So this is a forum.... pretty cool in here.
Hi boys and girls, I've wanted an EV for over 30 years and due to unfortunate circumstances I'll be able to buy one in a couple of months. After a bit of studying I decided the Spark is the only one I want, since a Tesla 3 won't be available til who knows when.
I've been reading this forum from start to finish and I've become excited and equally discouraged at the same time. One of the main reasons for powering a vehicle using an electric motor is the mechanical simplicity, low maintenance, and rugged reliability over an ICE. What I'm reading here is a lot of happy drivers driving bug riddled, quirky, repair prone cars.
Now I understand it's more motivating to write about the negative aspects of of anything new, but I'd like to challenge those who've had you're Spark EV for a year or more, (especially high mileage) to relay stories of high reliability and some positive dealership experiences.
I plan to buy a used Spark with low miles, and have it shipped to Connecticut. I need the positive stories cause I don't want to pay the expenses to keep an ICE car around for backup. (But I guess I will if it's the only way to experience this car)
Nice to meet you-all, I feel like I already know many of you. I'll be posting regularly with technical questions (and answers too).
David
Hi boys and girls, I've wanted an EV for over 30 years and due to unfortunate circumstances I'll be able to buy one in a couple of months. After a bit of studying I decided the Spark is the only one I want, since a Tesla 3 won't be available til who knows when.
I've been reading this forum from start to finish and I've become excited and equally discouraged at the same time. One of the main reasons for powering a vehicle using an electric motor is the mechanical simplicity, low maintenance, and rugged reliability over an ICE. What I'm reading here is a lot of happy drivers driving bug riddled, quirky, repair prone cars.
Now I understand it's more motivating to write about the negative aspects of of anything new, but I'd like to challenge those who've had you're Spark EV for a year or more, (especially high mileage) to relay stories of high reliability and some positive dealership experiences.
I plan to buy a used Spark with low miles, and have it shipped to Connecticut. I need the positive stories cause I don't want to pay the expenses to keep an ICE car around for backup. (But I guess I will if it's the only way to experience this car)
Nice to meet you-all, I feel like I already know many of you. I'll be posting regularly with technical questions (and answers too).
David