I took an on ramp pretty fast in the EQ the other day. My son noticed and said I was way over the limit posted for the ramp. Luckily he didn’t tell his mother!
When I take a corner "briskly" my wife rarely looks up from he Kindle. The only thing she doesn't like is my participation in the Stoplight Grand Prix. My son knows not to mention those escapades.
While I don’t engage in any street racing I have been known to take a corner a bit faster than the posted limit. That panics my oldest son who is not a car guy so I have to be satisfied doing it on my own.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I have lured another BMW CCA member over to the Dark Side; he was looking at an M340i and wound up in a C43 at my suggestion. Another guy on the list is also looking at an M340i and I think I might be able to convince him to join me as well.
BWA HA HA HA!
———————————————— Such vengeance.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
but yes, the Maverick is not small by any objective measure. FS pickups are just absurdly huge now.
I saw a could of generation old Silverado today. GMT400 maybe. standard cab, short bed stepside. A sport model I think. Looked tiny compared to a modern version. The front end, not just the cab and bed.
I checked the dashcam I finally installed Maverick, and discovered it is not recording. The last images were from when I had the Tundra. Looking at the manual, I realized that it is designed not to record if it is connected to a computer as an external drive. D'oh! I have it plugged in to the Maverick's built-in USB port, so I'm sure it thinks it's connected as a drive. Since the wiring is already run, I ordered a USB data blocker, which should give it straight 5v with no data (and thus no capability to think it's connected to a computer).
I took an on ramp pretty fast in the EQ the other day. My son noticed and said I was way over the limit posted for the ramp. Luckily he didn’t tell his mother!
When I take a corner "briskly" my wife rarely looks up from he Kindle. The only thing she doesn't like is my participation in the Stoplight Grand Prix. My son knows not to mention those escapades.
While I don’t engage in any street racing I have been known to take a corner a bit faster than the posted limit. That panics my oldest son who is not a car guy so I have to be satisfied doing it on my own.
When my son was a toddler I drove him to daycare in my 5 speed manual 1984 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. The daycare was at the end of a very twisting two lane. No airbags, so my son's car seat was installed in the front passenger seat. One day my wife took him to daycare in her Pathfinder where he rode in the center of the back seat. After she turned on to the road to the daycare he said, "Mommy, nobody is in front of you." My wife asked him why he said that and he said, "Because you can go fast!" "Does Daddy go fast?" she asked. He answered, "Yeah, Daddy goes FAST!"
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I took an on ramp pretty fast in the EQ the other day. My son noticed and said I was way over the limit posted for the ramp. Luckily he didn’t tell his mother!
When I take a corner "briskly" my wife rarely looks up from he Kindle. The only thing she doesn't like is my participation in the Stoplight Grand Prix. My son knows not to mention those escapades.
While I don’t engage in any street racing I have been known to take a corner a bit faster than the posted limit. That panics my oldest son who is not a car guy so I have to be satisfied doing it on my own.
When my son was a toddler I drove him to daycare in my 5 speed manual 1984 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. The daycare was at the end of a very twisting two lane. No airbags, so my son's car seat was installed in the front passenger seat. One day my wife took him to daycare in her Pathfinder where he rode in the center of the back seat. After she turned on to the road to the daycare he said, "Mommy, nobody is in front of you." My wife asked him why he said that and he said, "Because you can go fast!" "Does Daddy go fast?" she asked. He answered, "Yeah, Daddy goes FAST!"
———————————————— And that was your first father/son talk.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
@stickguy said:
lot of compensation going on there it seems!
but yes, the Maverick is not small by any objective measure. FS pickups are just absurdly huge now.
I saw a could of generation old Silverado today. GMT400 maybe. standard cab, short bed stepside. A sport model I think. Looked tiny compared to a modern version. The front end, not just the cab and bed.
