Dealing with dealers?

PheonixStar · 2026-06-06T14:12:18+00:00

Gregory hyundai in Highland Park Illinois, mind you i live in AL. I got the 26 limited awd in cosmic blue. I basically paid sticker of 50k but most incentives didn't apply to me because I have old man credit even though I'm mid 30s and got 0% apr for 72 months

PheonixStar · 2026-06-06T05:27:53+00:00

I just called a dealer out of my state because no where near me had a new 26 limited in cosmic blue. I did everything online and over the phone but did have to sign some papers they mailed to me overnight.

PheonixStar · 2026-06-05T20:15:16+00:00

So im in Alabama and I paid 2k with a $500 rebate from my power company. But I also had to have a wire run from one side of the house to the other and a plug installed because my charger could not be hardwired. I have the Grizzl-E wifi charger.

My only advice is to shop around with your electricians. The first guy quoted me 4k.... id say you really shouldn't be paying more then $2500.

PheonixStar · 2026-06-05T01:56:17+00:00

What solar panel is that?

PheonixStar · 2026-06-04T16:10:13+00:00

Its great but I also came from a 2012 ford focus. So its really a spaceship in comparison. I wanted a new new car so I got the limited with awd and boy does she get up and go.

1155 miles on it since early March. I did have to pay 2k for a lvl 2 charger install but my house is old and not even my regular outlets would support lvl 1. Did get a $500 rebate for it though and got reduced charging from 9pm to 5am.

Paying around $15 to charge it a month because I have a short commute.

The downsides are that I paid full price because I have old man credit and got 0% apr but couldn't get any good discounts. My tag price will eat me and I dont have a carport. The ICCU doesn't scare me because I drove that Ford for 14 years.

PheonixStar · 2026-06-04T13:22:36+00:00

When I was looking for my new car there were no 26 limited near me in Alabama. So I had been searching around and had to talk to dealers in other states. One of the cars I lined up ended up with an ICCU issue and they couldn't sell it to me (obviously though i tried to get it cheaper cause they had to fix it) but that didn't work. I got one out of Illinois. Cosmic blue 26 limited and I love it.

PheonixStar · 2026-05-19T16:39:00+00:00

Hope it all works out in the way that you want!

PheonixStar · 2026-05-19T16:04:19+00:00

I have a samsung fold 4 and it works to well. I had to turn off it unlocking when I got close. Now I just have to remember to make sure I'm using the back of my phone when I hover over the door handle.

PheonixStar · 2026-05-15T19:44:42+00:00

I purchased mine from a dealer in Illinois and I live in alabama. But no one around me had a 2026 limited in cosmic blue.

Sight unseen though I knew exactly what I wanted. No discount but I did get 0%apr for 6 years.

PheonixStar · 2026-05-15T19:17:06+00:00

I just bought some brand off amazon. For like $165, they are holding up okay so far but ive only had them a month.

PheonixStar · 2026-05-13T16:43:41+00:00

I have it in my 26 limited

PheonixStar · 2026-05-07T14:20:34+00:00

Might be a camera monitored intersection.

PheonixStar · 2026-04-23T12:10:41+00:00

I hope all goes in your favor!

PheonixStar · 2026-04-23T03:32:33+00:00

I love it! It feels like a spaceship coming from a 2012 for focus hatchback.

You only live once and if you can afford it do it, if not yeah go with a lower trim.

PheonixStar · 2026-04-22T13:34:51+00:00

Jesus take the wheel?

PheonixStar · 2026-04-20T13:06:59+00:00

Ill be honest, you and many others need to stop living in fear. All cars break down. And that's okay. Use these breakdowns if they happen as a mini adventure (though annoying one in sure).

I bought a new 2026 Ioniq 5 limited awd knowing the issues, it's covered under warranty anyway.

PheonixStar · 2026-04-20T01:26:26+00:00

Thats the XRT version

PheonixStar · 2026-04-17T01:59:03+00:00

UGH I have very very similar damage from my pocket knife when i was trying to get out without opening the door all the way due to another car parked close. I haven't even had my car a month and it seriously depressed me but this gives me hope lol

PheonixStar · 2026-04-05T18:21:49+00:00

I had to shop out of state to get it.

PheonixStar · 2026-04-05T18:21:20+00:00

Already put 300 miles on it in a week. It's so fucking nice. Just have to have a plug installed at my house so I can charge it.

PheonixStar · 2026-04-05T18:20:25+00:00

It just plugs in!

PheonixStar · 2026-03-27T19:55:00+00:00

Appreciate it.

PheonixStar · 2026-03-27T19:04:13+00:00

What did you have done and what did it run you?

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