@oldfarmer50 said:
How does that settle out economically? When I quit my corporate job to become a farmer the finances were shaky and I worried for a long time if I would be able to feed my family.
Would you just get another job in your field or strike out in your own business?
Well, if you really want the details…
The initial thinking is that I could substitute teach twice a week, pick up 15-20 hrs freelance editing, and only have a $3500/mo gap to make up with cars. This is to equal current salary plus rent on biz and home equity loan payment.
Why freelance in the area I’m wanting to leave? Eh, mostly because no meetings, no teams interactions, and pick when I put in the hours. Subbing is probably dumb given the monetary reward. I mean, about 3 hrs of freelance equals 2 days of subbing. But I enjoy it.
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I’ve thought about quiet quitting but my work ethic keeps getting in the way. These people didn’t do anything wrong to me so I do feel some obligation.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I’ve thought about quiet quitting but my work ethic keeps getting in the way. These people didn’t do anything wrong to me so I do feel some obligation.
Maybe just push back more on the stuff you don't like, to see if it helps your situation? Assuming you are okay with quitting, if it doesn't work out.
@qbrozen
I feel for you. Being unhappy at work is tough. I think I mentioned we just had a pretty large “reorganization” and while I’m happy that I was retained the crap show I inherited has me pretty frustrated. Luckily my right hand guy can run the old stuff and allow me to focus on new department. Every day this week a new screw up was found. Then I dig into the financials and every project is pretty over budget. Around 4:00 last night I just got up and called it a day. It’s been a rough two weeks!
I’m 63 and would love to retire. With a daughter in college and it appears 3 more years to go and the cost of health insurance, I will keep working! For those of you who have younger kids, if you haven’t done so, fund a 529. It has enabled us to pay college tuition without having to take out an education loan. I anticipate replacing the TL as well. So far at 174k it runs and drives well but one day..just washed an hour ago.
wife was mentioning today when we were out cleaning the shelves at 3 separate supermarkets that she is really burned out and tired of her job. we chatted about a possible move to a different group that would be less stressful, but she is very bad about asking for things. so who knows.
one of us would keep working. With that one being me, for some income (though would really miss hers) and the health insurance. Though her job is much more secure.
I figure 2 more years should be doable. bank some cash to live on before SS and Medicare kicks in (if they still exist of course) and by then, everything we currently own (house and cars) would be paid off. so if we can resist buying anything new, would be living very cheap cashflow wise!
though we were discussing maybe moving in a couple of years, depending on what we decide about where we really want to be (location) longer term in this general area. at least the next move will be much, much easier since we already did the heavy lifting purging stuff!
@breld - I like that 640i. The price seems not to be unreasonable, either. That's, what, about half of its new MSRP?
We figured about 60%
Yes, I met up with @breld and I test drove the 640. Wow - what a nice car. Fast, quiet, very well equipped (H/K stereo, adaptive cruise, heads up display, all the bells and whistles). And, not something you see too often, unlike 5-series or X3s. I could live with it even if it was silver over black.
well, this trip was a bust. The info provided contradicted what I was previously told. I'll give more details maybe tomorrow when I'm sitting watching football. I've got an email out to the owner of the company I got in bed with. Have a feeling I'll be making some credit card disputes in the very near future. As I sat there in the conference room, I pondered the potential video series I could make. Will have to give it some thought. I'm not much of a camera person. Or, more accurately, not a camera person AT ALL. But maybe it would be therapeutic.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
well, this trip was a bust. The info provided contradicted what I was previously told. I'll give more details maybe tomorrow when I'm sitting watching football. I've got an email out to the owner of the company I got in bed with. Have a feeling I'll be making some credit card disputes in the very near future. As I sat there in the conference room, I pondered the potential video series I could make. Will have to give it some thought. I'm not much of a camera person. Or, more accurately, not a camera person AT ALL. But maybe it would be therapeutic.
———————————————— Damn, that bites.
Like you said, maybe tomorrow when you cool off and have the time, we’d like to hear the whole story.
jmonroe
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Interesting mix of conversation and events to start the holiday week!