LoL. I admit I’m one of those truck drivers who nearly never use anywhere near the capacity! I do love all the interior room though.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Got the dashcam working in the Maverick. As suspected, the infotainment was connecting to it as a storage device, and that inhibited it from recording. A USB data blocker accessory fixed that issue. I hope that doesn't make the (now longer) plug assembly extend far enough back that I hit it when reaching for the shift knob, but we'll see.
The Volt is a different story. I bought a dashcam hardwire kit from Amazon that includes a fuse tap. The fuse tap had some fitment issues in this application, but seemed to work. When I started running the wiring, I discovered that I couldn't remove the A-pillar trim (apparently you just have to pull extremely hard, but I pulled as hard as I was comfortable, and it wouldn't budge). The infotainment USB ports in the Volt are always on, although I suspect there is some sort of battery drain protection that kicks in at a certain point. I later discovered that, unlike every other GM vehicle I and anyone I know has owned, the 12V outlet is switched. So I just need a long USB cable (ordered from Amazon) and should be able to route it on the passenger side.
On another board people were commenting on the IIHS report whining about the design of the front ends of full-size pickups and their effect on pedestrians when involved in collisions. I commented that pedestrian safety standards for vehicles were an unwarranted interference with the law of natural selection. That got the ball rolling.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
On another board people were commenting on the IIHS report whining about the design of the front ends of full-size pickups and their effect on pedestrians when involved in collisions. I commented that pedestrian safety standards for vehicles were an unwarranted interference with the law of natural selection. That got the ball rolling.
———————————————— I guess these pedestrian whiners would like vehicles to have foam front ends. I was taught to look both ways, twice. When you come right down to it, you don’t have to pick a fight with pickups of any size, a Yugo will get the job done.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
On another board people were commenting on the IIHS report whining about the design of the front ends of full-size pickups and their effect on pedestrians when involved in collisions. I commented that pedestrian safety standards for vehicles were an unwarranted interference with the law of natural selection. That got the ball rolling.
YES!!!!!
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
My son saw this today while out walking. He said it’s been under a car cover for a long time so he did not know what it was until now. They had an estate sale a few weeks ago so likely an old guys baby which is now an orphan.
On another board people were commenting on the IIHS report whining about the design of the front ends of full-size pickups and their effect on pedestrians when involved in collisions. I commented that pedestrian safety standards for vehicles were an unwarranted interference with the law of natural selection. That got the ball rolling.
———————————————— I guess these pedestrian whiners would like vehicles to have foam front ends. I was taught to look both ways, twice. When you come right down to it, you don’t have to pick a fight with pickups of any size, a Yugo will get the job done.
jmonroe
You haven’t lived until you’ve done a 12 hour shift moving cars in an airport garage. Adults, kids, dogs all running out in front of you from between cars or wandering behind your rear bumper as you try to back into parking slots. I mean, what do they think those lights are on the back of cars?
Last week i had it out with one of our rental agents who ran behind my car as i backed up. Missed her by inches Her response was “well, i had to check out the car behind you”. I told her that really wasn’t the point, was it, and she said “don’t worry, you wouldn’t have hit me, I’m quick”. Clueless.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
My son saw this today while out walking. He said it’s been under a car cover for a long time so he did not know what it was until now. They had an estate sale a few weeks ago so likely an old guys baby which is now an orphan.
Looks super clean though.
I’ll be right over.😄
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
well, it is only about 15 minutes from you so give them a call!
———————————————— That car looks like it’s in amazing shape. More than likely the tires are dry rotted or close to it. It would be interesting to know what it sells for.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
@stickguy said:
My son saw this today while out walking. He said it’s been under a car cover for a long time so he did not know what it was until now. They had an estate sale a few weeks ago so likely an old guys baby which is now an orphan.
Looks super clean though.
How much?
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I plug it in every night. I had driven 477 miles and I filled up with 4.44 gallons of Shell V-Power 93; according to the OBC only 79 miles were driven using the IC motor.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I plug it in every night. I had driven 477 miles and I filled up with 4.44 gallons of Shell V-Power 93; according to the OBC only 79 miles were driven using the IC motor.
