Picked up the new Fit EV!
09-10-2013, 12:46 PM
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Honda has to be taking a huge loss on this deal... Maybe they're using it as a case study for future EV development?
Regardless, great deal for anyone looking to pick one up.
Regardless, great deal for anyone looking to pick one up.
09-10-2013, 03:39 PM
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09-12-2013, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by imtigahwoodz' timestamp='1378843915' post='22771481
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Yeah that sucks...I initially thought they were only available in 5-6 states but here is the list of states from Honda.
California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island
Yeah that sucks...I initially thought they were only available in 5-6 states but here is the list of states from Honda.
California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island
09-12-2013, 06:50 PM
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Dang you. I'd love to pick up on one of these as a daily driver. Did you actually put your name down on a list at a dealership? The one I talked to just kind of laughed when I asked about them in August as they were all taken.
Now I'll probably end up in a Leaf or Volt, whoever gives me the best lease numbers.
That's what I heard from some of the guys on the EV forum. All of our driving history is being sent to Honda for further research.
It sucks for me too, and I am in CA. I got bit by the EV bug so much that I want an EV commuter. If only I can get my hands on your Fit.
I'd be happy to trade for your Rav4EV for a couple of weeks...
Now I'll probably end up in a Leaf or Volt, whoever gives me the best lease numbers.
Originally Posted by deepbluejh' timestamp='1378845978' post='22771539
Honda has to be taking a huge loss on this deal... Maybe they're using it as a case study for future EV development?
Originally Posted by imtigahwoodz' timestamp='1378843915' post='22771481
....
Yeah that sucks...I initially thought they were only available in 5-6 states but here is the list of states from Honda.
California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island
Yeah that sucks...I initially thought they were only available in 5-6 states but here is the list of states from Honda.
California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island
09-13-2013, 08:56 AM
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Dang you. I'd love to pick up on one of these as a daily driver. Did you actually put your name down on a list at a dealership? The one I talked to just kind of laughed when I asked about them in August as they were all taken.
Now I'll probably end up in a Leaf or Volt, whoever gives me the best lease numbers.
Now I'll probably end up in a Leaf or Volt, whoever gives me the best lease numbers.
I pretty much gave up any hope of getting one, but by some miracle, was contacted by Valley Hi Honda in Victorville a couple weeks later. Are you in Socal? Maybe you should get your name on their list...couldn't hurt.
BTW, I just found out both the green and white HOV carpool stickers have been extended in CA until 2019. So either the Leaf or Volt would get you into the carpool lane for years to come.
09-16-2013, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by deludedbuzz' timestamp='1379040617' post='22775786
Dang you. I'd love to pick up on one of these as a daily driver. Did you actually put your name down on a list at a dealership? The one I talked to just kind of laughed when I asked about them in August as they were all taken.
Now I'll probably end up in a Leaf or Volt, whoever gives me the best lease numbers.
Now I'll probably end up in a Leaf or Volt, whoever gives me the best lease numbers.
I pretty much gave up any hope of getting one, but by some miracle, was contacted by Valley Hi Honda in Victorville a couple weeks later. Are you in Socal? Maybe you should get your name on their list...couldn't hurt.
BTW, I just found out both the green and white HOV carpool stickers have been extended in CA until 2019. So either the Leaf or Volt would get you into the carpool lane for years to come.
Really want to see your long term thoughts on this EV.
09-16-2013, 10:06 AM
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THanks for the info. I started sending out the requests to get on the list. Only one call back and they were trying to get me to buy an Accord plugin. In the Bay Area so there might be a bigger demand for these things up here.
I'll probably start working on a deal for a Leaf or Volt next week so a Fit EV probably won't happen for me.
I filled out the online request for more info on the Honda EV site. I submitted it to all Honda dealerships within a 50 mile radius. I put my name on the waiting list at the dealerships that actually called me back. Mind you, I was anywhere from #60 to #150 on some of the lists. Some also needed a $500 deposit which I passed on. I mean, why put down $500 to be #60 on a waitlist?
I pretty much gave up any hope of getting one, but by some miracle, was contacted by Valley Hi Honda in Victorville a couple weeks later. Are you in Socal? Maybe you should get your name on their list...couldn't hurt.
BTW, I just found out both the green and white HOV carpool stickers have been extended in CA until 2019. So either the Leaf or Volt would get you into the carpool lane for years to come.
