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I test drove both a gen 1 & gen 2 volt, and I have a problem getting in & out without hitting the door jam. The c-max however I get in easily.

Hadn't noticed those threads, thanks! I already have two hybrids in the house a gen2 Prius and a gen1 (2005) FEH (pre-model refresh circa 2010), both are over 200k miles, though they are still running fairly well. I'm not a fan of leasing, so I am looking at a used 2014, 2015 vintage Ford...

I for one cannot afford a current Tesla even a CPO used one. That being said I am a huge fan and one my current hybrid is due for replacement I am looking at a Ford C-Max as my 'bridge' vehicle, until I can swing the Tesla that I want to buy. Are there any others who are in a similar...

Unfortunately the liability for that would be horrible if anything did happen & they found it wasn't working. I'd go for an alternative sound first. I bet an arduino could be programmed to intercept the signal & broadcast another wave file instead...

Thanks Randy, I'm 'new' to the game, hadn't even looked at a tesla until the model 3 announcement.

Now that the P100D is officially released, how do you think the market will shake up on models with smaller battery packs? Same question with regard to used cars? Personally I'm just as likely to buy a 60D now as I was before, nothing has changed on my needs/wishlist. I wasn't going to buy a...

thanks, I'll let him know.

My parents are considering a solar project at their house, they both have CPAP/BIPAP machines, and find it very difficult to sleep without them. They've had enough power outages lately, that I suggested they look into a solar grid connected backup system for their house, have a battery for...

here's a fun one... I grew up going to a private preserve in PA, the roads were graded, but not paved, and the speed limit within most of the Preserve was 19 mph. Why 19? because if it was 20, people went 30. oh, and NO signage except near the community center where the speed limit was 5 due to...

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AP. Is Very important for me, but I would buy a CPO wihout it. I do a couple of long trips a month, and AP would be nice, but just regular CC works in my current Hybrid, so I could live without it. I'm running the numbers... At the moment Gas prices are low enough that I can't justify a MS...

I'm looking at a used Ford C-Max energi as my 'bridge' car, to replace my Prius (which will go to my youngest as his first car). It has enough range for my daily commute, is well equipped even as a 'base' model as an energi.(vs plain hybrid)

I think we married sisters... I read mine your response & she sided with your wife!

It doesn't directly apply to me yet. The interesting point I thought was applicable here in this thread was that the FastNed gent said eventually 'they would build out the supporting elements' (paraphrasing) and add rest rooms & a store...

There really isn't a stable leadership there. Also they have a history of instability vs state and local governments, which independent lands or No, they need to interact with. The Oneidas have largely overcome their long standing community animosity and are an economic force in the market.

Re: the Onondaga Nation lands concept; the tribe would gladly do so, but I doubt Tesla would find them palatable. The Oneidas would be stronger partners long term.

Latest video from Fully Charged Vlog Talks about developing the FastNed charging network in Holland

mS heck, I Love that classic jeep with a Cummins in it!!

I dunno, just a simple 'motor' sound ought to work

Looking at painted post, seems to be a couple of "good" hotel/restaurant clusters. One is a Holiday Inn Express with a Denny's and a 7/11 adjacent. The other is a Fairfield Inn with a couple of daytime restaurants. Of the two the HIE would be better with 24/7 food and convenience store. I used...

So 'Henry'... You can have your Model T any color you like, so long as it is Black? We're already dealing with a severely limited color palette much as any modern manufacturing line up. (What's up with all of the boring neutral, black or white lineup??? ) Options, same thing... You've got...

I bet they put it in horseheads vs Corning, simply because there's more support retail/restaurants there.

I call driving my two hybrids in EV 'stealth mode'. You should be more aware of Pedestrians and drive to protect them anyway, but no, no sound track to warn them is necessary

I'm scouting all of the SC's between my home and my parent's in the Shenandoah valley. The Harrisburg SC was busy today! Plus I was passed by a black MS on US 15 north of the PA/MD border... Made my day!

Jeff you're correct. I did stop, and if I had a M3 or perhaps an MY for the same job I could afford to do it. I would have to do a different Route, but I could hit two SC stations if I needed them. I tried to stop only once per trip/day for fuel, mostly to control the quality of the gas I used...

When I worked as a courier, I ran 250-350 miles per day. I would never run that again, but it does happen.

I stopped at two different Sheetz on my way to Virginia yesterday. First was an in & Out stop for a soda & restroom break. the second was fuel & dinner , all told I was there for about 15 minutes between fueling and getting my food. I hopped right back on the highway after that. I did stop at a...

For taller drivers waiting for an M3, take a look at a Ford C-Max. I'm 6,3 and have to Rhumba my way around the steering wheel to sit in my Prius. I Fit easily behind the wheel of s C-Max though. You can even get it as a PHEV, though not as long range as a Tesla.

I have a genII Prius , and I used to drive it like I stole it, it was a means to an end for my job: highest mileage vehicle I could get at the time. Not all Prius drivers hyper-mile. I'm 'that guy' in my office though, someone asked me what I get for mileage in the Prius . I hadn't been paying...

I'm still waiting for the M3 but I just got back from vacation, had a rental ICE with keys as well. I drive a Prius with a smart key, my 'problem' was I kept trying to hit the Button on the dash to start/stop the rental. Then there were those pesky Keys that kept poking me in my pocket!

Announcement in 2017... Delivery?

Another .02c : Convenience Stores ( note the distinction) are in the business of selling all of the highly marked up product on the shelves inside. They are usually linked with a gas brand via a franchise agreement. Even corporate stations are making more money on the inside products than the...

I once managed an autohaul fleet for a major trucking company. There's nothing better than a veteran driver. To minimize damages. Short of wrapping it to a level that the driver couldn't safely drive the car to load it, more 'tape' isn't going to help much. VW , Audi & Subaru use a tyvek cover...

That particular partnership isn't as outlandish as one might think. Sheetz' MTO food counter can take 10 minutes from start to finish, depending on when you're there. DAMHIKT That being said, I can see this as a good sign, and a welcome one. Perhaps a solution to the longer term parking is for...

Had a long talk with my bank, and I think I'm going to save up for a model 3 going forward.

The chattering is 'normal' if you use the full on treatment. I prefer putting the rain-X enhanced washer fluid. It pits just enough product on to help, without the chatter.

Thanks Ryan! I've 'built' so many configurations weighing options vs price by now I have worn out a mouse on my computer! Currently I'm maximizing for lowest price with just two luxury items; sub zero package since I do live in NY, and Autopilot. AP for me is also why I'm seriously working...

HI folks! I'm on the cusp of ordering an S60D with autopilot and cold weather package. I make frequent trips (at least once per month, and I expect to need to go twice in the near to middle future) for family concerns between Syracuse NY and the Shenandoah valley in VA. Which is about 1000...