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The base model Mach-E is about $60k CDN. And it qualifies for the government's rebate program, so knock about $5000 of of that number. Plus Ford has a rebate. Now if the fleet customer is what Ford calls "Major National" then they get some pretty sweet pricing from the dealers. Instead of the retail style of MSRP less a discount. These MN clients pay invoice, plus a minimal markup. Realistically, one of my Major National clients could get that $60k Mach-E Select for under $50k. Factor in fuel savings and these can start to make sense for fleets. Depending on usage of course. Especially these days, when a Ford Escape can cost over $50k CDN. We have actual sold a few Mach-E and Lightning to government branches. Partially because they want to test them and see if they work, and partially because it's a PR thing. "Look, we're green!" and all that. The eTransit was a little more challenging of a sell at first, mainly because at best the range is 200km to a charge. But municipalities like them because they rarely do over 100km in a day. Same for some delivery companies. Depending o ntheir delivery area, under 200km a day works. Again, not for everyone, but perfect for some.

When I'm talking with people that are not into the idea, my big selling point is that it's just a good car. And the EV is just another type of engine. There's gas, there's diesel, there's propane, there's natural gas, and there's electric. Don't buy an EV to save the world. Buy it because it's a good car. If one is looking at a BMW 3-series, or Audi A4 or similar, then go look at a Mach-E Premium. It's just that good. Honda Accord? Toyota Camry? Go try a Mach-E Select. Go try the Tesla too. It's a great driving car, but the fit and finish could be better, which I feel really lets it down. There are a few tradeoffs with an EV. You brought one up, and that is that sometimes you need to adjust your travel plans so that you can swing into a charging station for a bit. But really, is that much different than having to go find a gas station when on a roadtrip? A big difference is that the EV will tell you where to "fuel up." The power gird...well...I'm not touching that here, otherwise this thread will get shut down and I'll have to give myself a 30 day ban. The piped in engine noises are silly. EV manufacturers can pipe in all the engine sounds they want, but none will match the sounds of a rumbling V8. The Mach-E has them, and I think it's just dumb. Besides, I think it's more impressive to blast along in near silence. Having lived with an EV in the garage for about 5 months now, I can say that it's been very easy to adjust to. And it really hasn't been that much of an adjustment. And I like that I haven't had to go to a gas station in my own vehicle for about 5 months now. I traded out on the Mach E about a month ago and have a Lightning now. My previous F150 had the 5.0L and it was about $190 to fill the tank, four times a month, so right off the bat, That's roughly $800 a month I'm not spending. Our electricity bills have gone up since getting an EV, but it's less than a $10 month increase. Roughly. July was higher, but it was hot and we had the AC pumping 24/7 as well, so that's a bigger part of it.

I would probably be the Ford fleet manager you're thinking of. So around here, the EV market has definitely softened this summer. Since May. Over the past year, Mach-E sales were steady, moving maybe one a month. Lightnings had been hot since they debuted last summer. But that initial rush is done, and now that production is in full swing, dealers have good on ground inventory, and that's part of the reason Ford has lowered prices. We're still moving them, but interested has waned slightly. I don't think it's from any big anti-EV sentiment, but I think people are kind of seeing them as just a truck now. We're seeing a lot of F150 owners considering both ICE and EV versions, which is kind of interesting. What's also interesting is that while retail EV sales have slowed, businesses are starting to come around to the idea. The two of us in our fleet department currently make up just about all of our EV business right now. Since summer began, I think our retail department moved a couple of Mach-Es while we've done a dozen or so Lightnings here in fleet. And the eTransit was dead on arrival, but now we've found the sweet spot, and are moving them steadily. Municipalities love them. We have quite a few on order right now, so those are looking to be strong until the end of the year. Overall, the market has softened, but it's still pretty good. At least as good as normal vehicles. At least here in Alberta, anyway.

Nope! Not from factory anyway. I did a Bronco for a client recently and the painted flares were one of his requirements. But you can't get painted flares AND the Sasquatch package. So we ordered a Big Bend Advanced and then gave it a 2" lift and the Sasquatch tire package afterwards.

What?! Saga definitely had some duds, but they had some killer tracks too. Scratching The Surface, Wind Him Up, On The Loose And Killer Dwarfs were an awesome band in their prime! We Stand Alone, Keep The Spirit Alive, Dirty Weapons, Stand Tall.

Very interested in the C8 Corvette. Being a brand new tool, I'm hoping they did it justice with full detail and Tamiya-levels for quality.

I built this one a few years back. It's a nice kit.

Super nice build. BlackBox' engines are great. So much better than stock.

I dig it!

Earlier this week, I stocked up. Tamiya sanding sponges Tamiya paints and primers Some decal setting stuff AMT 2021 Bronco X2 Tamiya GMA T.50 Tamiya Porsche 911 GT1 (I have four of these now, not sure why I keep picking them up) And I picked up a small pen sander/grinder. Should make smoothing 3d printed bodies a little less tedious.

Beautiful build for sure, and definitely more than my skills could achieve, but I think when it comes to the "most detailed model" then I feel A4 Garage or Mokei Paint go a step or two further. For example, the panel beneath his windshield. Looks like he used a wash to highlight the openings. Which is totally fine, and is what myself and most others would do as well. However, some others would have actually opened those up. And A4 Garage would probably have built the plumbing underneath to run the fresh air into the cabin. Check these out:

No, she's not a rock artist. This is just her doing something a little different for one album. By that standard, Metallica should be in the country music hall of fame because they have a couple of songs with slide guitar and b-benders.

This is pretty awesome. ?

I have a question for those in England. I'm heading over at the end of September for a few weeks. What are some good hobby stores in the south? I'll be mainly in Southampton, but have a car, so will be mobile. I know we'll be visiting family in Reading, Burley, and Wokingham. And we'll be at Brands Hatch on Oct 7. Any suggestions? I know Beaulieu had an awesome gift shop back in the day, and I picked up a few kits there, but that was literally 35 years ago!

I am incredibly disappointed. Have been waiting for this kit for a long time, and this is now the second review I've seen that clearly shows just how poor this kit is. But because I'm a dummy when it comes to VW, I'll probably still pick one up.

Yup. I ordered something last week and it just shipped yesterday. Exactly on time, as when I place the order it said it would ship on the 22nd. I've ordered from them before, never an issue. Always arrives when they say it will arrive and in good condition.

All depends on the dealership. Most dealerships will ask for a deposit, and rightfully so. It's whether that deposit is fully refundable or not that you would need to clarify. Some dealers will refund 100% of it. Some will refund a portion of it and keep some of it to cover carrying costs if you choose not to take it and they have to book it into inventory. And some dealers will tell you straight up that a deposit is non-refundable. Kind of depends on the vehicle too. If you order an oddball colour combo or trim package or options, expect that deposit to be non-refundable. For example, the Bronco I would order for myself would be considered an oddball. I'd go with a 4dr Bronco Black Diamond, In Race Red, with the manual transmission and Sasquatch package. Around here, red and manual would limit the appeal of this one. SO I'd fully expect to be leaving a deposit, and would plan on not getting all of it back if I had to cancel. If you order something common and easily sellable, you'd probably get it back. Like a black on black 4 dr with auto trans. Or any Bronco in Area 51. Or a Raptor. Best to clarify with your dealer, but expect it.

Lolz. I've listened to at least half of those bands in the past week! Going to see Big Wreck in November. Saw Aldo Nova a couple of weeks ago. Skinny Puppy should be up for the RRHOF. Not massive album sales, but hugely influential in the industrial scene. Arguably as big an impact as Nine Inch Nails, who were inducted a couple of years ago.

Cool! I think a bench seat would better suit it.

Some background. The entire city of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories has been evacuated due to massive forest fires. It's crazy. So the evacuees are making their way here to Alberta. The Edmonton area will have thousands of these people spending some time here. Can't imagine what this would be like. Having to evacuate, not knowing if you would have a home anymore. Crazy. The Edmonton Elks are our CFL football team. They currently have the dubious honour of being the professional sports team, IN ANY SPORT EVER, with the longest at home losing streak. We haven't won a game at home since 2019. Won our first game of the season over the weekend. Season is half over right now. I don't think we won a game at all last season. Then I see this headline in today's paper, and I chuckled a little. Haven't these people suffered enough? I mean really.

Officially, RRHOF induction is based on... "Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. Criteria include the influence and significance of the artists' contributions to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll." So album sales technically don't enter into it, but it kind of goes hand in hand with the above. So really, the biggest factor is the artists' impact on music as a whole. Have they influenced others in a significant manner? Did their arrival change anything? There are some bands that are hugely popular, that I love, but they're not in. And rightfully so. Def Leppard for one. Huge sales, awesome band, but did their music really change or influence the music that came after? Not really. Then you see a band like Metallica, or Depeche Mode. Huge sales, and their arrival on the music scene changed their respective genres of music. So 100% should be in there. In the case of Depeche Mode though, this is where the line gets blurry. Are they a "rock" band? What constitutes "rock" music? DM aren't a rock band per se, even though they have a bit of that rock attitude. Should Dolly Parton be in the Rock Hall of Fame? Hugely successful, massively influential on future artists, but not even close to being a rock performer. She should absolutely be in a Hall of Fame of some kind, but the Rock one? I don't think so.

Was looking at some old pics last night and came across this. 12 years ago yesterday, I won Best of Class in a VW show. THat's my 93 Passat GLX wagon. VR6 Manual transmission Very large turbo Porsche D90 wheels full Borla exhaust coilover suspension bunch of other stuff. I kinda miss this one.

Oh calm down. ?

Stunning as always! I still think your photos are amazing. The lighting is perfect. Just makes everything that much more realistic.

And that, my friend, is what this hobby is all about! Hello and welcome from the province next door!