CuriousGeorge
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Question that occurred to me personally after reading an article about EV/brand loyalty.
ICE vs. EV poll
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teslarati97
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For Toyota drivers, I will say the bz4x was terrible and they should go back to hybrid ICE.
Puppethead
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After getting my SE, I replaced my Clubman and F-350 with a F-150 Lightning (I need a truck). Living ICE-free has been extremely liberating, and public charging options get easier and easier even though I charge at home 99% of the time.
teslarati97
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There aren't many happy face EVs to choose from. I just hope Rivian changes the R1 rear quarter panel design so it's less cost prohibitive to repair.
Tommm
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I like driving go carts. I haven't been able to let go of my 128i. If either the SE or 128i had to go I would let the SE go. My wife on the other hand does not want to drive a manual anymore. If one had to go it would be the 128i so she would have an auto for when her SUV is down.
I told our daughter I would give her the 128i when she graduates college. In a year she will decide if she wants my BMW or wants to keep her 2010 manual base Cooper. 22 v 32 MPG local.
I told our daughter I would give her the 128i when she graduates college. In a year she will decide if she wants my BMW or wants to keep her 2010 manual base Cooper. 22 v 32 MPG local.
teslarati97
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Seems to work fine.
In fact, I just reserved one!
SameGuy
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Our 2018 Crosstrek has just 36,000 miles on it, but I could see us replacing it with a smaller (electric) crossover like the Volvo EX30.
What about the upcoming Porsche 718 EVs (ie, Cayman/Boxster)? I'm sure they'll be expensive, but until Oxford-built MINI J01s start coming to North America, no other manufacturer seems to be interested offering in sporty EVs on this continent.
teslarati97
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Yeah you will probably have to resize and down sample the picture. It's harder when using a phone. Otherwise you have to link and share on something like postimages.
ghost
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I would love one but could never afford it. If I do get a Cayman, I'm buying used. Still would like to shift it, though.
Thought about buying a used Cayman, driving it until it dies, then converting it myself. Stick a rear Tesla motor in it.
Brawndo
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Funny how stopping for gas suddenly feels so archaic. I'm almost positive my switch to DD EV will be permanent.
For the "fun" car, I think we have some time until manufactures really capture lightning in a bottle in the EV format. The muscle car, the 2 seat roadster, the hot hatch aren't about just performance, they're about the way they make you feel when driving (at least the good ones). Much harder task when performance is easy, sound must be synthetic, and every electric motor has the same power delivery. Until then, the fun car will be ICE.
For the "fun" car, I think we have some time until manufactures really capture lightning in a bottle in the EV format. The muscle car, the 2 seat roadster, the hot hatch aren't about just performance, they're about the way they make you feel when driving (at least the good ones). Much harder task when performance is easy, sound must be synthetic, and every electric motor has the same power delivery. Until then, the fun car will be ICE.
goaheadbackup
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Life circumstances and age are moving in on me. I have owned Miatas, Civic SIs, a Volvo P1800 and an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider and many other less inspiring vehicles. Most have had a manual transmission until the household needed an automatic for a “new” driver. At the moment, the wonderful 2022 SE is complemented by a reasonably fun 2019 Civic EX-T (35-40 mpg). Soon, my wife and I may try to live with one vehicle. It will be difficult to part with the 2022 SE but maybe a new Countryman SE? Too large?