EV general discussion

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Originally Posted by Homestar

I think I’m like a lot of others - not prepared (or can’t afford) to pay an early adopters tax, but once the actually are cheaper for an equivalent vehicle then I would probably get one although I’m still not sure any would be able to keep up with where I have to go at times for work, but I live in hope.

My money is almost certainly going on a new Subaru Outback shortly - will be a 3 year turn around so will see what offerings there are when that time comes.

Will need to be able to do a genuine 600KM on a charge - ideally 750KM (even in cold and hot weather loaded up pretty well) to cover one of the regular runs I do and I’ll have to hassle the Hotel I stay at at the end of that run to put at least a power point in the carpark as there’s no power for 100 metres where the car gets parked. Will need to be a wagon or similar to fit everything in too.

So much needs to go right to make it work for me and I’m sure I’m not alone, but I live in hope.

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I notice the current NRMA magazine has a comparison of the Subaru Outback with some competitors. Says the Outback has many good points but the engine was thirstier and slower than its rivals. Maybe the comparison is available online at the NRMA website?

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I notice the current NRMA magazine has a comparison of the Subaru Outback with some competitors. Says the Outback has many good points but the engine was thirstier and slower than its rivals. Maybe the comparison is available online at the NRMA website?

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Have done a lot of research on this and yes, the only downside of the Outback is it's lack of engine options - you get the 2.5 NA and that's it. It does still cream my Hilux on acceleration so I can live with it's lack of power compared to others - I think I'd describe it as 'adequate' - and it certainly won't set any records but is very smooth and quiet. If you were after sporty then it certainly wouldn't tick that box. I'm after long distance comfort so works for me. :)

Still to sign any papers on one as I've been sick, but I think I'm close - wait time to late September though for the colour and trim options I want - of course there are some for immediate delivery with the interior and colours I DON'T want and It's amazing how hard they'll push you to try and take one of those. I did say to one dealer I'd take one of his floor stock for a 20% discount - he didn't smile like I was. If I'm laying down for a new car, I want it to be exactly what I want, not what they want. :)

f I'm laying down for a new car, I want it to be exactly what I want, not what they want.

exactly , when I walk into a dealership , I know what I want already.

Subaru are building very good cars.

We are on our third XV, we had a Golf poke its nose in for a couple of years and it is NOT as good as the XVs.

Looking forward to seeing what Subaru will offer in EVs

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Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

Subaru are building very good cars.

We are on our third XV, we had a Golf poke its nose in for a couple of years and it is NOT as good as the XVs.

Looking forward to seeing what Subaru will offer in EVs

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interesting. i concider the XV to be the barebones of a Subaru quality and not worthy of the subaru badge.

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Originally Posted by Homestar

Have done a lot of research on this and yes, the only downside of the Outback is it's lack of engine options - you get the 2.5 NA and that's it. It does still cream my Hilux on acceleration so I can live with it's lack of power compared to others - I think I'd describe it as 'adequate' - and it certainly won't set any records but is very smooth and quiet. If you were after sporty then it certainly wouldn't tick that box. I'm after long distance comfort so works for me. :)

Still to sign any papers on one as I've been sick, but I think I'm close - wait time to late September though for the colour and trim options I want - of course there are some for immediate delivery with the interior and colours I DON'T want and It's amazing how hard they'll push you to try and take one of those. I did say to one dealer I'd take one of his floor stock for a 20% discount - he didn't smile like I was. If I'm laying down for a new car, I want it to be exactly what I want, not what they want. :)

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I've read owners praising Subaru dealers for being very helpful and supportive.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I've read owners praising Subaru dealers for being very helpful and supportive.

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I’ve owned 3 Subies in my time - none of them ever went wrong enough to require a dealer. Mum and Dads 97 Liberty finally stopped when it did a head gasket at 435,000km (only a couple of years ago - they were the only owners from new - was the demo model Dad test drove) - only ever had routine maintenance done on it and apart from regular timing belts had never had a single component off the engine. [emoji4][emoji106]

I'd be in the queue for almost anything EV if we could get pricing like this;

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup looks like brawny, battery-powered bargain - Roadshow

Don.

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Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

f I'm laying down for a new car, I want it to be exactly what I want, not what they want.

exactly , when I walk into a dealership , I know what I want already.

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I do a must have vs nice to have vs cost.

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Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

Subaru are building very good cars.

We are on our third XV, we had a Golf poke its nose in for a couple of years and it is NOT as good as the XVs.

Looking forward to seeing what Subaru will offer in EVs

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We looked at them. Ok vehicle. No boot space at all though if using back seats.