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I've got the new iPhone SE which is apparently a Pleistocene-era screen size. Works for me since I don't live on it, lots of days I don't even pick it up.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
And don't get me started on the mail. Wife and I had to send in for passport renewals (you know, in case we can travel again before we die). Went to the PO, got the forms, got some pictures, took it all back up last Wednesday. They said to spend the $ for priority mail for tracking and quick delivery. So we did. Supposed to arrive Friday. Mine went out first (wife needed a replacement picture taken at AAA) and hers a couple hours later. Just going to Philly (roughly 15 miles away).
mine got to Philly main distribution center Thursday. Hers did not arrive until Saturday morning there. But went right out to the local PO and delivered later on Saturday. Mine sat saying "in transit" from Thursday to 3:00 AM today, when it arrived at the local PO and 2 hours later shown as delivered. I was about ready to give up and file for my $50 insurance, and figure out how to request a replacement!
Now hopefully they make it back to us, because no one on the passport office end tracks that.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Said it before....my Stinger is a great car. All (save for one) the dealers are imbeciles around here.
Very impressed that my almost six year old phone still runs the current OS (I don't think most Android phones get official version upgrades for that long) and still completes most tasks very well, plus Carplay works great. There are some issues with responsiveness with some notifications / apps, and very quick battery drain if you are viewing a resource intense webpage, plus I'd like a better camera, so I definitely think it's time for an upgrade.
When Spring came around, would bring the fam with me and we’d stay in Boston for the weekend to do the historical stuff and eat some of the best seafood this side of Italy.
Hope everyone is doing well.
One year now with the M340i - just over 12,000 miles.
No issues - still enjoy every drive!
- Ray
Only 2 more years on the lease :-)
Always hit Legal Seafood on route 9 in Natick every trip. All of my traveling there was during the Big Dig - getting out of Logan and onto the Mass Pike was an adventure.
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I’ve driven a few, but they have all had xDrive. I don’t need anything that big or else a RWD M340i would be at the top of my short list.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Speaking of phones, I use a Note 20 Ultra. I've used the Galaxy Note line since the beginning, as I liked the stylus, and I am a somewhat tall/big person with a proportionate head, so a big phone fits me when I actually use it for talking. The big screen is also good for other tasks. The Note 20 is excellent in all ways but one - the camera is frustrating for indoor/close-up use, worst focus/depth of field and overprocessed colors I've experienced in a modern phone camera.
Earlier, we looked in Hopkinton, a small lakeside condo complex just off 495. But, not as to her liking as The Pinehills in Plymouth. So, south we go!
NH is lovely, lakes and mountains galore. And no income or sales tax!
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I was referring to @ab348 comment of "some clueless politicians on the other side are saying that the gov should not be subsidizing "rich people" to buy an electric."
In other words, if the goal is to increase the uptake of EVs, then focus on the cars rather than the buyers.
If the government wants to up the EV take rate, either invest in tech development or build out the infrastructure. Not pay people to buy stuff.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
But I agree, increase the infrastructure and foster tech development so that every EV that’s reasonably priced doesn’t look like a Leaf (sorry @breld) and then you will have something.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
“Minister, we’ve given the poor their EVs, but they couldn’t drive them because they can’t afford fast chargers and most of them live in apartments anyway.”
“Fast chargers for the poor! Fast chargers for the poor!”
“Minister, the poor people with EVs and fast chargers can’t pay their power bills!”
“I give up.”
😄
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
So, when we say people will buy them when they become a good value, I just wonder what value means. I'm not trying to get anyone riled up here, but when we start talking about incentives vs costs, it just isn't a simple issue.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Once the infrastructure exists (if ever, thinking that far ahead isn't how we usually do things), EVs might be better for at least economy-minded drivers. Still won't work for many though, with charging issues especially. As you say, apartments - even if they were free, corporate owners/managers especially will be hesitant to move on it. Condo HOAs will be just as loath to move forward. And for the truly poor, a long ways off.
Sooo... I'm guessing MVC might be $250-$300? Then the $100 deposit. Then $695 transport. All said and done, call it $1100 DAS and $312/mo. About $340/mo effective. Pretty solid for a Camaro.
My assumption? Someone takes it over with 32 mos to go, I get $2750, giving them a sub $400/mo payment. I will have paid $2972 by then. OK, so not really making money. Don't tell my wife, though.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Probably better to let someone bring the car to you.
Watched a story today about the 2nd highway shooting in Detroit area in 24 hours, up to 7 this year.
Scary part was that the reporter said total for last year is still being calculated!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
How much time did you invest into this deal, Q?
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2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Of course, if I drive the car for free for 6 mos, can I really complain?
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
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It would seem that EV credits would inevitably be subsidizing rich people.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I guess only on this forum, do we need to ask if you have even ever sat in a car before you buy it 600 miles away and have it shipped home!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible