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  • iluvmysephia1iluvmysephia1 Member Posts: 7,709
    edited August 2017
    They are now bored out of their mind though, apparently you can only golf and hang around the house so much.

    I can't even imagine sitting around at any point in my life. It will come some day, anyway. Right now there's people to meet - we just got off the phone with a loan company rep. and a real estate agent before that. We will put in a loan application on the phone tomorrow afternoon. The guy works with Confluence Health doctor's, nurse's, etc. all the time. So we're excited. Renting is becoming a lesson in frustration any more. Watch this play out, guys. We won't be able to buy a big, fancy home - but we should be able (Lord willing and the creek don't rise - pardon my pun, Houston!!) to buy a humble abode for ourselves.

    2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,637
    Good luck with all that is going on in your life iluv. The house plan sounds good, sometimes I lost sleep when buying a home...but, I was always glad we did it, and in some cases they seemed very risky at the time - and often were over budget. Same with cars, sometimes wondered what I was doing....but, it always worked out. I think you have to go in with a positive attitude, but, be prepared, with a Plan B, just in case.

    Both Kia's look great...the front looks especially sharp. Hard choice of colors....either one looks good.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,815
    timing wise, might have to rent temporarily anyway. And that was my favorite way to move. Sell the old place, get a ST rental, and be on the prowl, ready to jump quickly at a new place.

    Kind of like car shopping, after you already sold your old car! Or have a lease ending so you know it is going back.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,647
    Good luck. I am sure there are deals to be had there, just keep away from areas where the old house-rich Puget Sounders and Californicators want to live.

    And if you might end up back in ML, think ahead, you don't want a daily Cashmere to ML commute.
    iluvmysephia1 said:


    I can't even imagine sitting around at any point in my life. It will come some day, anyway. Right now there's people to meet - we just got off the phone with a loan company rep. and a real estate agent before that. We will put in a loan application on the phone tomorrow afternoon. The guy works with Confluence Health doctor's, nurse's, etc. all the time. So we're excited. Renting is becoming a lesson in frustration any more. Watch this play out, guys. We won't be able to buy a big, fancy home - but we should be able (Lord willing and the creek don't rise - pardon my pun, Houston!!) to buy a humble abode for ourselves.

  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
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  • iluvmysephia1iluvmysephia1 Member Posts: 7,709
    Good luck. I am sure there are deals to be had there, just keep away from areas where the old house-rich Puget Sounders and Californicators want to live.

    And if you might end up back in ML, think ahead, you don't want a daily Cashmere to ML commute.

    Now that I've been caught up in the fast and furious Wenatchee real estate...bubble...I...I mean blow-out, I believe that even if we buy in the greater Wenatchee area and then I get transferred to Moses Lake, that we could quickly sell our house in Wenatchee and buy another in Moses Lake. In pretty quick order - say, 1 or 2 months. Washington state is on fire - with real estate. Now, I don't know about Spokane and Colville, or even the Tri-Cities. But Wenatchee, Bellingham - Everett - Seattle - Tacoma - Olympia and even Vancouver - Washougal are just brimming with sales.

    Hey - real estate work? Nah. Remember, iluv, how much time and trouble you just went through ta get your RPSGT! :)

    2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick

  • iluvmysephia1iluvmysephia1 Member Posts: 7,709
    My wife warned me how disastrous it would be to buy a new car now, right when you're trying to enter the process of buying a house. Darn it! She's right, once again. You aren't supposed ta do that, are you guys? Drat! I was wanting to trade the 2011 Kia Soul in on a 2017 Kia Forte base Garnet Red 6-speed. George Gee Kia of Liberty Lake, WA, is selling base manual transmission Forte's for only $15,214 (Garnet Red) and $15,209 (white). Back to the drawing board. It might depend on the type of financing we use. The agent and the mortgage loan officer are talking about a '0' down program called a USDA. It sounds rural but he said that you could use it to buy in town, too.

    I still think there's a way ta do this - but there is a really good chance my hands will be tied during the house purchase period. That's OK - I will look for the right time to pop the question to the loan officer. :p

    2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick

  • murphydogmurphydog Member Posts: 735
    edited August 2017
    On vacation and spent the afternoon in Sedona. Love getting behind the wheel of a Rubicon and hitting the trails!

