Thinking about Buying a Mach-E in a few years

[helium89]

As it stands now, I definitely wouldn’t purchase a Mach-e. After three years of trying, Ford still hasn’t managed to figure out how to write, test, or update software reliably. They just issued a stop work order for a number of significant repairs (including the high voltage junction box hardware recall that the NHTSA forced Ford to issue) because the software updates associated with the repairs can cause dangerous 1-pedal drive failures. They’ve also refused to pay for out of warranty repairs for issues caused by buggy software updates, and they refuse to fully cover rental cars when their parts shortages result in months long warranty repairs.

The car is great when everything is working. It’s roomy, fun to drive, and comfortable. Unfortunately, Ford has repeatedly demonstrated that it has no intention of standing behind its product, even for issues that are the direct result of Ford’s failure to implement proper software testing procedures. Barring a significant shift in corporate culture at Ford (highly unlikely), I don’t see that changing in the next couple of years.

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[johnnycombo]

as an FYI starting in the second half of 23, the portable EVSE is now a $500 option. While I used the portable for eighteen months on my 21, I upgraded to a juicebox 40.And I now have a 23. GT I would not spend $500 for the portable evse just not robust enough.

I get that, if Ford didn't give me the EVSE with the car, I would definitely by one with better quality and price. My main charger is a ChargePoint hardwired for 48 amps, I had it before my Mach E. For my second car I wired in a 40 amp 14-50 to use the Ford 32amp charger and at camp I use a 40 amp Lectron.

 

[Teslaeata]

Something happened to me yesterday which left me wondering if I was suffering from some form of fender fluidity.

Saw a new Tesla and quite fancied it ?

Quick, add another colour to the rainbow?

What should I do? Buy a big ugly old gas guzzling muscle car to break me from having such tendencies ??‍

 

[HuntingPudel]

Something happened to me yesterday which left me wondering if I was suffering from some form of fender fluidity.

Saw a new Tesla and quite fancied it ?

Quick, add another colour to the rainbow?

What should I do? Buy a big ugly old gas guzzling muscle car to break me from having such tendencies ??‍

No musclecars here any more. Just a PonyCar with a really big engine and a truck with a small one. ??

Oh, and this. ??

 

[Teslaeata]

No musclecars here any more. Just a PonyCar with a really big engine and a truck with a small one. ??

Oh, and this. ??

Oh, HP, that is a thing of true pure beauty,
you made me go all weak at the knees and cured me of my confusion.

I no longer covet a Tesla.

Peeerrrrrrraise de Lard, I is cured?

 

[dbsb3233]

We still love ours. It's easy to forget just how many things this car does well. It many not be #1 in each aspect, but it's high on the list of so many. If/when it comes time to replace it, it's gonna be hard to find one that does so much well, and fits our tastes.

If I were replacing it with something else today, I think the only EV currently available I'd look hard at is the Kia EV9. If I were replacing it in 2-3 years, my top candidate would be the Rivian R2. As is apparent in those choices, I prefer an actual SUV shape. There were none when I reserved our Mach-E in late 2019. But no regrets as it's been a great (albeit not flawless) vehicle. Especially for our many long road trips.

 

[Teslaeata]

It’s perfect for me in every respect.

Can’t find anything this size with the range which I really need.

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