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  1. RJF-GUMP

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    if the straps are off you shouldn’t have to get deep enough to where your exhaust is in the water. The boat will float off the trailer way before that. If your talking about getting the boat on the trailer, it will depend on your boat and trailer and the degree/pitch of the ramp but generally you shouldn’t have to get your trailer so deep that your exhaust is in or near the water. Generally the sweet spot for loading is once the trailer fenders are semi submerged but where a little of the fender is still out of the water. but that is pretty variable.
     
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  2. bigred77

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    Totally depends on the ramp
    My neighborhood ramp is shallow enough that my boat does not float until the exhaust on my truck is in the water, front tires almost in
     
  3. LeVar Burton

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    TY RJF-GUMP and bigred77 for not making me feel bad for asking that question
     
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  4. Carl Brutananadilewski

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    wanna buy a 3080? lol
     
  5. wes tegg

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    That’s what this is. I like it a lot. It’s plenty big without being excessive.
     
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  6. RJF-GUMP

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    GX has substantially more cargo space than RX and is taller. Mother in law has one…just doesn’t have it set up with 3rd row. Roomier than RX for sure.
     
  7. NilesIrish

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    Vehicle pricing fucks with my mind anymore. A Lexus GX is significantly less than my parent's Expedition, hell, and their F150? That feels wrong.
     
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  8. wes tegg

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    It’s a lot smaller than the Expedition. We looked at those and the Navigator, and they’re stupid big. It’s gotten to the point of impracticality. The same goes for pickups. In like 2013 everything started trying to compete with semis.
     
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  9. NilesIrish

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    They are massive vehicles, it still just breaks my small town brain that a Ford costs more than a Lexus.

    I've just always assumed a "Luxury suv" would slot in around 100k unless it's tiny.

    I've nearly got my Edge paid off, once it's clean I was going to look at Broncos because I love them, but looking at this pricing a lightly used Lexus or something slots into roughly the same price range. My search may have changed a bit.
     
  10. OZ2

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    got a 65” LG OLED a couple weeks ago and its awesome. One thing that I never thought about but love is the scrolling ball on the remote with sensor that acts as a mouse on tv.

    searching for specific YouTube shit is 100x faster
     
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  11. Name P. Redacted

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    GX isn’t the same size class as an expedition, that’s the LX. The GX is akin to an explorer.
     
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  12. Name P. Redacted

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    Fords are better than Lexus imo. Unless you want a sedan or are looking to be perceived as luxury.
     
  13. Robert Randolph

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    That 4.6L V8 in the GX is bulletproof, but the infotainment is still severely lacking. Get the GX for a truck like, body on frame, bulletproof V8 experience and reliability.

     
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  14. WillySaliba

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    Just don't be the asshole who takes forever.
     
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  15. a.tramp

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    Might be looking into acquiring a mini excavator for work. Anyone with experience let me know. Primary and almost sole use would be trenching for pool plumbing. Fitting inside a 3’ gate is a must.

    pretty sure Cat, Bobcat, & Deere are outside what I would be wanting to spend. Thinking about Kubota. Parts and service centers abound with them. Other option would be by some off-brand online for about half the cost, including shipping, and hope for the best. Realistically could save about 50% going that route, just not sure if setting myself up for issues when it comes to needing service/parts.

    Speak to me people with knowledge.
     
  16. WillySaliba

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    I will ask my neighbors tonight. They trench constantly putting in generators. Will report back.
     
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  17. a.tramp

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    Thank you!
     
  18. 2

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    Get what makes you happy and if it’s a Lexus cool. Buying a Lexus and not a Toyota is a bit of a head scratcher to me.
     
  19. LeVar Burton

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    hey I’d hop out of the truck and say WHO WANTS TO DO THIS FOR ME! before I took all day.
     
  20. DollarBillHokie

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    Why wouldn’t you rent from United Rentals or Sunbelt every time? Unless you are using it every day, wouldn’t that be more efficient?
     
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  21. wes tegg

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    The Toyota version of the GX isn’t sold in America. There isn’t a direct equivalent.
     
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  22. a.tramp

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    My goal would to be to use it once a week. If that is the case I would be paying considerably more in rental fees than I would to purchase. And that does not even account for the times I might show up to the job site just to find out my task is delayed so would need to keep a hold of it for longer, or return it and have to use it again for another day.

    If I was only looking to use it occasionally, rental would definitely be the way to go but I am looking to expand.
     
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  23. Name P. Redacted

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    Yeah the infotianment is a huge drawback. I’ve always liked ford sync.
     
  24. Carl Brutananadilewski

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    HATE the look of Lexus’ grills, complete non starter because of them
     
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  25. Det. Frank Bullitt

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    edit:nvm
     
  26. BayouMafia

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  27. a.tramp

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    Can’t wait to see that thing in action!
     
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  28. a.tramp

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    Nice smoker too.
     
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  29. Homo Erectus

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    100% agree..

    I buy Honda Accords when could spend more on something else. Driven them most of my life and something reassuring about that. I don't need the fanciest vehicle and rather spend my money elsewhere.
     
  30. ned's head

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    That's gonna look so good above your fireplace
     
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  31. NilesIrish

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    It really is, won’t even notice the power cord running up to it it’ll look so nice.
     
  32. Bruce Bowen

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  33. Upton^2

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    Looking for some recs on some Oxford shoes and a matching belt. Will be wearing to wedding. Had been looking at allen Edmonds but seems their quality has really dropped recently, their recent reviews are bad online. Open to any suggestions
     
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  34. Det. Frank Bullitt

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    Timely. A pair of my plain cap toe Cole Haans oxfords spontaneously combusted last week.

    The rubber in the heel literally disintegrated in the space of one workday when I was offsite. I left a breadcrumb trail of little rubber chunks between the bathroom and my workspace, I had to carefully walk to my car as to not dislodge the entire heel assembly as the glue started giving out.

    While that was borderline comical, the problem arose today when I stopped into a cobbler who said it would be $70/shoe to re-heel them. I could get a second quote, but the cobbler hinted that the shoe was poorly designed.

    No more Cole Haans.
     
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  35. Robert Randolph

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  36. ARCO

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    Check out Grant Stone. Not cheap but they make great stuff that will last forever.
     
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  37. Bruce Bowen

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    Never bought anything from Birddog but like the way their joggers look so giving them a shot
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    I will say I'm slightly weirded out about what seems to be a poop/butthole fetish with them. These were in a "meet our team" email they sent
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  38. bigjrock

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    Yeah their marketing is cringy, but I love their shorts. Pretty much all I wear on the weekends if possible.
     
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  39. Arliden

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    Drove the Toyota equivalent of the GX which was a diesel 4x4 in New Zealand, it was great. I would buy it in a heartbeat if it was available in the states.
     
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  40. wes tegg

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    Yeah, prados rule.
     
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  41. Druce

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    Any washer and dryer recommendations? Wife wants a top load washer. Consumer reports would be helpful as well.
     
  42. Bo Pelinis

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    Speed Queen.
     
  43. ohhaithur

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  44. goheels10

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    This
     
  45. ned's head

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    Something poetic about this order

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  46. Vinegar Strokes

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    anyone own a reMarkable? If so, how do you like it?
     
  47. Stone Cold Steve Austin

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    It’s cool. I didn’t pay for it so it’s cooler because of that. I never use it but for someone that likes to take handwritten notes and be very organized I could see it being very beneficial.
     
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