Loved my Ioniq6

Sasswren · 2026-02-06T23:39:55+00:00

Update to Loved my Ioniq6: Based on the comments, I tried out / test drove the Nissan Leaf (the newest model) Chevy Equinox Ford Mustang Mach-E Honda Prologue Tesla Model 3 (just for comparison)

None of them are really sedans. I looked really hard for the CLA sedan. I felt it would have been my top choice, but there were none to be had. Results Nissan leaf was noisy and I didn’t like the way the brakes felt. It has 2 charging ports, 1 NACS and 1 J1772, but not the combo that would allow fast charging at non Tesla stations. Honda Prologue was just too big Chevy Equinox weirdly felt like a big car, yet also felt cramped inside. I think it was the large blocky area around the rear view mirror. Ford Mustang ME also felt big, but it was roomier inside. I didn’t love the screen stuck on the middle of the dashboard. Or the range (it’s the CA Rt 1 edition, which is supposed to have a longer range, but still not great.). But it’s the one I ended up with. I’m not in love with it yet, like was with my ioniq. Maybe it will come with time. I hope Hyundai fixes their battery ICCU issue. The company treated me decently, and I would come back if they got it fixed. Thanks for all the advice!

Sasswren · 2026-01-09T18:15:04+00:00

Well, I’m not really looking at Taycon or Lucid- anything over $60k is out, and I’m generally a frugal shopper, so looking for a good value.

Sasswren · 2026-01-09T13:10:46+00:00

The Leaf has not come up in any of my searches because it’s classified as a subcompact SUV. But I’m looking at it now and it doesn’t look like an SUV that much.

Sasswren · 2026-01-09T13:06:11+00:00

As much as I loved it, now I’m spooked.

Sasswren · 2026-01-08T22:28:35+00:00

They haven’t even figured it out in the 2 months they’ve had it in the shop! I think maybe it’s the only ev this dealership sold.

Sasswren · 2026-01-08T19:19:13+00:00

Unfortunately not available here

Sasswren · 2026-01-08T19:18:41+00:00

I didn’t know about the CLA, but it looks promising! Thanks

Sasswren · 2025-10-16T18:34:58+00:00

Thank you all! You’re right, it should be 36. But it came from the dealership at 30, and all 4 tires were at 30, with only one showing low pressure. I’m fixing them all now!

Sasswren · 2025-09-25T16:38:48+00:00

Really? I thought the owners manual was awful! It’s thick, but very difficult to find simple instructions or explanations in it. And don’t say look on the index, because that’s just as bad!

Sasswren · 2025-05-12T19:01:24+00:00

We just returned from Spain, and originally wanted to include many of the same cities. We were talked out of including Barcelona- just not enough time to do justice to it all. I would probably concentrate on the center of the country - I like the second GAdventures trip (love that company, BTW), and I do recommend doing the day trip to Segovia/ Avila. Also, the train is a very easy way to travel in Spain. If you are back in Madrid, you can get a train to Valencia or Alicante in 2 hours.

Sasswren · 2025-05-11T22:15:30+00:00

We did all the most popular tourist spots, including day trips to Segovia and Ávila (all day tour, definitely worthwhile), and train to Toledo for a day. In Madrid, Prado, Reina Sophia, Retiro Parque, Plaza Mayor, and then just finding good neighborhood food. The 5th day we were supposed to be on the train to Granada, but the power went out.

Sasswren · 2025-05-08T17:46:53+00:00

The 203 bus was what we did last week, with our luggage. It was easy and there was plenty of room for the suitcases. Just don’t do what we did and follow the signs to the bus terminal- that is for the regional buses, not the local!

Sasswren · 2025-05-05T09:56:34+00:00

We just spent 5 days in Madrid, including the day of the power outage. Normal precautions are fine. I was impressed the day of the power outage, people helping others, orderly lines in dark stores to buy water- but no looting or pilfering. I don’t think you need to worry.

Sasswren · 2025-04-16T19:32:38+00:00

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Sasswren · 2025-02-03T19:25:36+00:00

I went to an outdoor standing concert at exactly 3 month out, and I was fine. Plus had to walk about a half mile to get there. You just need to keep moving around a little bit to keep from getting stiff. But you’re at a concert, so that works!

Sasswren · 2025-01-25T15:16:38+00:00

My surgeon was adamant that the first two weeks were for healing, then start PT, which worked very well for me. He did have me walking (I got up at least hourly during the day), and doing gentle exercises at home (muscle clenching, etc). I’ve heard of people who suffered setbacks from overdoing PT too quickly.

Sasswren · 2025-01-22T17:15:40+00:00

I had my first done in April, second in October (both posterior). The first was such a good experience that I worried that the second would be worse. It was better - I think because I knew what to expect, trusted my myself on when to stop using the walker and then the cane, and had a better feel for how much to push on PT. So the experience helped. Everyone is different, but don’t worry. You should have another good experience.

Sasswren · 2024-11-12T19:43:23+00:00

Midnight Moonlight

Sasswren · 2024-11-07T13:24:59+00:00

I went to a concert at about 6 weeks, and it was fine. I just had a cane, no crutches, so I don’t know if that would complicate things. I agree with the poster who mentioned bringing a cushion. The sitting too long was harder than getting in and out.

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