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by Knightstruth
Wed Apr 29, 2020 12:24 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: After Kizashi - What New Vehicle?
Replies: 82
Views: 66906

Re: After Kizashi - What New Vehicle?

I think another major factor is lack of charging infrastructure at the moment. This is being improved constantly, but I’m not sure at what point it will be deemed sufficient. Urban areas are getting pretty good about providing sufficient charge ports for EVs, but what about rural areas? Lots of the ...
by Knightstruth
Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: After Kizashi - What New Vehicle?
Replies: 82
Views: 66906

Re: After Kizashi - What New Vehicle?

Electric cars suffer a gradual loss in battery range over time, especially if the owner uses fast-charging frequently, which is hard on the battery. But otherwise electric cars appear to be more reliable overall than internal-combustion engines. A lot of the things that go wrong to cause a certain ...
by Knightstruth
Thu Apr 23, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: After Kizashi - What New Vehicle?
Replies: 82
Views: 66906

Re: After Kizashi - What New Vehicle?

I agree about the Kizashi being unique at its time in size and handling. As mentioned earlier the car is about a decade old so exact comparisons would not work today because the industry has changed since then. I still think that the stinger is the best spiritual successor to the Kizashi because it ...
by Knightstruth
Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:32 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: After Kizashi - What New Vehicle?
Replies: 82
Views: 66906

Re: After Kizashi - What New Vehicle?

The stinger at a used car price. I know it might still be more spendy even used, but to me it fits the mold of a Kiz successor. It is practical and sporty, but it is rare enough to turn heads. The biggest drawback is its price because at least in my area the best I could find was around 25k for the ...
by Knightstruth
Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Goodbye Kizashi
Replies: 4
Views: 8974

Re: Goodbye Kizashi

I am interested in the Seltos as well. I temporary moved my Kia optima hybrid to my wife because I got this: Tesla Model 3! Nice! It should be no time before I see the new Model Y on the road. Yes, and when the more affordable trim level comes out next year you will see them in droves. If only the ...
by Knightstruth
Tue Apr 14, 2020 12:40 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Goodbye Kizashi
Replies: 4
Views: 8974

Re: Goodbye Kizashi

I am interested in the Seltos as well. I temporary moved my Kia optima hybrid to my wife because I got this:
by Knightstruth
Tue Apr 14, 2020 12:36 am
Forum: Kizashi News and Rumors
Topic: Suzuki Waku E-Car
Replies: 4
Views: 18393

Re: Suzuki Waku E-Car

I would love this. I am big into ev's. They are the future.
by Knightstruth
Wed Jul 10, 2019 3:17 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Kizashi Insurance Cost
Replies: 22
Views: 16454

Re: Kizashi Insurance Cost

BLyons wrote:
Woodie wrote:What crybaby feature is it missing? Only thing I can think of is backup camera.
I'm guessing things like auto-braking, blind spot sensors, lane sensors, etc.
This. It is a beautiful car, and I do miss mine but modern cars have more standard features ment for safety.
by Knightstruth
Tue Jul 09, 2019 4:47 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Kizashi Insurance Cost
Replies: 22
Views: 16454

Re: Kizashi Insurance Cost

I work in insurance and the only reason it would be high is parts being rare. Also the lack of modern safety features versus newer vehicles.
by Knightstruth
Thu May 10, 2018 3:39 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Collecting my first kizashi tomorrow
Replies: 13
Views: 11730

Re: Collecting my first kizashi tomorrow

Congrats on the car. The Kiz is a great unique car, one of kind. There is nothing on the market that offers the all around value of the Kizashi without you paying thousands more.