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AeroHorn

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  1. Ioniq 5 has a retro cool look and is deceptively big, which I like. I also test drove VW ID4 but found its interior toyish. If Mach E had the same plush ride of ID4, it would be my first choice, but Ford made it like Model Y and the ride is very stiff. Regarding Ioniq 5 (Ioniq 6 is too new with almost no availability for comparison now, I think), whipping Teslas, I don't see it. Exterior: Ioniq 5 wins I think, for no other reason than everyone has Model Y. (my team of ~10 people all drive Teslas). Interior: About the same. Hyundai looks like any typical car and Tesla is spartan. Depends on if people want buttons or a large screen with apps. Driving: Hyundai is a bit soft (my preference) whereas Tesla is stiff and fun for the driver but not for passengers. Of course, Tesla is faster, etc. Charging: Hyundai has fast charging and car-to-load connector, whereas Tesla has the supercharger network. I would go with supercharger network, though they are packed in California and may open for other cars. But they are reliably available unlike the multitude of others. Quality: I know panel gaps is a meme, but I think it gets highlighted because of it and because Tesla/Musk are polarizing, people want to highlight it. At work, I can see hundreds of Teslas at our office parking lot and they don't stick out as being any worse than other cars. Reliability/service: Hyundai is traditional but I hate dealers. I have never taken any of my cars to dealers after purchase for any service/repair. Tesla has part availability issues but stories fall under both very good and very bad regarding service. Overall, Tesla has sold millions of vehicles and they are the most experienced in EVs. I have heard bad experiences with other EVs regarding recalls, battery issues, software glitches, etc. and their newness to EVs shows. Regarding price, none of them are available for anything less than Model Y price. New Electric Cars Under $50,000 for Sale in San Jose, CA (with Photos) - TrueCar Ignore the Kona and Niro, which are small. Next ones are Toyota bZ4X at 42.5k, ID4 at 44k and Ariya at 45k, all base FWD trims. The base Ioniq 5 and Mach E show up at 47k+. In contrast, Model Y is available for 47k, and it is AWD with 279miles (250-260 realistic) range. No dealer shenanigans. And it qualifies for $7500 tax credit, unlike the Ioniq 5.
  2. I heard (no evidence) that those national chain Patel store owners are big Modi fans, which means they are not my preferred place to shop. Unfortunately, a lot of US based desis seem to support Modi and his rapid radicalization and power grab in India. Very sad and portends very bad news to minorities and eventually to the whole nation.
  3. As a desi, I can say that we, as a general rule, look for value that lasts. A house is good investment, especially a nice one that one can live in as opposed to a stock brokerage account. I agree that quite a few like to humblebrag a lot and a house is a nice way to do it. The best humblebrag is for desis is, of course, where their kids go to school and their majors. Regarding Teslas, I have an old BMW i3 and looking for an EV. I overanalyze all my big purchases and I am hard pressed to find a better deal than Model 3 and Model Y in 40k-50k range. My next choice, Mach E, is selling at high 40s for the base trim. I found a 2018 Model S 100D with 70k miles at low 40s and I am so tempted to get it.
  4. Watching Ja for the first time, for being such an out-of-control and poor shooter why is he taking so many shots?
  5. GS played good D the last couple of minutes to make for errors.
  6. One may forget that there is no TO but how can you not see that you can milk the clock?
  7. After getting jaded by watching Warriors winning, it is nice to see another team enjoying playoff success.
  8. that ball should have gone to Curry
  9. Mr. Nowell is a pocket-sized Magic Johnson.
  10. If KSU plays a bit less recklessly, they would be way ahead.
  11. Also, why do so many go for a layup when a dunk is as easy? Many of these layups are misses. Is it just trying to save energy, though they jump about the same for both.
  12. KSU with very sloppy plays. Wasting such as great pass on an easy layup miss.
  13. Yeah, they couldn't be more open and set if it were a shootaround.
  14. I haven't seen a team miss so many open 3 point shots.
  15. everything is a foul in this game
  16. Tennessee has a nice mid-range game and defending well.
  17. FDU played like a champion. Big kudos to the little (figuratively and literally) guys.
  18. I'll give up the drive to the basket and guard the 3.
  19. These commentators are rooting for Purdue. That is a foul.
  20. I thought N Kentucky was impressive yesterday but FDU is playing even better except for the 3-pt shooting. If Purdue center is not there they would win easily.
  21. N Kentucky is doing everything well except making the ball go through the basket.
  22. Also, I suspect their coaches/AD want to minimize tough permanent rivals and would be glad to not play LSU every year. They will be happy with UT, MSU and USC.
  23. Yep, the biggest change should be that there is a ref in the box with 4+ monitors showing different angles live. Whenever he/she sees a discrepancy, he/she buzzes in the correct answer. This can be done in less than 30 seconds, which means the plays continue as long as there is no incoming buzz. No need for a field ref to take a movie break. Currently, the whole review is almost theatrical; with the ref ceremoniously announcing that there is going to be a review, then the majestic jog to the sidelines, the donning of the headphones and the slight crouching for an exclusive view that we, the peanut gallery, is not privy to, and finally the royal edict that proves that they are after all emperors without clothes, i.e., big 12 refs.
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