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Ask HN: YC Dad Pro Tips

My wife and I are expecting our first child in late November. Truthfully, I never thought I would be a dad, but I am very excited. I am fearful of what the future may hold for me, for my family, and for my child especially in this bold, brazen world we are living in where there are so many unknowns. How does one make the best of it? What are some YC Dad Pro Tips?

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Re:Car Quality Is Slipping on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @04:02PM (#31992997)
Yep! SoA just informed me my warranty expired in Nov of 2021 and that I need a new synchronizer and shift forks! Woohoo. $4k repair.
Re:Car Quality Is Slipping on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @04:01PM (#31992988)
You bring a very valid point up here! Thanks for putting things into perspective :)
Re:Car Quality Is Slipping on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @02:17PM (#31991783)
Subaru just called me and said my shift fork and synchronizer, need to be replaced. Ironically, my extended warranty expired in Nov 2020 and I now have to pay nearly $5k to fix it! Better off getting a new tranny!
Re:Car Quality Is Slipping on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @12:34PM (#31990411)
Yeah, but man, the WRX sure is a fun car :)
Re:Car Quality Is Slipping on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @12:26PM (#31990292)
Yep, my alternative which I don't even know if its a good idea or not is to get a used E350 off BringATrailer or if I really want reliability I should probably get a 1980s Mercedes 300D. The W123s are insanely reliable.
Re:Car Quality Is Slipping on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @12:20PM (#31990201)
My 2014 WRX has had a myriad of reliability issues. Bone stock, always maintained, and just constantly going into the dealer for issues. Thankfully I have an extended warranty.

Issue #1: 19k miles - OEM turbo blows. Subaru FSE determines a bearing seized prematurely. Turbo replaced.

Issue #2: 23k miles - Replacement turbo starts making more sounds mimicking the same noises the OEM turbo made before it blew. Subaru replaces it again.

Issue #3: 28k miles - Third turbo goes bad yet again. I cause more of a ruckus at Subaru and they call in an another FSE. FSE determined that all of the turbos blowing caused metal shards to shoot into the engine and that's why the turbos keep blowing. They ended up replacing the long block as well.

Issue #4: 8/1/16 - Car goes back after I keep hearing a rasp. Subaru determined that it wasn't the exhaust shields as suspected and called in an yet another FSE. The FSE determined that the clutch that went bad prematurely. Other misc issues they addressed during this visit:

- Rear seat driver side window has some sort of regulator issue/noise - Plastic bezel on the radio is peeling - Creaky clutch and brake pedal

Issue #5: Burning odor from transmission. Subaru says its not an issue.

Issue #6: Yesterday, driving home from Burlington VT to NYC. Reverse gear fails. No reverse option. Third gear also pops out.

It's one of the most fun cars I have ever driven but Jesus it's a nightmare to go to Subaru non-stop. I am contemplating getting a 2022 WRX and attributing all the issues to it being a Lemon...

Re:Ask HN: Repair and Maintenance App on Thursday August 05, 2021 @08:53AM (#28073002)
It is for a b2b business with huge market share

Ask HN: Repair and Maintenance App

Hi YC,I am looking to hire someone to build an app for me for repair and maintenance service. Essentially the core features are:Consumer facing – give people the ability to request services, select a category, urgency, etc.Provider facing – serve them jobs that they are qualified to do (based on category), allow them to "claim" jobs, and then get paid upon completion while the Platform takes a...

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