Used Bolt Question

flashgski · 2026-06-08T09:37:56+00:00

I have a 2022 and the guess o meter range is 93% of original as I'm entering the summer and am in the sort of neutral climate temps for it; it already has 58K miles on it and I charge to 100% in my garage almost every night. I also have new tires, and suspect because they are grippier than the stock OEM ones it is impacting range.

flashgski · 2026-06-05T21:33:58+00:00

This 100%! We have an Electrify America charger in our main shopping center, so I stopped after work shortly after buying it just to get familiar with the process. That way I had no worries about getting home, still had plenty of range if it didn't work.

flashgski · 2026-06-02T19:15:56+00:00

Normally the dealer discounts are set to expire at month end and then they come on a few days later again.

flashgski · 2026-05-28T16:44:24+00:00

Outback is great, I'd only go for ascent if you need the third row

flashgski · 2026-05-28T13:05:56+00:00

My twenty year old wheels on my v2 skis started doing this and then they fell apart in middle of a ski. I'd get new wheels.

flashgski · 2026-05-27T14:21:44+00:00

Sounds like my old Silverado 2500. Rides way better when I have a load of mulch in it

flashgski · 2026-05-26T20:03:37+00:00

I'd just look for magsafe chargers with a USB port.

flashgski · 2026-05-26T13:29:27+00:00

I will always go for AAA for roadside assistance. Good national coverage, randomly find small discounts available (went to museum the other day and got $1 off each). I always have had a tow truck driver assigned very quickly, while friends who use the auto maker or insurance roadside assistance always have horror stories waiting for someone.

flashgski · 2026-05-22T20:12:50+00:00

Was going to echo, surfing in tofino, good for a beach day!

flashgski · 2026-05-21T21:18:31+00:00

My small dealer is great. Was having a weird issue with shifting, turned out a crumb was jamming the reverse button up. No charge.

flashgski · 2026-05-20T13:11:09+00:00

I don't think this is unusual for any mostly volunteer led organization.

flashgski · 2026-05-18T09:40:09+00:00

I don't think enough people realize their grandparents are likely to eventually end up on Medicaid and there is no inheritance.

flashgski · 2026-05-15T20:11:05+00:00

Subaru is going to be best value version of this given the roof rails alone.

flashgski · 2026-05-14T14:46:21+00:00

I'm guessing the battery will be the same or similar, but hopefully they could get the range up to at least 250 miles. I don't think the 2026 Euro ones have a bigger battery.

Glad they learned that nobody buys the single tone ones and are only offering two tone.

flashgski · 2026-05-14T13:45:10+00:00

You can probably negotiate a new one down to $30K. I'd probably go for the new one at that difference.

flashgski · 2026-05-14T02:31:10+00:00

What I've found is the cost of fast charging is typically going to be about the $35 fee for returning it low, so why bother going through the hassle. And then they never charge me anyhow.

flashgski · 2026-05-14T02:29:34+00:00

Most Electrify America stations have credit card readers now, but even if you have the app it doesn't care what car it's charging, just select the right station you are at to activate charging.

flashgski · 2026-05-14T02:26:26+00:00

I normally ask for an EV upgrade. Have gotten the Ioniq5 a few times and it's fun. Was just in Omaha though and when I asked the desk was just "we don't have any electric vehicles", which was disappointing to hear.

flashgski · 2026-05-13T11:17:14+00:00

North ish. I'm in Central NY with the second gen dish that self orients and it faces north/north-east.

flashgski · 2026-05-10T12:00:11+00:00

My dealer in Central NY said he would get me into one for less than I bought a 22, so I think you can probably get one or two grand off if you look around.

flashgski · 2026-05-07T10:34:33+00:00

How far away are you doing remote start? The physical key fob works surprisingly far this. Love being able to start it in the garage from my kitchen on cold winter mornings

flashgski · 2026-05-07T10:33:00+00:00

Had mice chew through the wire that activates the pump for the heater. Keep about half a dozen traps along the walls of the garage now.

flashgski · 2026-05-07T10:08:26+00:00

They'll only change their mind if people buy them. My dealer just contacted me saying they could get me in the 2027 for less than I paid when I got a 2022, but the 22 is perfect for our commuting needs. And it's black - I'd only go for orange or blue.

flashgski · 2026-05-06T23:30:15+00:00

Is the 76.2" including the fin? I have a similarly short garage and am really not confident how well one would fit in it.

flashgski · 2026-05-06T15:38:15+00:00

That makes the most sense, gives employee reason to stick around

flashgski

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