I have, thanks. I’m kind of viewing tires as a wash, but I do expect to need tires about twice as often for an EV compared to ICE. So, in a nutshell, about every 2 years for a Tesla, compared with my general track record of 4 years in my Subarus.
I am planning for oil changes for my turbo Outback to be around $75 per, 4 times a year. So, $300. I’m making tire rotations a wash, since both cars would need it. Aside from that I am looking at a 30k interval for front and rear differential fluid changes, brake fluid changes (wash)… at 60k, spark plugs which are a beast on these Boxer engines… last I checked it was $250. I also figure the 12V battery is probably a wash, although it seems Teslas may need them a little quicker due to demand on the unit.
In the long run I know there are things like catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, and other combustion related components that will need maintenance or repair/replacement. I figure these are also a wash, along with engine and powertrain repairs, because it’s not outlandish to think that at some point my MCU, battery, drive motors, etc will need some type of repair or replacement. Along with common suspension components.
Anyway, I am totally on board and ready to sign, once the planets align, and we get the Federal Credit, State Credit, and most challenging of all: convincing my wife.
I’m a little concerned at the idea of the “instant” rebate for EVs as mentioned in the link above. I’m curious if they’d truly pass along the full credit to customers or if they’d mark up the cost of the car.
I also have to say that my Subarus have generally been pretty good aside from the maintenance requirements. Thinking back to my last several cars:
Honda Civic had a speedometer/cluster fail at 80k, oxygen sensor fail at 50k, and kept up with all maintenance. Nissan Sentra had an oxygen sensor fail at 70k, mass air flow sensor fail at 85k. Subaru Legacy was good for the 80k/8y of ownership - no problems or repairs. Subaru Outback #1 needed an exhaust related repair around the 80k mark, then had a torque converter fail around 90k. Forester was leased so nothing needed. Did have a few things corrected under recall/warranty TSB. Outback #2 that I have now is my first turbo. Don’t know what reliability will be like. Newer engine model, direct injection… who knows. The FA20 had a habit of throwing rods or failed bearings, but allegedly the FA24 it’s based on was engineered to fix said problems. There are some early reports of oil seal leaks and problems.
Shrug.
I expect things to break, it’s fine. What isn’t fine is a catastrophic failure a few years into ownership after warranty ends. I expect more longevity than that. The boogeyman with the Subarus is their CVT, which often costs more than the value of the car to repair it when it fails.
I am planning for oil changes for my turbo Outback to be around $75 per, 4 times a year. So, $300. I’m making tire rotations a wash, since both cars would need it. Aside from that I am looking at a 30k interval for front and rear differential fluid changes, brake fluid changes (wash)… at 60k, spark plugs which are a beast on these Boxer engines… last I checked it was $250. I also figure the 12V battery is probably a wash, although it seems Teslas may need them a little quicker due to demand on the unit.
In the long run I know there are things like catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, and other combustion related components that will need maintenance or repair/replacement. I figure these are also a wash, along with engine and powertrain repairs, because it’s not outlandish to think that at some point my MCU, battery, drive motors, etc will need some type of repair or replacement. Along with common suspension components.
Anyway, I am totally on board and ready to sign, once the planets align, and we get the Federal Credit, State Credit, and most challenging of all: convincing my wife.
I’m a little concerned at the idea of the “instant” rebate for EVs as mentioned in the link above. I’m curious if they’d truly pass along the full credit to customers or if they’d mark up the cost of the car.
I also have to say that my Subarus have generally been pretty good aside from the maintenance requirements. Thinking back to my last several cars:
Honda Civic had a speedometer/cluster fail at 80k, oxygen sensor fail at 50k, and kept up with all maintenance. Nissan Sentra had an oxygen sensor fail at 70k, mass air flow sensor fail at 85k. Subaru Legacy was good for the 80k/8y of ownership - no problems or repairs. Subaru Outback #1 needed an exhaust related repair around the 80k mark, then had a torque converter fail around 90k. Forester was leased so nothing needed. Did have a few things corrected under recall/warranty TSB. Outback #2 that I have now is my first turbo. Don’t know what reliability will be like. Newer engine model, direct injection… who knows. The FA20 had a habit of throwing rods or failed bearings, but allegedly the FA24 it’s based on was engineered to fix said problems. There are some early reports of oil seal leaks and problems.
Shrug.
I expect things to break, it’s fine. What isn’t fine is a catastrophic failure a few years into ownership after warranty ends. I expect more longevity than that. The boogeyman with the Subarus is their CVT, which often costs more than the value of the car to repair it when it fails.
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