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  1. Comment on Any jeepers make it over here from Reddit? in ~transport

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    Not a heep, but my wife has a '22 Cherokee with the 3.2 V6. Love it. Get low 30s mpg on the highway, even with my lead foot. Disappointed Stellantis discontinued production with no successor and...

    Not a heep, but my wife has a '22 Cherokee with the 3.2 V6. Love it. Get low 30s mpg on the highway, even with my lead foot.

    Disappointed Stellantis discontinued production with no successor and closed the Belvidere plant.

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  2. Comment on Raunchy comedies try for a comeback in theaters in ~movies

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    Saw No Hard Feelings at a theater yesterday. Enjoyed the strength of Mrs. Lawrence's character. The story hit a number of themes that feel relevant with the times we live in.

    Saw No Hard Feelings at a theater yesterday.

    Enjoyed the strength of Mrs. Lawrence's character. The story hit a number of themes that feel relevant with the times we live in.

  3. Comment on Which newspapers/magazines do you read and why? in ~news

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    To keep up on national/international headlines, I usually pick up a Washington Post. They also have a Metro section that's good for local news in my area. For a little more light, fun reading,...

    To keep up on national/international headlines, I usually pick up a Washington Post. They also have a Metro section that's good for local news in my area.

    For a little more light, fun reading, Motor Trend and Car & Driver satisfy my interest in automotive topics.

    The physical, printed medium feels more substantial and is easier to focus on.

  4. Why are so many 55+ neighborhoods being built?

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    Living in northern Virginia, it seems like half of newly-constructed homes are earmarked for "active adult" 55 and up communities. Is there a financial incentive above and beyond normal...

    Living in northern Virginia, it seems like half of newly-constructed homes are earmarked for "active adult" 55 and up communities.

    Is there a financial incentive above and beyond normal residential construction that these are popping up more?

    It seems like a newer trend that's picked up in the last 5 or 10 years.

    Edit 1: Thank you all for the input and sharing your perspective. It's just been a question hanging in the back of my mind as I've been driving around in recent months.

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  5. Comment on People looking to be first time homeowners soon, what's your plan? in ~life

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    Reading that was like deja vu with what I've gone through recently. I work in person. Housing prices (and interest rates) everywhere within a 1 hour drive of work have outpaced local (closer to...

    Reading that was like deja vu with what I've gone through recently.

    I work in person. Housing prices (and interest rates) everywhere within a 1 hour drive of work have outpaced local (closer to entry level) salaries.

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  6. Comment on What do you drive? in ~hobbies

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    I had a rental 2018ish Grand Caravan and was surprised how much power it had. That V6 will move when you put your foot into it.

    I had a rental 2018ish Grand Caravan and was surprised how much power it had. That V6 will move when you put your foot into it.