I can definitely commiserate on the job motivation/situation. I've been struggling with that for a couple years now, too. I actually applied for a different role in the organization just to (hopefully) shake things up a bit and reengage. I've already decided to stick with it until retirement (under nine years now), so I just need to feel some drive behind what I'm doing again.
That 640 is a beauty, Michael! I guess it is a nice thing that it's NOT silver/black, but so much better than that! Are you seriously considering making a move on it?
Very sorry about the disappointing outcome to your seminar, Q. With time, this venture of yours will come together.
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well, this trip was a bust. The info provided contradicted what I was previously told. I'll give more details maybe tomorrow when I'm sitting watching football. I've got an email out to the owner of the company I got in bed with. Have a feeling I'll be making some credit card disputes in the very near future. As I sat there in the conference room, I pondered the potential video series I could make. Will have to give it some thought. I'm not much of a camera person. Or, more accurately, not a camera person AT ALL. But maybe it would be therapeutic.
You have my sympathies. The world is full of scams, and con men, liars, grifters abound. Apparently a lot of people still fall for it, as otherwise they wouldn't exist.
Interesting mix of conversation and events to start the holiday week!
I can definitely commiserate on the job motivation/situation. I've been struggling with that for a couple years now, too. I actually applied for a different role in the organization just to (hopefully) shake things up a bit and reengage. I've already decided to stick with it until retirement (under nine years now), so I just need to feel some drive behind what I'm doing again.
That 640 is a beauty, Michael! I guess it is a nice thing that it's NOT silver/black, but so much better than that! Are you seriously considering making a move on it?
Very sorry about the disappointing outcome to your seminar, Q. With time, this venture of yours will come together.
I’m still waiting for clarity on my job situation. I would love to trade in the Outback for it; not sure the wife would agree.
@qbrozen said:
well, this trip was a bust. The info provided contradicted what I was previously told. I'll give more details maybe tomorrow when I'm sitting watching football. I've got an email out to the owner of the company I got in bed with. Have a feeling I'll be making some credit card disputes in the very near future. As I sat there in the conference room, I pondered the potential video series I could make. Will have to give it some thought. I'm not much of a camera person. Or, more accurately, not a camera person AT ALL. But maybe it would be therapeutic.
Ugh! That stinks you wasted your time and money.
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Saw 2 M2's today - one a 2018, the other a 2021. The 2021 is the same color as the one @tifighter recently picked up, and @breld was almost drooling over it.
———————————————— If we weren’t in these crazy used car prices times, what do you think this car would sell for? Maybe a better question would be how much did the dealer pay for it?
To lose only 5 grand on a 3 year old car is nuts. Back in the day it would lose twice that before you bounced it over the dealers new car lot curb.
Nice work if you can get it. Nice car though.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
sounds more like a pyramid scheme hustle, or one of those come ons for a timeshare pitch.
but better to find out now if you need to bail.
maybe need to find a small local lot where the owner wants out and you can just buy it from him.
Around here there are many small lots. I guess it’s because they are close to the Manheim auction. There used to be a couple of drivers who were retired from the auto business and now rented out their lots to others. Renting from a previously established owner might be a way to meet all the regulatory requirements.
Could a commercial real estate agent be someone to help locate a place?
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Saw 2 M2's today - one a 2018, the other a 2021. The 2021 is the same color as the one @tifighter recently picked up, and @breld was almost drooling over it.
I decided to draw the line at $55k in light of all the economic craziness.
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Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Saw 2 M2's today - one a 2018, the other a 2021. The 2021 is the same color as the one @tifighter recently picked up, and @breld was almost drooling over it.
I decided to draw the line at $55k in light of all the economic craziness.
————————————————- C’mon man, you can’t let 20 grand stop you when you’re in love.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Saw a gaudy BMW today. An x4 M in a lime yellow/green. Was not a good color on that car.
