Date:         Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:49:34 -0700
Reply-To:     David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Friday privilege
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I just bought (got it yesterday) a VW ID.4.  It wasn't my first choice
electric vehicle, that was the Hyundai Ionic5.  But that one does not carry
the $7500 tax rebate, and the ID.4 does.  For those claiming that electric
vehicles are not available, the dealer here in Spokane (Autonation) had 17
on the lot this week.  I got my first choice of all trims and so on.

Wow!  This vehicle comes with a very high learning curve.  Luckily for me,
it is driveable without turning on all the "assists," as getting accustomed
to them will take a lot of getting used to.  But as I drove it home
yesterday, I sure enjoyed passing by the gas stations and noting what I
won't have to do.  Not changing oil is another biggy.  Oh, and I paid well
under MSRP.  The dealership had already put an "incentive" on the price,
and readily accepted my substantially lesser offer.

I still want a Buzz, and will perhaps get one if I can see my way to
converting it to a camper, and the range increases to make that practical.

mcneely