    Living in Seattle there are very few local options to truely enjoy a jeep, but it is a heck of a lot of fun here. I wonder if we will see an electric Jeep any time soon






  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,406
    murphydog said:

    On vacation and spent the afternoon in Sedona. Love getting behind the wheel of a Rubicon and hitting the trails!

    Living in Seattle there are very few local options to truely enjoy a jeep, but it is a heck of a lot of fun here. I wonder if we will see an electric Jeep any time soon






    Better bring a long recharge cord if you're driving an electric Jeep out there re.

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  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 266,233
    murphydog said:

    On vacation and spent the afternoon in Sedona. Love getting behind the wheel of a Rubicon and hitting the trails!

    Living in Seattle there are very few local options to truely enjoy a jeep, but it is a heck of a lot of fun here. I wonder if we will see an electric Jeep any time soon






    Seen any pink jeeps on your explorations?

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,815
    A rare sighting. A jeep where it belongs.

    I luv, no, do not take on any debt at all before you are all settled real estate wise, especially if buying. Besides, the soul is better for hauling stuff as you get settled! Once into the job and house, especially if the wife gets a job, then treat yourself!

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  • suydamsuydam Member Posts: 5,152
    iluvmysephia1 said:

    My wife warned me how disastrous it would be to buy a new car now, right when you're trying to enter the process of buying a house. Darn it! She's right, once again. You aren't supposed ta do that, are you guys? Drat! I was wanting to trade the 2011 Kia Soul in on a 2017 Kia Forte base Garnet Red 6-speed. George Gee Kia of Liberty Lake, WA, is selling base manual transmission Forte's for only $15,214 (Garnet Red) and $15,209 (white). Back to the drawing board. It might depend on the type of financing we use. The agent and the mortgage loan officer are talking about a '0' down program called a USDA. It sounds rural but he said that you could use it to buy in town, too.

    I still think there's a way ta do this - but there is a really good chance my hands will be tied during the house purchase period. That's OK - I will look for the right time to pop the question to the loan officer. :p

    Don't take on more debt just as you are trying to convince a bank to finance a mortgage! It will affect the size of loan you can get. We waited until after our refi to lease our Volt.
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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,647
    It might not be a bubble there. No 15%+ gains year after year, no flow of foreign money looking to speculate. Outside of retiree areas, it seems pretty stable. I think Wenatchee is relatively reasonable outside of the developments aimed at retirees and vacation properties. I don't think ML has gone crazy - I check listings there now and then to see if I recognize any of the houses, and prices seem relatively reasonable based on typical incomes. Especially compared to here, which is trying to compete with Vancouver for unaffordability (but if you have black money or family money (often the same thing), you are still golden).

    And I'll second it, if the person who must be pleased wants a house, do that first, then the car, not the other way around.




    iluvmysephia1 said:


    Now that I've been caught up in the fast and furious Wenatchee real estate...bubble...I...I mean blow-out, I believe that even if we buy in the greater Wenatchee area and then I get transferred to Moses Lake, that we could quickly sell our house in Wenatchee and buy another in Moses Lake. In pretty quick order - say, 1 or 2 months. Washington state is on fire - with real estate. Now, I don't know about Spokane and Colville, or even the Tri-Cities. But Wenatchee, Bellingham - Everett - Seattle - Tacoma - Olympia and even Vancouver - Washougal are just brimming with sales.

    Hey - real estate work? Nah. Remember, iluv, how much time and trouble you just went through ta get your RPSGT! :)

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,627
    @murphydog - fantastic pics!  Love the green rental Rubicon!  How old is your son?  Sedona looks beautiful!  We've got to make a trip out west to AZ & the Grand Canyon.  My biggest problem is that my vacation is at the end of July every year.

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  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,728
    edited August 2017
    Crashed car channel: 38 reasons Audi drivers
    https://youtu.be/mfFcTv0wIw4

    Then 23 reasons why BMW drivers...
    https://youtu.be/6ZM4pYugahU

    Makes me wanna get a dash cam front and back...

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,406
    Ever since I learned about the debacle with the Focus DC transmissions, I look with a jaundiced eye at ads like this:

    https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/2016-ford-focus-se-6000-miles/6261123372.html

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,647
    That white A8 sailing into the back of the truck is memorable.

    Years ago, Top Gear started reporting that Audi had replaced BMW for attracting jerky drivers. They could be right - it is shared, if anything.
    imidazol97 said:

    Crashed car channel: 38 reasons Audi drivers

    Makes me wanna get a dash cam front and back...

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,470
    Saw this Vette cruising around this AM and had to get a picture. It had Minnesota plates and had every stick-on chrome aftermarket thing available, including chrome-ringed oval side market lights (not illustrated):



    "Sir, please put the mouse down and step away from that ebay page..." :D

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    cdnpinhead said:

    Mr_Shiftright said:

    using robot technology to deliver pizza is like using a chain saw to cut a stick of butter.

    Yes, but if that's what's subsidized and encouraged by those in power, it'll happen all day long.

    Oh, that's right. They'll sit around in little techie circles and call it "disruption". If they send those into certain neighborhoods they'll never see them again.
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,470
    Watching that Audi video makes me wonder what car insurance rates must be in Russia, assuming there is such a thing there...

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    I think your insurance in Russia is chrome-plated, fits in the hand and is carried in the glovebox.
  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,630
    imidazol97 said:

    Makes me wanna get a dash cam front and back...

    I didn't really have 20 minutes to spare looking at these, but once I started I couldn't quit.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,647
    I think in Russia, cams are there as much as something against police corruption as accident/insurance investigation. Lots of fraud on the road there, so I hear.

    That's one reason I have a cam setup here. It's not that I loathe the authorities, but I wouldn't stake my life on the quality of an investigation, should there be an incident.
  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    edited August 2017
    cdnpinhead said:

    imidazol97 said:

    Makes me wanna get a dash cam front and back...

    I didn't really have 20 minutes to spare looking at these, but once I started I couldn't quit.

    I had the same experience. Once I started viewing the Audi and BMW "jerks", I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. Truly unbelievable. But, as we all know, it's not just Audi and BMW drivers who cause accidents - it's any driver who weaves in and out or tried to pass a car, etc.

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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,470
    This could have been in one of those Russian crash videos, but it happened this morning in sleepy old Nova Scotia. Two cars + one toll both = big trouble. No Audis or BMWs, but the Infiniti is a wannabe I suppose...


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  • murphydogmurphydog Member Posts: 735
    edited August 2017
    nyccarguy said:

    @murphydog - fantastic pics!  Love the green rental Rubicon!  How old is your son?  Sedona looks beautiful!  We've got to make a trip out west to AZ & the Grand Canyon.  My biggest problem is that my vacation is at the end of July every year.

    Thanks NYC, my boy is 12 and loves to bounce along in the Jeep. We always come down for spring break and some years we make an end of summer trip even though it is quite warm. Sedona and the Grand Canyon are quite a bit higher than Phoenix, and are typically 10-15 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Still warm but not oppressive

    If you visit check out Barlow Jeep rentals in Sedona, there are multiple trails to run, I highly recommend "Broken Arrow" for its amazing views of the red rocks and you get to drive down the staircase!




  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,406
    imidazol97 said:

    Crashed car channel: 38 reasons Audi drivers
    https://youtu.be/mfFcTv0wIw4

    Then 23 reasons why BMW drivers...
    https://youtu.be/6ZM4pYugahU

    Makes me wanna get a dash cam front and back...

    Some of those videos remind me of a close call I had yesterday in the van. Minding my own business when a small car ((Sentra, Civic, who knows) cut right in front of me as she made a left without signaling. Locked up the brakes and smoked the tires pretty good. The van weighs about 5000lbs. And I can't image what would have happened to that driver if I didn't still have pretty good reflexes.

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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,470
    Spent another morning at the local human garage a.k.a. hospital, this time in orthopedics. They all finally agreed that my left knee needs replacing, But of course they cannot do it until the heart stuff is resolved. The surgeon gave me his card, said that once that's done and I feel up to going through with the knee procedure, give him a call and he'd fit me in. At this rate they may want to give me a volume discount. :@

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  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    edited August 2017
    ab348 said:
    Spent another morning at the local human garage a.k.a. hospital, this time in orthopedics. They all finally agreed that my left knee needs replacing, But of course they cannot do it until the heart stuff is resolved. The surgeon gave me his card, said that once that's done and I feel up to going through with the knee procedure, give him a call and he'd fit me in. At this rate they may want to give me a volume discount. :@
    I had my left knee replaced about 10 years ago.  Just be prepared for an extended rehabilitation.  Lots of physical therapy.  IIRC, it took about 3 months of intensive PT before I began to feel normal again.  Just keep a good stock of your favorite Bourbon or Scotch on hand - it soothes the rehabilitation process immensely, if you get my drift! ;)

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  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    edited August 2017
    Was in to see my Primary Care Physician this morning.  He added 2 more daily pills to my regimen of 17 other pills I take.  One was Cipro, a urinary tract antibiotic.  The other one is Flomax, used to reduce prostate swelling so urination is not as sluggish as it has been.  He said the symptoms I have are not unusual after surgery.  They also put a new dressing on my incision on my right forearm.  There were 22 staples keeping the incision closed - it's 7" long and black and blue and is already beginning to heal.  It is sure going to leave an interesting scar.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,877
    abacomike said:

    Was in to see my Primary Care Physician this morning.  He added 2 more daily pills to my regimen of 17 other pills I take.  One was Cipro, a urinary tract antibiotic.  The other one is Flomax, used to reduce prostate swelling so urination is not as sluggish as it has been.  He said the symptoms I have are not unusual after surgery.  They also put a new dressing on my incision on my right forearm.  There were 22 staples keeping the incision closed - it's 7" long and black and blue and is already beginning to heal.  It is sure going to leave an interesting scar.

    If people ask, just tell them they should see the other guy.
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  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,728
    murphydog said:

    nyccarguy said:

    @murphydog - fantastic pics!  Love the green rental Rubicon!  How old is your son?  Sedona looks beautiful!  We've got to make a trip out west to AZ & the Grand Canyon.  My biggest problem is that my vacation is at the end of July every year.

    Thanks NYC, my boy is 12 and loves to bounce along in the Jeep. We always come down for spring break and some years we make an end of summer trip even though it is quite warm. Sedona and the Grand Canyon are quite a bit higher than Phoenix, and are typically 10-15 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Still warm but not oppressive

    If you visit check out Barlow Jeep rentals in Sedona, there are multiple trails to run, I highly recommend "Broken Arrow" for its amazing views of the red rocks and you get to drive down the staircase!




    Thanks for posting all the pictures. Those are scenes I had hoped to be able to see someday, but my wife can't travel to those distant places anymore.

    I couldn't tell which person in the photos was having the most fun--the big guy or the little guy. Both were having a great time judged by the smiles.

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  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,728
    In case someone is thinking I'm showing my bias by picking the BMW and the Mercedes videos, I did look for Chevy and especially Buick collections. They weren't to be found. But there were others more general in title of dumb drivers.

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  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,728
    ab348 said:

    This could have been in one of those Russian crash videos, but it happened this morning in sleepy old Nova Scotia. Two cars + one toll both = big trouble. No Audis or BMWs, but the Infiniti is a wannabe I suppose...


    Infinity?

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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,480
    So...
    Some friends of mine had been asking me if I was interested in running for Commonwealth Attorney next year; I said I'd give it some thought. In any case I thought I had until January to make the call- but no such luck; the incumbent decided to retire effective 10/1/17. This means I have to throw my hat in the ring within the next few days to have a decent shot at being appointed for the rest of the unexpired term- a big advantage over any opposition.
    Pros:
    1. The salary is over 6 times what I'm currently making
    2. It's basically a 9-5 job at worst if you manage the caseload properly.
    3. No work on holidays or weekends

    Cons:
    1. More responsibility
    2. Not car-oriented
    3. I will have to campaign one more time...

    Decisions, decisions...

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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,470
    imidazol97 said:


    Infinity?

    Infiniti QX30 on the left.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,815
    Do it for a term, save the xtra money, and buy a dream car.

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  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,728
    Instead of hitting the toll booth, here are some ways to avoid paying tolls:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBHhdd9uaAc

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,647
    Need more cammers on the road Sunday mornings around a church or supermarket to catch Buick drivers :)

    There are a number of Chevy-themed ones, as with Camaro, Corvette, and trucks, you're bound to find some idiots:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9CpJud2ALU

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1D7q4g-juE

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkRmQ2qEVi8
    imidazol97 said:

    In case someone is thinking I'm showing my bias by picking the BMW and the Mercedes videos, I did look for Chevy and especially Buick collections. They weren't to be found. But there were others more general in title of dumb drivers.

  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,630
    murphydog said:

    I highly recommend "Broken Arrow" for its amazing views of the red rocks and you get to drive down the staircase!

    Glad you're enjoying it. We have a timeshare in Sedona and I spent quite a lot of time on the trails, mostly on my mountain bike, but also with our Pathfinder. Sadly, that was ten or so years ago. The timeshare agreement and time itself have reduced my involvement.

