Recent content by Fargoneandout

I purchased my Bolt LT in January of 2017 and have put just a hair under 30k miles on it. Other than having to replace the main info unit under warranty (I'll get to that issue momentarily) I have encountered zero maintenance issues other than replacing a set of tires with the OEM Michelins. My...

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/18/24-hours-with-the-2017-chevy-bolt/ Very evenhanded review of a car I own by an owner of a car I personally respect. I like the part where the author states that the Bolt "is a ton of fun to drive and that same 266 foot-pounds of torque all ready and waiting...

Just hit lifetime of 4.3 miles per kW. Zero regrets. In other posts and threads here I expressed many of the same conclusions drawn by the author of the following review, who happens to drive a Model S, in particular the composed ride, the snappy acceleration, and the squirrelly handling upon...

San Diego. No trips longer than 50 miles so far. All my charging has been a lazy 110V at either 8 or, at work, 12 amps. Sorry for the delayed reply. Boards are slow and I only check in infrequently now. My gut tells me that at 80 mph my range would be around 150 miles. I've done a bunch of...

Zero regrets or complaints. Completed JD Powers survey this week claiming neither defects nor anything other than complete satisfaction. Lifetime efficiency is 4.2 miles/kW, e.g. 252 miles per full charge. Cannot recall what I claimed before and too lazy to look, but I'd say that 10% of my...

Dang. Didn't see this til now. 37 counting me. Arctic Blue LT. Both major options packages, DC fast charger, extra trunk (and too dang lazy to look up all the codes). Got about 1500 miles on it now and remain thrilled. Gives me a smile every time I get into it. If photo loads mine is the Bolt.

It is true - I do like to drive my cars hard. However as stated here and elsewhere, I have exactly one ticket in my entire life and have never caused or been at fault in an accident, although I did get t-boned once by a guy running a light. What I am is a guy who likes to drive quickly and chuck...

Thanks! I try to be as rational and even-handed as possible and the high road is indeed the right road to take.

I like to think that the greatest way to speak is to take careful note of what is opinion and what is fact. I drive ALL my cars from time to time at or over one or more of their engineered limits on public streets. My user ID on Bimmerfest is 'gonofuther' so for those calling 'BS' please feel...

For full power applications the car could use braking vector or a limited slip dif. It has enough power that with the low adherence tires (low rolling resistance means less friction) you really have to have both hands on the wheel and keep your wits about you when you nail it, particularly when...

Wow. I thought the CA state rebate was dead. Very glad to see that it got renewed. Wasn't there a spot of bother of whether Jerry Brown could scrape up the cash to keep it going? Congrats to those who qualify.

Here's a photo showing efficiency. Note that I have never reset my trip meter. Also I should mention that the 4.1 mile/kW is for 75% suburban and 25% freeway driving at ambient temps between 40F and 80F. I couldn't be happier with the efficiency. Of the 30 or so cars I've owned in my life this...

If you do swap to summer tires please report back. I contemplated doing the same but decided that the quiet, smooth ride imparted by the stock Michelins was worth keeping for now. If you swap and find a set of summer tires that are nearly as quiet and smooth but impart better steering response...

With a little over 1100 miles in six weeks of daily driving on my Bolt EV LT I thought I'd share or update my views (see BMW Man Likes Bolt EV for my initial views if you care). What I like? Pretty much everything that matters. The Bolt EV rides wonderfully and quietly, has plenty of power...

Sgt! What say you to the idea of the Flyin' Miata? I'm wondering if that isn't on my toy list. The concept of an MX-5 retrofitted with a small-block V8 sounds mighty interesting. To be frank though, there are a lot of E39 5-series here in SoCal so the 328i might go away for a nice 545i in good...