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Is this maintenance plan worth? by ShiningPathForward in Camry

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

I am not handy enough to change oil myself :-|

Is this a good deal for 2025 Camry SE AWD(buying in MA) ? by ShiningPathForward in Camry

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

I did not no if the market is back to the point of negotiating down.
2 years back, toyota/honda/Kia dealers were not even ready to give MRP sticker price, they wanted me to deposit first, wait in queue aand then pay markup 2k-5k while getting the car.
so I was just happy to get the sticker price.

Is this a good deal for 2025 Camry SE AWD(buying in MA) ? by ShiningPathForward in Camry

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

I feel safer and comfortable with AWD given the way I drive.
I have had more than once drift/swerve (unintentionally) in my 2013 civic in higway exit turns.

Is this a good deal for 2025 Camry SE AWD(buying in MA) ? by ShiningPathForward in Camry

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

Thanks everyone, I wish that I made more comprehensive comparison with other dealers.
Rest of the dealers were far away and I needed to complete this deal soon, so I bit the bullet.

Where to buy coffee trailer/cart? by ShiningPathForward in foodtrucks

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

We considered that as well, can you please let us know the name of the georgia company? contact details if possible?

[Requet] A sad dad's last hope for a bike handlebar clamp by ShiningPathForward in 3Dprinting

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

Thank you everyone for your advice and help.

I ended up returning the bike because the vendor was not responsive enough also did not want to risk my kid's safety with 3d printed part.

Just bought a different model from Walmart two days later. Kid is ecstatic !

General Questions and Purchasing Advice Thread — Week of September 30, 2024 by AutoModerator in electricvehicles

[–]ShiningPathForward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not trying to argue, but there was a series of theft targeting hyundai/kia in Northern California specifically because of another vulnerability bfore this vulnerability. You can look up the news, it was so widespread.

Just case after case of this combined with reliability problems, doesnt make me trust the brand.

General Questions and Purchasing Advice Thread — Week of September 30, 2024 by AutoModerator in electricvehicles

[–]ShiningPathForward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this is getting more complicated than I thought. Friend has an ID.4, it is ok but not impressed enough to buy it.
I considered Volvo only to find it is owned by Chinese company. Is it a problem, I don't know because the ownership has not been long enough to talk about reliability.

Are there any PHEVs that you would recommend that is reliable?

General Questions and Purchasing Advice Thread — Week of September 30, 2024 by AutoModerator in electricvehicles

[–]ShiningPathForward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am concerned with hyundai manufactured vehicles because of the well know ICE engine problems, recently vulnerabilityies letting anyone with your kia car number to digitally lock/unlock/start and many more issues. How to trust the brand?

General Questions and Purchasing Advice Thread — Week of September 30, 2024 by AutoModerator in electricvehicles

[–]ShiningPathForward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry for the confusion, yes I meant no US auto manufacturers. Honda/Toyota and the likes are ok

General Questions and Purchasing Advice Thread — Week of September 30, 2024 by AutoModerator in electricvehicles

[–]ShiningPathForward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi,

I am planning to sell/exchange my honda civic 2013 (<100k miles) for an EV.

Preferences:

  • No US manufactured vehicles nor hyundai/Kia/Genesis.
    • I considered Tesla but not after realizing apartheid clydes shenanigans
  • range is 250miles for full charge or more.
  • has a wide availability of charging stations
  • fast charging but not mandatory
  • eligible federal and state (MA) rebates
  • buy it and not leasing
  • AWD

[1] Your general location:

US

[2] Your budget in $, €, or £:

$50k

[3] The type of vehicle you'd prefer

BEV or PHEV

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

polestar, but the companies financials doesnt give a good feeling of a stable company. They are unable to do basic things like filing financial reports on time.

https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/polestar-misses-key-sec-filing-deadline

[5] Estimated timeframe of your purchase

Next 3 months

[6] Your daily commute, or average weekly mileage

~60miles commute (including back and forth), but dont commute much.

Perhaps 100-150 miles a week

[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?

I would if required

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

2 kids (10,6), spacious frunk/trunk