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- 2019 CX-5 Signature
Hey, Did you replaced the stock summer tires with CC2's. or something else? Also, what changed since you posted this about Kia quality:
We're actively looking at EV's now. We thought the VW ID4 would be a good replacement for the CX-5, but after reading reviews, it's now a long-shot. The Model Y is the current front runner, but I hate owning something that everyone else is driving, like with our old CRV. I drove an EV6, the model below the GT-Line and was not at all impressed. I will see if I can find a GT-Line to test drive tomorrow. The GT is below the range we need. I have to find a dealer that doesn't think they're doing me a favor selling me a car. My local dealer jacks up the price by $2k for int/ext protection and wheel locks. They said I should lease it to take advantage of the $7,500 tax credit and then buy it out in a month. That part almost makes sense, except I'd still be paying that $2k, plus ~$1k in transaction fees.
I never saw you mention Tesla in your posts, but what's your take on their vehicles? They're the current bargain EV right now. When we looked a couple years ago, the Model Y Performance was $72k. It's currently $54k and qualifies for the full tax credit. We're also going to be looking at Hyundai and Volvo, but Volvo doesn't seem to have the range we need. Our daughter has an XC40 Recharge and loves it, but she never drives it far.
I should probably add, I'm being offered $28k for our 2019 Signature we paid ~$35k for in December 2018, via Vroom. KBB trade-in value shows it should be closer to $30k. That's insane, but I'll take it!
... After being yanked around by multiple Kia dealers, and having an EV6 on order for 2+ months with ZERO updates (I was told I'd have the car in 1-2 months, and get a VIN# in 1 month). After seeing numerous posts about motor/axle problems. After seeing a ton of Facebook posts about body panels/trim warping and coming loose in this heat wave. I have concluded that the EV6 is exactly what one would expect from Kia. Looks good in makeup and a nice sundress, but absolutely trash around the house and will make you miserable. ...
We're actively looking at EV's now. We thought the VW ID4 would be a good replacement for the CX-5, but after reading reviews, it's now a long-shot. The Model Y is the current front runner, but I hate owning something that everyone else is driving, like with our old CRV. I drove an EV6, the model below the GT-Line and was not at all impressed. I will see if I can find a GT-Line to test drive tomorrow. The GT is below the range we need. I have to find a dealer that doesn't think they're doing me a favor selling me a car. My local dealer jacks up the price by $2k for int/ext protection and wheel locks. They said I should lease it to take advantage of the $7,500 tax credit and then buy it out in a month. That part almost makes sense, except I'd still be paying that $2k, plus ~$1k in transaction fees.
I never saw you mention Tesla in your posts, but what's your take on their vehicles? They're the current bargain EV right now. When we looked a couple years ago, the Model Y Performance was $72k. It's currently $54k and qualifies for the full tax credit. We're also going to be looking at Hyundai and Volvo, but Volvo doesn't seem to have the range we need. Our daughter has an XC40 Recharge and loves it, but she never drives it far.
I should probably add, I'm being offered $28k for our 2019 Signature we paid ~$35k for in December 2018, via Vroom. KBB trade-in value shows it should be closer to $30k. That's insane, but I'll take it!