Where is a good place to move to? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by DichotoDeezNutz@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I currently live in California, but it's literally impossible to afford to buy a house.

Where are some good places to move to? I was thinking about Washington State, but I'm not sure I could handle the snow.

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[-] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

I have lived in a snow area for decades after moving from California.

Nobody knows how to drive in the snow here. They forget every year, so you will fit right in. Get a car with AWD, leave room to stop, accelerate slowly, no throttle when sliding to regain traction(don't put your foot to the floor), and keep your tires where others have driven. Snow tires are amazing, but not necessary and are a hassle. Keep a small snow shovel in the trunk and non-folding traction mats if you can. You should also keep a charged jumper pack in your car because the cold don't give a shit about you needing to start your car.

[-] morphballganon@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

Get a car with AWD

Be prepared to pay 4x as much when you need a replacement tire (you have to replace all 4)

[-] Willy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 months ago

I've never heard of replacing 1 tire. it's usually in pairs. never been told to replace all 4 with my awd either.

[-] morphballganon@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Guess Les Schwab ripped me off then

[-] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Depends on how much wear is on the existing set, 5/32nds difference is where you need to do all four to avoid damaging something.

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