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ICE: Would you ever go back?
- Thread starter rachelhikes
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When I bought the Leaf 7 years ago, I had decided I would never go back. The Model 3 is leaps and bounds beyond the Leaf (which was a zero maintenance car for me, except for tyres). The most efficient transportation involves motors and electricity, the only stumbling block has been battery technology and we are the cusp of wiping out ICE as this technology takes over completley.
Dmagyar
Member
I can easily see “ice” powered cars disappearing, give it a while, but it’s the same now as it was during the transition from the horse and buggy to “ice”.
JeffK
Well-Known Member
Sometimes you don't have a choice.
Example, I got my car wrapper and the loaner is an ICE. Some people who have gone to the service centers are getting ICEs as loaner cars. Sometimes, I even have to drive my wife's ICE
Example, I got my car wrapper and the loaner is an ICE. Some people who have gone to the service centers are getting ICEs as loaner cars. Sometimes, I even have to drive my wife's ICE
jdcollins5
Member
I told my wife when I bought my Prius 10 years ago that my next car would be electric. I had problems getting in to my wife’s ICE after the Prius and really have problems now after the 3.
Having said that we will probably keep my wife in an ICE SUV for the foreseeable future. We need 3 rows for grandkids but also need a large trunk space. I may change my mind depending on what the Model Y looks like in the future.
Having said that we will probably keep my wife in an ICE SUV for the foreseeable future. We need 3 rows for grandkids but also need a large trunk space. I may change my mind depending on what the Model Y looks like in the future.
JeffK
Well-Known Member
Same here for the Model Y. We need an SUV or compact SUV in 1-2 years. There are a few choices on the horizon, but nothing I can buy immediately.
Dan Detweiler
Active Member
Kind of a loaded question because you never know what life is going to throw your way, but given the way things are now I can't imagine ever spending money on an internal combustion engine car again.
Dan
Dan
From the poll, I think he's asking if you will ever BUY an ICE again. Having to get a loaner or rental ICE is usually out of your control...but the car you buy should be within your control.Sometimes you don't have a choice.
Example, I got my car wrapper and the loaner is an ICE. Some people who have gone to the service centers are getting ICEs as loaner cars. Sometimes, I even have to drive my wife's ICE
JeffK
Well-Known Member
Yeah, depends on the SUV choices. Can't afford something like the Model X... and I don't like the way Model X looks.
CullinKin
Member
I don't even have my Tesla yet, but I can definitely confirm that I will never go back to ICE. I can say that I will miss manual though. Shifting was one of my favorite parts about driving. But I am sure that I will get over that within 10 seconds of driving the Tesla.
I filled up with 3 gallons today, just so I can hopefully time things perfectly and deliver my trade in with an empty tank on Friday. It was quite the feeling to fill up for the last time ever.
I filled up with 3 gallons today, just so I can hopefully time things perfectly and deliver my trade in with an empty tank on Friday. It was quite the feeling to fill up for the last time ever.
AustinPowers
Total Smeghead
We've still got both our ICE cars. Waiting for our ordered e-Golf, which is supposed to be delivered before the end of the year, and for our reserved Model 3 (which will be a dual-motor long-range version once we get invited to configure), according to the delivery estimator still set for "Early 2019", as with all European left-hand drive orders.
I can't imagine wanting to go back to an ICE after having switched to BEVs, but you never know. Up to now I have never had a BEV for everyday travel, only a couple of test drives with various models. Not enough to make a proper final judgement.
I can't imagine wanting to go back to an ICE after having switched to BEVs, but you never know. Up to now I have never had a BEV for everyday travel, only a couple of test drives with various models. Not enough to make a proper final judgement.
Nope. Unfortunately I travel every week so I’m stuck renting an ICE 3-5 days every week, sometimes a Hybrid. I hate driving anything other than my M3.
I still have a 2 gallon gas can for my lawn mower and snowblower. But someday those will be replaced by electric versions, too.
Barklikeadog
Active Member
I used to mow 4 acres, downsized to less than an acre mowable. Was great to get rid of the ol' cub cadet and buy Kobalt 80Volt Mower/weed wacker/bush trimmer/chainsaw. Highly recommend!
This Tesla truck had better be durable, capable, quick to fix and get 500mi of range.
I think if you haul a trailer or something, ICE is still good for it. Not a lot of people can just have a Tesla semi and be able to park in their garage. For my purpose of daily commute, my M3 is perfect and wouldn't even consider using an ICE if I had the choice. But if I were the person to have to haul stuff over long distances, I'd still go for an ICE vehicle.
Thunder7ga
Member
I say it all the time that I will only buy Tesla’s from on until someone else even comes close. I don’t want to do anything but electric moving forward. The wife can’t wait to replace her van in a few years too.
