Originally Posted by twobelugas

Not sure where in Florida you are but brand new Corolla Cross starts around 26k around Miami. Brand new crossover with full warranty and Toyota quality or a used Hertz Model 3 hatchback. I don't know if they are set on an EV but if they are not picky, hey, it's an option.

corolla_cross&monthly_payment=&page_size=20&sort=l ist_price&stock_type=new&year_max=&year_min=&zip=3 3010

A new Escape starts around 26.8k

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/1...-1c51c8be4add/


A new mazda CX30 which is an excellent Crossover, starts around 25k before bargaining

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/0...-3efab0ae5dd9/

This comes down to if the buyer wants the most rational option, or the best EV option. if it's the latter then sure, go at it.

Originally Posted by Tom

I wouldn’t take as many photos, though.

Originally Posted by twobelugas

There are two in my neighborhood, one in the stainless steel color which still makes me go "damn bro" and take a step back to not get impaled on it, and one in a dark red or maroon color(I think a wrap) which looks....better?

Originally Posted by Flyct

Thanks for the links and for your concern.

As with most Florida dealers what you see on the internet isn't the complete story. There are almost always hidden fees. That is why I like buying with X-Plan in Florida. With X-Plan each dealer sells at the same price, limited to $150 in dealer fees and the only negotiation is trade value if you have one.

For the Lorenzo Ford in the link the price requires a 2015 or newer trade and there is an additional $1000 in fees.

For the Mazda to get that price there is an additional $2,000 in fees (Price is plus tax, tag, title, registration, any dealer-installed accessories and dealer-provided benefits, and a pre-delivery service fee of $1198, Private Tag Agency Fee of $189, and Electronic Registration Filing Fee of $559.50)

Speaking to my daughter and SIL today they are now looking for a "Mid-sized SUV" that they can tow with, so neither a Tesla or the other SUVs in your links will work for them.

They are waiting for the estimate from State Farm for their crashed Lexus. My best guess is that it will be totaled. The other driver is uninsured and unemployed 22 year old. Got the accident report and he was cited for careless driving, Uninsured vehicle and expired registration (2022), So they will have to through their company under Collision coverage and uninsured motorist coverage. They both are having neck and back problems 2 days after the accident which is another issue. MRI's are scheduled for later this week. Hopefully it's just sore from the accident. My SIL is self employed and he hasn't been able to work since the accident due to his back pain.

I went though this 3 years ago when a unlicensed, uninsured and unregistered drive totaled our 2019 Leaf. Our company. also State Farm, treated us very well. they paid us enough to buy a 2020 Leaf and have $1,500 left over after the tax credit. Plus they were able to collect our $1,000 collision deductible from the at fault party a year later and sent the $1,000 to us.

And 3 years later my wife's neck injury from the accident has been causing her extreme neck, shoulder and left arm pain. The neurosurgeon has her scheduled for neck surgery for C54/5 and C5/6 repair.

Originally Posted by FishOnOne

Adding a wrap and you're still polishing a turd.

Originally Posted by twobelugas

That's the listed price, you could always bargain, you know.

And the rest of of your life story, I have no idea how that pertains to this, but your time may be better used spending it with them than arguing with strangers like me.