So, your honor, let the record show that you got a rousing 17.79 miles per gallon of gas and an unknown number of miles per kw/h. 👨⚖️
I plug it in every night. I had driven 477 miles and I filled up with 4.44 gallons of Shell V-Power 93; according to the OBC only 79 miles were driven using the IC motor.
I imagine it is still a substantial cost savings versus gasoline-only operation during that interval!
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
@xwesx said:
I imagine it is still a substantial cost savings versus gasoline-only operation during that interval!
I know it’s not free, but it definitely doesn’t cost nearly as much as filling up every week. On his last tank, my son drove 666.7 miles before he had to fill up again. He would have been able to go further if the jeep hadn’t gone into FORM. I want to say that’s the first time we’ve filled up in about a month.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Horses for courses, as the Brits like to say. At the end of the day I drove it to work as well as a couple of longer jaunts over the course of a month and I had to buy less than 4.5 gallons of fuel. When I has the i3 REx I also plugged it in every night and I really didn't notice much difference in my electric bill, and the same has been true so far with the 4xe. I'll be the first to admit that I have the optimum daily commute for this particular PHEV. If you drive 75-100 miles per day it would not be a good choice. In my case I needed a relatively compact vehicle with true off-road capability- so that meant either a Bronco, a Defender 100 or a Wrangler. The local Ford and LR dealers are less than exemplary, and my TJ served me well for over 21 years- so it was easy an easy decision to remain loyal to the marque.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I know it’s not free, but it definitely doesn’t cost nearly as much as filling up every week.
Exactly, also, the cost is somewhat hidden by the fact that it's part of your electric bill, which varies from month to month, so it's less likely to be noticeable.
I know it’s not free, but it definitely doesn’t cost nearly as much as filling up every week.
Exactly, also, the cost is somewhat hidden by the fact that it's part of your electric bill, which varies from month to month, so it's less likely to be noticeable.
———————————————— To get more accurate monthly readings, owners of EV’s should ask their utility to install new meters with more decimal points.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Comparing my October 2023 electric bill to my October 2022 bill shows that I paid $28.15 more in 2023. I've often seen larger differences from year to year, so it will be interesting to see the November bill.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
My biggest problem with the Wrangler is what to replace it with at the attractive $508 per month price point. My plan from the beginning was to try and get out of it sometime at the end of year 2. Month 24 of my 36 month lease will be at the end of March. Perfect time to sell/trade my bright blue, 4 door, 4WD convertible, with a power top. Besides the large property tax bill I received from my city I have no complaints.
What to replace it with? Another Wrangler 4xe with not so many options is certainly a possibility. There seems to be deals (right now, things could change by then) on Accords. A few brokers have Hybrid Touring Accords at $4K off which has them leasing around $450 per month including tax, I was browsing the lot of the Toyota dealer when my truck was in for service last week. I saw a white Camry SE AWD with heated seats & steering wheel that had a $32.5K sticker. With an upcoming redesign, there might be deals to be had on outgoing models.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I’ve learned a lot from driving my base no option Tacoma SR for the past 5,500 miles. It actually drives better than the $42K + TRD Sport I had a few years ago. My commute is just terrible. There used to be light traffic in the AM and moderate traffic on the way home with some bad days sprinkled in. Now my 32 mile drive in takes an hour. That’s leaving before 6:30 AM. The ride home takes between 1 hour & 15 minutes to 1 hour and a half.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Such vengeance.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
No turn signal of course, but also side mirrors folded in.
@stickguy
I didn’t realize the size difference between a Ram and a Maverick.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
but yes, the Maverick is not small by any objective measure. FS pickups are just absurdly huge now.
