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Jul 13, 2023 | 10:30 AM

#5431

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Originally Posted by SC300Es

What about the EQS line? If you're not driving as much as you used to doesn't that fit the bill?

I hate the styling of the EQS inside and out.

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I'm with ya. They're hideous, and stacked on the lot with huge $12,500 discount stickers. I haven't seen ONE on the road, and y'all know how much I drive around. Nobody wants an ugly Mercedes, and not as many people want EVs in general no matter what the TV says. Tesla has the market cornered and they're cult vehicles and I get that. That's the go-to if you want electric.

Its a function of where you live, EVs are everywhere here and I have seen a bunch of EQSs and EQEs.

Jul 13, 2023 | 10:33 AM

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I hate the styling of the EQS inside and out.

Its a function of where you live, EVs are everywhere here and I have seen a bunch of EQSs and EQEs.

Teslas are everywhere, and I mean everywhere. Regular EVs not so much, here. I believe the sales figures of course but like I said they're not moving them much here that's for sure.

Jul 13, 2023 | 10:35 AM

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Teslas are everywhere, and I mean everywhere. Regular EVs not so much, here. I believe the sales figures of course but like I said they're not moving them much here that's for sure.

EVs other than Teslas are everywhere here too.

Jul 13, 2023 | 11:05 AM

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I filled up at Costco gas today. Saved almost 20%. Anyone do the same?

Jul 13, 2023 | 11:11 AM

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EVs other than Teslas are everywhere here too.

i see almost zero non-tesla ev's here.

since you live near dc maybe some of the non-tesla's are govt cars? or maybe because you most likely live in a more densely populated area than i do, non-tesla ev's are used for in town cars. i'm sure it's also income-related. here tons of more affluent people drive fancy pickup trucks and luxury ice suvs.

Jul 13, 2023 | 11:13 AM

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I filled up at Costco gas today. Saved almost 20%. Anyone do the same?

Nope. Premium at my closest Costco is $4.59/gallon, the Mobil station at the end of my block is $4.60. No way I'm driving 15 minutes and then waiting in line for another 20 to save fifteen cents on a tank.

Jul 13, 2023 | 11:17 AM

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I filled up at Costco gas today. Saved almost 20%. Anyone do the same?

why bother? i don't think you drive that much.

Jul 13, 2023 | 11:18 AM

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No, these are clearly private cars. I think it’s just a bigger market for EVs in general.

Jul 13, 2023 | 11:19 AM

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i see almost zero non-tesla ev's here.

.

So it's not just me.... What about those Mercedes EVs? See those?

Jul 13, 2023 | 11:24 AM

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So it's not just me.... What about those Mercedes EVs? See those?

When you get your LX back?

Jul 13, 2023 | 11:26 AM

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When you get your LX back?

Doesn't even go in until the end of the month :-(, but that's just the wait for the best collision place.

I miss it. But it'll be fixed by the first week of August.

Jul 13, 2023 | 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SW17LS

I hate the styling of the EQS inside and out.

Its a function of where you live, EVs are everywhere here and I have seen a bunch of EQSs and EQEs.

I actually saw a couple of black ones this week. They actually looked really good to me.

Jul 13, 2023 | 12:05 PM

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So it's not just me.... What about those Mercedes EVs? See those?

i think i saw one in my city, but the dealer is in the next city over.

but i really don't drive a whole lot... maybe 800mi. a month.

Jul 13, 2023 | 12:48 PM

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I actually saw a couple of black ones this week. They actually looked really good to me.

They look better in darker colors.

Jul 13, 2023 | 01:16 PM

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Doesn't even go in until the end of the month :-(, but that's just the wait for the best collision place.

I miss it. But it'll be fixed by the first week of August.

I bet you can’t wait till you get it back