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Old 10-16-2023, 12:03 AM   #9054
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Originally Posted by ichitaka05 View Post
My wife got a new job & that put more responsibility on my end. Which means, more driving time for me, which is fine… only con is the current gas price. It’s not fun filling Toyota Highlander about once a week ($55~$70 per fill up). Thinking about trading for an EV. My work has free charging station for all the employees, so while working I can charge it. KBB claims HL is worth $41k~$45k trade-in & I still own like $20k, so putting $21k~$25k for DP isn’t bad. Not planning to drive anywhere long or drive to vacation for minimum of 2 yrs (due to wife’s work). Even if I did, I can use my wife’s WRX.

Subaru is doing 0% APR for finance or $399/month for leasing (3hrs) on their Solterra (base model only). But I’m kinda scared buying Subaru’s first model. There’s always a weird issues. Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an interesting as well.

Any 2 cents?
The Hyundai and Kia offering(s) is reportedly very good. If we needed a third car they would be high on the list. The problem with them is I think they are built overseas and not eligible for as much tax credit as something domestic. I don't know much about that but I remember reading something a while ago.

Alternatively, pick up something used that's reliable, and cheap, then spend the leftover on a new BRZ
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