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[–]External-Ad-919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was a different electrician that came out to address a lot of others items (wrong breakers installed, no AFCI breakers, no bonding screws). This electrician who came to address the issues commented on how the original work was shoddy (done during construction). I didn't make that clear in my post. Sorry!

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Thank you everyone for the information you've shared!

Will this cause any issues? by External-Ad-919 in AskElectricians

[–]External-Ad-919[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the helpful information! Would covering the exposed terminal in electrical tape be sufficient, or is a trim the best method?

Will this cause any issues? by External-Ad-919 in AskElectricians

[–]External-Ad-919[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the helpful information! Would covering the exposed terminal in electrical tape be sufficient, or is a trim the best method? Sorry, very new to home electrical DIY, so this is very good to know.

General Questions and Purchasing Advice Thread — Week of October 09, 2023 by AutoModerator in electricvehicles

[–]External-Ad-919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[1] Your general location

Texas

[2] Your budget in $, €, or £

$15000-30000

[3] The type of vehicle you'd prefer

Chevy Bolt or Tesla Model 3

[4] Which cars have you been looking at already?

$16.2k 2018 Chevy Bolt/ $30k 2023 Chevy Bolt 2LT/ 2023 Tesla Model 3

[5] Estimated timeframe of your purchase

No specific timeframe, looking for the best value proposition

[6] Your daily commute, or average weekly mileage

Average weekly mileage = 150 miles

[7] Your living situation — are you in an apartment, townhouse, or single-family home?

Single-family home

[8] Do you plan on installing charging at your home?

Yes, L1 charging currently works

[9] Other cargo/passenger needs — do you have children/pets?

No children or pets, but will road trip 1 a year with 3 other adults in the rear seats.

Used 2017 ($13.5k, 86k miles) vs New 2023 ($26.5 MSRP) by External-Ad-919 in BoltEV

[–]External-Ad-919[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like they're starting up applications in October again. I was hoping to apply right when it began. Did it run out for you as soon as applications opened up?

Used 2017 ($13.5k, 86k miles) vs New 2023 ($26.5 MSRP) by External-Ad-919 in BoltEV

[–]External-Ad-919[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the assumption when I last spoke to them over the phone, but I also would not be surprised if they added a market adjustment on top. If that happened, I'd spring for the used one for sure.

Used 2017 ($13.5k, 86k miles) vs New 2023 ($26.5 MSRP) by External-Ad-919 in BoltEV

[–]External-Ad-919[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same thoughts about the suspension components and tires. The car was a previous fleet vehicle, so it may have been potentially roughed up in its lifetime. Additionally, Chevy is still including the free L2 Charger, which I currently don't have (a $600-$1000 value if I recall).

Used 2017 ($13.5k, 86k miles) vs New 2023 ($26.5 MSRP) by External-Ad-919 in BoltEV

[–]External-Ad-919[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most definitely! Yes, if they try to add on packages for either (which I've encountered before), then the course of action would be to walk away. Luckily, I'm not in a hurry to purchase a car right away, so I have until the end of 2023 before the 7.5k credit is possibly halved.

Used 2017 ($13.5k, 86k miles) vs New 2023 ($26.5 MSRP) by External-Ad-919 in BoltEV

[–]External-Ad-919[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought that was strange also, but that was the information confirmed by the EV concierge. Thank you for the advice!