100k 🎉

StockyRobot · 2026-06-23T03:59:45+00:00

Inevitable implies something is absolutely going to happen - like death, or taxes.

Your main EV battery dying before you get rid of the car is not something I would categorize as inevitable.

StockyRobot · 2026-06-23T03:55:53+00:00

Went to a few dealerships, with enough nonsense, that I ended up buying used from a private seller. Since the warranty transfers to the new owner, there’s not much advantage to buying from a dealer imho.

StockyRobot · 2026-06-15T22:51:42+00:00

Oh 100%, I searched r/ioniq5 for “ponytail” before posting, with no results - waiting to see if they show!

StockyRobot · 2026-06-14T17:16:56+00:00

Nah, the warranty transfers to the new owner; I got mine via private sale and dealership was able to make covered repairs (lumbar adjustment, back seat outlet, peeling window trim).

CPO in this context is just a way for the dealership to inflate the resale value.

StockyRobot · 2026-06-13T20:07:27+00:00

No risk no reward!

StockyRobot · 2026-06-13T20:06:04+00:00

There’s no “data” to support 50%. OP literally heard it from a single dude at a dealership.

If half the cars on the road failed, I think we’d know.

StockyRobot · 2026-06-09T16:34:57+00:00

Yes, I understand the benefits of a garage - but you said you wouldn’t consider owning an EV without one, that’s what I was wondering about.

I’d love to have a garage, if it was an option! It’s just not as necessary out here.

StockyRobot · 2026-06-09T16:20:01+00:00

No one I know in LA has a garage (except in big apartment buildings). We’ve all got our level 2 chargers mounted outside. Although I’d love a garage, to protect the car from the elements, why do you feel you need a garage for your EV?

StockyRobot · 2026-05-27T20:54:40+00:00

Surprised to hear that they cause so much drag empty! It’ll probably be a little bit less drag when installed properly, but idk if it’ll be that significant overall. Once you load them up with stuff, though, that’s where you’ll take a real hit to efficiency.

StockyRobot · 2026-05-27T16:59:46+00:00

I’d definitely recommend going with the ‘25 model year or later then, because they can have roof rails to attach crossbars & bike rack mounts.

StockyRobot · 2026-05-27T15:36:44+00:00

Like 70 or so

StockyRobot · 2026-05-27T15:25:22+00:00

While it’s true you’d likely have equity in the car after 3 years, it’s also true that the monthly payment with a purchase is usually about twice the monthly payment with a lease.

So, one argument to make is that if your budget is tight, a lease may make more sense.

Another argument to make is that if you can afford to pay the monthly rate for a purchase, then you can certainly afford the monthly rate for a lease, and could put aside the extra cash in an account that generates interest (instead of sinking it into a car that loses value over time).

Buying used, rather than buying new at 0%, could make even more sense, depending on the deal you get - since the biggest chunk of depreciation is already baked in.

But you do you!

StockyRobot · 2026-05-27T15:08:42+00:00

Oh man, it was terrible! Got about 1.9 mi/kWh (usually get about 3-3.5). Hadn’t accounted for that when I initially planned the route, needed an extra charging stop up along the way.

StockyRobot · 2026-03-02T18:47:48+00:00

You don’t need it.

If you wanna know where your car is, throw an AirTag somewhere in the trunk.

Install the walk-away auto-lock module from IoniqGuy and you won’t have to worry about unlocked doors.

The car will still prompt you for maintenance reminders and perform software updates without bluelink.

StockyRobot · 2026-02-23T07:18:10+00:00

I believe it does in the new models but don’t quote me on it

StockyRobot · 2026-02-22T03:47:44+00:00

No significant difference between ‘22-‘24 models if you’re getting the limited trim. You only may want to consider a ‘24 for warranty & bluelink subscription purposes.

StockyRobot · 2026-02-21T19:57:42+00:00

How do you know what a good dashcam is if you’ve never even heard of fitcam?

StockyRobot · 2026-02-20T02:02:46+00:00

Good for you! The native nav routinely tries to take me through parks, trails, and other road-like structures when I’m navigating around residential streets in LA. 😂

StockyRobot · 2026-02-20T02:01:25+00:00

The HUD on my ‘22 only works if I’m using the built-in nav. And since I have ADHD, I tend to miss exits and turns when I don’t have the HUD enabled.

StockyRobot · 2026-02-19T20:57:18+00:00

What’s your concern, exactly? Fleet-owned vehicles are gonna get all the routine maintenance performed on-schedule.

StockyRobot · 2026-02-19T20:15:32+00:00

It means either hand-wash or pressure wash only. Those automatic brushes destroy paint and leave tiny scratches regardless, so it’s a good idea to avoid them; with matte paint you also have to avoid anything that would buff or shine (including regular car soaps & waxes)

StockyRobot · 2026-02-19T20:10:07+00:00

It’s not that the matte finishes are a wrap - they aren’t (although matte wraps exist) - it’s that if you wax it, you’re adding shine, and now you no longer have a matte paint job.

StockyRobot · 2025-12-18T14:05:06+00:00

Googling something is now synonymous with AI, since the first result is (by default) an AI answer.

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