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During ordinary times, you could just rent a car. And come to think of it, why didn't your insurance company provide you with a rental car after your car was wrecked?
Thanks for the explanation................first the highlighting disappeared now the quote button has gone. Must be cutting down on expenses. In case I lose you all it's been fun while it lasted!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
He only has about 3.8 million more fans than you do! And is worth over $10 million! What is your net worth?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
We do have a nice car to travel with, but using a gas hog (relatively) for the bulk miles seems to defeat the purpose of buying an EV. It would though be fine for me as a 2nd car. Not sure 200 max to empty is comfortable enough. 300 sounds much better. 500 with quick recharge time, that is an easy decision!
5 hour trip, might stop once but just to grab a bite or stretch legs and bio break. But that’s more like 5 minutes. Wasting an hour realistically at normal charging stations sounds unappealing. Especially when we are traveling later at night, as we often do, I have no desire to spend that much time parked outside a Walmart or in some empty parking lot!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
But you aren't taking an hour to charge. If you have the range to begin with, you may not be charging at all. If you do, you might only supercharge for 10 minutes to add some additional range. And if you did charge from 0 to 80 or 90% even though you don't need to, it would be about 45 minutes.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
So I have a second car but have to rent a car to go on a 300 mile trip. The insurance company did allow me to rent a car but it took a few days for them to put that in place.......and it was only for a few days. We were scheduled to go 2 days after the accident and it took them 3 or 4 days before they found a car for me. They are supposed to give you a similar car.....which technically I could do, but I would go through the $300 or $400 allowance faster if I rented an MB and not an Escape.
Besides, it can be other things like a repair or something that ties up the main car.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
And even if that were true today, how about tomorrow, as EVs become more popular? Will the infrastructure keep up with the demand?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
As I have said, every time I see that wingnut I’m reminded that somewhere a village is missing its idiot.
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
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Sorry, but I am committed to flagging any post linking a Scotty video, as I have previously explained. Granted, it has been a while, but the rule stands.
'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
You obviously have no clue how youtube works.
'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
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
As I have said, every time I see that wingnut I’m reminded that somewhere a village is missing its idiot.
Didn’t he move up near you?
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
As soon as the technical engineers in California get those codes, they will get them to the dealership so they can enable the cameras. Before I take that car home, I am going to sit in it and check out every system in that car to make sure everything works. I mean wipers, washers, lights, cameras, sunroof, memory seats, ventilated and heated seats, radio sound and quality, Bluetooth, etc., etc., etc. I wouldn't trust this dealership's service department to put a lug nut on one of my wheels.
We shall see. I was supposed to get a call from Genesis Corporate this afternoon, but have not received a call yet. Should be interesting to see what he has to say about this debacle and fiasco. :@
2021 Genesis G90
The 2021 I-Pace. The future of long distance EV driving. The new 2nd generation Jaguar I-Pace. Expensive yes, but that's what a proper EV should look like enjoy.
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Just heard from Genesis service manager that they received the “variant codes” from the Genesis field engineers and loaded them into the radio. Cameras are all working now. They want to keep the car locked up until tomorrow so they can test all systems for nominal functioning before returning the car to me.
So, assuming they fixed everything, I should be able to pick up the car tomorrow. I also got a call from Genesis Corporate informing me that they think they have all the issues solved. That would be nice.
2021 Genesis G90
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Imagine owning a car like that in 6 or 7 years time and having those problems develop then.
I think that is a possibility for any newer vehicle that relies on extensive electronics. Remember when a power window or a/c wouldn't work? In retrospect that was a huge problem, lol.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
i am impressed by the communication you are receiving from Genesis!! that speaks well for there plans
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I think, basically, on an older car, 6 years or more, if the backup camera goes out, or the bluetooth quits working, or similar, then the owner will most likely just live without that feature rather than pay a fortune to try and get it working.
On the way out didn't fill up until we got to MM 226 in Ohio(479 miles in 7 hours).
My wife did a 270 mile stint in less than 4 hours with no stops.
Gas prices in CT, PA and OH are pretty close now, a 10 to 20 cent spread for RUG.
On the way back, my daughter took a turn a driving.
270+ miles took 4 1/2 hours.
I managed to pretty much hold my tongue because my wife and I are usually in 'go mode' on these trips.
Maximum might be 300 miles on a charge, but I hear a/c, headlights, etc all drain the charge, and I can't leave it to the end because I have to get to a station, which could be miles on I-75. I think someone said I can get an 80% charge in 20 minutes....80% gives me 240 miles maximum probably closer to 200 miles counting drain and time to get to the charging station. In my car I usually go for 3 to 4 hours before stopping. A gas fillup probably takes 5 minutes.
A friend of a friend has a Tesla. He found out at the last minute he had to get to a funeral that was 120 miles away. No time to charge up, so he took a chance and tried to drive it. He ran out of power at the 75% mark.....he missed the funeral. Just an example.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
He raved about it. I'll try it tomorrow.
The complexities of today’s vehicles in terms of computerized safety features, memory systems, communication systems, to name a few, are mind boggling when it comes to maintaining them and repairing them.
Just think about the radio header they replaced - part costs $5300+ not including labor and the cost of a loaner car. When the final warranty bill is tallied, the cost has to be nearly $8000. They’ve had a technician working on the old radio for 4 days. Then another 3 days to replace the radio and then test all systems. And then there was the time field engineers spent with coding the radio.
That’s why I would never keep a car past its warranty considering all the operational microprocessors in use. Here’s an example of the electronics employed:
The 360 degree above-car image that can be displayed for parking assist utilizes 8 cameras around the car. The cameras feed input into a series of microprocessors that assembles a graphic image of the exterior of the car on all sides as well as adjacent traffic. That is mesmerizing to me. Another would be cross-traffic and pedestrian warnings and braking which uses cameras and radar sensors to provide input to the microprocessors which then activate auto braking depending on the proximity of the cross-traffic vehicle or the approaching pedestrian. Amazing stuff!
2021 Genesis G90
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
@driver100 - most drivers could easily swap their internal combustion cars for an EV considering the 250-300 mile range of many new EV introductions. I would have purchased a Tesla if I had a source of electricity to charge it - but I don’t because my condo has no access for charging.
2021 Genesis G90
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.