———————————————— If I’m envisioning the same color you described that wouldn’t be my color choice either. But, that type of car/color combo is purchased a lot of times for the “hey, look at me” thing. It’s bound to get heads turning and sometimes more than once per person.
jmonroe
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@oldfarmer50 said:
Around here there are many small lots. I guess it’s because they are close to the Manheim auction. There used to be a couple of drivers who were retired from the auto business and now rented out their lots to others. Renting from a previously established owner might be a way to meet all the regulatory requirements.
Could a commercial real estate agent be someone to help locate a place?
Been through a few agents already. They seem to give up when faced with the same challenges I’ve been facing for the past 6 mos.
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My BMW dealer took in an interesting car from BMW Corporate- a 330e M Sport. RWD with the Dynamic Handling Package, which gets you the Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport brakes, 19" wheels, and Variable Sport Steering. No HK, but a Bavsound speaker set can fix that. It's the most practical car I've looked at, but I'm afraid I'd tire of it sooner than later.
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Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
@roadburner said:
My BMW dealer took in an interesting car from BMW Corporate- a 330e M Sport. RWD with the Dynamic Handling Package, which gets you the Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport brakes, 19" wheels, and Variable Sport Steering. No HK, but a Bavsound speaker set can fix that. It's the most practical car I've looked at, but I'm afraid I'd tire of it sooner than later.
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Looks good. I like the standard steel wheels. Seems like you got a great deal. The turbo 2.0 is a lot of engine for that vehicle. Congrats!
My membership in the CCBA is getting wobbly, given that my TLX is now more than four years old. But I still love the car, and hope to drive it to 200k or so (knock on wood). Already at about 65k iirc. Also still love the Michelin CrossClimate2 tires, which are so much better than the Goodyears it came with. My wife's CR-V is also doing well, and also has CC2 tires.
Since I was a kid I've been interested in cars, but also in ships. Recently booked a trip for me and my Mom to go to Alaska, which was on each of our bucket lists. My spouse can't go because of work and our cats, but maybe next time. Our ship will be Holland America's Eurodam, which seems kind of an odd name. Every Holland American ship has had a -dam on the end for the last 150 years. Started out that made sense with ships like Rotterdam, Amsterdam, etc, but anyway, here's a pic of Eurodam. Today it's considered a mid-size ship, but is actually about the same size as the Queen Mary, and twice the tonnage of the ill-fated Titanic. But large cruise ships of the last few years are easily twice the size of Eurodam, which was built in 2008.
@roadburner said:
My BMW dealer took in an interesting car from BMW Corporate- a 330e M Sport. RWD with the Dynamic Handling Package, which gets you the Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport brakes, 19" wheels, and Variable Sport Steering. No HK, but a Bavsound speaker set can fix that. It's the most practical car I've looked at, but I'm afraid I'd tire of it sooner than later.
5.8 seconds to 60. You’ll be bored in a week.
Motor Trend managed a 5.0s 0-60, but even so it’s hardly a rocket ship.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
the RDX is probably a little quicker in a drag race (AWD helps a little) but real world driving (as in, we don't drag race) they feel comparable and both are more than quick enough.
Yesterday my dealer took in a Dravit Gray M340i. RWD but no Cooling and HP Tire Package or laser headlamps. I'm coming around to the view that I heard one of the guys on Throttle House say. The M340i is a lot faster than a 330i, but it doesn't feel significantly more special than the 330i.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Saturday we went to a college football game, my screen name should give you a hint as to which one.😀. The 2 hour drive down and back in the 4xe are uneventful. I find the Jeep comfortable but it is noisy particularly for the backseat passenger. Successfully navigate all of the Atlanta traffic and construction mess and we get home fine.
Sunday I get up to run some errands and the Jeep is dead, dead, dead. Those that have one will know, but my screen near the speedo lit up with its usual message and the infotainment screen woke up but there is zero action when I press the start button. I made sure it was in park and even tried to put it into neutral and the shifter wouldn’t move.
Under the hood I go and straight to the fuse box. I check a few of the usual suspect (starter, ECM, etc) fuses and they are all seated and in working order. Then I notice 2 large ones that have come unseated and viola, problem solved.
It does scare me a bit that if these popped out and bricked the Jeep, what would have happened if it did this while moving in interstate traffic? It was locked up. Steering absolutely would not move, no shifter.
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Saturday we went to a college football game, my screen name should give you a hint as to which one.😀. The 2 hour drive down and back in the 4xe are uneventful. I find the Jeep comfortable but it is noisy particularly for the backseat passenger. Successfully navigate all of the Atlanta traffic and construction mess and we get home fine.
Sunday I get up to run some errands and the Jeep is dead, dead, dead. Those that have one will know, but my screen near the speedo lit up with its usual message and the infotainment screen woke up but there is zero action when I press the start button. I made sure it was in park and even tried to put it into neutral and the shifter wouldn’t move.
Under the hood I go and straight to the fuse box. I check a few of the usual suspect (starter, ECM, etc) fuses and they are all seated and in working order. Then I notice 2 large ones that have come unseated and viola, problem solved.
It does scare me a bit that if these popped out and bricked the Jeep, what would have happened if it did this while moving in interstate traffic? It was locked up. Steering absolutely would not move, no shifter.
I LOVE my 4Xe, but have ZERO desire to own it for 1 mile outside of the warranty period.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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Well, if you really want the details…
The initial thinking is that I could substitute teach twice a week, pick up 15-20 hrs freelance editing, and only have a $3500/mo gap to make up with cars. This is to equal current salary plus rent on biz and home equity loan payment.
Why freelance in the area I’m wanting to leave? Eh, mostly because no meetings, no teams interactions, and pick when I put in the hours. Subbing is probably dumb given the monetary reward. I mean, about 3 hrs of freelance equals 2 days of subbing. But I enjoy it.
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Or, quiet quitting?
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Gorgeous 6 series. Is that the model that’s like an X5 with the utility part chopped off?
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Wife has the health insurance for us.
I’ve thought about quiet quitting but my work ethic keeps getting in the way. These people didn’t do anything wrong to me so I do feel some obligation.
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@qbrozen
I feel for you. Being unhappy at work is tough. I think I mentioned we just had a pretty large “reorganization” and while I’m happy that I was retained the crap show I inherited has me pretty frustrated. Luckily my right hand guy can run the old stuff and allow me to focus on new department. Every day this week a new screw up was found. Then I dig into the financials and every project is pretty over budget. Around 4:00 last night I just got up and called it a day. It’s been a rough two weeks!
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one of us would keep working. With that one being me, for some income (though would really miss hers) and the health insurance. Though her job is much more secure.
I figure 2 more years should be doable. bank some cash to live on before SS and Medicare kicks in (if they still exist of course) and by then, everything we currently own (house and cars) would be paid off. so if we can resist buying anything new, would be living very cheap cashflow wise!
though we were discussing maybe moving in a couple of years, depending on what we decide about where we really want to be (location) longer term in this general area. at least the next move will be much, much easier since we already did the heavy lifting purging stuff!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Yes, I met up with @breld and I test drove the 640. Wow - what a nice car. Fast, quiet, very well equipped (H/K stereo, adaptive cruise, heads up display, all the bells and whistles). And, not something you see too often, unlike 5-series or X3s. I could live with it even if it was silver over black.
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Damn, that bites.
Like you said, maybe tomorrow when you cool off and have the time, we’d like to hear the whole story.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
but better to find out now if you need to bail.
maybe need to find a small local lot where the owner wants out and you can just buy it from him.
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I can definitely commiserate on the job motivation/situation. I've been struggling with that for a couple years now, too. I actually applied for a different role in the organization just to (hopefully) shake things up a bit and reengage. I've already decided to stick with it until retirement (under nine years now), so I just need to feel some drive behind what I'm doing again.
That 640 is a beauty, Michael! I guess it is a nice thing that it's NOT silver/black, but so much better than that! Are you seriously considering making a move on it?
Very sorry about the disappointing outcome to your seminar, Q. With time, this venture of yours will come together.
