Recent content by olagon

Thanks! I ended up buying a 2014 Outlander SE with the safety package. Couldn't wait for the PHEV. Happy with it so far. It's loud and sluggish compared to the Miev but it has the space an active family needs. Going to visit the Ford dealer today.

Am thinking about selling my 2012 SE based in Honolulu. I need a five seater and looking to side grade to the Ford Focus EV. Happy to send details to anyone interested.

Wow this is useful! Thanks. This trick work for all cars with DRL?

Used our iMiev to provide electricity via an inverter while camping. During the day, I couldn't turn off the daytime running lights. Anyone know how to turn them off temporarily? As a side note, I had to turn off the car and wait about 5 mins before turning back on at night for the system to...

One unexpected plus with electric cars is driving in traffic is not as bad. ICE cars really suck at MPG on crawls. Opposite with EVs. Honolulu has by many measures the worst traffic in the country so it's a big plus here in my state.

Seems like they are now selling for less than $50,000 before tax credits. Love the iMiev but I think with little kids the safety of the ELR seems to be a worthwhile upgrade. Right now I don't let my kids ride in the back of the iMiev if we are going on the freeway. Going to see if I can grab one...

Interesting article on the problems with the range extender keeping up with the car http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/10/bmw-i3-has-the-little-engine-that-could/index.htm

Sorry if this info is in this thread. But to be clear, if I buy the EXACT same tire sizes, will I run into any problems? For instance, Yokohama AVID ENVIgor comes in the same exact sizes for almost 50% less. These work?

I'd love to add a Bluetooth option to take calls and stream my music to the existing SE stereo. Anyone do this and have advice to share? Thanks!

Just ordered one. Will let you guys know if it works.

Just called my sister in Hilo. They said it was scary and the rain soaked wind ripped right through their closed windows. They've been without electricity since yesterday but are in good spirits. We get hit with a much weaker storm sometime today. It windy and rainy on Oahu right now.

Mahalo John! I bought a couple air filters too. Going to swap that then take my car in next week. That is not bad of a service deal!

How much was the annual maintenance costs and what did they do? I have to take mine into Cutter Mitsubishi in Aiea in a couple of weeks. Thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1iJJZfB7i0&feature=youtu.be

Thanks guys. Super useful advice. Going camping this week and will give it a try!