa's 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee for $1500 CAD. 200k km, had a tune up, no known issues, needs a new battery and new tires before winter. So it might be about $3k by fall this year if no major issues.
I'm thinking I could drive this one for a year, or longer if no major issues come up and use this time to save up more and decide on a vehicle I actually want to use my money on instead of settling on something now because I need a vehicle.
They're good people and I can't see them trying to fuck with me if there was major concerns with the vehicle.

We just need to send actually meaningful numbers of weapons and vehicles.
If it were up to me the West would send as soon as humanly possible:

• 90% of our currently existing artillery ammunition (that Ukraine can use), including rockets for HIMARS and ATACMS.
  
• Plentiful supplies of small arms, heavy machine guns, rocket launchers, shoulder mounted anti tank/anti air missile launchers, mortars, artillery batteries, and ammunition for all of those.
  
• A basic given that would be pretty cheap compared to other things is ensuring all Ukrainian infantrymen have top tier western equipment.
  

Videos show that in real life some Ukrainian infantrymen still use AK-47s. In America we have 120 civilian owned firearms per 100 people. We can definitely gift each one of them an AR-15 platform rifle with an ACOG scope, suppressor, and underbarrel grip. 500,000 of those $3,000 rifles are only worth $1.5 billion. How has this not already happened?
Standard American helmets, visors, ceramic plate vests, night vision goggles, boots, etc. Winter gear set as well. Just the videos coming out of all Ukrainian soldiers being decked out like this would boost Ukrainian/western morale and degrade Russian morale once it’s undeniable.

• 2,000 infantry fighting vehicles.

A brand new American M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicle costs $4.35 million. 2,000 of them is only $8.7 billion. What a tiny cost for such a massive boost. This alone would likely guarantee Ukraine’s victory. That’s not even 4 days of the US military budget. In real life the U.S. has only given 190 Bradleys.

• 1,000 American/European main battle tanks.

Why so many tanks? They’ll have lots of functional tanks in reserve so that tanks can be used aggressively. They’ll grow into the large number of tanks as they build more refueling/repair infrastructure and get more tank ammo and as more trained Ukrainian crews come back from America/Europe. The many tanks that survive the war will bolster Ukraine’s post-war defense. With this quantity of hardware they just can’t lose.
1,000 main battle tanks is nothing for us in the West but everything for Ukraine. 10,300 M1 Abrams tanks and 3,600 Leopard 2 tanks have been built. In real life the US only given 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine and Germany has only given 14 Leopard 2 tanks. What a joke. We’re sitting on massive stockpiles and giving Ukraine next to nothing.

• 500 F-16 jets and 100 F-22 jets.
  
• A plentiful amount of drones.
  
• However many basic vehicles like jeeps or supply trucks they need.
  
• 200 [M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles].
  

239 have been built and in 2021 we sold 29 of them to Australia. Australia does not need these giant 40 feet (12 meter) long mine-clearing vehicles. Send them all to Ukraine. Ukraine has very few of them.

• All the air defense they need.

But with a focus on using cheaper anti-drone anti air systems weapons against cheap drones and using Patriots on more expensive targets.
Here’s what would happen next:

• There would be an enormous number of artillery, mortar, cruise missile, HIMARS, and ATACMS strikes against Russian targets both in Ukraine and in Russia.
  
• Tens of thousands of Ukrainians would be flown to America/Europe for training on vehicles and in vehicle repair.
  
• In the meantime there would be a program for western F-16 and F-22 veterans to fly in Ukraine immediately for $100,000/year tax free. This program would be funded by western governments in direct proportion to their share of total nominal GDP. So right now the jets would be immediately transferred to Ukrainian ownership and Ukrainian airbases. American pilots can leave service to join the mercenary company. All 600 jets would get staffed and would remain so until the Ukrainians are doing training.
  
• With air superiority and a proper number of mine-clearing vehicles, Ukrainians would retake occupied territory with massive numbers of tanks and infantry fighting vehicles. The positions they attack would be weakened by the massive conventional artillery and rocket artillery barrages sent by Ukraine after receiving 90% of currently existing western artillery ammunition.
  
• The West is already rapidly ramping up ammunition for both conventional artillery and rocket artillery systems.
  
• Ukraine gets the missiles/drones it needs to destroy the Crimean bridge, and cuts off the Crimean land bridge through a counteroffensive.
  
• Crimea is besieged and falls. Massive blow to morale.
  
• Ukraine continues its counteroffensive and starts recapturing major symbolic cities like Bakhmut, Mariupol, and Donetsk.
  
• Ukraine secures pre-2014 borders and uses their massive numbers of tanks/IFVs to rest assured in their security.
  
• Ukraine continues expanding their domestic military industrial base and has mandatory military service like Israel and South Korea.
  
• Ukraine joins the EU and NATO. European and American troops stationed in Ukraine. Ukraine rapidly develops economically, unlike Russia and Belarus.
  
• Ukraine and the West live happily ever after and pursue their destinies without war with Russia.