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Old 08-28-2023, 07:46 PM   #42 (permalink)
Isaac Zachary
High Altitude Hybrid
 
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Location: Gunnison, CO
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Avalon - '13 Toyota Avalon HV
90 day: 40.45 mpg (US)

Prius - '06 Toyota Prius
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You owned the most rapidly degrading "modern" EV, and it was also among the most rapidly depreciating. In 2014 the Spark EV came out, and that seems to be holding up much better. The 2017 Bolt has performed very well. They were going for as low as ~$22k brand new at one point, and I had my eyes on some used ones in the $14k range.
I did mention others do have better batteries.

I was kind of interested in a Bolt since with all incentives here in Colorado I could get one brand new for as little as $14,000, at least in theory. But neither I nor anyone in my family qualify for the full tax credit, not even half, so forget that.

There was also a YouTuber (Transport Evolved) who's A/C pump went out on her Bolt and it cost $3,000 to repair. That turned me away from ever wanting one, even at $14,000.




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Towing almost necessitates an ICE of some sort, which is why a plug-in hybrid probably makes the most sense from a total cost of ownership perspective.
I disagree to an extent. It depends on what you're towing and how far. If I need to go get a couch a few blocks from here I it's much easier with a little trailer than to go carry it by hand. And the only Uhaul store here says he's closing up shop for good. And no, he's not selling the property to another person who could continue the Uhaul business.



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Should be able to get those specs for free. I bet a forum member would just tell you.

I got a TechStream CD along with my USB to OBDII cable for $15 when I wanted to turn that annoying reverse beep off of the Prius. There's no reason why one has to purchase the overpriced OEM stuff.
I did ask on Priuschat. I was told to go get my own TIS subscription.

I bought a USB to OBDII cable and copy of TechStream that I never ever did make work.
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