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Old Feb 5, 2022 | 05:03 PM
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My furure plans? I have to ask my wife...

Seriously, I think about a Model 3 Performance, but it won't do that much more than our Mid Range Model 3, just faster.
If and when they get that once piece cast back frame and new batteries, I just might be a buyer.
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Old Feb 5, 2022 | 05:28 PM
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Currently have a old school Chevy, A7, and S-class in the garage between the wife and I. I don't really have any wants or needs for an EV vehicle. I would replace the S-Class with the new Range Rover. I submitted my order through email but never followed through when they mentioned a $20k markup.

One other option is replacing the S-Class with a G-Class. Since I'd be a returning customer, I'd hope to get on without mark-up.

Wife has been eyeing the E-tron SUV.
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Old Feb 5, 2022 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by LexRuger
Currently have a old school Chevy, A7, and S-class in the garage between the wife and I. I don't really have any wants or needs for an EV vehicle. I would replace the S-Class with the new Range Rover. I submitted my order through email but never followed through when they mentioned a $20k markup.

One other option is replacing the S-Class with a G-Class. Since I'd be a returning customer, I'd hope to get on without mark-up.

Wife has been eyeing the E-tron SUV.
You just got the S class…you gonna change it already?
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Old Feb 5, 2022 | 06:07 PM
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You just got the S class…you gonna change it already?
Lol. Yea. I trade in every year. If I can't get something for MSRP I'll wait longer this time.
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Old Feb 5, 2022 | 06:10 PM
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Lol. Yea. I trade in every year. If I can't get something for MSRP I'll wait longer this time.
Interesting. Ever do a V12?
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Old Feb 5, 2022 | 06:20 PM
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The plan is to get 1 or 2 new cars this year.

Our family car is the X3 which lease is up later this year so need to get a replacement. I hope things improve with supply chain/lease rates and i can upgrade it to X3M. Will consider X5 as well but X3 size is perfect. Not much out there that is better imo for a fun SUV whether EV or ICE.

I’m on waitlist for few other cars to replace my M3 / 911 but those will not be coming any time soon. LC500 is in the running as well.

Looking to add manual car to the fleet so will be picking one of the following- GR86, new Z, or Mach 1. Used E92 and E46 M3 are also possible.

No EV cars in my future for at least another 3+ years at least.
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Old Feb 5, 2022 | 06:35 PM
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Interesting. Ever do a V12?
I have not. I wouldn't mind a M760 but the tech would be a big step down from my S.
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Old Feb 5, 2022 | 06:37 PM
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I'll chime in now. Very pleased with the 2021 Encore GX, and no immediate plans to replace it, particularly with the skewed supply-and-demand market from the epidemic. I might consider a hybrid/plug-in-hybrid or BEV version of the GX in a few years, however, if GM decides to produce one, or if we can get recharging-outlets in our condo, which, up to now, has been impossible because of the way it is designed. But, for me, the GX is the perfect day-to-day driver, combining a small easy-to-manuver size, easy parking, excellent flexibility/utility, good ride comfort, and with the Buick Quiet Tuning.
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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 10:05 AM
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lc500 is fun car. santa fe is work car.
in 2 years i'll replace the santa fe, most likely with an ev suv.
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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 10:17 AM
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I. But, for me, the GX is the perfect day-to-day driver, combining a small easy-to-manuver size, easy parking, excellent flexibility/utility, good ride comfort, and with the Buick Quiet Tuning.
they definitely beat big sedans. Just the fact that crossovers like the your Encore GX are easier to get into and out of for the older folks puts them far ahead

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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
lc500 is fun car. santa fe is work car.
in 2 years i'll replace the santa fe, most likely with an ev suv.
​​​​​​An LC is definitely a keeper. I would somehow find a way to keep it, although I would mostly drive it weekends and trips
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 01:59 PM
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I don't know about future but I always want an R8. No interest in EV ....yet.
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 02:31 PM
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I'm really not sure what we will get next. I want an SUV in the household, made the more obvious by our skiing trip to the Pocanos this weekend where I really would have liked to have had AWD. So, that means that I may get something like a Range Rover or X7 or something like that for myself if my wife insists on another van for herself.

Theres also the possibility that I might get something like an LC for myself as a fun car and get another car for a tax write off/daily, and I could get something like a Grand Cherokee or other SUV for that...

I also may wind up in a new S Class/7 Series/A8 but that will depend on what the new 7 looks like, whether we continue to see the A8 here, and what lease deals look like on the S580.

A Range Rover actually spec's up really well for about what my S560 cost...
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We used to drive a lot; work /daycare/ school/ classes etc- that driving is probably cut 70%. I would usually have 3-4 cars in the house. these days we have a GSF/LX and a RX. Long trips or trips with all the kids the LX comes out.; if I have to just take a car and pick up 2x4' or random runs to grocery stores and sometimes drive to work RX. GSF whenever I feel like having some fun, enjoy curvy drives of the PA valleys.

I want to have a EV in the house, but waiting for atleast 500 miles of range; I do like the lucid and rivian SUV. Polestar also looks good actually very normal and does not scream EV. I dont like teslas as much, maybe Plaid is nice but hate that steering wheel. I do want a 911 one day just so to experience it.
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by UZ214
We used to drive a lot; work /daycare/ school/ classes etc- that driving is probably cut 70%. I would usually have 3-4 cars in the house. these days we have a GSF/LX and a RX. Long trips or trips with all the kids the LX comes out.; if I have to just take a car and pick up 2x4' or random runs to grocery stores and sometimes drive to work RX. GSF whenever I feel like having some fun, enjoy curvy drives of the PA valleys.

I want to have a EV in the house, but waiting for atleast 500 miles of range; I do like the lucid and rivian SUV. Polestar also looks good actually very normal and does not scream EV. I dont like teslas as much, maybe Plaid is nice but hate that steering wheel. I do want a 911 one day just so to experience it.
Another great car list, especially the GSF. That's what I love about the Polestar, it's different, people are curious about it, it doesn't scream EV at all, in fact I could pull up to a gas pump and people would think I was there to fill up

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