    Either way, it's good fun up there, but more so in the spring or late fall. You're a glutton for punishment.

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  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,957
    We all know about the Mustang crash videos, no need to go there. :)
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  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,630
    edited August 2017
    roadburner said:

    Decisions, decisions...

    Pro -- there may be at least one honest politician who I'd be happy to deal with.

    Con -- dealing with "the system" and the people who inhabit it.

    Clearly you'll do what's best for you and your family, but at my stage in life I couldn't imagine going into politics.

    Different strokes. . .

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,877
    roadburner said:
    So... Some friends of mine had been asking me if I was interested in running for Commonwealth Attorney next year; I said I'd give it some thought. In any case I thought I had until January to make the call- but no such luck; the incumbent decided to retire effective 10/1/17. This means I have to throw my hat in the ring within the next few days to have a decent shot at being appointed for the rest of the unexpired term- a big advantage over any opposition. Pros: 1. The salary is over 6 times what I'm currently making 2. It's basically a 9-5 job at worst if you manage the caseload properly. 3. No work on holidays or weekends Cons: 1. More responsibility 2. Not car-oriented 3. I will have to campaign one more time... Decisions, decisions...
    I say do it. 
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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,637
    imidazol97 said:

    Crashed car channel: 38 reasons Audi drivers
    https://youtu.be/mfFcTv0wIw4

    Makes me wanna get a dash cam front and back...

    I see driving like that happening all around me, every day.

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  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    roadburner said:
    So... Some friends of mine had been asking me if I was interested in running for Commonwealth Attorney next year; I said I'd give it some thought. In any case I thought I had until January to make the call- but no such luck; the incumbent decided to retire effective 10/1/17. This means I have to throw my hat in the ring within the next few days to have a decent shot at being appointed for the rest of the unexpired term- a big advantage over any opposition. Pros: 1. The salary is over 6 times what I'm currently making 2. It's basically a 9-5 job at worst if you manage the caseload properly. 3. No work on holidays or weekends Cons: 1. More responsibility 2. Not car-oriented 3. I will have to campaign one more time... Decisions, decisions...
    RB - some advice from the original "car-guy" - from my experiences reading your many, many posts over the years, I think I know you pretty well as far as your true love of cars is concerned.  You are now in the midst of a "dream job" in a BMW dealership where they undoubtedly are extremely happy with your job performance.  As a former Sales Manager in a high end dealership, I'd be thrilled to have you on my sales team.  In a matter of a few months, you'll be management material.  You thoroughly love working in the car business and have acquired a high level of satisfaction with your job.  Just read through your own posts over the past several months and you'll prove my point.

    Going into a political environment might be interesting and challenging - but you will be under constant scrutiny from a host of observers.  Let's face it - politics stinks as we have all mentioned here.  Yes, you'll be well rewarded monetarily but with a job like that will you be able to come home every night as excited about that position in politics as you are at BMW?  Will you be exposed to the Cutting Edge in automotive design, technology and performance which you so dearly love.

    If you set your sights on becoming a sales manager or department head in such an exciting dealership (a dealership and product you always espouse), you will be making even more money than you would make in a political position.

    There is one detractor in the automobile business - it's the tremendous number of hours you are required to put in - most of them on your feet.  As a former car guy I can tell you I had more fun selling cars and dealing with people than I ever had as a school principal.

    The above is merely intended to remind you of how much fun you've been having at BMW.  Good luck in whatever you decide.   B)

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,815
    one thing he won't get Mike. a 9-5 at most weekdays only job. A part time genius job when I retire from my "real" job sounds interesting. 60+ hour weeks with nights and weekends, not so much.

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  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yDj-AHBE2v4


  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    28firefighter said:


    fintail said:

    I drove through Wenatchee last fall while taking the long way to Spokane. Doesn't seem to have changed much from when I was a kid, compared to Moses Lake where I lived back in the day. Probably not an unpleasant place to retire.

    A good friend of mine just built a huge custom home on Moses Lake waterfront property for what most people spend on a Condo in Seattle. 


    There is a REASON for this! Having to live in Moses Lake!

    There are worse places to be sure!
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,877
    Oh, I know @isellhondas. I know.

    We couldn't do it, but the contrast is astounding.
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  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    28firefighter said:

    Oh, I know @isellhondas. I know.

    We couldn't do it, but the contrast is astounding.

    I've heard of people who actually commute from Moses Lake to Seattle! That's nuts!
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