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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 153088
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Arlington, TN
Vehicle:2005 Baja Turbo 95&96 Sambar 06 Forester |
![]() So, do the folks here feel this makes it worth it? $6500 less. Or not really since it's just adjusting for the credit that was taken away?
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 528403
Join Date: Jan 2022
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: NorCal
Vehicle:22' WR-HikingShoe 24' F350 Tremor, 18' Q5 |
![]() Seems alright, Would've liked to see an increase in range. We're above 1700 elevation and varies all the way up to 9600ft. Had a Solterra Loaner for a couple days, and I was only able to get 187miles (Which to be fair, could have something to do with how other people drove it before me) out of the full charge. I think if you're a flatlander (Below the snow line, but likes to drive into it on the weekend), good car for that. Just make sure the place you're going has a charger.
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 161333
Join Date: Oct 2007
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: snoco wa
Vehicle:135i vert Ioniq5 |
![]() Just a nice solid reminder that these "rebates" were actually just eaten up by the manufacturers artificially raising MSRP's.
Even attempting to help our citizens out by using a tax break incentive instead of cash, manufacturers still found a way to suck up taxpayer money. Glad I got my EV with a rebate and an extra 6K off msrp, because clearly that's actually what it's worth. |
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 67960
Join Date: Aug 2004
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#5 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 166202
Join Date: Dec 2007
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![]() In Europe the BZ4x and the solterra have the Panasonic battery. And soon it Will be available with a new 80 kWh battery.
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Member#: 520469
Join Date: Nov 2020
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![]() No. Junk.
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#7 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 536609
Join Date: Jan 2024
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![]() Last EV I would choose. It’s slow, heavy, minimal range, and not visually appealing.
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#8 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 153088
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Arlington, TN
Vehicle:2005 Baja Turbo 95&96 Sambar 06 Forester |
![]() What's the better option that can still do the things it can do? Your particular statement goes for every Subaru model. You can go get something faster. More range. Lighter. Looks? Well that's never been a Subaru thing. But, what is out there that gives you all the capability the Solterra does for the same(now lower) price?
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Member#: 536609
Join Date: Jan 2024
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Solterra is not where it’s at, but I suppose you’re right in the sense that you’re gonna have to spend more to get something better that’s capable off-road. |
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 166202
Join Date: Dec 2007
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#11 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 161333
Join Date: Oct 2007
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: snoco wa
Vehicle:135i vert Ioniq5 |
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#12 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 75071
Join Date: Nov 2004
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Long Island
Vehicle:23 Solterra,ModelY Old: 05 08 11 WRX, 18 STI |
![]() From a marketing standpoint it is better to have a lower MSRP. Not everyone knew about the lease loophole. This also makes it available to finance/cash (dear lord) buyers.
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#13 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 161333
Join Date: Oct 2007
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: snoco wa
Vehicle:135i vert Ioniq5 |
![]() The dealers were advertising the lease loophole, I used it very knowingly. No way a dealer wouldn't pursue it for a buyer.
Still doesn't get rid of the fact that clearly the MSRP of the cars up until now were inflated and the consumers didn't really get any benefit. |
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 75071
Join Date: Nov 2004
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Long Island
Vehicle:23 Solterra,ModelY Old: 05 08 11 WRX, 18 STI |
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 161333
Join Date: Oct 2007
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: snoco wa
Vehicle:135i vert Ioniq5 |
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Tesla did this a while back on their expensive models that were priced out of the rebate and everyone gave them crap for it too. Now it's the other manufacturers' turn to catch flack for it. |
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 75071
Join Date: Nov 2004
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Long Island
Vehicle:23 Solterra,ModelY Old: 05 08 11 WRX, 18 STI |
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But, you have to make contact with the dealership to figure that out. If you are just shopping and looking at MSRP, you might think the Solterra is too expensive and never consider it. |
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 161333
Join Date: Oct 2007
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: snoco wa
Vehicle:135i vert Ioniq5 |
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Scooby Guru
Member#: 442
Join Date: Oct 1999
Chapter/Region:
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Location: RI/SE Mass
Vehicle:25 Mazder CX70 00 S2k |
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That word highlighted stops me from even stepping foot in the dealer to discuss it. It's a weasel word and Subaru does NOT clearly define what "eligible" means, not even in the disclaimer below it. |
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 75071
Join Date: Nov 2004
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Long Island
Vehicle:23 Solterra,ModelY Old: 05 08 11 WRX, 18 STI |
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But, I'd rather the MSRP be lower than offer a discount that is NOT known to everyone. It's just not. It can be on websites, emails, sky writing, etc. People are stupid and oblivious. Bingo. |
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#20 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 153088
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Arlington, TN
Vehicle:2005 Baja Turbo 95&96 Sambar 06 Forester |
![]() All this talk about profits and "Subaru" lowering the price. Was it not Toyota that lowered theirs first? How do you sell the "same" car that much higher? Seems Subaru didn't have a choice.
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#21 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 153088
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Arlington, TN
Vehicle:2005 Baja Turbo 95&96 Sambar 06 Forester |
![]() Don't know if this would warrant it's own thread; so, I'm putting it here.
Looks like SOA is getting ready for more EV releases. https://media.subaru.com/newsrelease.do?id=2261&mid=1 |
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#22 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 75071
Join Date: Nov 2004
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Long Island
Vehicle:23 Solterra,ModelY Old: 05 08 11 WRX, 18 STI |
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#23 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 153088
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Arlington, TN
Vehicle:2005 Baja Turbo 95&96 Sambar 06 Forester |
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#24 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 75071
Join Date: Nov 2004
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Long Island
Vehicle:23 Solterra,ModelY Old: 05 08 11 WRX, 18 STI |
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#25 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 67960
Join Date: Aug 2004
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