09-25-2020, 10:46 AM | #1421 | |
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09-25-2020, 11:16 AM | #1422 | |
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Guess that is pretty fast on the highway, I thought most the east coast was heavy enforced? |
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09-25-2020, 11:17 AM | #1423 | |
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The X3 is eligible for $5836 tax credit and the X5 eligible for $7500. Much better than what I recall the BMW PHEVs qualifying for a few years back.
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09-25-2020, 11:40 AM | #1424 | |
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I wish I were a lease person, because this kind of rapidly evolving tech seems perfect for leasing over buying. But, a lease would really hurt me if I find a house I want to buy in the next year or so. |
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09-25-2020, 12:50 PM | #1425 | |
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This is a really good review and lines up with my thoughts on full electrics vs plug in, etc.
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09-25-2020, 04:11 PM | #1426 | |
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This chart is interesting, and perhaps gives some insight into the improvements of the tech since the car JST drove. I am stuck in a rental house for awhile and only have a regular outlet available to me in the garage. So, that, coupled with the fact that I prefer the smaller form factor of the X3 (X5 might not fit in the garage), the lower price point, and the fact that I work from home so city errands are under 18 miles R/T, makes me lean to the smaller SUV. But the X5 looks like a better overall combo of engine and range. Plus, you get a normal load floor in the cargo area. |
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09-25-2020, 04:35 PM | #1427 | |
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The other thing that jumps out from that chart is that despite doubling the battery size, they apparently don't fit a bigger charger to the X5? That's nuts. The 530e was already damn near impossible to charge on a 120V outlet. I guess a 240V 30A charger would help a lot, but jeez. |
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09-25-2020, 04:56 PM | #1428 | |
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PS: Ex is picking up her Y (which is funny to hear in my head) even as we speak. We are swapping our son tonight, so I'll see it shortly. I'd get a Tesla in a heartbeat, if it filled the function of my pleasure convertible. But with the hauling machine, part of the goal is to be able to do long drives without worry. |
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09-25-2020, 05:00 PM | #1429 | |
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I can't figure out why anyone would buy one, except that maybe it gives them the ability to drive in carbon free cities in Europe? But maybe the answer to my question is "that's why the brand new 2020 530e was being used as a service loaner." |
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09-25-2020, 08:43 PM | #1430 | ||
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I did find it interesting in the review that Harry did 812 of his 1500 total miles in full electric mode. That is decent. Quote:
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