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@Sandman6472 said:
L2= level 2 (240 volt) charger with higher amperage
I’m not sure who came up with that spare placement on trucks. The first time I needed to use the spare on my 86’ Toyota truck it was so rusted they had to cut it out with a torch.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Although it's still challenging to make an economic case for getting a Tesla if you have a Toyota, Honda, or even an Acura, coming from a MB I imagine you'd do quite well.
Sometime in the 1990s it became a restyled Ford Ranger iirc.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
No, doubt she'll want one, much less drive one, but I'd be game once they come out with one that has at least a 300 mile range and with a price around $26K to $28K. Make it reliable with some fun factor and I'm in. But until then, I'll just keep what I've got.
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)
offset some of the cost by selling the set he had left over from his A3. And in a couple of years if the S4 goes back, he can always sell the new set if he doesn't get something to replace it that they will fit.
good chance that they pay for themselves largely by getting the summers to last the lease so he won't have to replace the tires to turn the car back in.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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
Imagine shaving 2.5 seconds off the 0-60 of an i3. Might change her tune.
Sounds like something for rich rebuilds.
I’m loving his LS Tesla. Insane amount of work to basically create a Chevy SS
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I unloaded a few things from it, like the two sets of mounted Subaru tires and a few totes of tools that I took down south with me back in July, but most of the bulk (and weight) is in the oak furniture (and all that stuff remains in the trailer for now).
Below is the day before our departure from the Salem (OR) area (Crosstrek in the background):
My son said last night, "we should put a brake controller on the Forester next summer during your maintenance weekend. That would solve any concerns I have with hauling the new trailer." Haha; that kid is good at spending my money!
Problem is, what to do about it. I am not a huge fan of Tesla design language or its dear leader, although maybe I would be more informed to sample a recent offering. I would need my own charging setup, as there's not a ton of convenient charging infrastructure where I live. 45K or so is roughly the max I want to spend right now, with the house tugging at my wallet. The wagon is an immaculate lowish mileage rare car, which might support just buying it out and enjoying it.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Like most high-powered executives Musk has his flaws, but as we know he has really helped make the electric car a viable alternative. Along with the great performance Teslas have impressive savings compared to gas on a ten year time horizon. I kinda like the minimalist design of Teslas, but luxury cars do have lots of extra touches that are also nice.
Anyway, the dream of the $35k Model 3 has seemingly vanished for the time being. Back in 2019 it was briefly available, but looking today the lowest cost Model 3 is now slightly more than $45k with destination, and wouldn't be delivered apparently until July of 2022. If someone orders the 60k performance model it might be available as soon as November of this year.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
You pay the electric bill?
But an EV has more realistic appeal now that I could charge it at home. With so many slated new entrants in the coming years, even from legacy makers, it could happen. It might even pair with advancements in tech - more range etc.
I should have just bought one of the few used cars I saw to have while waiting out the supply crisis!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Oh yeah that reminds me, heading for time to have the snow wheels/tires switched on, maybe another incentive to keep it.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Yours is a bit cheaper than mine (10.6 cents per kwH). To charge the Model 3 will cost us $5.80 and we expect that to be about a week of driving. So, on average, $23 a month plus or minus.
I guess my attempt at levity failed.
Locally, I never see any electric vehicles on the road in the winter, they are still 3 season vehicles.
I want one that is good for all four.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwm3NAOV85o
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
'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
https://www.chapmanfordsales.com/new/Ford/2022-Ford-Maverick-846757250a0e09a82ebbf2e4252c8806.htm
And these days, have to fight the replacement battle.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Features:
Generally I find the base 3 SR+ to be very very well equipped for the price point. On par with or even a step above where I would expect a base 3 series to come with for very similar $$ - that includes the base stereo, wireless charging pads, USB-C ports, rear vents, power lift gate, adaptive cruise, blind spot monitoring, 360 cameras, etc. I also really like the open glass pano roof and especially enjoy that it doesn't actually open (not sarcasm - I hate sunroofs).
There are a couple of really strange choices for a car of this caliber that I really don't understand to the point that it almost seems petty - first the lack of fog lights, second the lack of interior, and third the lack of floor mats as standard. My understanding is that the underlying hardware is there on the interior and exterior lighting, it just isn't activated. Floor mats are silly but I was going to replace them with all weather mats anyway. None of it is a dealbreaker, it is more just surprising given how nicely done it is otherwise.
I do wish we had the upgraded audio and fog lights, but not for effectively $9000 more than we paid.
Build Quality
I find the build quality, generally, to be very good. The interior materials are very very nice - soft touch materials, alcantara, and wood grain on the dash. It has no rattles whatsoever and everything is put together tightly.
On the outside we had a couple small issues that I noted the other day - we have one small panel alignment issue on the trunk and the driver side fog light cover has condensation on the inside that isn't clearing up. Also, I'm guessing due to supplier issues, that the mudflaps and PPF that is supposed to come on PNW cars. We have an appointment on Friday and I fully expect that all to be resolved.
The doors also have the vault-like thud that I've come to appreciate from the european cars.
Driving Experience
This thing is an absolute rocket, even in base form. Being rear wheel drive, it handles like it is on rails basically all the time. It is tight and planted, yet also not punishing - even with the upgraded 19" wheels we have.
The technology is unparalleled and definitely takes some getting used to - though after about a day we both had the hang of it. Big hits so far are the phone key (and auto configuring to your profile when you get in) and ease of navigation factoring in charging stops. Also it is pretty neat to see what the vehicle detects as you're driving in terms of other cars, people, etc. We have not used autopilot and did not pay for FSD because I hate that kinda stuff, but nice to know it is there for the $$.
Finally, the car was home delivered to us with about 80% charge. We haven't touched it in terms of charging and it still has 160 miles of range left.
All told, my wife is very happy and I am too!
'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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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
You don’t! Pays for the Escape!
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Somehow, this seems like going backwards.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I did a road trip to the Greenwich Concourse this weekend, no convenient charging stations for my car anywhere close to where I was parking/staying. Had to rely on dead dinosaurs, which served me well. Still impressive overall MPG for my big as a whale A7e.
The usual suspects (and more), "I failed epically in my career and investing life" cars. Wayne Carini and Ralph Gilles a couple of "celebrity" judges. Tribute to 1920s era Rolls Royce built in Springfield, MA was quite a display. Saturday was the Concours d'Lemons, a smile inducer. Worst of show was a pristine, screaming orange/white vinyl roofed Ford Pinto.
Oris watches had a travelling display in an (well-heated!) Airstream trailer; I was quite tempted to buy as there was a bit of a discount as well as a lovely leather travel case and wooden 5 slot watch box they would have gifted me with purchase. But, I heard the wife's voice in my head (as always), "Really, Laurasdada? Really? Another watch..." Got a hat and a coffee mug, though.
'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...)
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Dada, I worry about that too. Maybe less with Tesla, but if it is going to be a chronic problem (especially as chargers age) that will be a huge problem. At least for the full EV cars
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
You have to think VW would have killed for this deal. It will pay for a lot of new Gigafactory, that's for sure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr6nLPUqzW0
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd