Thanks for being a purchase pioneer, 91040. $5640 seems like a positive bargain compared to the pain of a compromised car, and I will definitely consider this route myself should I fail to hit the magic mark before the capacity warranty expires. Now I know exactly how much it can be done for, I will push hard for a similar deal from my local dealer (or simply go to the same one you did).
Thankfully, my new commute is only 10-13 miles r/t (depending on which of 2 routes I take), but the car is getting to be pretty useless otherwise - just to get to Long Beach this weekend (32 miles r/t) I had to drive somewhat carefully to be certain of getting there and back without having to recharge (drove very carefully going and was able to drive "normally" coming back).
The only thing that might possibly stop me from getting a new battery pack on my own dime would be ample evidence that an affordable 200+ mile EV will become available in the fall of 2016 for the 2017 model year. That might well make me wait, especially if said vehicle turns out to be the Chevy Bolt.
Thankfully, my new commute is only 10-13 miles r/t (depending on which of 2 routes I take), but the car is getting to be pretty useless otherwise - just to get to Long Beach this weekend (32 miles r/t) I had to drive somewhat carefully to be certain of getting there and back without having to recharge (drove very carefully going and was able to drive "normally" coming back).
The only thing that might possibly stop me from getting a new battery pack on my own dime would be ample evidence that an affordable 200+ mile EV will become available in the fall of 2016 for the 2017 model year. That might well make me wait, especially if said vehicle turns out to be the Chevy Bolt.