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roastpuff 09-19-2023 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Badhobz (Post 9109779)
wait... you worked for EVO and your handle is EVOfire!??!?! EXPLAIN YOURSELF YOUNG MAN !!!!!!

since when do Evo priuses comes with roof racks!?

Since forever...? The OG Prius C had them too, combo bike/ski racks.

Badhobz 09-19-2023 03:53 PM

really!? get the fuck outta here. !!!

how come i never noticed them before today.

roastpuff 09-19-2023 03:59 PM

Dude what? They're bright blue/aqua...

https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/britis...1-4590580.jpeg

EDIT: Probably looking down your nose so much at the Evo drivers the angle cuts off the roof racks from view :D

bcrdukes 09-19-2023 07:26 PM

lol what a noob

@ EvoFire - Disappointed you don't own/drive a Prius. I'd believe it more than your grey M3.

RabidRat 09-19-2023 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by EvoFire (Post 9109761)
I worked for Evo at one point

My world is overturned, I thought your username was in tribute to a Lancer Evolution caught on fire, but all along it was actually just a Prius C and potentially never actually been in flames at all?!

Ok for AMA then? So many questions. What do you do when you find bukkake stains on the seats? Is it anything like a smoking surcharge, since I imagine semen is a pretty tough smell to get out of upholstery? Does anyone ever swap parts with y'all's cars? You ever come back to find the motor was swapped, and maybe the radio from a lower trim because someone did some trading with their own Prius?

Hehe 09-19-2023 08:32 PM

TBH, the yoke is indifferent to me while driving. I find it neither more comfortable, nor more troublesome. I picked it simply because it offered a better view.

The first day is weird because many maneuvers that I'm used to doing on a normal steering wheel required some adjustment. But after a day, I find exactly where my hands should be, even when doing something like end to end turning.

The part I do find superior is the fact that there's no more stalk. Everything is at my fingertips. I no longer need to reach my arm out for turn signals or wipers. Everything is just there. So when I want to get into my lazy driving position, now it's even lazier. :fuckthatshit:

sonick 09-20-2023 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hehe (Post 9109799)
The part I do find superior is the fact that there's no more stalk. Everything is at my fingertips.

https://wompampsupport.azureedge.net...F119%2F9b3.png

68style 09-20-2023 07:15 AM

How can you G lean with a yoke?

Badhobz 09-20-2023 09:03 AM

why bother driving at all, just autopilot and forgettttt abbbouuutttt ittttt

EvoFire 09-20-2023 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 68style (Post 9109813)
How can you G lean with a yoke?

You don't, your shorty suppose to ride on you while the car drives itself.

68style 09-20-2023 12:41 PM

^ you spelled shawty wrong!!!

GLOW 09-20-2023 02:56 PM

wdym g lean...

you're supposed to be ghost ridin' on autopilot :troll:

https://media2.giphy.com/media/l46Cw...=200w.gif&ct=g

spacemanrick 09-20-2023 05:11 PM

I currently have a Tesla Model 3 Performance and I test drove the long range Model S last week with the yoke steering wheel and after driving it only for 20 minutes I found it challenging parking without the full steering wheel. I liked the improved vision with the yoke but hated the small turn signal buttons on the steering wheel and small horn button on the steering wheel. I am sure it gets easier with time but I was thinking this was change just for the sake of change.

After driving the Model S I was pretty disappointed with the minimal improvement in interior quality over my model 3 and I much preferred the smaller size and lighter weight of the model 3.

JDMDreams 09-20-2023 05:57 PM

I was sitting in the middle and 3rd row of a model x today and it's actually pretty cramped in the 3rd row with the 6 seat option. The 3 row seats are squished together as that's where the wheel wells are plus the structure roof for the doors takes up a lot of head room.

sonick 09-20-2023 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JDMDreams (Post 9109884)
I was sitting in the middle and 3rd row of a model x today and it's actually pretty cramped in the 3rd row with the 6 seat option. The 3 row seats are squished together as that's where the wheel wells are plus the structure roof for the doors takes up a lot of head room.

