Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22575736)

Speaking of all these maps, where is our map wunderkind, Velo Vol ?? Did he go away angry, or did he just go away??

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22575949)

How much range increase for what cost? I hear the early ones have 120ish mile range and the later cars have 150ish? Battery replacement is about $7K, at least.

I would be concerned if the car is capable of DC charging. Some Spark EVs are, no Volts are and most Bolt EVs are. Don't know about Nissans.

If I had an EV that I could put a bike in that would be ideal for me these days. I don't need a long range and gas is still $6 here. I actually considered a Spark when I retired because clean ones were around $10k. When gas shot up those same cars were listed for $16k.
Of course with the small amount of driving I do it wouldn't make sense, as long as my old car keeps going.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22575864)

Mrs. GeneJockey doesn't want to get rid of her beloved 21 year old Sienna. Last time I suggested it, she said, "Do you know how much new Siennas cost?"

I tried to suggest that maybe she should buy something other than a minivan, since she never carries enough people or stuff to warrant a minivan, but she looked at me like I was nuts or something.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22575736)

Speaking of all these maps, where is our map wunderkind, Velo Vol ?? Did he go away angry, or did he just go away??

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22575876)

We have feral cats. They piss on our patio furniture cushions, and crap in the flower beds. PITA!

Wife says I can't use them for target practice. :(

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22576044)

I don't really care about DC charging and even an older battery that has reduced range is not an issue. As above, the longest trip I ever take in the Saturn is 20 miles. For longer trips we can always take the Fit.

At this point, it's just talk as the Saturn is not dead yet.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22576097)

As long as you're ok with the Saturn why worry? I learned about beaters from my father. He used one for going to work for years. I remember he had a Hudson he used until the block cracked, he drove it to the junkyard. That was a cool car.

I drove my beater S-10 for 18 years. Sold it with about 300K on the odo.

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22575624)

I think you are talking about a different species. Spotted Lantern Flies don' sting or bite.

Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22576108)

Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22576282)

Is it my imagination or are we seeing a glimmer of the very strong dollar in bike part pricing? I need to replenish the strategic chain stockpile soon.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize2 (Post 22576304)

Today is the wife's 70th birthday. :bday:
​​​​​ Tomorrow is mine.
A milestone.