Recent content by Mach-MI

Yup. Can't change physics. I'd prefer a steel roof, but I can't get that with the Extended Range battery, so if I have to have a glass roof, I'd prefer a power shade, but I can't get that either.

I would hope Ford is not putting software out into the world without at 10 year lifespan for updates. That seems like the bare minimum for an updatable car.

Is that true, though? How come the Model Y Performance can be exactly as fast, the same size, lighter, and deliver over miles more range? I don't think Ford did every optimization possible here. I'd upgrade to the GT at 300 mi. 235 is a non-starter.

That's my big issue with the GT. I'd love the Mach-E GT but 235 isn't going to cut it for me.

I expect software updates on the cadence I'm used to with my current car, average every 3.5 weeks. I expect those software updates to contain a steady stream of improvements and behind-the-scenes bugfixes, along with occasional larger drops with free new features and content. I will feel that...

Why can we assume that there will be incentives on Mach-E but not on ID.4? MSRP to MSRP or you're being misleading, IMO Heck, why not say "incentives" on Mach-E "could" lower the price below a Leaf? It "could" happen... Reminds me of those sunday paper dealer ads from when I was a kid...

The Ford standard, now.

The price is also a big difference. 3 seconds for $11k doesn't seem like the best use of my $11k, honestly. Of course the rest of the Mach-E is better too, but for that much more money, the Mach-E *HAS* to be faster, otherwise why bother with the extra cash for it? I don't really get that...

A lot of cost for not a lot of benefit, so no clutches involved.

With independent 1-speed e-transaxles, you can't actually "freewheel" either axle. There's no "neutral" gear for them, the motor always spins when the wheels spin, so there's no advantage to "turning one off" so to speak. If they put an actual transmission on it with shifters, etc. the extra...

Rear drums are pretty smart, IMO. They're basically useless on a BEV when 99% of the time regen alone works. It's rare I need to press the brake pedal at all on the 3 with One-Pedal Driving, and the brakes definitely get a bit rusty when they sit unused. I suspect more BEVs will go this way for...

I hope this means the hydrogen hype phase is coming to an end. The rest of the BEV startups are a mix of competent management and huge (IMO) potential, like Rivian and Lucid, and those that are, charitably, best described as wishful thinking like Lordstown.

Hi :) Still watching my ID.4 and Mach-E orders to see which gets here first. Haven't decided which to buy. Looking like Mach-E will get here first and be the one that forces my hand to make a decision.

Too bad they didn't give each buyer a choice. Nobody ever asked me what I wanted, I'd have said unlimited EA charging in a heartbeat over a MSRP drop.

Yup. I see no reason to carry it around whatsoever. Hopefully they don't waste the money giving two out now that PAAK is a thing.