Possible to find an EV in BC?

[NuclearFart]

Originally Posted by IGGYRULES

Polestar Vancouver has inventory. Might be a bit out of budget though.

Does anybody here own one, or know of anyone who does? Based on price, servicing, and performance I have a hard time understanding why you'd choose the Polestar over a Tesla unless its something superficial like styling, love of volvo/hate of Elon.

The Polestar 2 & 3 looks are hideous AF (like ugly consanguinous children of a Tercel and Sorrento), with less range, speed and acceleration. Maybe the build quality or availability is better than a Tesla? The upcoming 5 looks significantly better and cool though, I'll keep an eye on that one.

[photon]

I saw the Mach-E in person and liked it a lot more than in pictures, I'd totally buy one.

[greyshep]

Originally Posted by Wormius

We thought about trading in our 2011 Rav4 at the local Toyota dealership, but the offer they gave was around $5k, while they’re selling the same model and year for about $20k.

Which is why I never trade vehicles in.

You will get robbed in the large majority of cases. People constantly fall for the "value" the dealer tries to show you are getting for your trade. Some people are also just plain lazy and happy to lose out on thousands of dollars in their own pockets I guess.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by Wormius

We thought about trading in our 2011 Rav4 at the local Toyota dealership, but the offer they gave was around $5k, while they’re selling the same model and year for about $20k.

Our vehicle was written off in a hit and run (they found them later)....guess it saves us the hassle of haggling over the value of the vehicle?

[Street Pharmacist]

I thought the Mustang was gross until I got to drive in one. Now I'd totally buy one

[RichieRich]

Originally Posted by blankall

Our vehicle was written off in a hit and run (they found them later)....guess it saves us the hassle of haggling over the value of the vehicle?

Thats not correct. there definitely is a lot of value in negotiating the price as the insurance companies are lazy and, in my experience with 2 vehicles, referenced a blue book value that was from out east and didn't come close to current local market values. In each case I was able to negotiate 50% more than their initial offer. BUT *I* had to do most of the leg work and present it to the insurance company along with a statement of why I thought it was worth that much. Well worth the effort.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by RichieRich

Thats not correct. there definitely is a lot of value in negotiating the price as the insurance companies are lazy and, in my experience with 2 vehicles, referenced a blue book value that was from out east and didn't come close to current local market values. In each case I was able to negotiate 50% more than their initial offer. BUT *I* had to do most of the leg work and present it to the insurance company along with a statement of why I thought it was worth that much. Well worth the effort.

Yes. There is some negotiation with the insurance company. Much easier than dealing with an auto dealer though.