kindofblue
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Wow, sorry to hear that about your Tesla. My MY AWD is rattle and squeek free 16 mo into ownership.
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What's your next EV after Tesla?
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With Tesla pulling moves like removing radar before vision only is ready, I’m sadly considering other EVs sooner than later. I know other cars aren’t even as good with autopilot like capabilities, but the principle of regressing my cars functionality to worse than what I paid for, really rubs me the wrong way.
Tempting to get a BMW M4 Competition but I don’t want an ICE. The i4-m50 is CLOSE but I want something sportier in that price range. The model 3 ticked all the boxes for me, but now I’m thinking I’d enjoy some elevated build quality and interior comfort features.
Tempting to get a BMW M4 Competition but I don’t want an ICE. The i4-m50 is CLOSE but I want something sportier in that price range. The model 3 ticked all the boxes for me, but now I’m thinking I’d enjoy some elevated build quality and interior comfort features.
kindofblue
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The downside of the i4s is the long lead time for them 10-12 mo estimated today by my BMW sales associate. That seems to be the case with all EVs these days. I seriously considered an i4 40e but they dropped adaptive cruise control on the 40e and as of 1/1/23 the only BMW that will qualify for the fed tax credit will be the X5 45e (made in their Spartanburg SC plant).
I personally have an order in (as of 1/8/22) for a Mach e that will be built later this month and because I ordered it will be paying 2022 MSRP for it.
I have an i4-40 on order for sometime in the distant future. I spent some time looking for a unicorn but gave up once the tax credit expired. Then Tesla moved my new M3 up from end of November to September 10. I then sold my 2018 Tesla M3 for a profit. I’m going to see if they bring back the DAPP and if my flimsy deposit rates a tax credit. By then I might love the new Tess too much.
kindofblue
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Sorry to say your refundable deposit will not qualify you for the fed tax credit. That's been discussed endlessly on the Mach e and i4 forums.
I own an i4 now and it is a fantastic EV. Premium interior, premium audio, premium suspension. All better than Tesla (yes even the audio). The negative is that BMW removed DAPP from that trim and the eDrive40 (RWD) is priced liked the M3LR trim without the tax credit but honestly I don't need anything faster than 5.5secs in 0 to 60.
I am on the negative side as well, but its not earning any less interest in the my 'BMW' account than my checking account. The other possibility is that the Model 3 appreciates but considering the recent improvement in delivery times that is also unlikely I believe. The other possibility is I get a nice fat bonus and my kids have all moved out of the house and.....
brainhouston
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Glad im not the only one lol
When i saw that on ID4 i was like, no thank u!
VW should be ashamed of themselves...
You can forget the Canoo if it doesn't work any better than the web site (locks my browser)!It is definitely not for everyone, and its definitely not for the typical Tesla owner....
kindofblue
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mtndrew1
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I’ve got an itch for a Volvo. The only Volvo BEVs right now are their small crossovers which felt cheap to me but if they come out with an S60 or V60 BEV I’ll be very tempted.
Their B&W stereos are one of the few comparable to the exceptional system in my Tesla. I need to try out their ADAS though, no idea how it compares to autopilot.
Their B&W stereos are one of the few comparable to the exceptional system in my Tesla. I need to try out their ADAS though, no idea how it compares to autopilot.
It reminds me of my 2005 Honda Insight - ultimate efficiencyIf only it wasn't such an ugly tricycle
kindofblue
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It's something the Jestons would driveIf only it wasn't such an ugly tricycle
DerbyCityY
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I ordered my new Model YLR 6 months after retiring and is supposed to be coming in the next month. I'm 67 yo and don't expect to need another car. I like the seat height for getting in and out of the car and enough room for travel and camping. The Model YLR is faster than any muscle car of my era and I feel the Model Y is extravagant for my needs. My "Greatest Generation" father drove a 1960 VW Beetle with no gas gauge or radio for 15 years and all I can hear is him rolling over in his grave for me buying a $70,000 automobile. Being happy with what you have really goes a long way.
BTW, dad retired at 58 and traveled for the next 38 years.
BTW, dad retired at 58 and traveled for the next 38 years.
Same here on the beetle. My dad brought one back from Europe and we took many long trips in it. Had to carry gallons of water to pour in the chronically overheating motor. Good times but now wife and I really like traveling in our model 3.
I do have a fisker ocean on order and in the very low likelihood it gets produced and becomes serviceable that could be interesting.
Why? Tesla Vision was just tested by NCAP to receive the highest score ever 98 in Safety Assist category, so it is better than what you had before with mix of radar and vision. Are you upset Tesla just made your car even safer?
Model Y With Tesla Vision Receives Top Score On New Euro NCAP Safety Test Despite Lack Of Radar
The Tesla Model Y has received a leading score of 98 percent in Euro NCAP's automatic emergency braking test despite the vehicle not being equipped with radar. This is a great testament to Elon Musk's and Tesla's belief that level 5 autonomy can be achieved using only cameras.
www.torquenews.com
brainhouston
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All this for you and she only gets Civic or Bolt?!
At her specific request. She drove my old Bolt a few times before and decided that’s enough for her short commute.All this for you and she only gets Civic or Bolt?!
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