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G. David Felt

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    But then figure in the longer range with the explorer and the larger size does that 5K price difference still save on achieving what they think they need? I do not know but just asking the question. Clearly the smaller auto can save money and at least to me save the department funds as I am sure it will service the police just fine, but then they all have their own agenda for getting the most toys for tax payer supplied dollars. After all who are they to actually be fiscally responsible since they are not footing the bill.
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    If you're single or a couple, go with the CX-3. Families, jump to the CX-5. Bill, what about people over the national average hieght of 5'10" for men, can the CX3 fit them? Ya know I will always ask the question if my 6'6" tall body can fit!
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    Cool Review, so in other words, buy the CX5 over the CX3 as you will be happier as will your passengers is the message I get here.
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    Interesting story time! What is tomorrow nights story about?
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    Balthazar, do you not think EVs will catch on much faster due to state, county and city GOVs going to EV fleets which will introduce more people to driving them and helping to change peoples perception? Tesla I think more than the Prius has changed peoples attitude about EV auto's and I think the BOLT will only increase the notion that I can go electric and ditch the dirty pump for many people. Ease of recharging at home is very appealing to people rather than having to plan to run out and fill up auto's for the week.
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    Reg where are you located in North America, I am only asking as I searched all of washington and oregon hoping to find a dealer with an Envision to check it out and no one has received any. I would think the west coast would get them first coming from China but then I could be wrong.
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    Totally agree with you smk, I see so many wasted auto's in comparison to what the police really use it for plus the waste of gas by letting the officers drive them home and back. Must be nice to be able to not have to drive your own auto and let the commute come out of the tax payers pockets.
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    Be interesting to see how long it takes before some engineer figures out how to hack the S sedan and allow you to get that full battery pack for free.
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    I assume the LAPD will be putting a lot more miles on them than allowed for $199 a month. Gonna be interesting to see how they chase the bag guys with the limited range. I figure they will bring in the petro powered to take over. These aren't going to be for chases. The i3s will be part of LAPD's non-emergency vehicle fleet, meaning they'll be used for "transportation vehicles for officers and in community outreach initiatives," according to BMW in a press release. I'm betting the i3 is slightly more practical than a Volt. Also, I don't think LAPD is being taken to the cleaners. Buying a group of vehicles for a fleet is a much different and expensive than you or I going into a dealership. I doubt that someone is offering $199 lease to fleet customers. But as I posted here, other states have negotiated deals with the auto companies including GM so WSP here is getting Volts Dirt cheap and supporting an american company over a german one. http://www.cheersandgears.com/topic/86754-ev-group-buying-is-it-the-right-thing-to-do-from-a-state-federal-level/ I realize that this is a $13,932 cost per i3 for 3 years compared to the $33,859 purchase price before rebate on the VOLT, but still I see the VOLT as a far better option for the purpose you have stated than the i3.
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    I assume the LAPD will be putting a lot more miles on them than allowed for $199 a month. Gonna be interesting to see how they chase the bag guys with the limited range. I figure they will bring in the petro powered to take over.
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    Awesome to understand, Thank you for all you do Drew! You Rock!
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    Balth, perhaps a history lesson on these in another thread. What kept them from saving Studebaker? +! Yes I agree, I would love to learn more. Plus I would also love to hear more about this story from Road and Track: http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a29169/bobby-darins-dream-car-was-an-outrageous-vision-of-the-future/ These concepts are feakin awesome, talk about how they influenced various OEM builders. That would be cool to I think to hear from you.
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    Very cool to read Drew. Question you say 3 days to rebuild everything and bring it up. Does that mean the site will be down during this change over or will we still have access?
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    This is why I think the Chevy BOLT will be a huge success for GM.
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    Interesting, like the name but not a fan of the styling.
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    Yes and for a far cheaper cost they could have had VOLTS. THis is just more of the same BS Stupidity of the politicians. Here in washington state, the WSP (Washington State Patrol) said they were up against a deadline and so got an exemption from going out for competitive bid and spent millions buying BMW motorcycles for their patrol men who are only on the highways and in a state where most of the time with rain makes no sense to have a motorcycle. As it is, they replaced bikes that were fine and still had years left in service and most of these bikes sat due to weather. This stinks of stupid deal making and no allot of common sense. Just trying to say they are greener. Also, why $387 when you can lease them 3 years here in washington with the same full service for $199. Seems the idiots got taken to the cleaners.
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    That rocks and is very exciting.
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    WOW, Guess I just do not get it then as I found the commercial boring, non-inspiring and pretty much Yawned all through it with the bland Jelly Bean cars they have built for the last 30+ years. Porsche peaked in the 60's and have not done anything to get my passion for their auto's going. I do fully agree with you that they started off right with the Dare Greatly and have let it languish like Cadillac and all of GM seems to do as they just do not get Marketing or how to continue the drive to getpeople into the showroom. Course this could also have something to do with the ancient crypt keeper like show rooms GM has here in the US compared to China.
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    Yes, Lexus uses electric motors connected to the axel. I could not find the info on any US or Japan web site, but the Lexus of UK has a ton of great pictures and a detailed overview on how the Lexus Hybrid system works. http://blog.lexus.co.uk/how-does-lexus-hybrid-drive-work/ Also found this on a dealers web site here. http://mcgrathlexusdealers.com/lexus-hybrid-drive-how-does-it-work/ Pretty interesting to see the images from the UK site on the Lexus hybrid.
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    This was to be expected. They see what GM and MB are doing there and want a bigger piece of the action, aka $. I know from coworkers who are chinease, they like the names of the old auto's, this goes for Cadillac as well. Since China is the biggest market in the world by population, one would think the companies would follow what the customer wants.
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    Guess, I just do not get what is so great about the Porsche. Yea they are solid great driving machines, but the overall look is nothing special and the panamera still while looks better than generation 1, looks weird to me.
  23. G. David Felt
    You must have drank the wrong kool aid as MSFT squashed IBM which sold the OS to MSFT that began the crazy computer revolution. Also in the 90's IBM had to be rescued as the stock was crashing and the current CEO had to be replaced by someone that could mentor and grow people.
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    Cadillac could have kept a station wagon going if they just had given it more room inside rather than giving it the shape of a station wagon but the room of a 4 door sedan.
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    End Result is that we are moving at breakneck speed and change is going to come much faster in the next 5 years than they did in the last 10 years. Expect the unexpected and that would say that what seemed normal for 1970 to 2000 will be consolidated to half that time as we move forward with the EV world I believe. Times are a changing whether you like it or not.
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