It's not cramped it's actually better. People just aren't used to it and are against new ideas.

beatdownvictim 09-20-2023 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by spacemanrick (Post 9109879)
I currently have a Tesla Model 3 Performance and I test drove the long range Model S last week with the yoke steering wheel and after driving it only for 20 minutes I found it challenging parking without the full steering wheel. I liked the improved vision with the yoke but hated the small turn signal buttons on the steering wheel and small horn button on the steering wheel. I am sure it gets easier with time but I was thinking this was change just for the sake of change.

After driving the Model S I was pretty disappointed with the minimal improvement in interior quality over my model 3 and I much preferred the smaller size and lighter weight of the model 3.

Hey any issues with your 3P the last 4 years? I know we got our cars around the same time. Warranty is coming up for me next week.

Hehe 09-20-2023 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by beatdownvictim (Post 9109890)
Hey any issues with your 3P the last 4 years? I know we got our cars around the same time. Warranty is coming up for me next week.

You can look up online to see what are the common problems people reporting.

Sadly, we don't seem to have a decent 3rd party option regarding inspection for Tesla or EV in general. (if anyone knows any tech specialized in EV/Tesla, please do share. As far as I know, only Alberta and Ontario seems to have people who ventured into 3rd party EV/Tesla shops)

But you can always pay Tesla for time to inspect the items. And if they are found to show signs of problems, the inspection fee would be covered by warranty.

EvoFire 09-20-2023 07:19 PM

LGM used to warranty Teslas, I'm not sure if they got burnt hard enough that they still do.

beatdownvictim 09-20-2023 11:10 PM

I brought my car to factor e..theyre former tesla techs that started their own shop.
My car has 23k so yeah they found nothing wrong or anything id need to get tesla to replace.

Very nice guys that took time to explain the car and what i should be keeling an eye out for in the future.

Cyril from ontario is too busy to come to west coast now. Cant blame him!

tegra7 09-21-2023 07:40 AM

^Some lady from the fb group bought a used tesla with an aftermarket warranty.. she was able to have work approved(cant remember what) and repairs done through factor e.

spacemanrick 09-21-2023 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by beatdownvictim (Post 9109890)
Hey any issues with your 3P the last 4 years? I know we got our cars around the same time. Warranty is coming up for me next week.

My 4 year warranty just expired last week for my model 3 and it has been very reliable. The only warranty items I had covered was replacing the rear spoiler that was never properly installed at the factory and also I had a defective part replaced by my front wheel 2 years ago that was making a rubbing/squeaking sound when I turned my steering wheel after it had rained heavily. This was apparently a known defect because they changed to a different part after my car was manufactured.

Other than that the car has been very reliable. The only maintenance I have had after 4 years and 60,000 km is rotating my wheels, changing the windshield wipers, and changing the cabin air filter.

TypeRNammer 09-21-2023 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by spacemanrick (Post 9109930)
My 4 year warranty just expired last week for my model 3 and it has been very reliable. The only warranty items I had covered was replacing the rear spoiler that was never properly installed at the factory and also I had a defective part replaced by my front wheel 2 years ago that was making a rubbing/squeaking sound when I turned my steering wheel after it had rained heavily. This was apparently a known defect because they changed to a different part after my car was manufactured.

Other than that the car has been very reliable. The only maintenance I have had after 4 years and 60,000 km is rotating my wheels, changing the windshield wipers, and changing the cabin air filter.

Same for myself, has been reliable for the last 4 years

But couple of months before the warranty expired, the heater core failed. It was replaced, and if it was an out of warranty fix, the cost would have been $1200

beatdownvictim 09-21-2023 01:00 PM

Lol we both had the issue with the stupid spoiler from the factory. Ive changed my filters twice. Dreading the ptc heater dying and 12v. But ill just take it to factor e. They charge less then tesla

Koflach 09-21-2023 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by beatdownvictim (Post 9109961)
Lol we both had the issue with the stupid spoiler from the factory. Ive changed my filters twice. Dreading the ptc heater dying and 12v. But ill just take it to factor e. They charge less then tesla

I've heard a new 12v battery from tesla is quite reasonably priced. I personally haven't had to go through it but I would try Tesla first.

68style 09-21-2023 02:12 PM

My buddy said he changed his battery on his TM3 it was $200 at Tesla

Unlike his Audi e-tron which was $600 including "programming" from the dealer lol... stupid German cars


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