Recent content by djstough

I had both a MachE and Lightning. When the MachE lease was up, the residual was ~$35k. I inquired if there was any dealing to be done, as the KBB/CarMax value was about $25k. No dice. So I turned it in. It went to auction, picked up by a Nissan dealer near by, and sold for $24. That...

I hadn't thought about the AirTag.... But I did turn in a MachE last month. $35k residual, but only $25k Blue Book. If they would have negotiated, I might have kept it. But in the end, it will go to auction, get sold for $22, certified, and sold for $27 (just my guesses). So Ford loses...

December 2023

My lease has a very clear buyout term. I also saw that aluded to this week, and I was wondering if they have changed or perhaps they want certain vehicles back? Remember the GM EV1 was never intended for buyouts. On a related note, has anyone renegotiated the buyout? My original residual...

As a rule I've found that at co-located Tesla and {insert brand} stations, the Tesla chargers are not open to other users.

I hit on two of the three as well. I guess it was to keep the "rich" from benefitting. I am far from rich, but do okay, and don't live in a depressed housing area. But, how many of the people who do are buying EVs (any type, brand, or price)?

The headlines are often written by someone other than the writer. So they quickly pull out a “fact” from the article. I’ve been laughing at headline vs story for years.

Because my SO doesn't like it. If I turn it on, then she has to turn it off. LOL. On the other hand, when using BC, I like to push the envelope and speed up a bit when it backs off due to a car in my lane. If 1PD is on, as soon as you then release, you start to decelerate. Minor...

I love this. I had this in my two prior Mercedes SUVs, albeit there wasn't a physical shifter. But I love just turning off the truck and it making sure you are in park!

/TLDR - I could have been locked out of my truck at the mall, after picking up my new iPhone So, I carry a physical key for the Lightning, but not the MachE. Both are set up for PAAK, which I love. I just can't make myself stop carrying a truck key. For years, when I travel for work, after I...

Much like I've complained for 40 years that some manufacturers put gas fills on the right side of the car, or "gasp", on the front fender!

Can I get a fresh check, now that the embargo seems to be lifted? 1FT6W1EVXPWG42915

Yes No. Sorry, I wanted a brief answer and wrote the wrong.

It is a lease, so I had to fix it. Unscientifically, I noticed no performance difference.

I struck a moving recap at speed. Same damage. I removed the dam for several weeks with no issues, but had it all repaired under my comp insurance.