I saw a could of generation old Silverado today. GMT400 maybe. standard cab, short bed stepside. A sport model I think. Looked tiny compared to a modern version. The front end, not just the cab and bed.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
And that was your first father/son talk.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Maybe because it’s international your system defaults to something else.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
LoL. I admit I’m one of those truck drivers who nearly never use anywhere near the capacity! I do love all the interior room though.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
The Volt is a different story. I bought a dashcam hardwire kit from Amazon that includes a fuse tap. The fuse tap had some fitment issues in this application, but seemed to work. When I started running the wiring, I discovered that I couldn't remove the A-pillar trim (apparently you just have to pull extremely hard, but I pulled as hard as I was comfortable, and it wouldn't budge). The infotainment USB ports in the Volt are always on, although I suspect there is some sort of battery drain protection that kicks in at a certain point. I later discovered that, unlike every other GM vehicle I and anyone I know has owned, the 12V outlet is switched. So I just need a long USB cable (ordered from Amazon) and should be able to route it on the passenger side.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I guess these pedestrian whiners would like vehicles to have foam front ends. I was taught to look both ways, twice. When you come right down to it, you don’t have to pick a fight with pickups of any size, a Yugo will get the job done.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
My son saw this today while out walking. He said it’s been under a car cover for a long time so he did not know what it was until now. They had an estate sale a few weeks ago so likely an old guys baby which is now an orphan.
Looks super clean though.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
He said it was an 84
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I like that a lot. 84 sounds right, it’s definitely not 85+.
Signature Series too!
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Last week i had it out with one of our rental agents who ran behind my car as i backed up. Missed her by inches Her response was “well, i had to check out the car behind you”. I told her that really wasn’t the point, was it, and she said “don’t worry, you wouldn’t have hit me, I’m quick”. Clueless.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
That car looks like it’s in amazing shape. More than likely the tires are dry rotted or close to it. It would be interesting to know what it sells for.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
How much?
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I’m gonna guess $7500
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I read FOR SALE.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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This is insane- I just filled up the 4xe; it averaged 107.4 mpg.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Either that or he’s a typical EV owner that exaggerates. Then again it could be a decimal point problem.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I know it’s not free, but it definitely doesn’t cost nearly as much as filling up every week. On his last tank, my son drove 666.7 miles before he had to fill up again. He would have been able to go further if the jeep hadn’t gone into FORM. I want to say that’s the first time we’ve filled up in about a month.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I'll be the first to admit that I have the optimum daily commute for this particular PHEV. If you drive 75-100 miles per day it would not be a good choice. In my case I needed a relatively compact vehicle with true off-road capability- so that meant either a Bronco, a Defender 100 or a Wrangler. The local Ford and LR dealers are less than exemplary, and my TJ served me well for over 21 years- so it was easy an easy decision to remain loyal to the marque.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
To get more accurate monthly readings, owners of EV’s should ask their utility to install new meters with more decimal points.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
My biggest problem with the Wrangler is what to replace it with at the attractive $508 per month price point. My plan from the beginning was to try and get out of it sometime at the end of year 2. Month 24 of my 36 month lease will be at the end of March. Perfect time to sell/trade my bright blue, 4 door, 4WD convertible, with a power top. Besides the large property tax bill I received from my city I have no complaints.
What to replace it with? Another Wrangler 4xe with not so many options is certainly a possibility. There seems to be deals (right now, things could change by then) on Accords. A few brokers have Hybrid Touring Accords at $4K off which has them leasing around $450 per month including tax, I was browsing the lot of the Toyota dealer when my truck was in for service last week. I saw a white Camry SE AWD with heated seats & steering wheel that had a $32.5K sticker. With an upcoming redesign, there might be deals to be had on outgoing models.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I’ve learned a lot from driving my base no option Tacoma SR for the past 5,500 miles. It actually drives better than the $42K + TRD Sport I had a few years ago. My commute is just terrible. There used to be light traffic in the AM and moderate traffic on the way home with some bad days sprinkled in. Now my 32 mile drive in takes an hour. That’s leaving before 6:30 AM. The ride home takes between 1 hour & 15 minutes to 1 hour and a half.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD