PSA: WTB sealant 32 oz $12.95

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The Venza has the same drivetrain as the RAV4 hybrid (non plug-in).

The Crown Signia has the same drivetrain as the Highlander hybrid and IIRC Lexus RX 350h.

All of those are a 4-cylinder, front drive based, e-CVT transmission, electric rear differential (no driveshaft to...

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Damn. That was quick. It's back to $32 now when I view it too....

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Amazon has a sale. I've never tried WTB sealant, but at this price, I'm going to.

https://www.amazon.com/WTB-Quick-Sea...TF8&th=1&psc=1...

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Those are the same wheels that are coming on my Signia. Based on Tire Rack reviews, the OEM tires look to be horrible -- Bridgestone Ecopia 422 Plus. I'm considering replacing them immediately and selling the takeoff Bridgestones on Craigslist.... Kind of depends on if I can find a set of cheap and...

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If shopping for new, there are lots of deals on 2025 RAV4s available -- last year before a full redesign.

If used (last year of the Venza was 2024) -- the Venza is slightly smaller inside than the RAV4, but it feels much nicer. Built in Japan. Same drivetrain as the hybrid RAV4.
...

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Anyone here ever had the Hankook Kinergy 4S2? 3PMSF rating, chevron tread design like the Michelin Cross Climate and a few others now.

Stumbled across a deal on these for cheap - - like $99 per tire in a size that'll fit Mrs C's RAV4. Tempted....

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If you guys can get the skis to SLC, I'll be driving there in mid-December. I live in Reno, I can bring them back with me....

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Inno makes a low profile one, if you're looking for new.

I have an old free Thule box (had to buy universal clamps on Amazon, maybe $20) on my winter beater truck. Also have a nicer Yakima one I got from REI long ago, that's really huge - - it only comes out for road trips, just too enormous...

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I'm on the hunt for a second wheelset for winter tires, and it's kinda annoying that Toyota switched from their long use of shouldered style (mag shank) studs and lug nuts, over to wheel bolts. Doing a lot of googling, I found those Lexus wheels have the right fitment, and (with a little effort - -...

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Driving from Truckee (or anywhere that takes you to/ through Truckee, on your way to Palisades or Alpine), on a winter weekend, means you either drive very early or expect to sit in traffic. Powder days means a much longer traffic jam - - it's not the road conditions that usually slow you, it's the...

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I have a Crank Bros multi tool that works fine. OTOH their Joplin dropper and eggbeater pedals were disastrous.

Oddly, the 5 year old Reverb I have still works fine. I expected it to crap out long ago and it just won't....

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I didn't think there were really any differences in built in bathtubs (the kind where the back and underside aren't visible), but when we redid our bathroom and replaced the tub, the cheapest tubs at Home Depot and Lowe's had horrible reviews - - IIRC stuff like the finish chipping really easily, or...

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I'm gonna guess he bought a Grand Wagoneer. He'll get his money's worth out of that overpriced warranty....

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Alta has much better beginner to intermediate terrain than Snowbird.

Is this an Ikon trip? Don't overlook Solitude....

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I need a set of four Yakima towers (bases) that are either Ridgeline or Sightline, and a set of four #34 sight clips or ridge clips. Anyone happen to have any for sale?

I have a 40% off code at Yakima, but even with that, their parts ar overpriced....

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Unless you don't care about eliminating features attractive to some prospective buyers, keep a bathtub. You can shower in a bathtub. Can't tub in a shower.

Or, if you don't care, go ahead and get rid of all tubs. While you're at it, convert the garage into a living room, nobody wants...

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Spied today in Reno ...

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"And this is where the magic happens..."

/bag slides open the side door with a flourish worthy of a game show hostess....

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The interiors on those are horrific.

For American branded wagons, I liked the Buick Regal Tourx (Opel Insignia) - - those looked great. Never got a chance to drive one, then Buick killed them....

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I mostly ski at Tahoe, where it's not that cold - - but for trips to colder places like Jackson or Big Sky, my toes freeze. I've tried:

(1) boot gloves, with chemical heat pack on top of toes under the gloves - works OK, get about 2 hrs of tolerable toe comfort.

(2) heated...