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Ugh! That stinks you wasted your time and money.
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Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
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Saw 2 M2's today - one a 2018, the other a 2021. The 2021 is the same color as the one @tifighter recently picked up, and @breld was almost drooling over it.
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If we weren’t in these crazy used car prices times, what do you think this car would sell for? Maybe a better question would be how much did the dealer pay for it?
To lose only 5 grand on a 3 year old car is nuts. Back in the day it would lose twice that before you bounced it over the dealers new car lot curb.
Nice work if you can get it. Nice car though.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Could a commercial real estate agent be someone to help locate a place?
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
C’mon man, you can’t let 20 grand stop you when you’re in love.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Like my wife said today, we can’t take it with us
Of course that was about a $100 8’ Christmas tree.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Saw a gaudy BMW today. An x4 M in a lime yellow/green. Was not a good color on that car.
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Yeah but the principle is the same. It goes without saying that the price goes up when talking about a small rocket on 4 wheels.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I love the colors on that m4. But those rubber band tires give me heart failure.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If I’m envisioning the same color you described that wouldn’t be my color choice either. But, that type of car/color combo is purchased a lot of times for the “hey, look at me” thing. It’s bound to get heads turning and sometimes more than once per person.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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That’s what I thought. The humane thing to do would be for BMW to issue a warning like…”for safe viewing sun glasses are recommended”.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Been through a few agents already. They seem to give up when faced with the same challenges I’ve been facing for the past 6 mos.
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
5.8 seconds to 60. You’ll be bored in a week.
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My membership in the CCBA is getting wobbly, given that my TLX is now more than four years old. But I still love the car, and hope to drive it to 200k or so (knock on wood). Already at about 65k iirc. Also still love the Michelin CrossClimate2 tires, which are so much better than the Goodyears it came with. My wife's CR-V is also doing well, and also has CC2 tires.
Since I was a kid I've been interested in cars, but also in ships. Recently booked a trip for me and my Mom to go to Alaska, which was on each of our bucket lists. My spouse can't go because of work and our cats, but maybe next time. Our ship will be Holland America's Eurodam, which seems kind of an odd name. Every Holland American ship has had a -dam on the end for the last 150 years. Started out that made sense with ships like Rotterdam, Amsterdam, etc, but anyway, here's a pic of Eurodam. Today it's considered a mid-size ship, but is actually about the same size as the Queen Mary, and twice the tonnage of the ill-fated Titanic. But large cruise ships of the last few years are easily twice the size of Eurodam, which was built in 2008.
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Motor Trend managed a 5.0s 0-60, but even so it’s hardly a rocket ship.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
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Well, just don’t ask any of the women in your house about that because all women will blame a man for stuff like that.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
My wife’s XC and the truck are pretty much identical. Depends where you look but overall both are mid 6 seconds or so.
In both cases plenty fast for the type of vehicle.
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I bet this is a fun ride so long as there is easy access to a gas station.
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I want the Durango version. Very much.
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@sda - I’m still amazed at how well that generation TL has held up. Still looks great!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Saturday we went to a college football game, my screen name should give you a hint as to which one.😀. The 2 hour drive down and back in the 4xe are uneventful. I find the Jeep comfortable but it is noisy particularly for the backseat passenger. Successfully navigate all of the Atlanta traffic and construction mess and we get home fine.
Sunday I get up to run some errands and the Jeep is dead, dead, dead. Those that have one will know, but my screen near the speedo lit up with its usual message and the infotainment screen woke up but there is zero action when I press the start button. I made sure it was in park and even tried to put it into neutral and the shifter wouldn’t move.
Under the hood I go and straight to the fuse box. I check a few of the usual suspect (starter, ECM, etc) fuses and they are all seated and in working order. Then I notice 2 large ones that have come unseated and viola, problem solved.
It does scare me a bit that if these popped out and bricked the Jeep, what would have happened if it did this while moving in interstate traffic? It was locked up. Steering absolutely would not move, no shifter.
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