Recent content by billev

Because I have a pathetic need to show people why I am right . . . Heres a 2015 SEL premium for 15.5K with 10K miles. https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/694942882/overview/ Here's a certified one for 16.9K https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/697494745/overview/

I posted earlier about my experience with e-golf rental from Turo. Loved the car in many ways, but thought it was a bit small for me (am 6'4) and the seat wasnt comfortable. I just leased a 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. 30.2K base price, negotiated to 25.4K, then got lease for 310 a month w/...

I rented a 2016SE this past weekend via Turo. My observations after my first ride in an eGOLF and any EV at all - EV's instant torque is as great as advertised, love driving it around town. Number one attraction for me, along with the quietness. - the fake noise to make pedestrians aware is...

I can see that inductive reasoning isnt working, so lets just look at data that supports my assertion that Joules' "18K firm" + travel costs + hassle of arranging isnt a realistic price to a buyer in Calif...

Exactly. The reason I site the prices others are paying now for new and used eGolfs is because that sets the market now. What joules thief paid back in 2015 has nothing to do with the value of his car. I never suggest it does, other than as an indicator of how cheaply these cars are aquired...

I totally agree that what you paid for it has no bearing on what it's worth. but the following two factors do 1) the price for new ones 2) the price dealers are asking for used ones Regarding 1) In another post, someone noted he was offered a 2016 SEL for 28K, or 18K after govt incentive...

Looking at national Autotrader ads is misleading, because, as you point out, e golf wasnt sold nationally. Recent check of SF bay area craigslist revealed 4 private party sellers, with prices from 13k to 17k. Also, as I noted a number of dealers are listing 2015s at the 18K level, and private...

I think a high % of buyers here in the SF Bay area can get the full 7500 credit from the Feds because 1) its a very high income /cost area, people who arent making enough in this to have 7500 federal tax liability here are prob not buying a new car at all 2) the car is often purchased as a...

Joulesthief, I am sure that you've take great care of the car. But 18K is above market for a private party sale. Here's an ad from a local dealer for the same car. https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/694942882/overview/ Same car, same miles, they are asking 17.5K, which means they...

Interesting. Makes sense that have to keep car a certain period to keep rebate. But, I dont think it matters. While seller has to give back the rebate to sell, it doesnt change that fact that when he goes to sell his car, his potential buyer is comparing with a brand new one that can be...

I want to buy a used e-golf vs buy new or lease, as I am ineligible for the calif rebate. If i buy new, or lease the rebate goes unclaimed for that VIN. Too painful to leave that money on the table. So I am looking for a used one, as the calif market price for a used 2016 should be...