Recent content by lutefisk

Colorado does the same thing - $54.47 for "Electric Vehicle Fee" and $8 for "Battery Electric Road Usage Equalization Fee". And we have state income tax.

I bought my 2015 SV new after my 21-year-old Saturn SL2 was no longer viable to keep. I've been using it as I did the SL2 - commuting around the area. It's not even 29,000 miles yet and I've lost only 1 bar. I've been very pleased with it. I treat cars strictly from a utilitarian perspective...

I've been a computer user since 1979 but didn't get a smartphone (or any kind of cellphone) until 2015. My wife was skeptical until she got one in 2020. She now cannot live without hers, and I absolutely require mine for work. One can remain unassimilated for only so long.

I've got an appointment booked at Boulder Nissan to have them look at my CV joints. Dreaded clicking sounds...

I sometimes hear the same clicking from the front of my 2015 SV - I should probably take it to the dealer. My wife's beloved '86 Honda Prelude Si had this issue and she had to get them replaced. Ugh.

It was a Saturn SL2 that I bought in 1994 and replaced with the Leaf. I should have kept the SL2 on further review, but ah well.

My 2015‘s screen goes blank with a “Please wait” message on it for a second or so, when I’m backing up after starting. Most dangerous and annoying, as I believe it’s attempting to connect via the 3G network. That network no longer exists here in the US and I removed the module with the antenna...

There's downward pressure on prices for EVs and used cars generally.

I have a 2015 with 28k miles that’s lost 1 bar, and the GOM now maxes out at around 85 miles. However, LeafSpy computes that the range at 100% charge (granted, with this cold weather) is about 65-70 miles, depending on efficiency. I highly recommend getting Leaf Spy and a compatible OBDII...

Wouldn't it be great to have the price of EVs really driven down?

https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/01/11/an-influx-of-chinese-cars-is-terrifying-the-west

I only use ECO when traction is dodgy. Otherwise, never.

I've seen Leaf popularity rise and fall. But I've never parked alongside so many at the same time. I drive the white one. :D

ICE are just smelly sluggish blobs to me any more.

I still have my '15 SV (only 27.6k miles, 11 bars, 85% SOH) and have no intention of giving it up any time soon. Our youngest went for his first drive ever in it yesterday, and will likely end up with it for to/from whatever.