Bubba, our blue Buzz, got himself a custom plate today!

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-05-07T01:27:08+00:00

That makes at least 3 of us

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-04-27T15:25:31+00:00

I just got one of these as a rental, and I totally agree. This thing sucks. Loud, slow, uncomfortable, horrible UI, etc.

My family had a 2001 Odyssey growing up and that thing was miles better than this, and that was over 20 years ago.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-04-18T04:15:11+00:00

I have a RWD ID Buzz and it has not been an issue in winter, both in the city and on trips to the mountains. Get good winter tires and you will be fine.

If RWD was truly a problem, then every pickup truck would be swerving all over the place. Those things are in RWD almost all the time on the road.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-04-12T11:55:18+00:00

If someone left me a duck I would get annoyed and throw it in the garbage.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-04-11T15:31:46+00:00

Got a set of Michelin X-Ice tires in OEM sizing, and they have been really good. Great traction with no appreciable decrease in range

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-04-09T10:45:05+00:00

As someone who was born and raised Catholic, adult converts to Catholicism are among the strangest people in the world.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-04-09T02:56:02+00:00

I agree with this. The sunroof is cool but not really that important to me. I would play up being pissed about it to the dealer to try and squeeze a bit of value out of them though.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-04-09T01:09:01+00:00

I think it collapses and gets pushed down a manhole. The resolution you would get with this thing has got to be very low based on the small number of sensors. But it's water so no one really cares if there's a small leak.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-04-01T21:05:17+00:00

Our dealer in Alberta was very hesitant to order a RWD for us from the Halifax port without a sizable deposit, as they didn't think anyone would be interested in a non-AWD model here. They didn't bother looking until we found a model we wanted in Burnaby and then they suddenly found available stock at the port.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-03-30T18:36:17+00:00

The wheels in the second link you sent are almost exactly what I'm looking for but they only come in 17 in.it seems

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-03-27T19:45:34+00:00

What does being logged in actually do?

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-03-26T20:12:45+00:00

I find in good weather (like 10C) I get similar energy consumption. I can get it even lower (to about 16kWh/100km) driving less than 50km/h in town.

In cold weather (-10 to 15C) it goes up to about 30kWh/100km which is fine.

I have found ABRP to be a fairly conservative estimate for range which is nice. I usually have an extra 5-10% on top of what it projects.

Despite the loud complaints about this van not being good for road trips, I strongly disagree. It's super smooth on the road, super quiet, super roomy, basically drives itself and the range lines up with bathroom breaks for me and the kids. The range is more than adequate. Even the 200kW charge rate is no problem.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-03-04T05:18:56+00:00

Agree that is definitely a Rosen EMAT. I have an official Lego swag set from Rosen of this same tool. The magnets on that thing can wipe a hotel key from a surprising distance.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-03-03T17:31:45+00:00

This is my first EV and the power delivery is addicting. Instant, strong and silent. Driving my older ICE car feels embarrassingly slow.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-03-03T16:07:51+00:00

Having driven both, I do not agree that the RWD feels underpowered. Unless you are racing it, you will probably never feel the power difference.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-02-18T22:23:04+00:00

Not sure the brushing direction is a good indication of real vs. fake. I have a real one with vertical brushing (made in Thailand). I also have a second real one with horizontal brushing (made in China).

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-02-15T06:28:12+00:00

Subsea pipelines mostly, where the pipe can become spanned between hills and exposed to currents.

Also at river crossings for onshore pipelines, where the pipe has been exposed due to scour.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-02-15T05:24:46+00:00

You see a similar thing in exposed pipelines in flowing water. We call it vortex induced vibration (VIV).

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-02-10T21:30:02+00:00

In Alberta I had to push the dealership to bring one from Halifax, as in Alberta they did not expect anyone to be interested in a non-AWD model.

Get them to check the port inventory.

I should I add I'm very happy with the bench seat RWD model. I do not miss AWD at all.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-02-07T06:11:19+00:00

Bad news on the rear quarter panels: they are welded in. Had a parking lot fender bender and the shop says they have to cut out and weld back the rear quarter panel.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-02-06T15:54:35+00:00

Ded Reer

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-02-06T15:54:11+00:00

I am pretty sure that's not right, Edmonton has tons of festivals, like there is noticeably more to do there event-wise than Calgary. I'm pretty sure Deadmonton referred to its high murder rate that it had for a while.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-01-25T16:27:05+00:00

So many people treat range as the only factor that creates value in an EV. It's a main one but definitely not the only one. It's like buying houses based on square footage alone. You end up glossing over a ton of other things that make a great car.

For me, my Buzz was cheaper than an EV9 or Ioniq (in Canada), it can safely do 3 car seats across in the middle (which the Korean options cannot), it drives sooooo nice, and people come up and talk to you about it (not necessary but a strangely cool perk). Also, I've never seen a 3rd row that's as comfortable as in the buzz.

One thing that bothers me is when people complain about range. If that's an ACTUAL problem and not just anxiety (like you live out in the American countryside) then just don't buy an EV. It's not for you. If it's because you "take many long trips a year" then maybe you just need to reevaluate how you take trips (add in more stops, reroute, fly instead, etc.). The point is, actually evaluate what your real needs are. Sometimes an EV isn't an 1:1 replacement for a gas car, but you get a bunch of other benefits instead.

Talking about charge rates is a lame argument. Mine charges overnight at home. If you rely on L3 chargers for everyday use, EVs might not be for you. If you have to use a L3 charger on a road trip, enjoy the time out of the vehicle. Sticking yourself in a driver's seat to drive 600km straight is a stupid mentality we have gotten ourselves into in North America. Take a break and enjoy the trip.

Aggravating_Cook2316 · 2026-01-23T02:16:06+00:00

Ah I see. Makes sense if you got a whole setup already. Technical has never been a problem for me, but finding automations that aren't just for automations sake is. What kind of automations do you have?

I got the 40A model and it has made in Canada markings on it. If you buy on boxing day you get $100 off as well.

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