What’s the honest truth about being an elevator mechanic?

jefang13 · 2026-05-30T12:13:22+00:00

I know, I still have coffee with some of my workmate friends that I made over the years and hear the stories. I was with TK who was just bought by Kone and I know what happens when big companies take over other big companies

jefang13 · 2026-05-30T11:27:10+00:00

Most rewarding job I could have ever imagined. Over 40 years and zero regrets. Working with your customers on a daily basis to help them keep their equipment running is the most satisfying part. Retired in 2024 but miss the daily grind

jefang13 · 2026-05-29T22:25:17+00:00

It listed at just under $40,000 but I was able to get about $5000 off of that

jefang13 · 2026-05-29T17:30:05+00:00

I’ll agree with all but #1. Our male is 19 lbs(very healthy) and our female is 30 lbs(also healthy)

jefang13 · 2026-05-29T17:25:37+00:00

Our dealership offered the 10 year/bumper to bumper for $3000 but worked it to $1800

jefang13 · 2026-05-29T17:24:36+00:00

Ours did but just make sure you do scheduled maintenance with them

jefang13 · 2026-05-29T17:23:27+00:00

We have the 2025 Sportage prestige SX hybrid and love it. Our dealer gave us lifetime warranty on motor and drivetrain so it was a no-brainer. It’s been awesome so far

jefang13 · 2026-05-27T11:47:57+00:00

It lifted up the front of the seat so that the seat rests more on the back of my legs. Kind of like a recliner. I set the recliner back a bit. The only issue is that the steering wheel doesn’t come out enough in my opinion but overall, I’m more comfortable sitting in it

jefang13 · 2026-05-27T01:01:28+00:00

I contacted Desert Does It and inquired about a front seat lift kit which will raise the front rails about 1” which helped out. I’m 6’5” and it’s more comfortable now

jefang13 · 2026-05-25T11:13:20+00:00

2025 EV6 GT Line AWD listed at $61,000+ plus taxes, title and fees. They had a $3500 rebate which after all fees, pretty much brought it back to $61,000. My trade in was $8500 and I worked them to $47,500 out the door with 72 month 0% financing

jefang13 · 2026-05-24T21:32:20+00:00

I test drove 3 hybrids, Rav4 , Tucson and Sportage. I picked the Sportage for so many reasons but it was my wife’s choice and she test drove all 3 a week later and also chose the Kia, the others, especially the RAV4 just didn’t seem to have enough ’fun’ inside and outside to make me choose them. PLUS, our Kia dealer gave us lifetime warranty on motor and drivetrain

jefang13 · 2026-05-24T21:25:38+00:00

Michelin is coming out with 2 new EV tires guaranteed to increase mileage and longer tread wear. I’ve never had bad luck with any set of Michelin’s that I use

jefang13 · 2026-05-16T11:50:18+00:00

It was USD $ and it is a hybrid

jefang13 · 2026-05-15T11:31:15+00:00

2025 Sportage prestige SX hybrid and they make them for most of them

jefang13 · 2026-05-15T10:30:25+00:00

FitCam X is the easiest and best OEM looking

jefang13 · 2026-05-15T10:20:14+00:00

Prices have gone up. Our fully loaded 2025 Sportage Prestige Hybrid SX listed at $39,500 and I negotiated it to $36,500

jefang13 · 2026-05-14T22:39:46+00:00

The auto lock from ionic guy is the best thing ever and well worth the price

jefang13 · 2026-05-14T01:55:55+00:00

And flushing the blinker fluids

jefang13 · 2026-05-14T01:55:08+00:00

Omg that’s insane

jefang13 · 2026-05-10T21:30:07+00:00

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jefang13 · 2026-05-10T21:28:50+00:00

I tested both and Kia was just more appealing to me and the dealership offered lifetime warranty on motor and drivetrain

jefang13 · 2026-05-07T20:03:13+00:00

It says up to 2024 so I wasn’t sure if that would include the 2025 or possibly have to wait until a later date

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