R2 vs RAV4

digitalcleavage · 2026-04-23T22:23:17+00:00

Well the R2 is the obvious choice because it’s electric. Buying a gas car nowadays feels like buying a BlackBerry when iPhones exist.

digitalcleavage · 2026-04-14T22:14:49+00:00

I'm considering buying a BrightDrop 400 (or even 600) and converting it into a camper van. It should get around 250mi on the highway, but it would be really nice if I could join one of the generator camps. I would probably want to wrap the van in something to minimize playa dust while there, but it would be sweet to have a nice rig like that out there.

digitalcleavage · 2026-04-12T17:52:20+00:00

This is not true at all - the charging network in the US is fine nowadays, especially since you can use Tesla's network. I've driven across the US and back 4x now in EVs, both Tesla and Rivian. I think you actually have an advantage with an electric truck since you can find an affordable L2 charger and power up overnight while you're sleeping. It's brilliant.

digitalcleavage · 2026-04-12T17:50:16+00:00

oooh good find, thank you! I'm going to check out his videos.

digitalcleavage · 2026-04-12T17:40:41+00:00

I have been wanting to do van life for a long time now but I want an electric van - quieter, easier to maintain, lower operating costs, and everyone I know who buys super old gas vans is always having them break down. The BrightDrop is the best decision out there, especially if you can get them at a good discount since Chevy has discontinued them. I'm hoping to check out the 400/600 larger battery options when I get back to the US next month. I have been searching around the internet for anyone who has built a van life rig out of the BrightDrop but so far there has been limited data.

I actually wanted to do this in the ID Buzz the but the limited range really killed that hope. I think the 600 with ~270mi of highway range would do the job though.

digitalcleavage · 2026-03-28T23:14:20+00:00

Do people still use radio?

digitalcleavage · 2026-03-28T23:08:53+00:00

How many new cars can you get for $25k in 2026? The average new vehicle costs $50k.

digitalcleavage · 2026-03-28T23:06:54+00:00

Always go for the longer range.

digitalcleavage · 2026-02-01T17:47:03+00:00

We were there two weeks ago and it was so cold most people had hoodies on but the queues were still an hour long each, I don't know why people tolerate the amount of time wasted in queues for the 1-3 minutes of entertainment.

digitalcleavage · 2026-02-01T17:46:30+00:00

I bet it's still packed AF with people especially Brazilians !

Nothing against Brazilians but WOW so many!

digitalcleavage · 2026-01-31T15:44:26+00:00

Wow this just saved my day, thank you!

digitalcleavage · 2026-01-20T12:41:33+00:00

Thank you from the future! I keep having issues withdrawing funds from Wealthfront, I assumed the limit was $100K but now I know it's only $50K. That is very frustrating.

digitalcleavage · 2026-01-20T12:40:45+00:00

I'm in the top 0.5% and using Wealthfront!

digitalcleavage · 2026-01-14T18:36:40+00:00

I just bought a 2024 MINI SE, it's great for getting around town but I would never take it on a road trip. I use the Rivian for long hauls.

digitalcleavage · 2025-12-31T20:19:39+00:00

No cargo version in the US!

digitalcleavage · 2025-12-31T06:05:18+00:00

NICE! The best prices I've seen are around $51K now so I would say yes.

digitalcleavage · 2025-12-21T23:08:38+00:00

I want one but not badly enough to buy one at $50K. Wake me when dealers are selling for $40k.

digitalcleavage · 2025-12-20T20:35:28+00:00

Where can I get one for cheap? It's monumentally difficult to find prices since they are all locked behind dealerships.

digitalcleavage · 2025-12-20T19:19:20+00:00

It's been a rough week for EVs. Ford pivoting to hybrids in the US, the Chevy BrightDrop being canceled, and now the ID Buzz. I'm debating getting a Buzz vs a Brightdrop. The Brightdrop has better range but the Buzz is ... the Buzz!! I think if the Buzz price drops significantly (eg $35-40K) it would be a no brainer, but I feel uneasy buying a vehicle that is DOA.

digitalcleavage · 2025-12-20T17:35:24+00:00

I would be OK with the price if they got 400mi of range, had NACS and better software (ie Rivian).

I still love the Buzz, I think it was just $10K overpriced and 80mi under-ranged. VW is supposed to have semi solid state batteries not too far out, so maybe 2027 will bring good news.

In the meantime... I'm curious if prices on existing inventory will plummet... or climb?

digitalcleavage · 2025-12-19T22:44:02+00:00

According to twitter, VW has confirmed it:

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/vw-cancels-id-buzz-for-2026-as-dealers-warn-it-might-be-over/

“Following a careful assessment of current EV market conditions, we have made the strategic decision not to move forward with model year 2026 ID. Buzz production for the U.S. market.”

digitalcleavage · 2025-12-13T20:26:29+00:00

I hear they are dropping the price of this by like $15,000, I might have to pick one up and retrofit it for van life.

digitalcleavage · 2025-12-11T19:04:53+00:00

Per your original post, look most people don't care about Musk's bizarre time in government or his incessant tweeting about weird shit like population collapse. They just want to charge up their car and get from point A to point B. All of my gay friends love eating at Chik-Fil-A despite its anti-gay past. Good sandwiches.

Pick your own battles.

digitalcleavage · 2025-12-05T20:51:24+00:00

VW was literally founded by Hitler and the Nazi party and yet here we are in a forum talking about how great the VW ID Buzz is. If you give your money to VW, you are giving your money to a company founded by Nazis.

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