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New to me, 2016 Lexus I love it but where can I put my phone for directions lol there’s no Apple CarPlay

I became inpatient and decided to go with my gut😂 shit is gas. Smells amazing, looks amazing and I’m actually decently stoned from a small bowl.

We already knew this but don’t trust the numbers because there’s no way this 21.7 THC .5 terp bag is tastier and more potent than some 27.3% THC 3.8 terp bag. 🤦‍♂️ yall go get this one 👌

I saw it on terptrace but am curious to hear other opinions🤔

GDF Lemon Sportiff extra gram 👀

If you haven’t gotten your hands on this one, I definitely suggest trying it. It’s not crazy loud by any means but the buds are perfectly cured and have a great stickiness to them. The effects are strong but not in an overpowering way. If it was cheaper, I’d probably get this one weekly. It tastes fruity with some spice and hits pretty quickly

I used to have my card in Ohio and it was honestly some of the best I’ve ever smoked. Not exactly cheap but still cheaper and they always have deals and discounts unlike La but I’ll be honest, this is the best rosin I’ve had since being in Ohio 2 years ago. If you can and you want to treat yourself, definitely grab a jar and watch a movie or something nice🤙🏼

Incredibly loud and tastes top tier, enjoy

Rear differential seems to be a little rusty. What are my options and what are your thoughts? Thank you

2013 Lexus gs 350 AWD 103,xxx miles

My 2013 Lexus gs 350 has a pretty big rip in the seat, I’m wondering if anyone has any recommendations on how to repair or replace for less than $200 usd

Just had my 2013 Lexus GS350 tinted. Every side window has clusters of tiny specks/bubbles that appear to be dust contamination under the film. There’s also scratches on the tint from the squeegee on all windows. The shop told me this is normal because the car is older (2013), but I’ve had 5 vehicles tinted before, including older ones, and never had this many spots. Am I being too picky, or is this below-average tint work? Photos attached.

P.s. The tint shop has the highest ratings out of any other shop I could have chosen.

Looking for some opinions on what to do to her, I don’t want to mess with the oem look too much but definitely want a little facelift. I plan to keep the wheels at 19”

Hey everyone, I recently went through a total loss claim and wanted to share how I was able to successfully dispute my settlement offer and get significantly more money. I used Claude AI (claude.ai) throughout this process and it was incredibly helpful. Here’s exactly what I did in case it helps anyone else.

Background:

My 2004 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6-speed manual was totaled. The insurance company (the at-fault driver’s insurer) came back with an initial offer of $5,613. I ended up settling for $7,648 — over $2,000 more than the original offer.

Step 1: Request your CCC report immediately

When an insurance company declares your car a total loss they use a third party valuation company (usually CCC ONE, Mitchell, or Audatex) to determine the value. You are entitled to a copy of this report. Request it right away and upload it to Claude and ask it to analyze it for you. Claude will break down exactly how they calculated your value and identify any weaknesses in their methodology.

Step 2: Check your comparable vehicles

This is the most important part. The insurance company uses “comparable vehicles” (comps) to determine your car’s value. Claude helped me identify that every single comp they used was an automatic transmission sedan — while my car was a manual transmission coupe. These are NOT the same vehicle and should not be used as comparables. Louisiana law (and general insurance fair practice standards) requires comparable vehicles to be substantially similar to your loss vehicle.

Step 3: Check if the report’s own data contradicts the offer
In my case, even the comps the insurance company used had adjusted values HIGHER than what they offered me. Claude spotted this immediately. This is a powerful argument because you’re using their own data against them.

Step 4: Research current market listings

Go on CarGurus, Autotrader, and Cars.com and find listings for your specific vehicle — same year, make, model, transmission, and similar mileage. Screenshot everything. These become your evidence.

Step 5: Write a formal dispute letter

Claude helped me write a professional dispute letter citing:

•	The comparable vehicles were not substantially similar to my vehicle

•	The report’s own comp data supported a higher value

•	Current market listings supported a higher value  

Send it to the adjuster’s email with the claim number in the subject line.

Step 6: Know your leverage

A few things worth knowing:

•	You do NOT have to use your own insurance if the other driver was at fault. Don’t let them pressure you into that.

•	Louisiana has strong bad faith insurance laws (LSA-R.S. 22:1892) that require insurers to make a good faith effort to fairly value your vehicle

•	If they won’t budge, an attorney sending a demand letter on their letterhead gets their attention fast

•	Do NOT sign or return any documents until you are satisfied with the offer

Step 7: Be professional and patient

Every email I sent was professional and fact-based. No emotions, no threats, just data. Claude helped me keep the right tone throughout. The insurance company is more likely to work with you if you come across as informed and reasonable rather than angry.

The result:

Initial offer: $5,613

Final settlement: $7,648

Extra money recovered: $2,035+

Tools I used:

•	Claude AI (claude.ai) — for analyzing the CCC report, identifying weaknesses, drafting letters, and general guidance throughout the process

•	CarGurus / Autotrader — for finding comparable listings

•	Google — for researching Louisiana insurance laws

Hope this helps someone out there. Feel free to ask questions in the comments. The whole process took about 2 days once I started pushing back. Don’t just accept the first offer — you have more power than you think.

What do yall think? Good purchase? 99,500k miles. Paid $8450. Service records from beginning to current

I genuinely love this car, it drives like a dream and has some wicked speed, I may add CarPlay but other than that I’m definitely team Lexus/toyota now

Ps. I cleaned her up real nice, the bugs are gone from the grill

Some lady high on pills wrecked into my g yesterday 🥲

I’m curious what some of you may think about how bad the damage is, I was planning on keeping this car forever but shit happens.

Do you think it’s totaled or fixable?

She slammed into the rear driver side wheel and pushed it forward almost two inches, it’s kinda slanted now. Her insurance company seems to not care at all so please lmk while I’m waiting for an update