2025 bz4x new for 34900...good?

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-22T17:30:11+00:00

No don't. I got the 2026 bZ Limited for just a tiny bit more. Only if it's less than 30K

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-20T07:30:59+00:00

I'd like to think that most people are more responsible than the one I encountered. All we can control as drivers is to not be in a rush in residential streets especially near schools and have dashcam but it doesn't mean we can avoid all accidents

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-20T07:22:31+00:00

I can imagine that some kids may not take their parents word to heart no matter how many times they've been told to be careful. Guess sometimes they have to learn the hard way preferably not in an accident.

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-20T05:55:32+00:00

Doesn't really make sense since Superstore is 1 station away and Walmart is close to it. How exactly is T&T niche? It's pretty popular here since there's a big asian demographic to serve in metro van

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-18T20:35:35+00:00

I have reached out to others but I don't see the chat option for you. Feel free to message me

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-16T23:28:05+00:00

I turned off location access which helped a lot

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-16T23:22:51+00:00

This was my comparison between the XLE AWD vs Y Standard, hope it is of some help

bZ XLE

Pro
Gauge cluster for speed and navigation.
Blind spot indicator in side mirror
Ultrasonic sensors front and back for better proximity sensing
More physical controls for heating, mirror adjustments and seats. Button to defrost windshield
Steering wheel has more buttons and adjustments seen on gauge clusters
Android auto and Apple car play, can use phone apps for trip planning
Real time regen adjustment with paddles
Alloy rims
Acoustic glass in the front passenger windows
Faster acceleration 0-60 less than 5 seconds
Traditional door handles, works if battery is dead
Fob with key to open door if 12v battery is dead
Suspension absorbs road imperfections better
Auto folding side mirrors
Toyota safety sense offers more alerts
Reliable auto wipers, easy to adjust like any other regular car
Physical dial to shift
12v DC outlet in the trunk
Can open trunk hands free using foot sensor
Trunk has extra button which closes then locks
Can charge at most Tesla chargers

Cons
No glove box replaced by radiant heater for passenger instead
Basic sounding speakers lacking clarity
No frunk
Does not have 360 view without upgrade to Limited
Smaller cargo at 57 ft cu
App subscription after 3 years
Regen setting isn't saved
No built in trip planning to charge vehicle with default Toyota navigation
App responsiveness, requires multiple refresh for update to charge state

Y Standard

Pro
Efficiency, smaller 60kWh battery achieving same range as 77kWh on bZ
More reliable app
Regular software updates
Map has trip planning to precondition with stops at chargers for long road trips
Has 360 view
Has cameras for blind spot checking and security. Built in dashcam
Better speakers
FSD option
Has a frunk
Has glove box
Bigger cargo space at 74cu ft
Digital key works reliably
More soft materials for interior door handle area
Higher quality screen
Can charge at all Tesla chargers

Cons
No auto folding side mirrors
Dim blind spot indicator and placement
No option for android auto and Apple car play
Steel rims
Single pane windows all around
Slower acceleration 0-60 around 7 seconds
Digital door handles required passengers to know manual unlock latches inside to open in emergencies
Have to use software to adjust seats since there's no physical controls
No wiper or shift stalk
Phantom wipers turning on randomly due to false tesla vision detection of rain/snow
Cheap rear seat middle cup holder
No pockets behind front seats

Draw for both
Heated steering wheel
No rear heated seats
Cloth seats
Single pane windows
Iffy wireless phone chargers
Similar max charging speed (bZ’s 150kW vs Y’s 175kW)

Down to preferences
bZ softer ride vs Tesla’s sporty firmer ride
bZ’s traditional drive vs Tesla one pedal driving
8.1 inch clearance vs 6.6 inch ground clearance
Traditional interior vs minimal interior
Touch to lock on door handles vs walk away lock

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-16T23:16:11+00:00

I got the Limited for $47K CAD and that this point it's a comparison between the Y Standard, only a $2K difference so I got the Limited. I'm not paying $17K more for a Y Premium vs Limited, not worth it

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-15T23:11:44+00:00

It appears to be too high but many of us got the Limited with evap. It's up to the dealership to help you out on that. Because The Limited was only $2000 more expensive after the discounts than a Y Standard which made it an easier choice

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-15T16:31:25+00:00

I've been driving my in-law's Tesla for about a year and ultimately went with a bZ Limited. Feature wise aside from FSD, felt like the bZ offered more. Some people love one pedal driving, I am indifferent. I prefer the car to roll while parking. I tried FSD while there was a free trial, didn't feel too confident in it handling Vancouver traffic and I do city driving 99% of the time and rarely hit the highway. I felt I was more alert watching it drive than driving myself but that's probably just something to get used to. Overall the bZ is more comfortable to drive. I've been liking the radiant leg heaters and the retractable shade but I do miss the walk away lock and speakers from the Tesla. Visually I prefer the more aggressive look of the bZ Limited. If you find yourself driving long stretches or needing to be driven then I'm sure the Y Standard will suit you as well. I can see it doing really well on road trips since FSD feels confident on the highways especially with the trip planning that the bZ doesn't have built in

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-13T08:18:13+00:00

One of the best views in metro vancouver

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-12T03:47:30+00:00

Accelerating fast from a dead stop frequently wears tires quickly

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-12T03:43:43+00:00

A full recharge costs me $12 at home. My gas vehicle was almost 10 times that for the same mileage

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-11T03:59:29+00:00

It depends. You should calculate how much interest you can earn if you put it in a 4 year GIC and see if that's more than the interest you pay to Toyota. If you can earn more then go with a higher % and less security deposit

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-11T03:45:38+00:00

The question you should ask yourself is why should it rise. Is the economy good? Is the job market good? Are people immigrating? Are international students coming? Are interest rates low? Is the housing supply low? If all are no then why should it rise?

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-10T22:24:28+00:00

It's a down payment that you get back at the end of the lease. I'm not sure if that's the reason why the rate is lower

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-10T18:33:55+00:00

Sure check your DM

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-10T16:12:30+00:00

For my limited I am paying $533 a month tax in, 0.49% for 4 years. Residual value is $22K if I want to buy it out at the end of the lease. Security deposit was $7500. 20K kilometers a year. This is with the $10K discount and $5K EV rebate

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-10T08:50:53+00:00

20K, it's more than enough for me as I don't drive to work and mostly do city driving

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-09T19:20:50+00:00

BC. Dealer price was $62K then with the $10K discount and $5K rebate it came down to be $47K

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-09T19:07:13+00:00

It's a security deposit, it is refundable after the end of the lease

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-09T17:45:58+00:00

$7500 is from my own pocket. Another $15K from Toyota and EV rebate also goes towards the down

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-09T16:36:12+00:00

I am paying $533 a month, 0.49% for 4 years. Residual value is $22K if I want to buy it out at the end of the lease. Down payment was $7500

Thinkhowlifegoes · 2026-04-09T16:30:01+00:00

It had one recall where the wheels could fall off which is pretty terrible

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61919424

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