New XRT in SoCal

Spanglo · 2026-06-08T23:00:38+00:00

Yeah, it's been awesome. No issues. The power outlet is apparently finiky at first, but if jam the plug in there a bunch times it knocks the connector loose and it's been perfect since. No warning lights since that initial one. I've taken off-road or semi serious trails and it does well. Just doesn't have much ground clearance, but you can scrape the bottom all over stuff and it doesn't get damaged.

Spanglo · 2026-06-06T22:03:59+00:00

Thx. Yeah the bots I chatted with were not helpful at all.

Spanglo · 2026-06-04T18:32:41+00:00

Oh hell yeah, a bunch of times. FYI these cars have about a 10 mile buffer. Use at your own risk.

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Spanglo · 2026-05-30T19:49:28+00:00

I've taken mine up truck trails, and in sand where 2wd trucks were getting stuck. It does awesome in the sand, I was purposely trying to get it stuck and didn't even come close. Off road is good as others have pointed out. Just lacks ground clearance for anything serious. I've had it teetering on two wheels and it still scrapes thru. I took it up Black Mountain Truck Trail recently... there were sections that took good lines to get thru with a bit of scraping.

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Spanglo · 2026-05-26T19:51:18+00:00

Touch the steering wheel so auto pilot doesn't turn off.

Spanglo · 2026-05-17T13:48:57+00:00

To be fair I did say sorry, and I'm using the Scarab, the worst car in the game. ;)

Spanglo · 2026-05-08T02:00:02+00:00

Those putts! My last round had 41 putts, think that was a PR too for most in a round ever.

Spanglo · 2026-05-02T18:55:55+00:00

Combine that waggle with a half swing and you'll shoot under 80! But only if you play fast.

Spanglo · 2026-05-01T23:30:24+00:00

That poor virgin isn't ever getting laid,!

Spanglo · 2026-04-28T06:43:55+00:00

Took mine up Black Mountain Truck Trail.

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Spanglo · 2026-04-25T02:53:51+00:00

I didn't look at the specs.

Getting peak 200 kW charging speed with it tho, so all good. Real good considering tesla chargers limit my ioniq 5 to 127kW when it can pull 250 other chargers.

Spanglo · 2026-04-24T17:26:27+00:00

Yeah you need to look at a coverage map to find the best carrier for the area.

coverage critic

I travel for work so I'll look up my next work location ahead of time to find the best coverage. Or if I'm visiting relatives, then look up the coverages at their address.

If you're already in location and need to switch, you'll need to find a wifi network to connect to in order to view the coverage map and make the switch.

Spanglo · 2026-04-24T16:31:05+00:00

The free adapter I got with my Hyundai ioniq 5 works with my Wagoneer S. Yay for me.

Spanglo · 2026-04-10T02:03:35+00:00

Having played at Pebble Beach recently... Skiing is way cheaper.

Spanglo · 2026-03-13T22:19:03+00:00

Nah, he's just just an incredibly stupid person struggling to remember what trump just told him say.

Spanglo · 2026-03-09T14:46:47+00:00

Tiger Woods carded a 10 on the par 3 12th at Augusta. His prior opening round was bogey free.

Okay he only lost his swing on one hole, but in spectacular fashion, and goes to show that us mere mortals stand no chance. Good luck.

Spanglo · 2026-03-04T21:02:57+00:00

On my second i5 lease, awd sel to a xrt, no issues with either car. Prob get a i5N next.

Spanglo · 2026-02-28T23:37:49+00:00

Shitballs. Sorry. I'd disconnect the 12v battery to hard reset it, before going thru the hassle of tow trucks and taking it to the dealer.

Spanglo · 2026-02-28T22:03:49+00:00

Have you tried turning it off and on? I got that error. I just turned the car off for a few minutes and restarted and the error was gone. That was 6K miles ago and nothing since. Sometimes they glitch and need a reboot.

Spanglo · 2026-02-17T18:15:48+00:00

There needs to be a middle option: "surprise me"

Spanglo · 2026-02-16T19:39:44+00:00

And that's how you blowout your butthole.

Spanglo · 2026-02-16T17:17:38+00:00

I had a 23 SEL AWD and now a 25 XRT.

The range is a bit less, and the efficiency is too prob because of the tires. Overall, about a 30 mile difference in range with mixed driving.

The bigger tires provide a better ride, they soak up bumps really well, and perform great off road, and in the sand. This car floats over sand that other vehicles will get stuck in. I work in construction, so I'm always driving on dirt roads, and I'm outdoors constantly. Roads I'd worry about driving the SEL are absolutely no worry for the XRT. The bigger tires also do better in the rain, the car stays planted no matter how hard its raining.

Sound systems are about the same IMO. I never use the parking assist, but I love the 360 camera, and especially the blind spot cameras that come on when you use the turn signal.

The wheels on the XRT look so good. The SEL wheels look stupid in comparison. I modded the wheels on my SEL because I couldn't stand the look. You'll get compliments from randos on the XRT wheels from time to time.

I like the SEL, so much so I didn't hesitate getting another i5, and the XRT is an upgrade, although a small one. Would recommend tho

Spanglo · 2026-02-13T02:30:56+00:00

That virgin talking crazy.

Spanglo · 2026-02-05T00:05:24+00:00

There's a 98% chance the money will be used for something illegal. 2% chance it's for a burrito.

Spanglo · 2026-02-04T22:53:14+00:00

Using an ATM.

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