Pro's & Con's of Living in Vegas
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EvenBob "goes on the attack" after I exposed him for talking out his A$$ about how it supposedly rains 250 days a year here in Portland.
Did you notice the weather in the pictures he posted?
Quote: EvenBobThats it? Thats your defense of Portland? And you think I'm 'done'?
You haven't given one credible reason for living there. The number
of people on the net that hate Portland is astounding, living there
must be a nightmare. I know visiting there is..
You're right, and so is everyone you've been reading on the 'net. Stay away from Portland. You'll be happier elsewhere.
Quote: EvenBobDoesn't NV have some weird car registration law thats based on the value
of your car? In MI I pay $55 for most vehicles, no matter what their value.
What is it in NV?
When I lived in Washington, everyone paid $30 registration regardless of vehicle value. When I lived in Texas, it was based on value, same as here, so it's not that unusual. I have a BMW and a Jeep Wrangler, so I paid ~$80 and $55 respectively this year. There are also smogs tests here required every year at a cost of ~$20. To pass, older cars get the tailpipe insert to measure emissions, but newer cars get a diagnostic probe connected to the computer under the dash which measures all kinds of stuff. You cannot pass if you have the "check engine" light illuminated on the instrument panel. The probe the guy uses will tell him why it's on and give the error code, which you'll have to remedy before passing the smog test. Once you pass, go to the DMV and use a self-serve kiosk to bring up the certificate and pay by debit card. No waiting in line at the DMV, so that's nice.
That would sure be a problem for me. That light has been on for almost four years.Quote: zippyboyYou cannot pass if you have the "check engine" light illuminated on the instrument panel.
Quote: FleaStiffThat would sure be a problem for me. That light has been on for almost four years.
My mechanic says its a true idiot light, almost anything
can make it come on and finding the problem is sometimes
impossible. Maybe the newer cars are better, but if its
more than 7 years old, forget about it.
Quote: FleaStiffThat would sure be a problem for me. That light has been on for almost four years.
So was mine. I never cared in Seattle because we had no smog tests, but I had to spend about $3200 fixing it on my BMW. Diagnosing it is easy with a tool that tells you the codes (and there are dozens, if not hundreds of codes), but fixing it can be costly. And I had a leak in my A/C that I never cared about till I moved here and a couple other problems. And insurance is twice as much here. So those are more cons to living here I didn't consider.
Quote: zippyboyWhen I lived in Washington, everyone paid $30 registration regardless of vehicle value. When I lived in Texas, it was based on value, same as here, so it's not that unusual. I have a BMW and a Jeep Wrangler, so I paid ~$80 and $55 respectively this year. There are also smogs tests here required every year at a cost of ~$20. To pass, older cars get the tailpipe insert to measure emissions, but newer cars get a diagnostic probe connected to the computer under the dash which measures all kinds of stuff. You cannot pass if you have the "check engine" light illuminated on the instrument panel. The probe the guy uses will tell him why it's on and give the error code, which you'll have to remedy before passing the smog test. Once you pass, go to the DMV and use a self-serve kiosk to bring up the certificate and pay by debit card. No waiting in line at the DMV, so that's nice.
In AZ it was based on value. Driving a cheap Hyundai was about $240 with my roommate's Acura about $350. People who moved to AZ kept their old state plates as long as possible. The state of AZ patroled lots of office parks and left you a little "welcome to AZ, get your new plates" notes. I was afraid the first one I got but a co-worker said it wasn't a ticket and many people got them. I eventually collected three before my 2 years on NY plate registration ran out.
Is the smog check in NV serious? Here in PA I used to go to an independent garage in the 1980/90s. I always wondered how my car passed with no problems. Eventually I learned the guy at my station had relationships with 2 local places that had the machines and would call in the car informationand a sticker with all the computer printouts was waiting.
BTW: You have to actually go to the DMV to renew? Crazy.
Quote: AZDuffmanIn AZ it was based on value. Driving a cheap Hyundai was about $240 with my roommate's Acura about $350. People who moved to AZ kept their old state plates as long as possible.
Is the smog check in NV serious?
BTW: You have to actually go to the DMV to renew? Crazy.
First of all...$240/year for a Hyundai? Yikes!
Second of all...no I don't think you have to go to DMV, but I do.
Smog tests. There are smog check stations on practically every corner on major roads here. Big intersections like Sahara and Rainbow might have one on each of the four corners and a few more within eyesight. Every tire place, every brake-fix place does smog tests. Just pull up get it done and the cert is good for 30 days I think. I get coupons in the mail all the time for tune-up garages offering smog checks for $15 or so. If you fail and go to a garage to fix the problem, that garage will probably not charge for the check; it's just included in the labor costs.
