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Spoken like a true non-Mustang enthusiast. (Not intended in any way as an insult.) Considering “Mustang” is one of the most recognizable names in the automotive world, it makes sense to focus on it. I agree it matters deeply to a relatively small group of people, but there is a whole lot wrong with it. In short, a Mustang was never intended as a practical, 4-door, family vehicle. IMO, Ford should have followed in Tesla’s footsteps, in a sense, by adding some fun to an EV and make it a sporty, 2-door, 2+2 if they were to use the Mustang name. To consider a Mustang anything else goes against its entire heritage.And finally, he spends an inordinate amount of time debating whether it’s a Mustang. I get that this matters to a small group of enthusiasts - maybe his audience. Respectfully, I don’t think it matters to most people. Ford has decided to expand the Mustang brand from just V6-8 coupes to a more all-inclusive performance/luxury brand. Nothing wrong with that.
Spoken like a true non-Mustang enthusiast. (Not intended in any way as an insult.) Considering “Mustang” is one of the most recognizable names in the automotive world, it makes sense to focus on it. I agree it matters deeply to a relatively small group of people, but there is a whole lot wrong with it.
I have been reading for months (maybe a year?) on that forum how the MME with Android Auto/Carplay is a huge selling point. Tons of Tesla bashing about not having AA/CP. So funny how people "think" they want something because is sounds logical....only to find out maybe there was a reason Tesla has it all under their control. The first hint was a few weeks ago where PaaK does not work on Android and it is due to AA bugs. Now more issues and the light bulb is going on Sure, choice is nice...but not always seamless.
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/navigation-software-preconditioning.3614/post-114224
Yup, that’s fair. No offense taken. I’ll be first to admit I’ve never been a sports car guy. I like the way they look but I’ve never wanted one for a daily driver. I’m the SUV / Crossover guy that annoys all the driving purists. I want a functional second row, storage space, and a higher ride. But the MME gives me all that plus some damned sexy styling and instant-torque push-you-back-in-your-seat acceleration. Win-win-win.
I also get to annoy a few friends and family who are current/former Mustang owners. It’s hilarious to watch my wife - not exactly a car girl but a stang was her first car - roll her eyes and say “that’s not a Mustang.”
I don’t get all the buzz about this stuff, personally. I like my iPhone but I’m not sure why I’ve gotta have CarPlay. I don’t know - maybe it’s really cool and I just need to learn about it.
Which is another reason I think Ford (from a business perspective) made the right call; it pokes at people emotions and gets them talking...which spreads the word...which will (hopefully) turn into sales.I also get to annoy a few friends and family who are current/former Mustang owners. It’s hilarious to watch my wife - not exactly a car girl but a stang was her first car - roll her eyes and say “that’s not a Mustang.”
I am happy to say that our apartment building will install a level 2 charger for any tenant with an assigned space. (For a fee of $70/month but no charge for electricity.)
Bjorn finally got his hands on a Mach-E and is busy testing it. He has completed the initial range tests for the AWD version with the extended range battery pack: 217 miles at 56 MPH, 163 miles at 75 MPH. (And it has an EPA estimated range of 270 miles. But this was in the cold with freezing rain, so it is likely to be better in the summer.) Worse than the I-Pace that has a smaller battery...
He hasn't released his 1000km challenge video yet, but from the live streams it seems like it may have suffered from #RapidGate starting about halfway through the test. (Where the charging speed gets throttled early, like happened with the new Nissan Leaf recently.)
I don’t get all the buzz about this stuff, personally. I like my iPhone but I’m not sure why I’ve gotta have CarPlay. I don’t know - maybe it’s really cool and I just need to learn about it.
Here is another Bjorn video:
It appears that if you are using the heat in the cabin it doesn't have enough heating capacity to keep the battery warm at the same time, so it ends up ColdGating, charging slow in the cold, even after a long drive.
Thanks for the posts and updates.
My summary:
- Comfortable, quiet ride
- Can charge fast, when conditioned
- Not efficient (semi-thirsty/thirsty)
- Heated windshield++
- PTC heater, no heatpump
- Ford's autopilot will bounce between lanes
- Front radar not heated so it can get iced up and disable autopilot
- Lots of SW problems (navigation was completely borked)
- Good value for the money
What is all of that white stuff covering the surface on which the Mach E is driving ?Here is another Bjorn video:
It appears that if you are using the heat in the cabin it doesn't have enough heating capacity to keep the battery warm at the same time, so it ends up ColdGating, charging slow in the cold, even after a long drive.
What is all of that white stuff covering the surface on which the Mach E is driving ?
California's great central valley is just wondering...