Thread: EV general discussion

Originally Posted by vnx205

I assume it is a consequence of the unavailability of new cars that something happened that I have never seen before.

For several decades I have had agreed value insurance on my vehicles with the NRMA.

Each year I watch their estimate of the value of my car drop.

However that has just changed. Last year my Hybrid Camry was valued it $18,100. This year (for exactly the same premium), it is valued at $20,500.

According to the NRMA it increased in value by $2,400 in the last 12 months.

My Daughters ‘97 Camry had a payout figure for the fire & theft portion of the insurance at $1,900 last year - her renewal just turned up - this year it’s $4,200! That’s a crappy old Camry with 300,000KM on the clock. I don’t think she’d be too upset if it got pinched now.

there will be a surge in new car sales in the next 60-90 days as insurance claims from recent flooding and storm damage are settled.

this is not really indicative of the market as many people are opportunity buying and vehicle availability is limited

a friend and a relative are both purchasing new Teslas and another is considering an MG as a suburban runner.

guess it's a good time to buy what you weren't really considering to buy.

Right now you either need to take what you can or be prepared to wait.

As above, Old Camry get stolen - sure you’ll get more money. But the equivalent POS will be thrice the payout.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

there will be a surge in new car sales in the next 60-90 days as insurance claims from recent flooding and storm damage are settled.

this is not really indicative of the market as many people are opportunity buying and vehicle availability is limited

a friend and a relative are both purchasing new Teslas and another is considering an MG as a suburban runner.

guess it's a good time to buy what you weren't really considering to buy.

I heard a motoring gent suggest you demand the V.I.N. at the time promised delivery date as that stops it being given to some one who jacked the line via means not given to mere mortals who then get pushed back down the food chain

A large tojo ordered several months ago by my sister is not in the country. I think it was over a year ago. I did offer to lend them my tow tug Happily they didn't boat to fishing stations this weekend!

Another staff member promised a good second hand offering over a year ago, still hasn't got it as the person giving it to her has not got the new car they ordered well over a year ago. Not sure what that brand/type is.

I'm not sure if dealers move cars around amongst themselves.
Phoned one dealer and told next year delivery.
Phoned another and I collect the car (same model as the first dealer) at the end of the month.
It's actually arrived but I need to do some work on the old vehicle while I can offset the work against tax.

Lucky but the price is more that I expected to pay !


Colin

"The cost of insuring electric vehicles (EV) in Australia will eventually drop as demand continues, but in the meantime the industry's fledgling supply chain and relatively new technology mean premiums are almost double for a regular car."


With 4 insurance policies at the moment the 2 Evs in the family are not that bad with insurance. Disco seem about the same. My sons age impacts significantly on that ICE car.

It is an issue. Noted my uncles RAM
is a problem after hitting a rock in a paddock. RAM Parts are not in Australia. Cost and time of 6 months is insane I think! It is a big truck. "The disruption of Covid-19 on vehicle production plants and factory workers, combined with shipping and transport shortages, quarantine issues, and a shortage of essential vehicle components such as semi-conductor microchips and other parts that have reduced production at present, are all contributing to supply shortages and delays. On top of this, new model launches, growing popularity and awareness of the Ram brand in Australia, and a shift from overseas travel to domestic travel, have seen us experience unprecedented demand for our product.We understand this is frustrating for our customers, as it is for our entire industry, and throughout the journey we may experience setbacks, resulting in changes in vehicle ETA’s. We appreciate your continued patience throughout these times and encourage our customers to please:" Official Ram Trucks Website | Ram Trucks Australia


I do not need or want a RAM happily. Nearly $2 per ltr for my 2.7ltr Disco last weekend was more than enough cost for me over his "6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel when it is running again of course

Issue is not just EVs
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Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

there will be a surge in new car sales in the next 60-90 days as insurance claims from recent flooding and storm damage are settled.

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I think it depends on what you refer to as "sales". More orders, certainly, but actual deliveries? Bit hard to see where they will come from, with almost all brands quoting many months delivery for new cars. And this is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future, from what I can see.

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

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'We understand this is frustrating for our customers, as it is for our entire industry, and throughout the journey we may experience setbacks, resulting in changes in vehicle ETA’s.....................

As I was reading that spiel I was waiting for the 'Thanks for reaching out to us' line.

Ram must be a bit behind the times.

DL