u/snovvman

Ideally, I want a M440i Convertible with all the options, including adaptive suspension, desired colors, wheels, etc. It seems like an M440i with adaptive suspension is a unicorn. I can order, but I'll have to wait. I'm not good at waiting.

Enter M4--it appears that it's easier to get all the options I want and I would be all over it if it wasn't for the ride quality concerns.

The car will be used mostly for around-town, touring, etc. Sure, I'll enjoy the occasional spirited or track experience if I could, but it's not the priority.

The review of the M4 ride vs. M440i is all over the place. It's clear that the M4 will be more stiff, but what is your personal experience? What about a M4 adaptive on "comfort" vs. a M440 without adaptive?

Please share any experience you have. I will eventually go to the dealer to feel both for myself, but in the meantime, I can use some insight.

Thank you.

How is ride? Plush when needed and sporty when wanted? Can the trunk with the top down stow at least two carry-ons (my research says yes). Can the back seat fit a child seat comfortably (my research is again yes). How is the wind buffeting for the rear passenger when the windows are down? Do you enjoy driving it? How's the chassis dynamic? Is it a joy to drive?

My last BMWs were: one E38 Euro model 750iL V12 highline and it was one of the best cars I had. Before that, I had a 740iL and another 750iL. I went to Benz S550 after and it drove like a boat. For me, nothing drove like a BMW. I was thinking about a 911 and although it can fit two carry-ons, the back seat appear a lot less roomy than a M440i.

Now then, I am thinking about buying a M440i convertible, perhaps 2024-2026, for occasional driving. Having just started to research, I already know that I want as many options as possible including driving assistance, Executive, parking, active Suspension, ventilated seats, etc. I see that the M4 edition often includes more options, but do M440i variants come with these options? I ask because most of what I have seen so far do not have many option packages.

I would otherwise buy a M4 but from cursory reading, the ride quality suffers and I do not want that.

I can use whatever input you can provide--ride quality of M4 vs. M440i, what you love about it, what you don't like about it, difference between model years, if it's possible to get a M440i with all the options (I rather not buy new if I don't have to). What other option package(s) should I be looking for?

It's a controversial look for some, but I like it.

I suspect that 911 owners would say the same. I had a Jeep and could relate to that statement, but would like to understand the magic of the 911. It's a rear-engine car and has come a long way in terms of handling dynamics. I get that. However, what makes a 911 so lovable compared to others in the same price or performance category?

Thanks.

I am thinking about a 991/992 cabrio as an occasional driver and think that my 3 yo would love it. It's would not be my first convertible and I am well aware of wind buffeting. If I am correct, the back passenger in a compact child seat would feel most of it and I can't think of a way to minimize that, except keeping the windows up.

Every vehicle's aerodynamics is different, so I am wondering about the 911--how bad is the buffeting with the windows down? A deflector obviously won't work in this case.

I'd appreciate some insights.

Just passing this on. I am not familiar with this situation in depth, but it's nevertheless curious.

This is regarding the 8-year error that demands the Volvo On-Call battery service and the software required to clear the service light.

I've read plenty of posts with people seeing the patch at $0.01 when bought from the 3-day VIDA subscription.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253788-0001.pdf

The part number is 32398268.

Today, when I placed the order, it was $22.11. I guess Volvo returned the price to retail even via VIDA? I thought this was supposed to be a patch an upgrade?

Is anyone else seeing the same?

I got the update a couple of days ago. When FSD is operating at higher speeds, I feel and see slight frontend wandering where the steering wheel would subtly moves back and forth. I do not ever recall FSD doing this and I have had the car from new for over a year.

Is anyone else experiencing the same?

This update was on Lenovo Vantage and it hosed my computer. It was sluggish, unusable, and pegged the efficiency cores. I had to research, but eventually was unable to roll back the driver from Device Manager > Software components > Intel Dynamic...

I should have researched first--a restore from a restore point backup worked too, but it created some problems with some apps, so I rolled back to the backup with the bad driver and figured out how to remove it.

As early as June 8, 26 or later. I need to update software and especially reset the Volvo On Call service indicator. I'd be happy to split the cost. Thanks.

I made the mistake of going to the dealer before doing my research. I could have replaced the battery myself and saved the minimum $272 diagnostic fee.

