Originally Posted by DutchBrad
I have a 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV - full electric. Bought it in 2015 with 2600 miles on it for $8200. Original sticker was $36k. Ouch..... Many of these cars were leased, since they did not sell well at all. My car was put in service in March, 2014. I like how quick it is, the torque is there right from the first turn of the motor. My employer has chargers, so I drive for free. This past September my battery went bad - 19,000 miles on it. Mitsubishi paid $9200 total per the dealer to put a new battery in it. They should have just cut me a check for the car, it would have been cheaper! My range is 70-80 miles when it is not cold. The heater reduces range by around 50%. I actually parked it a few weeks ago, jumped one of my 1996 Accords for a good heater. I like the car, will likely sell it before the 10 year battery warranty is up in 2024. I drive around 20 miles per day, so it works for my commute. I enjoy tinkering on cars, so in that way this car is so dull. Just wash it and check the air pressure in the tires. I would never buy a new one. I enjoy the smell of engines too much, but I could not pass up this deal.......
It is funny how people in pick up trucks especially HATE my car. I have seen people spin their tires, flip me off, race the engine. I guess they assume I am a greenie weenie. I am not. I give them a thumbs up and they get this confused look on their face. HA HA HA.
Dutch
I am not a greenie either, but I can't stand this type of macho behavior. Grow up, please!