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Kinda boring . . . in a good way

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  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    This afternoon as I was running my usual chores, I realized my Std. Rng. Plus Model 3 is boring. Acceleration is predictable, even in 'chill' mode. Traffic lights turning green, after a while beating the honorable competition is predictable.

    Cross country driving is also predictable and affordable. So much storage space, it has huge volume to carry a bunch. She rides nice and steers herself nicely without 'Sturm und Wut.'

    In contrast, there was always something with our Prius or BMW i3-REx. Not objectionable as much as 'what are we going to do today?'

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    exactly how i feel about my pip. 7 years of 'boredom'. kinda like a good marriage ;)
     
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    41 years (y)
     
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    Whatever it takes to avoid 'dating.'

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    Just avoid the 7 year itch(y).
     
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    i think i passed it when prime came out. it might come back if they ever lower the hatch, but i might be in a bev by then (or a grave)
     
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    Do you mean lower the floor in the back:whistle:?

    Storage is a lot worse than the Gen3, but you’ve got a PIP already so you’re used to lack of rear storage space ;).

    For your normal driving, a BEV makes complete sense though:).

    So worth the wait(y).
     
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    but pip at least has the lower floor. i don't miss the storage underneath. it really is the perfect car. (okay, i would love a heat pump:cool:)
     
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    The heat pump is nice, but what I would love is cooled seats ;).

    That’s the bees knees(y).
     
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    that's why you have upgraded a/c :p
     
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    The black cloth in the Prime does get warm this time of year though:cool:.

    But the tint on all glass helps in its absence ;).

    The RX450h spoils us(y).
     
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    Is that one of those 'self charging' things?

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    no need to hang around for four hours...
     
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    Ah good attempt by Lexus to throw some shade;).

    Now once they have a BEV, I bet that ad campaign will be mentioned:cool:.

    But a quiet, cool ride is welcome from time to time(y).
     
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    After 1 hr, 20 min on a SuperCharger, you get billed "idling fees" with no additional electricity. This is with my Std. Rng. Plus Model 3.

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    I was at a ChargePoint station today and began to get idling fees :cool:.

    Let’s just say the $1 an hour was cut short after the first 8 cents was billed(y).
     
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    our plugin Pacifica has 'em .... on a hot day? wow -having cool air blowing up your mid & lower back & yer bung? nothing better.
    no true'er words were ever spoken by an old sweaty person.
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    This younger sweaty person agrees 100%(y).
     
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    that's why i wear a skirt instead of pants :whistle:
     
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