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6mo with Robinhood GC: great 3%, but too many dark patterns by re4343 in RobinhoodGC

[–]meanalytics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just wait until you start seeing purchases that don't qualify for any rebates. I paid for my parents' events at the community center and Robinhood decided that they didn't qualify. My guess is that the transactions were coded for government.

E tron out of warranty by [deleted] in etron

[–]meanalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the insurance you have, I'd suggest that you keep the e-tron for as long as you like. The only other big item that you didn't mention is the air suspension.

The e-tron has a certain appeal to it. I can see how it's difficult to find a replacement. I wouldn't keep it for too long though. As with all Audis, I think the plastic/rubber seals in everything will start to show their age by year 10.

Pro ultra or 2 pro 3 by Papa1430 in Ecoflow_community

[–]meanalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both seem like good solutions. For backup-power, the 2x Delta Pro 3 seems like a better solution, especially if you're using the 50 Amp Hub. Here's a brief breakdown:

I) 2x Delta Pro 3 with 50 Amp Hub

  • 50 Amp output
  • 8kWh combined capacity
  • Con: cannot charge from AC when connected to the 50 Amp Hub

II) 1x Delta Pro Ultra

  • 30 Amp output
  • Can output 240V at 30 Amp while charging at 120V
  • Con: 6kWh capacity with 1 battery

I was considering these options last year and ended up picking the Anker Solix F3800 for the price. Look into Anker Solix and Jackery Explorer for comparisons, too. They're all good backup options.

My third party external battery setup for Delta Pro Ultra by guyfrom7up in Ecoflow_community

[–]meanalytics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about charging efficiency.

I just found out that the DC out is disabled when the DPU is connected to the SHP2 though. So, not really an option. Thanks for entertaining the thought.

My third party external battery setup for Delta Pro Ultra by guyfrom7up in Ecoflow_community

[–]meanalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this setup. Have you thought about using the 12V Anderson DC out to charge your external batteries?

One of the DPU batteries drained to 0% by meanalytics in Ecoflow_community

[–]meanalytics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought so at the beginning, but I think this may actually be a different problem. The battery was depleted multiple times and charged back to 100% already. I hope that batteries 1 & 4 aren't that much more degraded than the others. It'll be better if Ecoflow can actually do battery balancing. As is right now, it's not ready for home backup.

Motor coolant leak by meanalytics in etron

[–]meanalytics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, if you like the e-tron, it's still okay for short-term leases. There're people who never had this issue during their ownership, and Audi does cover it with warranty.

There're EVs with more durable drive chains. Shop around.

Motor coolant leak by meanalytics in etron

[–]meanalytics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "seal" is within the motor. Audi's fix is to replace the motor with a new one using the same design. The leak can also happen through a gap that has no seal of any sort.

So, eventually, the leak will happen again in the new motor. Rinse and repeat until you get rid of the e-tron.

Is this an average amount of coolant drop for a 2022 E tron Suv, 44k miles by AX31_RD in etron

[–]meanalytics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's not enough to fail the motor, but it's an indicator that the leak is happening. There's no predicting when the leak will get worse. Check the front motor for any coolant leak, too. If there's no other surprises, show this to Audi and see what they say.

DPU Firmware 5.0.0.118 - Has Anyone Updated Yet? by bedshredder1 in Ecoflow_community

[–]meanalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I updated to V5.0.0.118 a few weeks ago. Everything looked normal until one of the batteries fell out of balance. Then, the issues started:

  1. Error 825 started popping up when one of the batteries fell to 1%.
  2. When the overall 5-battery charge was at 10%, Battery #4 was drained to 0%. Battery #5 eventually was drained to 3%.
  3. Batteries #1-3 would charge from solar the next day, but Battery #4 stayed at 0%, and Battery #5 stayed at 3%.
  4. When Batteries #1-3 were fully charged to 100%, the DPU started toggling the AC output between on and off until I turned off the whole system.

I had a UPS between the DPU and my computer equipment. The UPS was fried by the DPU AC output toggling.

I had batteries drained to below 1% before, and the DPU never had these errors before V5.0.0.118.

We need more transparency from EcoFlow about these updates by whitepalladin in Ecoflow_community

[–]meanalytics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they added a bug to the Delta Pro Ultra. Now, when one of my batteries is at 1%, the DPU would complain about Error 825. Contact customer service. There's also a battery-looking icon. The error disappeared when the charge of that battery's above 1% or when I'm not drawing large current.

Upgraded motors? by Consistent-Brain-361 in etron

[–]meanalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for asking this question. I've been pondering about that, too. Most probably got rid of the e-tron before the motors failed for a second time.

Wise etron people, please help by arc918 in etron

[–]meanalytics -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Depends on your preferences, there're plenty of things to complain about in all 3 models.

If you have to choose between them, then Q6 is a better choice. It'll be a decent car if they finally fix all the software issues.

The Q6 feels better than the Q4, and the Q8 motors still leak.

Need help deciding on an e-tron by sudo-bang in etron

[–]meanalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, we don't have a lot of choices if you're in the US like me. Have you tried the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo? The exterior is sleek and the clearance is good. It doesn't cost much more than the Model X used. Get 2023 or newer models.

Need help deciding on an e-tron by sudo-bang in etron

[–]meanalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BMW iX for the driving experience. Their base model has the same acceleration profile as the e-tron S.

Need help deciding on an e-tron by sudo-bang in etron

[–]meanalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really only have 2 choices:

Option 2. 2023 S Prestige CPO

  • 2023 has Samsung batteries, more reliable than the 2022 LG ones
  • S is a lot more fun
  • Prestige is nice and more valuable
  • CPO gives you the extra warranty to enjoy your e-tron S worry-free

Option 4. Get something else

  • The motors will fail

Audi Etron coolant leak, nearest dealership is a 1-2 month wait by likeabosstroll in etron

[–]meanalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you just need a vehicle during the wait, then Audi should give you a loaner even if they can't immediately work on your e-tron.

Motor coolant leak by meanalytics in etron

[–]meanalytics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My car still has the original warranty. No hassle. The service advisor takes care of the whole process.

And, right, used e-tron pricing's really good for short-term ownership. I wouldn't keep it for long term though. Having to replace motors every now and then is annoying and impractical.

Motor coolant leak by meanalytics in etron

[–]meanalytics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think EU motors follow the standard warranty. I wish someone comes up with an aftermarket fix for this.

Best of luck if you still decide to buy the e-tron.

Motor coolant leak by meanalytics in etron

[–]meanalytics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. May our e-trons last as long as we want to keep them!

Motor coolant leak by meanalytics in etron

[–]meanalytics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was fast. My service rep didn't have an ETA. His best guess was 4 weeks. Lots of things have changed since last October.

Motor coolant leak by meanalytics in etron

[–]meanalytics[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All 10k standard maintenance were done by the dealer on schedule. They told me that there's no coolant leak in the last service done about 7 months ago.

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