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Old Apr 22, 2026 | 05:36 PM
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Going to be even more bargains out there.

https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-i...ECJCl83kWXS-tg
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Old Apr 22, 2026 | 05:48 PM
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I think the Mercedes looks better.
What do you all think?

The MB or the BMW for the win?
I like the BMW more but I can see both being huge hits. That 440 mile range is really impressive.
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Old Apr 22, 2026 | 05:55 PM
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Any new news about Slate? I hope things are on track and going well. I would absolutely buy one of these.


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Old Apr 25, 2026 | 12:14 PM
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Wife, daughter and son in law are out of town on a trip to SoCal and took the Y, so it's just my daughter's Bolt, my Model 3 and myself. Thinking about what mischief I can get into while the misses is out of town



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Old Apr 25, 2026 | 01:00 PM
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Any new news about Slate? I hope things are on track and going well. I would absolutely buy one of these.

What is this thing, any details?
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Old Apr 25, 2026 | 01:38 PM
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What is this thing, any details?
Slate.. a new EV company.. was to be 20k with nothing and you build to your taste but tariffs ******* it up.
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Old Apr 25, 2026 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
I like the design of both them. The BMW steering wheel is a little funky shaped but I could live with it
It does look odd but the upper bulges do wonder. I (my hands) really like them.
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Old Apr 25, 2026 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Wife, daughter and son in law are out of town on a trip to SoCal and took the Y, so it's just my daughter's Bolt, my Model 3 and myself. Thinking about what mischief I can get into while the misses is out of town
Go do some test driving and report back.
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Old Apr 25, 2026 | 02:43 PM
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Go do some test driving and report back.
I was thinking more along the lines of illegal street racing, but my wife can see my Tesla wherever she is
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