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I prefer EVs on long trips for the smooth power delivery and enjoyable ride compared to ICE so the ideal EV for me is the one that can be used both in-town and long trip. I also don’t find any of the ICE cars enjoyable to drive after experiencing high hp EV as a daily drive, despite still having two 3 ICE cars in my garage next to the EV. I’d take no shortcuts if am investing 80-120K in an EV car though. The truth is that BMW mostly designed their EVs with the European market in mind. Driving in the states and owners need reasonable range that non of the BMW cars yet offer. The next i5 might be the first non-goofy looking EV after the i4 but I really hope it will come with decent range. There where some discussions that the iX will be discontinued at some point and I won’t be surprised if they do that once the i5 is available. Lucid Gravity will be the only SUV soon that makes sense from practicality stand point, space and 420-440 miles range, and am looking forward to it but still would not own Lucid unless I move to WA or CA for service availability and until they figure out their charging network issues. Tesla will never give them access to their network. I don’t see any practical SUV EV option nowadays, but at least there are a couple Sedans. Anyway what works from one person doesn’t always work for everyone else. It’s all about expectations and minimum requirements/needs. Last edited by BMW5and7; 05-05-2024 at 11:19 AM.. |
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05-05-2024, 11:13 AM | #68 | |
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05-05-2024, 11:47 AM | #69 | |
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If you want to look like a suppository on the road, buy the Model X.
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05-06-2024, 07:15 PM | #71 | |
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And we average 75-80 mph for most of the trip. The X can’t handle this situation for us… I am not going slower for the sake of driving the EV, and I don’t want to stop more. Just having to think so much about planning and charging/ stopping etc is another stressor I don’t need. So I don’t understand why the EV road trip is a thing for families. I’d rather drive a minivan than the model X. |
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05-07-2024, 05:56 AM | #72 | |
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Service is also a joke, I’ve had my car in the service center more times than any other car and I’ve spent 5 hours three times in the waiting area because of no loaners and that doesn’t include the three to four mobile visits when I get lucky enough to get one to come to my house. Range is also a joke, I get 250 miles of real world highway driving at 100% so EPA doesn’t mean a thing, I want to know real world driving range and other manufacturers are more realistic so take EPA range with a grain of salt. I’m going on a road trip in a few weeks and dreading it. With all that being said, I do really love my Plaid and would get another. I just hope if I get another one that I don’t have as many issues. Best of both worlds is to have both, one for daily driving and one for road trips. Our Plaid gets way more use as it is a much better daily driver. |
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05-07-2024, 07:18 AM | #73 | |
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And what issues have you had with your Plaid? I wouldn’t hold out hope that things will get better with Tesla quality. They’re obviously focused on other things… We love our X7. I considered the X, but we went iX. It’s so much better but doesn’t have the 6 seat setup. |
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05-07-2024, 10:48 AM | #74 | |
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My issues were interior door panel was broken but assembled anyway when I took delivery which took three months to fix on a brand new car, HVAC super manifold and compressor was replaced, memory seat stopped working, trunk latch wouldn’t latch, airbag system sensor under the passenger seat had to be replaced, rear door hinge had to be replaced, side camera replaced, rear seat rattle fixed, new yoke due to peeling. Now my screen constantly squeaks constantly since there is some play on one side so I am hoping they send a mobile guy but doubt that will happen. I have been to three different service centers and while the people are all nice, the service at each was subpar. With all its faults I still love the car but mine was not well built. I would also say that I had a full self driving trial last month and the newest version is the best auto driving car I’ve ever experienced. Still drove like a kid first learning how to drive but very very impressive. Last edited by Patgilm; 05-07-2024 at 11:59 AM.. |
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05-07-2024, 01:47 PM | #75 | |
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Amazed you stuck with Tesla and still love the car after all those problems. If I have three issues with a car I want to trade it in. At that price point totally unacceptable. |
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05-07-2024, 05:12 PM | #76 | |
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As for sticking with Tesla, I wouldn’t mind trading out for another Plaid but with the price drops over the last year I am a little over $20k upside down. I would pay that if I were to get into a different car but to get the same exact car, I personally don’t think it is worth it. |
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