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From: Knoxville, TN
Blazer EV was Motor Trend's SUV of the year! It's back and cheaper. Still won't meet sales projections lol.
https://www.thedrive.com/news/2024-c...3Z3XZSw3t3W6tM
https://www.thedrive.com/news/2024-c...3Z3XZSw3t3W6tM
Woof that 2018 was beat to crap. My wife's 2018 LR AWD is in great condition. Tomb quiet and all the parts are still attached where they should be
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The way the pillar trim piece hung, I'd say beat to crap 
Exterior didn't look too bad minus the camera shroud being loose.
Also, Taycan Turbo GT on the way
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/03...ehicle-lineup/
Exterior didn't look too bad minus the camera shroud being loose.Also, Taycan Turbo GT on the way
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/03...ehicle-lineup/
Porsche is adding another new variant to its highly competent Taycan electric sedan. As part of the electric Porsche's midlife refresh, there's a new Taycan that sits atop the performance tree, appropriately named the Taycan Turbo GT. It's the most powerful Taycan you can buy, with a peak output of 1,092 hp (815 kW), and the boffins in Germany have even cut about 157 lbs (72 kg) from the curb weight.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: IL
My wife and I are taking a trip (driving) to TX next month, and looked into taking the Tesla. If it wasn't for us bringing our dog, we would just fly. It only took a minute to figure out we're not ready to do that. It would take 6 hours longer to get there, according to Tesla navigation. I assume that's even a bit optimistic. This is why I still have my '21 Ranger with only 7k miles on it. I totally understand why people say they're not ready to go all-in on BEV.
Has anyone on here here taken a trip greater than 1k miles in a BEV? I'm curious how it went.
Has anyone on here here taken a trip greater than 1k miles in a BEV? I'm curious how it went.
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From: NJ/FL
My wife and I are taking a trip (driving) to TX next month, and looked into taking the Tesla. If it wasn't for us bringing our dog, we would just fly. It only took a minute to figure out we're not ready to do that. It would take 6 hours longer to get there, according to Tesla navigation. I assume that's even a bit optimistic. This is why I still have my '21 Ranger with only 7k miles on it. I totally understand why people say they're not ready to go all-in on BEV..
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My wife and I are taking a trip (driving) to TX next month, and looked into taking the Tesla. If it wasn't for us bringing our dog, we would just fly. It only took a minute to figure out we're not ready to do that. It would take 6 hours longer to get there, according to Tesla navigation. I assume that's even a bit optimistic. This is why I still have my '21 Ranger with only 7k miles on it. I totally understand why people say they're not ready to go all-in on BEV.
Has anyone on here here taken a trip greater than 1k miles in a BEV? I'm curious how it went.
Has anyone on here here taken a trip greater than 1k miles in a BEV? I'm curious how it went.
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From: California
This is one reason why we went with PHEV instead of all electric. Too much trouble at this time, and now that I've had a taste of this car I may never go BEV if we stick with only one car. If ever the grid goes down or the Zombies come I wanna make sure I can still ride lol
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From: IL
This is one reason why we went with PHEV instead of all electric. Too much trouble at this time, and now that I've had a taste of this car I may never go BEV if we stick with only one car. If ever the grid goes down or the Zombies come I wanna make sure I can still ride lol
If we only wanted 1 vehicle, I probably wouldn't have bought the Y, but I'm glad I did. It's the most fun vehicle to drive of any I've owned. I just don't think I want to spend 6 hours charging it each way on this trip.
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In terms of reliability of having the two systems in one car, it all depends on who makes the car rather than the type of car. Toyota PHEVs and especially HEVs have historically proven themselves to be tops no matter the type of car you compare them to.
As to the HEV, I've driven a Prius for 14 years now and it is absolutely the best thing. 50 mpg over those long years, no problems at all.
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EV ftw!!!
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I would never buy a PHEV, or HEV. IMO, you get the worst of both worlds. The required ICE maintenance and EV battery concerns. The Model Y's typical commutes are low mileage, so the tank of gas would just be going along for the ride on a PHEV. My concern then would be bad gas after awhile. If we only wanted 1 vehicle, I probably wouldn't have bought the Y, but I'm glad I did. It's the most fun vehicle to drive of any I've owned. I just don't think I want to spend 6 hours charging it each way on this trip.
If we only wanted 1 vehicle, I probably wouldn't have bought the Y, but I'm glad I did. It's the most fun vehicle to drive of any I've owned. I just don't think I want to spend 6 hours charging it each way on this trip.
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In my mind, if you drive low mileage most days but do have long trips sporadically, the PHEV is best. You won't be dragging along a HUGE battery every day, and you have absolutely no worries about charge when you do need to take long trips. In terms of reliability of having the two systems in one car, it all depends on who makes the car rather than the type of car. Toyota PHEVs and especially HEVs have historically proven themselves to be tops no matter the type of car you compare them to.
As to the HEV, I've driven a Prius for 14 years now and it is absolutely the best thing. 50 mpg over those long years, no problems at all.
As to the HEV, I've driven a Prius for 14 years now and it is absolutely the best thing. 50 mpg over those long years, no problems at all.
I am still contemplating selling the truck and picking up a Model 3 Performance once they come out. At that point, I would have to weigh the option of renting something for really long trips, vs the added time needed to charge. It wouldn't be the end of the world either way.
Just curious, which BEV's have you driven and when? I never thought I would own one until it was the only option. Then I made the mistake of test driving the Tesla and now I have a hard time wanting to drive anything else.
I would never buy a PHEV, or HEV. IMO, you get the worst of both worlds. The required ICE maintenance and EV battery concerns. The Model Y's typical commutes are low mileage, so the tank of gas would just be going along for the ride on a PHEV. My concern then would be bad gas after awhile. If we only wanted 1 vehicle, I probably wouldn't have bought the Y, but I'm glad I did. It's the most fun vehicle to drive of any I've owned. I just don't think I want to spend 6 hours charging it each way on this trip.
If we only wanted 1 vehicle, I probably wouldn't have bought the Y, but I'm glad I did. It's the most fun vehicle to drive of any I've owned. I just don't think I want to spend 6 hours charging it each way on this trip.