Quote: zippyboyFirst of all...$240/year for a Hyundai? Yikes!
ooopsie, meant $150 or so. $240 was for 2 years, which they gave you the option of doing.
When I got back to PA I kept them as long as I could, but had a catcall or two when the Steelers played the Cardinals in the SB. Told my brother if we went to watch the game at a bar he was driving, non-negotible.
Quote: zippyboyJust pull up get it done and the cert is good for 30 days I think.
You have to get a smog check every 30 days? How much do they cost.
Quote: NicksGamingStuffMy spouse and I got a quote from Geico for $110 a month for insurance on our Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3, I selected super high coverage and low deductibles.
$110 for the pair? Thats about what I pay at State Farm for 2
vehicles in MI.
Quote: NicksGamingStuffAll you have to do is unhook the battery for about 30 minutes. Put it back on and the light will be off.
Do this at your own peril. Newer cars are incredibly computer reliant for nearly everything. Many, MANY unforseen issues can arise from disconnecting the battery, from radio's no longer working, keyless fobs rendered useless, power windows locking up, all of which can only be rectified by a trip to the dealership and a hefty service charge. It might be fine in a '77 Dodge Diplomat, but you risk a giant f***ing headache if you do it on something newish. They don't make 'em like they used to.
Quote: FaceThey don't make 'em like they used to.
Thank you, E.P.A., D.O.T., H.E.W., S.E.C. and F.B.I.
Quote: zippyboyI mentioned it a couple times Bob. ~$20, but coupons are mailed for $15 or less. Damn.
I missed it. I read too fast.
Quote: zippyboySo was mine. I never cared in Seattle because we had no smog tests, but I had to spend about $3200 fixing it on my BMW. Diagnosing it is easy with a tool that tells you the codes (and there are dozens, if not hundreds of codes), but fixing it can be costly. And I had a leak in my A/C that I never cared about till I moved here and a couple other problems. And insurance is twice as much here. So those are more cons to living here I didn't consider.
Had a similar Check Engine light problem in my BMW. My mechanic traced it to some worn out air flow pipes, but I've been told it's a common BMW "issue" that the light (and codes) just don't tell you enough. I think the trick is not to use a BMW garage...
lots of money trying to figure out why they're on.
Quote: thecesspitHad a similar Check Engine light problem in my BMW. My mechanic traced it to some worn out air flow pipes, but I've been told it's a common BMW "issue" that the light (and codes) just don't tell you enough. I think the trick is not to use a BMW garage...
German Engineering is great until something breaks. I love the WWII doccumentaries that show how wonderful their weapons were but in the field something like a little dirt could cause a jam and render it inoperable. Meanwhile the Yanks just hit theirs with a bigger hammer and rolled along.
This may be why you see more 10+ year old domestic cars than European Imports on the road?
Quote: AZDuffman
This may be why you see more 10+ year old domestic cars than European Imports on the road?
I dunno about that. My daughters Honda just rolled 250K, and Mercedes
and Volvo used to give out medallions you affixed to the grill for 250K, 500K, and 1
million miles.
Not sure if this is a "first" for the USA but Portland now has a "cannabis lounge," basically like a bar to hang out, meet and greet, but instead of alcohol they feature weed.
Is there such a beast in sin city yet?
https://www.broadwaycannabislounge.com/
Quote: MrVWith cannabis becoming legal in more states, the notion of it being a vice best hidden from public view is being shattered.
Not sure if this is a "first" for the USA but Portland now has a "cannabis lounge," basically like a bar to hang out, meet and greet, but instead of alcohol they feature weed.
Is there such a beast in sin city yet?
https://www.broadwaycannabislounge.com/
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I believe the first one was just recently approved but I don't know if it exists yet. Obviously, no gambling allowed.
Quote: MrVWith cannabis becoming legal in more states, the notion of it being a vice best hidden from public view is being shattered.
Not sure if this is a "first" for the USA but Portland now has a "cannabis lounge," basically like a bar to hang out, meet and greet, but instead of alcohol they feature weed.
Is there such a beast in sin city yet?
https://www.broadwaycannabislounge.com/
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I have to ask how this conflicts with smoking laws. Though I would accept that it could be a cut out like cigar lounges are. I would rather it be its own lounge than smelling the stuff all over the casino.
