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03-03-2019, 02:14 PM | #2926 | |
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It’s totally not designed for such roads now, and I am going out on a limb to suggest that when Elon pronounces it “feature complete” it still won’t handle getting me to the slopes hands free. That’s my dream. Uber Ski only cheaper per use, without waiting, and without the possibility no one gives you a ride home.
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03-03-2019, 04:21 PM | #2927 | ||
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Vehicle suggestions for shikataganai (CN: Bought a ****in' Pacifica)
A quick exercise in arithmetic:
Nissan LEAF SL PLUS (chosen because that’s the trim you need to get ProPILOT): Quote:
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03-03-2019, 04:27 PM | #2928 |
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Vehicle:2021 Ascent 2012 Accord |
A hatchback is more useful, it doesn't have a central do everything screen and I'd venture much better build quality. I'd choose the Leaf (or Bolt for that matter)
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03-03-2019, 05:23 PM | #2929 | |
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The LEAF has a deep but shallow front to back hatch. A double stroller would fill it up completely. Such a double stroller would fit in the 3's trunk with a little room to spare and there'd still be the frunk for extra junk. For truly oversize items, sure, but a LEAF is not big enough to fit a bike inside anyway without pulling both wheels***8230; |
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03-03-2019, 06:19 PM | #2930 | |
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I know it’s not as comfortable and of course a person of your stature would never do this but the shuttles to/from the mountains would get you there without touching a steering wheel also. |
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03-03-2019, 06:26 PM | #2931 | |
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They also seem centered on the Vail market, for better or worse. |
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03-03-2019, 09:16 PM | #2932 |
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03-03-2019, 09:26 PM | #2933 | |
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I didn’t know they just did airport. I actually didn’t mind it when I took it vail to DEN. Worry free, has WiFi, etc. |
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03-05-2019, 01:22 PM | #2934 |
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Mercedes Concept EQV unveiled (as opposed to the V Class photos + one photoshopped shot I posted a page or three back):
https://insideevs.com/mercedes-benz-...e-concept-mpv/ among other coverage. 100 kWh pack (!) yielding 249 miles of range. 201 hp, FWD. Unspecified quick charging capability is present, presumably CCS ~150 kW or so given the time quoted. I, or rather my wife, could definitely dig it as a non-Model X replacement for the PacHy. |
03-05-2019, 01:45 PM | #2935 |
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Vehicle:2017 Subaru Corolla STI Limited SE-R Type (R) |
Oh its a mini van.
Based on the original pix, I thought it was like a 10-12 people carrier That could make a good replacement indeed. |
03-05-2019, 01:46 PM | #2936 |
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That thing looks enormous for a minivan. But, this is America and we all need a 21 foot long rolling anvil to drive our few kids to the zoo.
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03-05-2019, 02:12 PM | #2937 |
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It's Euro style, minivans there are generally passenger versions of work vans. MB, Hyundai, Toyota, BMW, VW etc all have them in the Euro market
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03-05-2019, 02:20 PM | #2938 |
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Think I will wait for the ID buzz for aesthetic reasons.
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03-05-2019, 03:29 PM | #2939 | ||
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It does have a honkin’ big forehead, eh?
Per Mercedes’ International site on the V Class: https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mer...dan-with-star/ Quote:
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For comparison, her PacHy is 69.9” tall, 203.6” long, 79.6” wide. |
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03-05-2019, 04:20 PM | #2940 |
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Because giving vehicle dimensions in mm is very easy to visualize.
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03-05-2019, 04:29 PM | #2941 |
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03-05-2019, 04:41 PM | #2942 |
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03-05-2019, 05:40 PM | #2943 |
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Maybe I should mention the Mercedes van to my neighbor. Their $150k Tesla Model X has been in the shop 5 times now for eating axles. I've been encouraging them to pursue the lemon law since they're just looking to get their money back.
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03-05-2019, 06:05 PM | #2944 |
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FCA introduces Compass and Renegade PHEVs.
https://www.allpar.com/news/2019/03/...eal-eawd-43999 While these particular platforms are not of interest to me their powertrains are. They seem to have a gas engine and standard transmission hooked to the front axle, and an independent electric setup for the rear axle, battery in transmission tunnel. No propshaft or other connection between axles. So in its 31 mile EV range it’s a RWD vehicle. AWD via software coordination. An interesting approach, and one that might see life in a PacHy in the future, albeit maybe with the front still via the 2 motor Toyota/TRW design. |
03-05-2019, 06:06 PM | #2945 | |
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That’s crazy. I’d definitely go Lemon Law. Also note that the production Merc will be unveiled in Sept and may well end up being Euro only at first if not indefinitely. We don’t even get gas/diesel V Klasses, only the work van Metris. |
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03-05-2019, 08:23 PM | #2946 |
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That Jeep setup would make perfect sense for Subaru. Hell, could even have the two motor setup. Pancake motor in the bellhousing aiding the gas engine. Rear E-motor acting on a normal diff. Batteries in the space formerly occupied by the driveshaft. That's a nice 6"x6"x48" tunnel down low.
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03-06-2019, 10:34 AM | #2947 |
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That seems like a really short range. Especially for anything out West. In the cold, you're looking at closer to a 15 mile range. I think most people's daily commute is longer than that. At that short of range, it's just basically a gas car. I'd rather Corolla.
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03-06-2019, 01:34 PM | #2948 | |
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The wife’s PacHy has about that range and we do at least 75% mileage in electric mode. Probably will inch higher than that come summer, too. |
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03-06-2019, 01:38 PM | #2949 |
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03-06-2019, 04:46 PM | #2950 | |
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