I’m definitely interested in the Equinox and Bolt. I do wish GM didn’t lock people into their shitty infotainment platform though. I also wish they had a NACS charger instead.
Agreed, especially with a globalized supply chain. However, Hyundai/Kia had their violations right here in the US of A. Unionized companies (like GM) also tend to have much fewer labor violations since workers will shut production down. In the case of Hyundai/Kia, they simply blame it on the contractor and call it a day. Nevermind that it is Hyundai’s job to vet contractors and it’s not as if the kids were hidden away so that Hyundai managers couldn’t see. This is the same company that thought it would be a good idea to save a buck and not install immobilizers in their vehicles (only company to not do that) which has led to rampant theft.
I just wish GM and Ford were not run by a gaggle of dipshits constantly looking to push high margin items. The Bolt and the Equinox are proof that they do not need to.
I got a 2023 Bolt earlier this year. I just connect my phone wirelessly for maps and music and don’t touch most other things on the screen. I LOVE the heated steering wheel for winter and cooling seats for summer. That particular package is well worth getting.
Definitely DO NOT give OnStar your credit card info though. The dealership will sit you in the car and initiate the OnStar call before you know what’s happening. Just refuse to give credit card info, the extended trial whatever isn’t worth the hassle of OnStar charging you when they said they wouldn’t. I ended up having to do a chargeback because OnStar straight up lied to me about when charges would occur.
The bolts look good. That’s what I’ll replace my truck with when the time comes. I don’t mind replacing the head unit because I used to do it in every vehicle I had until the latest one. I just have to see how it’s tied together and hope they didn’t do something stupid like tying it to a critical system.
I’m definitely interested in the Equinox and Bolt. I do wish GM didn’t lock people into their shitty infotainment platform though. I also wish they had a NACS charger instead.
I would never consider a Tesla.
I honestly think Kia has the best ev lineup at the moment.
I’d be more apt to look into term if Hyundai/Kia didn’t have several child labor violations.
It’s so hard to buy anything now-a-days without being tied to some kind of labor violation.
Agreed, especially with a globalized supply chain. However, Hyundai/Kia had their violations right here in the US of A. Unionized companies (like GM) also tend to have much fewer labor violations since workers will shut production down. In the case of Hyundai/Kia, they simply blame it on the contractor and call it a day. Nevermind that it is Hyundai’s job to vet contractors and it’s not as if the kids were hidden away so that Hyundai managers couldn’t see. This is the same company that thought it would be a good idea to save a buck and not install immobilizers in their vehicles (only company to not do that) which has led to rampant theft.
I just wish GM and Ford were not run by a gaggle of dipshits constantly looking to push high margin items. The Bolt and the Equinox are proof that they do not need to.
Yeah but then you’re a target for teens to try to steal a car.
That only affects Kia models before 2015
I’m sure teens seeing a TikTok trend are being very careful to check the shape of the car matches the affected models before smashing a window.
And even then, only ones without a push-button start.
I got a 2023 Bolt earlier this year. I just connect my phone wirelessly for maps and music and don’t touch most other things on the screen. I LOVE the heated steering wheel for winter and cooling seats for summer. That particular package is well worth getting.
Definitely DO NOT give OnStar your credit card info though. The dealership will sit you in the car and initiate the OnStar call before you know what’s happening. Just refuse to give credit card info, the extended trial whatever isn’t worth the hassle of OnStar charging you when they said they wouldn’t. I ended up having to do a chargeback because OnStar straight up lied to me about when charges would occur.
Take a look at the Ford Mustang Mach-e too. Despite the Mustang name, it’s closer to a wagon or small SUV. I just got one and love it so far.
The bolts look good. That’s what I’ll replace my truck with when the time comes. I don’t mind replacing the head unit because I used to do it in every vehicle I had until the latest one. I just have to see how it’s tied together and hope they didn’t do something stupid like tying it to a critical system.