As I understand, software reset is required for the error to go away. Key question: Will the 3-day Volvo VIDA subscription perform the required reset? This is the TSB I found https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253788-0001.pdf

Thanks.

In my discussions with a person who is very devout to their new age spirituality and related "self-development", I was told that AI will "raise human consciousness" and "awaken humanity's consciousness to a new level". I learned about a platform called Mind Valley(?) where they have AI summits about leveraging AI and creating AI coaches for self-development and coaching (in the self-development/spiritual context).

In their definition, accepting spirit and the new age beliefs is being awaken and rises one to a new conscious level. This, by the way, is the sort that believes in manifesting, "The Secret", everything that happens is "for the greater good of all concerned", and everything is made out of love.

I come from tech and science and have a reasonable understanding of of LLMs work. I find their claims to be pretty out there, much like my opinion about rest of the new age spirituality belief system to be rather baseless. I have no doubt that it helps many, but it's not for me. I know AI is used for "processing" feelings, coaching, and therapy and just hope that they don't do more harm than help.

So what about it? You AI gurus and geeks, do you think that AI will do all that and more, that it's somehow "divine" timing that spirit is using AI to awaken more humans?

In my discussions with a person who is very devout to their new age spirituality and related "self-development", I was told that AI will "raise human consciousness" and "awaken humanity's consciousness to a new level". I learned about a platform called Mind Valley(?) where they have AI summits about leveraging AI and creating AI coaches for self-development and coaching (in the self-development/spiritual context).

In their definition, accepting spirit and the new age beliefs is being awaken and rises one to a new conscious level. This, by the way, is the sort that believes in manifesting, "The Secret", everything that happens is "for the greater good of all concerned", and everything is made out of love.

I come from tech and science and have a reasonable understanding of of LLMs work. I find their claims to be pretty out there, much like my opinion about rest of the new age spirituality belief system to be rather baseless. I have no doubt that it helps many, but it's not for me. I know AI is used for "processing" feelings, coaching, and therapy and just hope that they don't do more harm than help.

So what about it? You AI gurus and geeks, do you think that AI will do all that and more, that it's somehow "divine" timing that spirit is using AI to awaken more humans?

What I like about Google Voice notwithstanding Google integrations such as contacts and Android phone integration:

1. Android, iOS, web clients and ability to send messages and call from any client.
2. Call history incoming/outdoing, messages, voicemails replicated across all the clients.
3. MMS, long text (MMS, but seemingly more than 2048 characters), and group SMS.
4. Multiple line support and all numbers can be active at the same time.
5. Ability to ring multiple devices simultaneously

I want to move away because of the algo-based suspensions and restrictions, including times when I send messages to a bunch of friends within a short duration. In my exploration, I established an account with voip.ms and have been playing with Groundwire, Bria, voip.ms, Zopier clients on iOS and Android. I can make calls, receive calls, and send messages. Other than that, I know next to nothing about VoIP but like idea of having so much tweakability.

Questions:

1. I haven't been able to get SMS or call history to replicate across devices, never mind in real-time. If this is possible, how is it done? Can voicemail also be replicated across devices?
2. I've downloaded Bria mobile and have everything set up, but can't seem to send an SMS, it's grayed out. Any ideas why?
3. Is there a way to export voicemail and MMS data such as images or audio? It would be nice to be able to export everything into a searchable database.
4. voip.ms advertises that MMS has a 2048 character limits. What if a message is larger than 2048?
5. I presume multiple lines can be active at the same time and across devices? That is, if the clients are installed on an Android and an iPhone each with three numbers, calls coming into each of the three numbers can be configured to ring on both the Android and iPhone?

Thank you.

Based on the 2024 announcement, https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModelY/comments/1h1kr8g/tesla_announces_lease_buyout_for_all_tesla_models/

is lease buyout still available retroactively? I have a lease dated 11/26/24 via Ally but the contract reads "You do NOT have an option to buy the vehicle at the end of the lease term."

Also, at Ally's site, under "Lease-end options", it reads "Based on your contract, you’re not eligible to purchase this vehicle. At the end of your lease, return the vehicle to your local dealership." Yet, I've read about other leasers receiving notices from Ally stating that "buyout is now available."

My lease term does not end until 10/2027, is the reason that I am not seeing the option [yet] because I am not near the end of the lease?

Thanks.