The tech ran a harness bypass/overlay through the car and it’s still bad. They ultimately are going to have to replace the everything, and hope it codes. At that point, they should replace the car then Collateral swaps are almost impossible anymore, in the age of custom build luxury cars. Can’t pul...

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Here is a log dump from the bmw dealer… CONNECTED VEHICLE TO BMW BATTERY CHARGER AND PERFORMED BATTERY CHARGE. CONNECTED VEHICLE TO ISTA AND PERFORMED VEHICLE TEST. FAULTS 031CA (Ultrasonic sensors, front: Extraneous noise) 8031CB (Ultrasonic sensors, rear: Extraneous noise) 0586D7 (Back-up Assista...

max225 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:07 pm We’re at almost $7 a gallon for gas …

Man, if only you had an EV

Not out of the realm of possibility. I once had to replace the radar in the grill on a Taycan. That part updated and required a new control unit. That wouldn't talk to the PCM/Nav, so had to replace that. The PCM didn't talk to the Connect Control unit, so a new one went in too. $15 sensor in the g...

Update 1:2 SA just messaged and said they are now replacing some sort of Telematics module now ?! :wtf: and it’s coming from Florida. I’m downright wondering if he messaged the right person. Calling 1800# in a bit. I had no issues with said module and it had nothing to do with the error at hand tha...

Not out of the realm of possibility. I once had to replace the radar in the grill on a Taycan. That part updated and required a new control unit. That wouldn't talk to the PCM/Nav, so had to replace that. The PCM didn't talk to the Connect Control unit, so a new one went in too. Btw been kind of lo...

max225 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:03 pm

Desertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:00 pm The Telematics Module!! OF COURSE!!!!

From fucking Florida ?! We’re the #1 market for Evs in the country the fuck is this module doing in DeSantis promised land

Porsche’s parts go from Germany to Tennessee to Atlanta.

After that there’s a local warehouse in Ontario, CA and Easton PA.

Not out of the realm of possibility. I once had to replace the radar in the grill on a Taycan. That part updated and required a new control unit. That wouldn't talk to the PCM/Nav, so had to replace that. The PCM didn't talk to the Connect Control unit, so a new one went in too. Btw been kind of lo...

Update 1:2 SA just messaged and said they are now replacing some sort of Telematics module now ?! :wtf: and it’s coming from Florida. I’m downright wondering if he messaged the right person. Calling 1800# in a bit. I had no issues with said module and it had nothing to do with the error at hand tha...

CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:02 pm

Hot

It’s a Prius. No such thing.

I’d probably take the a low 5 figure pay out and keep rolling in a broken IX. I still really like the car. But that’s likely not going to happen. I’d be shocked if the offer is anything over net 0. I also have $400 in mats :disgust: and still sitting on the new plates that I never even had a chance...

A waste at that point. Owner’s gone through the process once already. They’ll just go back to buying it back minus cash already paid. Manufacturer will lay down quicker than a cheap whore. Ah. Figured the lawyer might be able to help get them to not count the cash already paid. You sign it as part ...

Any cash accepted is factored in to future buyback calculations and credited out of the final amount. Can always take the cash and sell the car privately. It won’t have a branded title with a “cash and keep” offer. Makes sense. If cash is taken and a car does end up back in service for 30+ days it ...

My money is on them dangling cash in front of you in hopes of finally finding a fix. Nobody's buying a lemon/buyback EV with 50 miles on it. :gonbgud: If they dangle cash, and Max decides it’s worth taking and living with the car once fixed, how does that impact possible future issues? If some othe...

Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:08 pm I might have to buy one of these. Sounds ideal.

You're welcome to come over and take it for a spin.

-snip- Good update. How's the ride/overall comfort level? 195/50/19 low rolling resistance tires. It's a bit loud on rough roads (more of a Toyo tire issue, the Michelin's are quieter and I lost the tire lottery on that one). It's nicely isolated from the road, feels fairly stiff and responsive. St...

Update from the service manager: They are going sensor by sensor through the wiring harness now. “A lengthy process”. Still don’t know what’s wrong with it. that thing is going to be a rattle trap from this day forward, probably. It's a post Covid build German luxury EV. It already was going to be ...

I'm 375 miles into driving the Prius Prime in 5 days. It's rated for 39 miles on a charge (XSE has 19" wheels and loses 3mpg and 5 miles of range over the base car) I charge it overnight at home on a standard 110 outlet and it takes about 9 hours for a full charge. I have a 48 mile commute 1 wa...

Update from the service manager: They are going sensor by sensor through the wiring harness now. “A lengthy process”. Still don’t know what’s wrong with it. It seems like they should have done that earlier but … I’m assuming their hands are tied through some dumb process with bmw in Germany. I do r...

1800 # called today: 1. They initiated a “repurchase” not a buyback. Case is going to a case manager tomorrow who will follow up. 2. Dealer service manager called back and didn’t say much we’re playing phone tag. Trying to find out what the factory rep told him. Once I get an “offer” in front of me...

This was the drive home, with 60% charge remaining, and in auto/hybrid mode.

Drive to work today - 47 miles. 76.8 MPG, using about 40% of the battery (I over-rode it into hybrid mode for a long stretch down the highway). Averaging about 3.8 miles/kw so right around 40 miles on a full charge. The XSE has 19" wheels so it's rated for 39 miles BEV and 44 for the base mode...

Drive to work today - 47 miles. 76.8 MPG, using about 40% of the battery (I over-rode it into hybrid mode for a long stretch down the highway). Averaging about 3.8 miles/kw so right around 40 miles on a full charge. The XSE has 19" wheels so it's rated for 39 miles BEV and 44 for the base model...

MSRP for my Prime XSE (non premium) was $39073. I got it for $37,900. $4500 lease cash. The premium XSE runs around $43-45k and gets JBL audio, power tailgate, solar roof and surround view cameras. I did a 20k mile/year lease with inception fees ($1400) down and ended up at $490/mo. Sold the Fronti...