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Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?
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I suspect most dealers are going to want to hold off with the trade-in value pending re-inspection at the time of the actual trade-in. If it's locked in earlier, you know the vehicle in question will never get another car wash, nevermind another oil change. Chipped windscreen? Oh well.
It's a tough process and relies on trust. Dealer could get you on the hook now and then in 6-12 months bend you over if they want. They could increase their profit on the used vehicle or if you walk, they have a new one in stock to sell. Hard for dealer to lose money, easy to lose trust/respect.
This is valid as my son put an order in on a Corolla Hybrid almost a year ago. They gave him a trade-in value on his Camry and said the Corolla will be here in about 6 mos.
Well 6 mos turned into 8 and when my son asked what the trade-in was worth they lowered it enough that he backed out of the deal. What would have been a 4 year breakeven on gas savings turned into much longer and just not worth it, esp as he was going to a smaller car.
Smart dealers are preparing their guests. We WILL NOT honour trade in values until we have an ETA for your vehicle. No one is bound by the pricing we give you until the car arrives. I don't know if I am selling you a 2022 or a 2023 when we take your order. If you don't like the pricing when it arrives then cancel. But you are not bound by anything. Unfortunately we cannot give you your time back when you have already waited so long if you cancel your order. But having said that....expecting your trade to be worth the same as it was 6 months ago is insane. It could be more or could be less! You've had the use of the car for another 6 months so consider it more used.
That sounds fair to me. That's why I said it comes down to honor and trust. I wouldn't expect the number to be identical but would hope that any adjustments from the original deal seemed reasonable and justified.
Sounds fair. Haven’t gone through the process so no clue.
To me it’s a hard sell at anything over 10k or so as a net difference. My car is paid off and I fill up every 1000-2000km…for a grand total of $50.
So to buy a new car I wouldn’t be willing to spend more than 150-200/month maximum.
To me it’s a hard sell at anything over 10k or so as a net difference. My car is paid off and I fill up every 1000-2000km…for a grand total of $50.
So to buy a new car I wouldn’t be willing to spend more than 150-200/month maximum.
Forgot about the Equinox EV which is supposed to start at "around $35k CAD" ($5k less than the EUV). It's bigger than I need though but can go almost 100 km more than the Bolt. The top-spec RS model won't be out until Fall 2023 though with the remaining models Spring 2024.
I think I'll wait until they come out and watch the Bolt's get slashed in price ... or I'll get an Equinox.
I think I'll wait until they come out and watch the Bolt's get slashed in price ... or I'll get an Equinox.
Now I think I should sell the volt and wait for a equinox we have enough vehicles that the volt isn't needed right now
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The base Equinox EV at that starting price (assuming it holds) isn't going to have the battery that will have a longer range than the Bolt ... It looks like the base front-drive-only Equinox with the base battery is supposed to have a 400 km range, same as Bolt (still pretty good). The cheaper models are also going to be delayed-introduction. 2024 Equinox EV | Electric Compact SUV | Chevrolet Canada
For me it would be getting maximum for the volt we have 3 other vehicles we can drive in the meantime.
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400km in the warm weather works for me. That would be about 250-300km in the cold....so still meet my requirements.
Although actual reality pricing will be interesting to watch.
Yeah my sweet spot is 400km+ in the summer too only because I know come winter it'll lose 25% or so.
It just seems too right now, outside of the Bolt, all EV's are mid-size. Here's hoping some more Bolt-sized options start showing up. Too bad the VW ID3 isn't here - I kinda like that.
It just seems too right now, outside of the Bolt, all EV's are mid-size. Here's hoping some more Bolt-sized options start showing up. Too bad the VW ID3 isn't here - I kinda like that.
Heard some thing about them spending (IIRC) $1B+ on a Chinese software company to try and rectify the ID issues.
Hopefully they figure it out. My wife would be so happy with an ID Buzz (new ev bus) if it works well.
Series of Tesla Fires in Florida Linked to Saltwater Damage From Hurricane Ian
A Florida senator is calling for action from the Transportation Department and automakers after a series of electric vehicle fires tied to Hurricane Ian.
www.insurancejournal.com
EV fires during Hurricane Ian flooding (basically looks like older Lithium Battery tech with Colbalt etc.), now for those that follow Lithium battery chemistry at least Tesla is switching away (and has been for a year or so...) to use Lithium Iron which should be much more stable and as an added bonus less ethical issues with Colbalt mining etc.
Interesting to see where the other makers are with this.... +/-
I have yet to see how many fires were actually involved (one? two? a hundred? no one seems to have an answer in the form of "a number") ... or how many combustion-engine vehicles also caught fire (they also contain electrical systems ... and the 12-volt system is a lot less protected against water intrusion than the high-voltage system in an EV is) ... or whether this is an EV thing or a Tesla thing.
Any time you have concentrated stored energy, there is potential risk associated with that stored energy, whether it's in the form of a liquid fuel or a compressed gaseous fuel or a charged battery or anything else.
Any time you have concentrated stored energy, there is potential risk associated with that stored energy, whether it's in the form of a liquid fuel or a compressed gaseous fuel or a charged battery or anything else.
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