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With Holmes being an extreme ground ball pitcher, still closer to 30 than 40, I think Jed probably will try to keep him in Chicago, what do you think? We have a LOT of high end talent, but so many question marks due to injury. Horton might not even be back until the very end of 2027, Cabrera and Steele both have immense talent but really can't be penciled in right?

I just feel trying to retain Holmes and maybe even Boyd would be a really important for the stability of our starting staff in 2027.

With so many guys coming back from injuries, but have high ceilings. They really need at least a few guys they feel they can count on. I think they would try to offer a contract to Gausman or Holmes. Honestly I'd be happy if they tried to get both of them on short 2-3 year deals.

With so many uncertainties like Steele, Cabrera, Horton (probably out most of 2027 too), Brown. How many of Boyd, Imanaga, Gausman, and Holmes will they try to retain for 2027 and beyond? Honestly even though he's older, seeing how long they've coveted Kevin Gausman I wouldn't be surprised if they try to extend him. But Holmes is such an extreme ground ball pitcher which really fits their defense I wouldn't be surprised by that one either.

What do you guys think?

I migrated back to Xbox as a response to Sony even knowing Xbox will probably go all digital, but at least they haven't said they are completely cutting off physical in jan '28.

But aside from that. I never really planned to get Wolverine. Gears of War E-day looks much more exciting to me. I'm glad I'll be able to play it day one now. God of War Laufey looks awesome but heck it might not even come out until after the "cutoff" date. And I definitely don't plan on spending $80 on a digital game.

I thought there was a Gears of War game every other year. But Gears 5 was seven years ago? I guess I overestimated how much I thought they were milking the series. Definitely hyped to play it! Are you buying it day one? Or does Gears not interest you?

I've bought only colorful cars starting in 2008 with a Hot Lava Scion XD Special Edition. Then in 2018, an Energy Green Civic EXT Coupe. My next car will be a Mustang Ecoboost Premium RTR Orange Fury, or possibly whatever the Subaru Performance hatchack coming out is. And if it has a bright colorful option.

I plan to stick to brand new every 6-10 years so I'm getting into the market again. It seems like 95% of cars on the road are white, black, or grey. Red and blue are somewhat more common, which is why I don't target those colors. Unless it's like bright Rallye Red or light blue, or a greenish blue. I buy colorful cars because I think it makes it look more expensive. As long as that color sits on that specific design in a good way. So it's not only about standing out on the road. I just think rare loud colors make a car look sharper, and sportier. And more fun. I love owning and driving colorful cars.

Is there any particular reason you specifically seek out rare or bright colors?

I'm going to step up in power from my 2018 energy green civic EXT coupe within the next year or so. I've never driven anything but an automatic, and I honestly am not really interested in manual.

But the paddle shifter thing is kind of appealing. As something "fun to do" every once in awhile. So the idea of them is appealing. Not sure they outweigh a banging sound system and interior comfort. Whatever I buy it's gonna be brand new. I've bought 2 cars since 2008 and they were both brand new, and I plan to continue that trend.

Unfortunately, the leader in my interests doesn't even have paddle shifters. The mustang ecoboost premium. I like the loud orange fury color option, and the optional B&O sound system is like twice as impressive as my civic 10 speaker 450w system. I'm also considering Elantra N, WRX, Golf GTi, and BMW 230i. And I'm waiting to see what the 2027 models look like.

All the others have shifters, but I wanted to ask from the car guys, maybe people who have owned shifters for many years, or drive both, etc. . . I'm not looking for you to convince me to stick with the stang, I want your honest opinions! thanks guys! (oh I only daily drive on suburban roads with 45-50mph speed limit, with 90 degree stoplights most of my turning).

I'm eying a 230i because it has the fun factor I'm after, it's an upgrade over my energy green civic ext coupe, and has an optional rare color, purple. That's important to me.

However built how I want one. I don't need the M2 sport package, but def want a sunroof and H&K sound system. I'm at $47k MSRP. There is a 2022 purple 230i in my area with only 20k miles on it for under $30k. I promised myself I'd continue to buy new cars every 8-10 years. But I'm not quite ready to jump to $40k-$45k.

So I just wanted to reach out and ask if you guys bought brand new or used? the purple does have a sunroof, but no H&K and no beige seats. But for $15k less, the fun factor might still be worth it.

Hey guys, I'm deciding on my new car and I'm down to a king's red Golf GTi SE trim, or an Orange Fury Mustang Ecoboost Premium. I am a very low mileage driver and my last 2 cars were brand new, my next one will be too. So in 8 years when I'm ready to trade in, the Golf GTi will have less than 40k miles on it.

I will not buy any sort of tack on warranty. I didn't for my '18 civic. And in 8 years, the only repair I had to do that wasn't the expected filter, tire, wear and tear stuff, was a $1300 replacement of some electronic CHIP that was basically not allowing my car to start.

So the rumors are that GTi owners mention that Golf's can have lots of electronic problems. Be it the screens or whatever else with modern cars that have so many electronic components.

If I get a Golf, am I gambling on losing $1000s in electronic repair costs over the next 8 years over something like a mustang or elantra N? If you've owned Golfs for many years, I'd appreciate your input. Thanks guys!

Because I am really interested in a Golf R or Golf GTi. But I want a loud color to stand out. I'm a little confused though, R was introduced in Europe in 2002, and then NA in 2004 right?

Has there been any word of when the NA market might get an annversary Golf R, with a potential Spektrum $$ bonus option? If they do a 25th for NA it would be 2029 model year. But AI tells me they would use the EU 2002 model instead, which makes no sense. (and I know it gets stuff wrong all the time, which is why I'm asking here), what model year might we get the next Anniversary so I can go all out on my dream car, and get a loud rare color to celebrate?

As a PSVR2 owner, I could have previously easily play Myst and Riven on steam and use my PSVR2 converter. But I have been holding out. They are now on PS5, These 2 amazing games are finally on PS5, and in VR too! But I'm hoping for a physical. They DID do Myst Masterpiece edition on Switch 1. I remember buying it and playing it.

What do you guys think the percentage chance of LRG Myst and Riven PS5?

I remember seeing those Impreza and WRX STI and Impreza with the iconic blue color over the last 30 years, and it was always my dream car. Fast foward to age 49, and it's no longer available. But I do know that you can get them after market. I just wanted to ask you guys, what are your favorite styles? I think I like the one that had a the modern angular wing the most.

Do any of you guys have one installed and which one do you think looks best on a new WRX? I bought my civic in 2018, and I just didn't have the money for a WRX at that time. But I do now. But I will absolutely put a beautiful wing on it if I do.

I feel like Subaru is probably a good reliable car. But how do you guys feel about it compared to honda, toyota, and Hyundai? The Elantra N is really speaking to me, but my brain says WRX might be a better investment.

I have a 2018 civic coupe. That is extremely sporty looking. I would not trade it in for a current generation unless you paid me significant profit. It's so boring and ugly. What do you expect of the body style change? I doubt it will look as fabulous as 10th gen. But if it looks significantly different than current gen I might consider getting an SI for the first time and learning stick. I enjoy my 174HP 1.5 turbo for it's acelleration. But would love a change from the CVT drone.

So I'm in the market in the near future. I've been looking at things like integra a spec tech package (this is the only one that would top my built in 450w premium sound system in the EXT), The GR86, Elantra N, Prelude, and a couple of others. But I'd love it if the next civic looked nice enough to not have to jump into the near $40k+ tier.