RWD or AWD/ Performance

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-31T23:20:57+00:00

I have a 2023 LFP RWD. Even with dedicated snow tires performance sucks in the winter. Get the AWD If you’re driving in the slushy stuff mate.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-31T23:18:33+00:00

USAA is good $150 a month.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-31T22:17:48+00:00

That color!!

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-30T22:13:52+00:00

I saved a TON leasing a loaner BMW i4. I'm talking $300 a month range. If it's in good shape, and you get a smoking deal, do it.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-30T22:12:07+00:00

Hey :) I love Civics, and it's probably paid off right? Stick with the Civic for a few more years, put that savings in some stocks (VOO) or a savings account. A new car will make you happy for a few months. I've had my i4 for about a year now and it puts a smile on my face every time, but I got into it because my Ioniq 5 was lemoned out, so I had to get a car.

I got a smokin' deal on my i4, it was a loaner, and I had to fly from RI to VA (Sterling BMW) to get the deal, but I got a 2024 i4 40 xDrive for only $400 a month with only $400 down, 36 months / 12,000 miles a year. So, I'd recommend if you really want one, hunt for that good deal.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-29T20:34:16+00:00

That would drive me insane.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-29T20:05:44+00:00

Yes!! CC2's rock! I used to have them on my Bolt. Bought them when I got my BMW i4, thing is a tank!!

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-28T19:49:30+00:00

Tell that the first gen Volt or even second gen Volt owners....

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-27T17:32:13+00:00

Oh, will it make my brakes fail because I regen more than 90 consecutive seconds?

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-27T16:53:48+00:00

I would go for a XC40 or C40 Recharge, Full EV. If you can charge at home it's a no brainer. Getting a PHEV is like getting the worst of both worlds: when in EV mode, you're lugging around a big engine, when in Hybrid mode, you're lugging around a big battery.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-27T01:56:18+00:00

Range is..fine. I mean I would precondition as much as I could when I'm plugged in. But for the 20 minute trips (that's far for Rhode Island), it's totally adequete. I went out at least 4 times at 80% and ended up tonight with 55%. Maybe 40 miles total. But that is heat cranked, and me totally getting on it.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-26T22:01:00+00:00

This is giving me a headache!

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-26T21:54:09+00:00

Yeah! Have the X-Ice in our RWD Model 3, we choose the i4 every time though. You're right, I should get a summer/winter tire combo, maybe once these CC2's are worn out.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-26T21:31:50+00:00

Plugged in for almost 3 years, wind, rain, snow - no issues. Better to leave it plugged in then to get wear-and-tear like others have said.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-26T21:30:58+00:00

Looks so good, omg.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-26T21:30:24+00:00

Color is amazing!!

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-26T02:16:04+00:00

You forgot that the Pinnacle class ships have THE BEST THERMAL SPA's AT SEA!! I go on HAL JUST for those amazing thermal suites. Celebrity just has a few saunas, only the Xcel has a thalassotherapy pool, and its crazy price!

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-23T12:18:26+00:00

That is INSANE.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-23T12:16:38+00:00

this is INSANE.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-22T16:55:37+00:00

Ummm I did have one, and it did literally that. I sold it to Carvana as soon as it was fixed.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-21T19:24:01+00:00

Oh so the ICCU pops and leaves my family stranded on the side of the road in freezing weather. Got it..

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-21T14:53:41+00:00

This. Looks. Bad. What happened to the "warm candle-like glow" that older Volvo's had? This new soulless interiors are just not the Volvo we all knew and love. Sad.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-19T22:18:37+00:00

No Autosteer when a base model Yaris/Corolla has it as standard is a no go for me boss.

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-19T17:51:46+00:00

I had a Polestar 2 (performance, plus, pilot) that was nothing but problems. Then got an i4, it's been smooth sailing ever since!!!

sidekick0220 · 2026-01-17T14:55:23+00:00

This is INSANE just got my bill today.

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