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Cake day: October 25th, 2023

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  • Do not forget the sales person that keeps trying to sell you an ICE.

    Based on my experience with asking Ford, Hyundai, or Nissan sales people about their EVs; for most questions your just going to get a dumb stare.

    The sales people I worked with knew the price of the EV and that was about it. The Ford salesperson just kept saying “Mustang.”

    Me: What is the range?

    Salesperson; Mustang

    Me: How long does it take to charge?

    Salesperson: Did I mention it is a Mustang.

    Me: What is the battery chemistry?

    Salesperson: Must. Stang

    Me: Tell me about the tech?

    Salesperson: M u s t a n g






  • My wife. We test drove a Mach-E, Ioniq 5, a Mini SE and a Model Y.

    Maybe it is because she is a big iPad user (teacher) but it was like her and the car were made for each other. We ordered it online immediately after the test drive. It is always a battle for who gets to drive it.

    As soon as the new Model 3 comes out we are getting one; then she can drive hers and I can drive mine.






  • The ID4 was/is a disaster.

    It is the Chevy Vaga of the EV world.

    The Vega received praise and awards at its introduction, including 1971 Motor Trend Car of the Year.[3] Subsequently, the car became widely known for a range of problems related to its engineering,[4] reliability,[5] safety,[6][7] propensity to rust, and engine durability. Despite a series of recalls and design upgrades, the Vega’s problems tarnished both its own as well as General Motors’ reputation.







  • Disagree

    The EV revolution is going to occur at the low end. A $25K car with 200 miles of range (if GM wasn’t such a shit show they could have owned this space with the Bolt).

    The US is ripe for a low cost car (like the Beetle in the 60’s or the Honda Accord, Datsun 510 in the 70’s). A low-cost, low maintenance, government subsidized EV is exactly what the US needs.

    I think GM and Ford are going to continue making huge gas guzzlers (just like they did in the 60’s and 70’s). The wildcard are Chinese EVs. US OEM’s were able to take advantage of patriotism (buy American) which does not exist with Millennials and Gen Z. They will have no trouble watching GM and Ford go out of business while driving a Chinese EV.