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CR's people need to stop calling it "the gas pedal".
The LR RWD has apparently been cancelled and those who ordered it are being asked to choose another variant: SR RWD or LR AWD.danrjones said:So where is the promised long range RWD?
dgpcolorado said:The LR RWD has apparently been cancelled and those who ordered it are being asked to choose another variant: SR RWD or LR AWD.danrjones said:So where is the promised long range RWD?
Telslarati: Tesla cancels Model Y Long Range RWD variant, honors FSD price from pre-order date
I'd guess that there weren't enough orders to justify designing and building the LR RWD version. Nevertheless, this information is currently unconfirmed and based on anecdotal reports.
DougWantsALeaf said:Finally rode in the Model Y this week. The car did have a more premium feel, even if basic in function. Seats were comfortable, though not at a great seating angle in the passenger front side. Ride was comfortable.
The screen felt smaller then I thought. Not sure why I felt that way. Now that you can stream video via Android auto and with Google maps, ABRP,.etc, though the Leaf screen is smaller, it doesn't feel functionally that much less valuable...I guess unless your playing video games in your car...which I don't.
Backseat didn't seem (except middle) any more spacious than the Leaf, but as our kids move out that matters less. I didn't try to measure though.
I am sure it is a great car to drive..I just wrestle with is it 2x as good. It's a big jump going from a 23K or 30K car to a 55K car. I hate the payment I still have on our first Plus. I couldn't stomach doubling it.
I get such a great satisfaction driving around in my S+ at 6 miles/kWh in summer knowing it meets all of my driving needs. I don't know I would feel any better if sitting in a Y, though my bank account and credit score would feel less good.
DaveinOlyWA said:DougWantsALeaf said:Finally rode in the Model Y this week. The car did have a more premium feel, even if basic in function. Seats were comfortable, though not at a great seating angle in the passenger front side. Ride was comfortable.
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I am sure it is a great car to drive..I just wrestle with is it 2x as good. It's a big jump going from a 23K or 30K car to a 55K car. I hate the payment I still have on our first Plus. I couldn't stomach doubling it.
I get such a great satisfaction driving around in my S+ at 6 miles/kWh in summer knowing it meets all of my driving needs. I don't know I would feel any better if sitting in a Y, though my bank account and credit score would feel less good.
VW had a great opp to really hit the Y market but their result is less than stellar. Considering the price difference, they will still do well but some of the decisions VW made are simply strange. Right now, they have the edge only due to the tax credit. Without that, the price difference (still significant to me) becomes less of a factor
DougWantsALeaf said:Many are guessing that the Ionic5 will be very similarly priced (with awd and high trim) to the Y.
DaveinOlyWA said:DougWantsALeaf said:Many are guessing that the Ionic5 will be very similarly priced (with awd and high trim) to the Y.
with full tax credit.
And the panache, right ?danrjones said:My wife prefers the look of the Etron Q4
SageBrush said:And the panache, right ?danrjones said:My wife prefers the look of the Etron Q4
Perhaps you can buy the Audi emblem and stick it on a better EV ?
Why is the ID.4 out of the running ?
danrjones said:You know I asked her if just the badge would work. Nope.
danrjones said:DaveinOlyWA said:DougWantsALeaf said:Many are guessing that the Ionic5 will be very similarly priced (with awd and high trim) to the Y.
with full tax credit.
I have an Ioniq 5 reservation, and Hyundai finally reached out to me to share some online video tours coming up, and ask about my order details. But my response was that I can't confirm trim level without a spec sheet and prices. They answered that they understood, and that could be finalized later. Based on rumors and such, I think the lowest trim level will start around 47-49k. Not sure if they will have option packages, or just three trims. *IF* I do order it, it would almost have to be the bottom trim. My wife prefers the look of the Etron Q4 - which i agree, looks nice - and rumor is that the bottom trim for it will start at 45k. But Audi tends to love option packages, so until I can see the prices and specs sheets, hard to compare. If I'm right, the Q4 could start cheaper than the Ioniq 5. T.B.D.
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