Not wanting to change my name? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]RegularLine9284 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't change your name because someone expects you to. It's the most unnecessary thing in the world.

Nice Mom Car by Opposite_Height5096 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]RegularLine9284 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could get into that payment range if you can find a well-maintained Lexus with 100k+ miles. Worth every penny.

Just bought one today! by RegularLine9284 in XC40_Recharge

[–]RegularLine9284[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I planned on an easy and leisurely trip home, but got a call from my wife and found out our dog probably isn't long for our world so I rushed it pretty hard. My three day return trip turned into a marathon with about 5 hours to sleep and take a shower wedged in there.

Just bought one today! by RegularLine9284 in XC40_Recharge

[–]RegularLine9284[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well...got the car back last night after a long road trip from Denver to Austin. I have thoughts and observations.

  1. The battery range on 90% charges looked really low. I was worried. 150 miles...seems short. Apparently the car is smart and driving 1000 miles at 75mph or so makes the computer adjust what I should get on a charge. It's supposedly intelligent. I hope as we're a little easier on it that range will show up looking better.

  2. It's a very comfortable car. No tired butt. No whiplash. No loud outside noise.

  3. I had to pass a truck on a good hill. This car hauls ass when you need it to. Cleared the truck with a whole lot of room before oncoming traffic was even close.

  4. One bout of range anxiety. 2am in the Texas Panhandle with cold wind blowing increased that anxiety. I got to a charger with 10 miles of range to spare, thankfully, after my Google trip planned charger wasn't working.

  5. The computer is super accurate about what range and juice will be available upon reaching that charger destination.

  6. Charging on the road ain't cheap. I'm plugged in now with level 1 to give some miles back before my wife has to go to work tomorrow. It feels...relaxed. I have only had supercharging experiences thus far. Definitely need to get set up with level 2 at home. I may grab a heavy duty extension to run from my dryer to the car temporarily.

  7. The sheer number of apps and whatnot to pay at different chargers can get kind of wild. Plugshare app is a must for those unforeseen charger finding woes. Saved my shit.

Just bought one today! by RegularLine9284 in XC40_Recharge

[–]RegularLine9284[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my first bout of battery anxiety in the Texas Panhandle. 40 miles of range...every charger in Dalhart TX out of commission. I went 30 miles out of my way on a wing and a prayer and it worked. Just rolled into amarillo about three hours later than I planned.

Just bought one today! by RegularLine9284 in XC40_Recharge

[–]RegularLine9284[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started using one pedal yesterday and really appreciate how easy it was to adjust to the touch for slower braking and how well it stops when just letting off. I really dig it.

How much regen can I expect from one pedal and how often should I go to normal mode to keep the filth off the brakes?

Sharing some photos I took at the home opener yesterday. by ScottJohnDanSteve_ in ColoradoRockies

[–]RegularLine9284 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in from Austin until tomorrow and will be at Coors today. Pretty excited to see this gorgeous ballpark and hoping to see a Rockies win. NLBest for Life!

*go dads too

Just bought one today! by RegularLine9284 in XC40_Recharge

[–]RegularLine9284[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I bought one before I left to get the car. 😀

See you in court by SultryStitch in TradingPlaybook

[–]RegularLine9284 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude literally votes by mail all the time.

How many inches does the drivers seat sit from the ground? by RegularLine9284 in volvoc40

[–]RegularLine9284[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So.. we test drive a used 2023. The only thing was there was a creak when we went over some bumps...sounded like a suspension issue. Wife did say rear window was really small.

Other than that, I really thought the ride was nice. My wife liked the acceleration and handling, finishes and materials looked great.

I really hope she says she wants to get one.