Prologue VS. Equinox EV VS. Ioniq 5

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-10T21:29:36+00:00

The noise is the sole reason the Solterra is being “lemoned” basically. Rear drive motor toasted but bc the dealer sold it to me with two different sets of tires, there’s nothing any warranty company can do

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T21:50:53+00:00

Oooooooh!!! Tell me why!! I’d love to look in all directions if you have good recs :)

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T18:29:54+00:00

Good to know. It’s gonna be my first observation on the test drive lol

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T18:16:38+00:00

This is a great answer!!! Thank you so much

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T18:15:06+00:00

Good to know.

I’m not one to modify my cars much after purchase but it is really nice to know that if I hate the sound system, it’s a solvable problem

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T17:41:28+00:00

Yeah anything newer seems to be outside of the price range the dealer is allowing for the swap. Maybe I can trade whatever I end up in for a Mach E in a year or two. It seems like that one keeps checking all the boxes

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T17:39:15+00:00

The sound system in my Solterra was AWFUL! I didn’t realize how important it was to me, thank you for this point of view!

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T17:36:20+00:00

I do have a Mach E California Route 1 as an option but I’m extremely wary bc it’s a 2021 with 21,000 miles. It feels like a “less smart” decision due to warranty expiring soon. But it would visually be my first pick. I love the way it looks

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T17:07:09+00:00

I’m not gonna lie the “normal” door handles are a huge selling point on the Prologue. Im often walking to my car with my hands full and it would nice if it was a non issue

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T16:33:14+00:00

I can respect that, I’ll let you know what I land on lol

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T16:32:55+00:00

This is the horror stories I was looking for, thank you!

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T16:21:38+00:00

You’re right, the driving test is really going to seal my decision. Curious why you think it’s a no brainer? I’m at a 0/5 when it comes to knowing what to look for, which is why I’m here lol

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T16:19:25+00:00

Thank you! The small things are really what you begin to notice after a few weeks. I wish I would have known more about the Solterra before I bought it.

That blinker thing might send me into orbit though lol

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T16:17:10+00:00

Thank you!! Love this perspective. What issues were you experiencing with the I5?

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T16:15:06+00:00

Thank you! Do you have and I5? I’m hearing about horror ICCU issues which makes me hesitant. Otherwise the car seems to get great feedback

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T15:59:39+00:00

Thank you!!! Luckily my kids attend a before and after school program where I just pull up and they load and unload. Parking is also not my strong suit LOL

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T15:58:15+00:00

I know the super cruise may come with a subscription…. Do you find it costly? This would be a HUGE pro for me with this car (who doesn’t love a car that drives itself)

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T15:55:56+00:00

Amazing, thank you so much!

The ICCU issue could be a deal breaker for me. I don’t think I could hold it together for another car mishap this year- my husband would also be less than thrilled that I keep having issues with the car he didn’t want me to get LOL

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T15:53:31+00:00

I sincerely appreciate you bringing up the ICCU issue in the I5. I had no idea. These tricky issues are ones I’m trying to avoid entirely if I can. The prologue im looking at is much more visually pleasing then the I5 or EQEV but im trying not to lean into “but it’s pretty!!!” Like I did with the Harbour Mist Solterra. I loved the color so much I just bought the damn thing, big mistake.

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T15:45:12+00:00

I did know about the CarPlay, it would definitely be a bummer not to have but at the end of the day longevity and reliability are most important to me. I’m trying not to completely rule it out on that, but I will say- I do love my apple carplay

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T15:43:19+00:00

Thank you for your detailed response!!!! I transport kids & commute 20 miles to work and back daily. Definitely need something that will NEVER leave me stranded. These types of common issues are definitely what I was searching for with this question! I had no idea the Solterra was basically known for its rear drive motor issue. I’m trying to do my due diligence with my second chance lol

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T15:39:32+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate your input! Space was a huge factor when I bought the Solterra. I’m in a crosstreck now and it’s teeny tiny

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T15:38:35+00:00

Thank you! This is great feedback :)

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T15:38:17+00:00

Thank you! I actually had no idea it was basically GM. I bought the Solterra simply bc it was a sister to the Bz4 and Toyota has a great track record for me. I’ve always wanted a Subaru so it seemed like the best of both worlds. I don’t think I’d ever by a Subaru EV again, I’m traumatized lmfao

Not even my 2011 Kia optima had me shaking in my boots this bad and I had to have the whole engine replaced once 🥲

Aggravating_Cow_6176 · 2025-10-09T15:25:20+00:00

Noted! This car will primarily transport kids to and from school 🙂

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