I'll probably start working on a deal for a Leaf or Volt next week so a Fit EV probably won't happen for me.
Originally Posted by deludedbuzz' timestamp='1379040617' post='22775786
Dang you. I'd love to pick up on one of these as a daily driver. Did you actually put your name down on a list at a dealership? The one I talked to just kind of laughed when I asked about them in August as they were all taken.
Now I'll probably end up in a Leaf or Volt, whoever gives me the best lease numbers.
Now I'll probably end up in a Leaf or Volt, whoever gives me the best lease numbers.
I pretty much gave up any hope of getting one, but by some miracle, was contacted by Valley Hi Honda in Victorville a couple weeks later. Are you in Socal? Maybe you should get your name on their list...couldn't hurt.
BTW, I just found out both the green and white HOV carpool stickers have been extended in CA until 2019. So either the Leaf or Volt would get you into the carpool lane for years to come.
09-18-2013, 01:09 PM
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THanks for the info. I started sending out the requests to get on the list. Only one call back and they were trying to get me to buy an Accord plugin. In the Bay Area so there might be a bigger demand for these things up here.
I'll probably start working on a deal for a Leaf or Volt next week so a Fit EV probably won't happen for me.
I filled out the online request for more info on the Honda EV site. I submitted it to all Honda dealerships within a 50 mile radius. I put my name on the waiting list at the dealerships that actually called me back. Mind you, I was anywhere from #60 to #150 on some of the lists. Some also needed a $500 deposit which I passed on. I mean, why put down $500 to be #60 on a waitlist?
I pretty much gave up any hope of getting one, but by some miracle, was contacted by Valley Hi Honda in Victorville a couple weeks later. Are you in Socal? Maybe you should get your name on their list...couldn't hurt.
BTW, I just found out both the green and white HOV carpool stickers have been extended in CA until 2019. So either the Leaf or Volt would get you into the carpool lane for years to come.
I'll probably start working on a deal for a Leaf or Volt next week so a Fit EV probably won't happen for me.
Originally Posted by imtigahwoodz' timestamp='1379091404' post='22776663
[quote name='deludedbuzz' timestamp='1379040617' post='22775786']
Dang you. I'd love to pick up on one of these as a daily driver. Did you actually put your name down on a list at a dealership? The one I talked to just kind of laughed when I asked about them in August as they were all taken.
Now I'll probably end up in a Leaf or Volt, whoever gives me the best lease numbers.
Dang you. I'd love to pick up on one of these as a daily driver. Did you actually put your name down on a list at a dealership? The one I talked to just kind of laughed when I asked about them in August as they were all taken.
Now I'll probably end up in a Leaf or Volt, whoever gives me the best lease numbers.
I pretty much gave up any hope of getting one, but by some miracle, was contacted by Valley Hi Honda in Victorville a couple weeks later. Are you in Socal? Maybe you should get your name on their list...couldn't hurt.
BTW, I just found out both the green and white HOV carpool stickers have been extended in CA until 2019. So either the Leaf or Volt would get you into the carpool lane for years to come.
I found a dealer in the Bay Area that will not manage waiting list. Only first come first served. So I am keeping an eye on their inventory list. The last one was spoken for within hours of on the inventory list.
I bookmarked that dealer just to check in to see if a new one is on the list.
09-18-2013, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by deepbluejh' timestamp='1378845978' post='22771539
Honda has to be taking a huge loss on this deal... Maybe they're using it as a case study for future EV development?
Originally Posted by imtigahwoodz' timestamp='1378843915' post='22771481
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Yeah that sucks...I initially thought they were only available in 5-6 states but here is the list of states from Honda.
California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island
Yeah that sucks...I initially thought they were only available in 5-6 states but here is the list of states from Honda.
California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island
As for the Rav, you will have to talk to my wife about that, as it is hers!
09-18-2013, 01:26 PM
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As for the Leaf, you may want to only lease them.
Nissan has issues with battery, and they are testing new battery systems with Arizona/Texas residents now. Nissan is the only car maker do not use TMS to control battery temperature. As a result, their batteries degrades much faster, so much that Nissan is doing a degradation warranty, and also $100/month insurance for battery replacement program.
Nissan has issues with battery, and they are testing new battery systems with Arizona/Texas residents now. Nissan is the only car maker do not use TMS to control battery temperature. As a result, their batteries degrades much faster, so much that Nissan is doing a degradation warranty, and also $100/month insurance for battery replacement program.