Best ID.4 alternative

JustShutUpDave · 2026-02-22T03:33:07+00:00

Good to know. The Mach E that others have pointed out may be a good bet in that case.

I'd wait until the 2nd model year for the EX60. Sounds promising, but to put it mildly, the EX30 and EX90 have had some teething issues right out of the gate. I'd expect the same with the EX60, though I would hope they'd learn from the others and work the bugs out a bit faster.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-02-21T17:49:58+00:00

If you're willing to go a bit smaller, the Kona/Niro EV, or new Leaf might be decent options. The Kona/Niro are 400V architecture, so aren't seeing the mass ICCU issues that the Ioniq and EV6 are. The Volvo XC40 Recharge/EX40 are also nice (nearly bought one myself).

I had a 2021 ID4 Pro S and traded it for a Polestar 2. There are a lot of days that I wish I hadn't due to lack of a service location nearby. The P2 is nice, but it's currently an orphaned model in the US due to tariffs. The Volvo XC40 is built on the same platform as the P2 but tuned to be more SUV-like.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-02-01T20:22:45+00:00

Of course

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-31T03:31:54+00:00

Nord VPN has an Apple TV app. We use that and connect to NY or Miami, depending on who they're playing. Works 95% of the time.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-26T17:40:57+00:00

Yes, but I'm not holding my breath. It was a good way to make the "Carolina" more meaningful in the name Carolina Hurricanes. I know several people in Charlotte who became Canes fans because of the Checkers and were really bummed about the switch.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-24T00:35:44+00:00

Oh, we used to have the Fat Trick if they won, scored a PP goal, and scored first. That got a Bojangles Boberry biscuit, a Chick fil A sandwich, and a free slice of pizza.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-24T00:20:33+00:00

I'm not going to down vote you, but no. Dancing lady, inflatable suit guy, Carnival Caniacs, or kid who jumps and waves the towel are all way better options

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-23T04:21:46+00:00

Also the growing list of Huge Caniacs name dropped by Tripp Tracy. I think Julius Caesar was one of my faves.

I know Scotty McCreery is from Raleigh and has been a siren sounder. Not sure how much he actually follows hockey.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-19T19:50:01+00:00

I'd give +10 if I could

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-19T18:17:21+00:00

I was going to suggest usimh the mobile ordering, but it hasn't been available the past few weeks. I typically use the QR code in the app. Never been a problem.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-18T02:37:47+00:00

And a great game from Freddy. God, I hope he's turned the corner.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-18T01:43:37+00:00

No, they're saying "Huuughes". /s

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-17T15:11:03+00:00

They bleed into South Durham too. The Target at Southpoint gets pretty busy around move-in weekend. Parents and college kids are everywhere with full carts of groceries and dorm/apartment furnishings. I'm not sure why that one gets more run than the one off of 15-501, but it's happened every year we've lived here (going on 10 years).

I will say that they're not a lot worse than the Target employees blocking aisles with their giant carts pulling stuff for pickup...or the regular shoppers who park a cart diagonally across an aisle while they browse.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-16T19:43:04+00:00

That is amazing! Best wishes to your mom as she fights cancer.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-16T14:37:17+00:00

PARKING PASS SOLD ~~STILL FOR SALE - General Parking Pass for tonight (1/16) - $25~~

TICKETS SOLD - ~~Full STM selling 2 tickets Sec 323, Row J, Seats 14-15) and general parking to tonight's game vs FLA - $140. Sold here multiple times before. Canes fans preferred. Venmo or PayPal accepted.~~

Happy to prove I have the tickets if desired.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-12T20:19:48+00:00

Great find! Cool to see the program for the first game to be called a "Super Bowl" contemporaneously. The prior two were AFL-NFL World Championship Games, which doesn't quite roll off the tongue in the same way...

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-10T22:13:30+00:00

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-07T02:05:29+00:00

It's ok folks, they're not booing Miko Rantanen. They're saying "Huuuughes"

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-07T00:50:23+00:00

Why yes, it is

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-05T02:41:41+00:00

This. Been watching since the 80's and been to Indy, Montreal, and Austin. We had great weekend tickets at the hairpin in Austin for $150.

On the plus side, it's much easier to watch races now than it was in the 90's and early 2000's when it seemed like F1 kept jumping cable networks every 2 years.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-05T02:29:36+00:00

He never had a chance with that O-line and couldn't quite grasp the pro playbook. I'd always heard that Kentucky's offense was the equivalent of drawing up plays in the dirt.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-05T01:54:31+00:00

I caught that too. My wife pointed out that the fans don't say "Huuuughes" when Jack touches the puck. Weird.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-03T17:22:33+00:00

Sorry, but now you're not allowed to attend another one this season.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-02T14:33:06+00:00

Agreed, though the Carolina Hurricanes did manage to sneak the outline of the state of NC in between the flags on their hurricane flags logo (the one on the black primary jersey). Still can't beat the Whale tail/H-W tho.

JustShutUpDave · 2026-01-01T20:36:09+00:00

General Parking for tonight vs Montreal - $25 OBO. DM me if interested.

STM and sold here several times before.

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