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#2611
Pole Position
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BayeauxLex (03-27-24)
#2612
Lexus Fanatic
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AMIRZA786 (03-27-24)
#2613
Lexus Champion
#2614
Lexus Champion
Swapped cars this morning with my son, so brought the torque machine to work (Polestar). I have to say, it has a better suspension setup than my Y, and definitely isolates road noise much better. Very European driving experience. The Y is more comfortable, but the Polestar is more "cozy". And when you put your foot down....I forgot how fun this car is . Downside is it's slower infotainment screen that now feels so ancient
I'll probably be switching up cars with my son in mid-April, as he's putting way too much miles on it. I look forward to it, as this is the way funner car to drive, especially sitting at a light with a Mustang, Charger or BMW next to me
I'll probably be switching up cars with my son in mid-April, as he's putting way too much miles on it. I look forward to it, as this is the way funner car to drive, especially sitting at a light with a Mustang, Charger or BMW next to me
#2615
Super Moderator
I loved the Honda e and wish it had come here. The thumbnail on that video reminds me of when I looked at the NSX and the last-gen Celica. To drive either one, I would have had to open the sunroof or remove the targa, raise the seat slightly, and rest my chin on the roof.
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Allen K (03-28-24)
#2616
Swapped cars this morning with my son, so brought the torque machine to work (Polestar). I have to say, it has a better suspension setup than my Y, and definitely isolates road noise much better. Very European driving experience. The Y is more comfortable, but the Polestar is more "cozy". And when you put your foot down....I forgot how fun this car is . Downside is it's slower infotainment screen that now feels so ancient
I'll probably be switching up cars with my son in mid-April, as he's putting way too much miles on it. I look forward to it, as this is the way funner car to drive, especially sitting at a light with a Mustang, Charger or BMW next to me
I'll probably be switching up cars with my son in mid-April, as he's putting way too much miles on it. I look forward to it, as this is the way funner car to drive, especially sitting at a light with a Mustang, Charger or BMW next to me
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AMIRZA786 (03-28-24)
#2617
Lexus Champion
I prefer the Tesla's limited buttons much better. It's much easier to access things like HVAC in the Y. The Polestar has better wiper controls. I don't have an iPhone, so I can care less about CarPlay. Since this is basically a giant Android screen running Android Automotive, it has most functions I need. It is way slower than Tesla's screen, which is instant, for example by the time Google maps loads, you add the address and start, I'm already on my way in my Y. Same thing with the HVAC, it's a two step process in the Polestar, it's one touch in the Y
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BayeauxLex (03-28-24)
#2619
Lexus Champion
What I do like better in the Polestar is the windshield wiper control stalk. I wish Tesla had one, but I can keep wishing till my face turns blue
#2620
Instructor
iTrader: (1)
What's everyone current thoughts on the EV transition?
1. I see Ford is cutting the Lightning production again. Estimating to produce 55k units now (they sold 24k units 2023 so still would be a massive increase in sales) https://www.carscoops.com/2024/03/fo...-lower-demand/
2. Tesla likely will be reporting a YOY first quarter decline in sales estimated around 421k units.
3. Toyota Hybrid sales are up 18.7% for the year selling 578k units at the end of February.
I still think we will transition to EVs but at a much slower pace than others previously thought.
1. I see Ford is cutting the Lightning production again. Estimating to produce 55k units now (they sold 24k units 2023 so still would be a massive increase in sales) https://www.carscoops.com/2024/03/fo...-lower-demand/
2. Tesla likely will be reporting a YOY first quarter decline in sales estimated around 421k units.
3. Toyota Hybrid sales are up 18.7% for the year selling 578k units at the end of February.
I still think we will transition to EVs but at a much slower pace than others previously thought.
#2621
Lexus Champion
What's everyone current thoughts on the EV transition?
1. I see Ford is cutting the Lightning production again. Estimating to produce 55k units now (they sold 24k units 2023 so still would be a massive increase in sales) https://www.carscoops.com/2024/03/fo...-lower-demand/
2. Tesla likely will be reporting a YOY first quarter decline in sales estimated around 421k units.
3. Toyota Hybrid sales are up 18.7% for the year selling 578k units at the end of February.
I still think we will transition to EVs but at a much slower pace than others previously thought.
1. I see Ford is cutting the Lightning production again. Estimating to produce 55k units now (they sold 24k units 2023 so still would be a massive increase in sales) https://www.carscoops.com/2024/03/fo...-lower-demand/
2. Tesla likely will be reporting a YOY first quarter decline in sales estimated around 421k units.
3. Toyota Hybrid sales are up 18.7% for the year selling 578k units at the end of February.
I still think we will transition to EVs but at a much slower pace than others previously thought.
Last edited by AMIRZA786; 03-28-24 at 11:24 AM.
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AMIRZA786 (03-28-24)
#2623
Lexus Champion
That's an important distinction. As long as growth continues, even with lowering expectations, as long as it's comparable or above the previous years, I don't think it's anything to be concerned about. Sure, I'll have to hold on to my TSLA a bit longer, but that wouldn't be the first time
#2624
Instructor
iTrader: (1)
It's definitely going at a much slower pace, the 2030 or 2035 hard deadlines were always unrealistic. Slowdown doesn't mean reversal. But I'm not worried about it, it will happen when it happens, and I'm fine with that. I think as people actually go out and test drive EV's, a lot of the fear will go away, they will sell themselves. As many of us have mentioned, I think most of us are never going back
Definitely, it will be interesting to see sales figures the end of 2024 for EVs by each manufacturer. I have no doubt the total will be higher than 2023.
#2625
Lexus Champion
I agree for the most part. EV's will never be a viable option for apartment dwellers unit either apartments offer easy access to charging, super charging rates gets reduced or price of EVs decline further.
Definitely, it will be interesting to see sales figures the end of 2024 for EVs by each manufacturer. I have no doubt the total will be higher than 2023.
Definitely, it will be interesting to see sales figures the end of 2024 for EVs by each manufacturer. I have no doubt the total will be higher than 2023.
If it can be done here, it can done anywhere