I recently replaced a 2018 Cayenne (72k MSRP) with an ice-green EV9 Land (to not have so much PGB). The paint issues are minor and normal for any non-Tesla modern car under $250k. The Cayenne had orange peel down the sides, tons of defects and scratches, wafer-thin soft paint, and purple roof rails on a black car. EV9 is built better too.
My 2004 Acura TL had different colored bumpers as a new car. This is not a recent phenomenon. My understanding is its the flexer in the soft bumper pieces that make matching a challenge. Mirrors are plastic but hard, so they most likely don't have a flex agent in that paint.
In my opinion, leasing EVs is the only way to go right now. The volatility of the prices places the risk on the financial instution leasing the vehicle versus the individual. Negative equity on an electric vehicle is probably pretty common right now...even if a reasonable downpayment was made. I purchased my Model Y last May (2023) at a point I thought the floor had been reached for their pricing (wrong!). I've been tracking the value since then; it's at ~$34,000 right now...roughly a 42% decline.
@@et1978p2 I'm not in a hurry to offload mine either. But there are people who may have taken out a loan that are upside down. If they entered the transaction with an assumption that they would be even, or have equity, after a certain period of time (based on any downpayment), they're most likely not where they thought they'd be. Before I purchased mine, I ran a number of what-if scenarios. The anticipated depreciation I found across multiple data sources is nowhere near the actual depreciation. Tesla's ongoing quest to juice sales by lowering prices may have bought them a short-term gain. But my belief is that they will ultimately pay the price. If a current Model Y owner wants the newer Model Y when released, but they're upside down, they most likely will just walk away and wait--or switch brands when they aren't upside down. It's a little surprising to see Tesla offering incentives for the redesigned Model 3 (in the form of lower interest rates, etc.). I'd bet they were hoping more existing Model 3 owners would upgrade. But the existing Model 3 owners cannot afford the negative equity hit.
Jeez your lease is crazy low 🙄 I don't want to talk about my monthly payment in Californie ... I have a black version. The metal parts have metallic paint while the plastic parts are not. I also had tons of adhesives marks everywhere.
That negative equity didnt dissappear. It was just rolled into the lease term. The whole myth of using a lease to getting rid of negative equity is just that, a myth. But if he's happy with the terms, who can say he made the wrong decision? Its his money....
Correct, it’s rolled in. Which is what he said. However at the end of the lease term he’s at $0 and can start fresh. It’s a bad spot to be in, but if you have the credit and can find a vehicle with fantastic programs it’s a good enough move. It’s important to learn from it and not get into a position for it to happen again however.
LOL no. I just went from a Porsche Cayenne to an EV9. There’s no difference in paint quality, Kia assembly is better (door/trunk alignment, interior). There’s basically normal cars, like this, and Tesla with missing paint.
If I hear you bark about 70k MSRP one more time, I'll take your dogs away. Dealers are selling this all over for 10-15k under.. so that's what the retail rate is currently when even you bought it.. narrate that fact & not the misleading MSRP!
I like that you keep it honest about the paint. 🇨🇦👍👍
I recently replaced a 2018 Cayenne (72k MSRP) with an ice-green EV9 Land (to not have so much PGB). The paint issues are minor and normal for any non-Tesla modern car under $250k. The Cayenne had orange peel down the sides, tons of defects and scratches, wafer-thin soft paint, and purple roof rails on a black car. EV9 is built better too.
I've leased the the last 3 EVs. You definitely did the right thing.
My 2004 Acura TL had different colored bumpers as a new car. This is not a recent phenomenon. My understanding is its the flexer in the soft bumper pieces that make matching a challenge. Mirrors are plastic but hard, so they most likely don't have a flex agent in that paint.
3/6/9 damn that’s fine!
Great breakdown bro!
For those fine swirl scratches on the glossy black trim at the door pillar, is there a way to remove it? My EV9 has that too 😢
Nice,good video.
Until all the cups are changed from plastic, don't worry about the straws. One way to remove straws is to implement sippy lids like Starbucks. 20:10
In my opinion, leasing EVs is the only way to go right now. The volatility of the prices places the risk on the financial instution leasing the vehicle versus the individual. Negative equity on an electric vehicle is probably pretty common right now...even if a reasonable downpayment was made. I purchased my Model Y last May (2023) at a point I thought the floor had been reached for their pricing (wrong!). I've been tracking the value since then; it's at ~$34,000 right now...roughly a 42% decline.
Seems like you have a MYP. I’m on the same boat. But I’m doing 15k miles a year and don’t plan on selling anytime soon so over time the pain averages…
@@et1978p2 I'm not in a hurry to offload mine either. But there are people who may have taken out a loan that are upside down. If they entered the transaction with an assumption that they would be even, or have equity, after a certain period of time (based on any downpayment), they're most likely not where they thought they'd be. Before I purchased mine, I ran a number of what-if scenarios. The anticipated depreciation I found across multiple data sources is nowhere near the actual depreciation. Tesla's ongoing quest to juice sales by lowering prices may have bought them a short-term gain. But my belief is that they will ultimately pay the price.
If a current Model Y owner wants the newer Model Y when released, but they're upside down, they most likely will just walk away and wait--or switch brands when they aren't upside down. It's a little surprising to see Tesla offering incentives for the redesigned Model 3 (in the form of lower interest rates, etc.). I'd bet they were hoping more existing Model 3 owners would upgrade. But the existing Model 3 owners cannot afford the negative equity hit.
I have the same trim and color and I can't not scratch the paino black sections on the outside :(
Do you get any bilt hamber products in the US ?
Was that a Costco microfiber towel you used to wash it down?
If I remember correctly he is a multiple wash mitt user. So a yellow noodle mitt would be my guess
Nope.
@@OutofSpecDetailing ah ok the yellow caught my eye lol.
Anyone know if this EV9 is built in Georgia? Colton gives the impression this car is imported. Just curious.
Built in Korea
First!!!!
The battery pack alone is $29k. So, is it a $40k car with a $29k battery pack?
Jeez your lease is crazy low 🙄
I don't want to talk about my monthly payment in Californie ...
I have a black version.
The metal parts have metallic paint while the plastic parts are not.
I also had tons of adhesives marks everywhere.
That negative equity didnt dissappear. It was just rolled into the lease term. The whole myth of using a lease to getting rid of negative equity is just that, a myth.
But if he's happy with the terms, who can say he made the wrong decision? Its his money....
Correct, it’s rolled in. Which is what he said. However at the end of the lease term he’s at $0 and can start fresh. It’s a bad spot to be in, but if you have the credit and can find a vehicle with fantastic programs it’s a good enough move. It’s important to learn from it and not get into a position for it to happen again however.
👍🧽🧽🧽
Robot 🤖 painters need to tighten up. But what can you do? They are union and don’t/cannot listen to criticism
your paint quality inspection proves, KIA is selling you a 45K EV for 70K and having State of CO and Federal Funds fill in the gap.
LOL no. I just went from a Porsche Cayenne to an EV9. There’s no difference in paint quality, Kia assembly is better (door/trunk alignment, interior). There’s basically normal cars, like this, and Tesla with missing paint.
If I hear you bark about 70k MSRP one more time, I'll take your dogs away.
Dealers are selling this all over for 10-15k under.. so that's what the retail rate is currently when even you bought it.. narrate that fact & not the misleading MSRP!