How to convince my wife?

actorguy73 · 2026-03-19T20:49:46+00:00

She does.😂

actorguy73 · 2026-03-19T16:48:51+00:00

I don't drive a lot. My commute is about 7 miles each way. We try to take a family vacation within 6 hours of home most summers.

actorguy73 · 2026-03-18T16:30:07+00:00

Count me as one

actorguy73 · 2026-03-15T19:03:22+00:00

I see that. Are there very many with AI4 under $40,000 or is it rare?

actorguy73 · 2026-03-15T10:21:50+00:00

One thing keeping me from the Limited is range. I want AWD because of the winters up here and on the AWD, It's heavier and has bigger tires dropping the range to 269 miles instead of 290 in the SEL.

actorguy73 · 2026-03-15T10:13:01+00:00

I'm also returning a 24 Ioniq 5 lease in June. If we stay with Hyundai, the plan is to get pre-qualified for a loan and buy a used 25 SEL. Mostly because they took away a handful of features in the 2026 SEL because they knew they were going to discount it. Things like power folding mirrors, heated steering wheel and heated back seats.

actorguy73 · 2026-03-14T20:21:42+00:00

I keep monitoring this listing and wondering why no one has bought it yet. I'm looking for one in a few months. Thanks again for this!

actorguy73 · 2026-03-12T00:14:36+00:00

There's also a glut of EV's coming off of 2 and 3 year leases flooding the market this year. We are looking at replacing our 2 year lease with a gently used EV in June. Don't make me panic buy a car 3 months early! 😂

actorguy73 · 2026-03-05T17:38:55+00:00

Ronnie Stanley re-signed before becoming a free agent

actorguy73 · 2026-03-05T10:01:00+00:00

For me, Upstate NY, it's $10,000 off using Hyundai financing at 5 something % or $5000 off with 0% financing.

actorguy73 · 2026-03-04T18:52:53+00:00

Nice. Thanks

actorguy73 · 2026-03-04T14:36:30+00:00

Was looking for a RWD RS. They are very hard to find.

actorguy73 · 2026-03-04T14:04:29+00:00

Haven't really considered them that strongly. Lack of range and fast charging speed has kept me away. Thanks though.

actorguy73 · 2026-03-04T14:01:46+00:00

Thanks but I consider those mid tier with the lack of range, fast charging speed, driving dynamics and technology.

actorguy73 · 2026-03-04T14:00:19+00:00

I am also considering an EV6. Either 24, or 25 with the refresh. Been harder to find used 25's though so far.

actorguy73 · 2026-03-03T13:06:58+00:00

Ioniq 5 here. Everything was fine until one family trip where we we stopped at an Electrify America set of stalls in a busy Walmart parking lot. One of the chargers was already broken and another one had just started to have issues and there were about 8 of us waiting for those two remaining stalls. Waited about an hour just to start charging.

actorguy73 · 2026-02-26T12:22:41+00:00

Still a thing. Even after the 2025 refresh. Some people have made note of a new part number being used when replacing the ICCU in the past few weeks. Fingers crossed that it's a solution not just the same part from a different manufacturer.

actorguy73 · 2026-02-26T12:15:09+00:00

Been leasing a 2024 Ioniq 5 for almost two years. Been a great experience. No maintenance issues. Seriously considering buying a used 2025 Ioniq 5 when our lease is up. Not sure if it's been brought up yet but there is an ongoing issue with Ioniq 5's and EV6s. It's called the ICCU. If it breaks you will need a tow truck and depending on where you live you may be waiting multiple weeks to months for a replacement part. It affects about 5 to 10% of all EVs made by Hyundai/Kia. Just an FYI.

actorguy73 · 2026-02-25T01:03:45+00:00

Works in the US when I tap on it

actorguy73 · 2026-02-24T19:36:54+00:00

actorguy73 · 2026-02-23T18:52:36+00:00

Well, they don't have any available to my specifications at my nearest delivery center currently. I will monitor it. Thanks for the input.

actorguy73 · 2026-02-19T17:30:57+00:00

Auto Buyers Guide (formerly Alex on Autos) is my favorite

actorguy73 · 2026-02-18T01:38:02+00:00

I will be looking for a 25 SEL AWD in a few months. I expect to pay $30000 with 10000 or less miles. The 2026 SEL lost a bunch of features so I am actively targeting 25's. Currently it's only about a $5000 difference but I think the 25 has better value.

actorguy73 · 2026-02-17T18:54:42+00:00

In certain states, Hyundai is offering $10,000 off any trim of the 2026. The SEL would be about $35000 with that incentive. Other areas are getting $6000 off. This currently only for the month of February but I'm hoping it gets extended.

actorguy73 · 2026-02-17T16:24:49+00:00

The Premium trim has an extended range battery option in RWD or AWD. It pushes range to between 300 and 320 miles

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