Picture of Last Items You Bought (NO WEAPONS)

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by o_g

Thanks for the compliments! Got lucky as these are all pre-allocated for 2022 and 2023 allocations are not yet open. My guess is that someone backed out when they got their 2022 delivery. Really interesting car, and such a different driving experience. The Hyundai / Kia twins are priced quite aggressively being full EV's with fairly decent range.

The interior is even more funky!

Looks awesome! The new Ioniq5 and Kia EV6 are probably my top choices for EV's right now, they seem to tick all the right boxes and look cool and special without shouting that they're electric. Hope you enjoy it, and very curious to hear your thoughts after you put on some miles.

[o_g]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Looks awesome! The new Ioniq5 and Kia EV6 are probably my top choices for EV's right now, they seem to tick all the right boxes and look cool and special without shouting that they're electric. Hope you enjoy it, and very curious to hear your thoughts after you put on some miles.

It's an interesting proposition in a new market segment. Tesla is priced higher but they come with a lot of additional features, which a buyer may or may not want.

In this segment, you have the Korean twins, VW ID.4 and the upcoming Nissan Ariya plus the Toyota BZ4X. I am not sure who else may enter the fray.

They are priced to satisfy the EV rebate requirements, and offer sufficient range on a single charge, with the ability to fast charge at a suitable location. With the latter two features, it's not just a toy anymore. ~400 km range for the extended range RWD model, and charges close to 100% in 45 minutes on a DC fast charger.

My friend has a Kona EV, which still drives like a Kona, albeit with more power (read: torque steer). Since this has a dedicated EV platform, it drives much better than the Kona. Ride is more compliant and less fidgety.

And this suits our use-case. Lots of short trips in the city, with some weekend highway jaunts. It's very decent to drive. Body motions are controlled, acceleration is okay (and seamless), brakes are really good as the regen feature does a lot of braking for you. Build quality is also pretty good.

What concerns me is long-term longevity - which remains to be seen. I did purchase an extended warranty as there just appear to be so many pricy little things to go wrong.

Maybe it belongs in an 80's sci-fi movie, but the design language, however simplistic, spoke to me. Looks like a Lancia

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by o_g

Looks like a Lancia

Agree, lots of Delta Integrale vibes which I liked and loved all the pixel lighting elements.

[M5Rick]

These at Costco and yes on Valentine's day, couldn't post then.

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by o_g

What concerns me is long-term longevity - which remains to be seen. I did purchase an extended warranty as there just appear to be so many pricy little things to go wrong.

My DW has a 2019 Kia Niro EV. The only issue so far in about 30K miles was the 12V aux battery failing. It took Kia three weeks to get one under warranty through the factory parts network, but is available and on the shelf at several local auto parts chain stores if you want to self-fund the repair or are out of warranty.

When the 12V aux battery on an EV goes dead, the car can't power on to use the high-voltage drive (traction) batteries. The 12V aux battery failing after 3-4 years is a common problem with many different brand EVs, including my BMW i3. Just something to be prepared for, and maybe even worth scheduling replacements every 2 years along with a brake fluid flush.....

[Tommy-G]

Pulled the trigger, need to get my ass up and moving. After being a nationally winning BMXer im actually scared that I’ll fail at this attempt to get into shape

(Damnit, no time to rotate it right now)

[Dino GT]

Originally Posted by o_g

Thanks for the compliments! Got lucky as these are all pre-allocated for 2022 and 2023 allocations are not yet open. My guess is that someone backed out when they got their 2022 delivery. Really interesting car, and such a different driving experience. The Hyundai / Kia twins are priced quite aggressively being full EV's with fairly decent range.

The interior is even more funky!

Total Recall, I like it

[RickFLM4]

Longshot here but: Anyone familiar with Clemson football stadium seating sections? I thought someone said they had season tickets once.

Specifically, which section / row letters / numbers are covered seats with seat-backs? I know most of the stadium is bleacher seats.

[o_g]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

My DW has a 2019 Kia Niro EV. The only issue so far in about 30K miles was the 12V aux battery failing. It took Kia three weeks to get one under warranty through the factory parts network, but is available and on the shelf at several local auto parts chain stores if you want to self-fund the repair or are out of warranty.

When the 12V aux battery on an EV goes dead, the car can't power on to use the high-voltage drive (traction) batteries. The 12V aux battery failing after 3-4 years is a common problem with many different brand EVs, including my BMW i3. Just something to be prepared for, and maybe even worth scheduling replacements every 2 years along with a brake fluid flush.....

Thanks for the heads-up. It has a basic maintenance schedule related to a special coolant, some ATF checkup and other fluids. They also pointed out the main 12V battery ... did not realize it had a smallish life-span. Something to keep an eye on, for sure.

[TXSTYLE]

Drool...

[Nuckle]

Been a few weeks but not sure why I didn't post this one.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Tommy-G

Pulled the trigger, need to get my ass up and moving. After being a nationally winning BMXer im actually scared that I’ll fail at this attempt to get into shape

(Damnit, no time to rotate it right now)

Since I got time, LMFT4U...

[Dang3r]

New protective case in Lizards color

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by Dang3r

New protective case in Lizards color

Well you certainly won't lose it, even in the dark!

[M_Six]

Garage Door Opener relay for HomeKit.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by Tommy-G

Pulled the trigger, need to get my ass up and moving. After being a nationally winning BMXer im actually scared that I’ll fail at this attempt to get into shape

(Damnit, no time to rotate it right now)

Nice! I've got a Fathom myself. Not a bad hardtail!

[Joe T]

Makita cordless backpack vacuum. Uses 2- 18v Li-Io batteries.
Bought it just for the garage to vacuum the cars without dragging something out of the house and tripping around plugs and knocking an upright over

[kscarrol]

Furman Elite 15i power conditioner for our AV equipment at the new house in Greenville. Still in the box for transport to the house so pic borrowed from the interwebs...

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by kscarrol

Furman Elite 15i power conditioner for our AV equipment at the new house in Greenville. Still in the box for transport to the house so pic borrowed from the interwebs...

I still have an old analog version. Hospital grade power conditioner. Heavy beast that just sits there doing nothing.

[Nachbar]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Garage Door Opener relay for HomeKit.

Have that one, for about one year. Works perfectly.

[RickFLM4]

Cordless leaf blower for quick cleanups of leaves on patio and seasonal acorns in driveway. Wasn’t impressed with wet / dry cordless vacuum I bought last year so hope this is better.

[Savageenterprise]

I’m a pretty avid collector of old US currency. This is one of my latest pickups, a very rare note in this condition. It’s an 1882 $100 Gold Certificate. If you see the picture on the backside of the note there is a C. This is why people call hundreds C Notes.