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Should I get the Audi SQ5 Sportback or the Tesla Model Y performance?

I'm quite dissappointed in the Audi design and also the new software interface. It looks quite ugly.

It doesn't have many features that the Tesla has, such as real FSD and even built in dashcam (around whole car).

Im struggling to come up with reasons why to stick with Audi sq5. I thought it was always gonna be my next car but found it quite dissappointing. Price in Audi is also more expensive.

Anyone struggling with the same issue?

What is a reasonable charging cost for EV charging in condos in an underground parking lot?

My condo is proposing the following: (rounded)

Initial costs:

- $7000 incl tax for the charging equipment, electric conduits, 32Amps, installation. Connected to a load managed connection of 200 amps split between 32 vehicles.

- $1200 infrastructure fee.

- $1100 legal fee.

Monthly fee: $20

Per charge transaction fee: $0.30 plus 2.9% of charges per transaction.

Electricity: ranging $0.15 to $0.30 per kwh.

Only J1772 connection. No NACS. Need to use adapter.

Thoughts?

What is a reasonable charging cost for EV charging in condos in an underground parking lot?

My condo is proposing the following: (rounded)

Initial costs:

- $7000 incl tax for the charging equipment, electric conduits, 32Amps, installation. Connected to a load managed connection of 200 amps split between 32 vehicles.

- $1200 infrastructure fee.

- $1100 legal fee.

Monthly fee: $20

Per charge transaction fee: $0.30 plus 2.9% of charges per transaction.

Electricity: ranging $0.15 to $0.30 per kwh.

Thoughts?

I'm thinking of ordering a model Y performance (2026). Is it a waste or is it worth it?

My main concerns with the model Y performance vs premium:

- Shorter range

- Less smooth ride

Are there any model y performance owners out there that would say my concerns are not a concern?

I was considering the BMW X3 M50 or the Audi SQ5 but the model Y performance is cheaper and more roomier, and better designed. Also the new designs of the X3 and SQ5 feels cheap with their giant screen (looks like a Kia).

Edit: I've done a test drive and I've noticed more bumps on the performance vs. premium but i can't make up my mind.

Looking to buy a model Y performance (brand new) and the insurance companies are asking for $4700 annually - 3x the insurance that I pay for right now on a gas coupe sports car. It's madness.

Been driving for 20+ years no accident no claims no ticket. I'm in Toronto.

Which companies do you guys use and what price?

Tired of being ripped off.

542km vs 494km range, how important is it?

I always thought I was going to get the Model Y premium for the range and thought the Model Y performance with the fast acceleration was going to be a waste on me (as id never really need that speed), but after doing a test drive, I fell in love with the handling and performance of the MY performance model. Now I wonder if sacrificing the range is going to be worth it. So the question is, 542km (premium) vs 494km range (performance), how important is it?

Driver in Toronto.

Never owned a EV before.

I always thought I was going to get the Model Y premium for the range and thought the Model Y performance with the fast acceleration was going to be a waste on me (as id never really need that speed), but after doing a test drive, I fell in love with the handling and performance of the MY performance model. Now I wonder if sacrificing the range is going to be worth it. So the question is, 542km (premium) vs 494km range (performance), how important is it?

Driver in Toronto.

Never owned a EV before.

Tesla offered a trade in on their website that is $5K higher than dealerships. Is that normal?

My car is in good condition. Do they normally offer good trade ins? Do they honour it?

Also do the trade in values offered by Tesla reflect net of tax or is it a gross amount? In other words, can I save hst on the sale price of the Tesla?

I'm looking to buy a Tesla Model Y but at my condo they only allow the installation of a Liteon 32 amp (7.68kW) condo charger in the underground parking spot. Cannot use a Tesla charger. So that would be my primary charger. It is also a J1772 charger. They don't have a NACS available so would need to use an adaptor. The load is also managed.

Has anyone used a non-tesla charger before as their primary charger? Any issues? Anyone living in condo with similar experience?

Any other tips and advice?

Also the average I would drive in a day is 100km, and occasionally 200km per day.

I'm looking to buy a Tesla Model Y but at my condo they only allow the installation of a Liteon 32 amp (7.68kW) condo charger in the underground parking spot. Cannot use a Tesla charger. So that would be my primary charger. It is also a J1772 charger. They don't have a NACS available so would need to use an adaptor. The load is also managed.

Has anyone used a non-tesla charger before as their primary charger? Any issues? Anyone living in condo with similar experience?

Also the average I would drive in a day is 100km, and occasionally 200km per day.

Looking to buy a electric SUV. What's the best SUV alternative to the Tesla Model Y? I'm looking for premium or luxury.

Feels like it's the best out there but please correct me if I'm wrong.

Hi there

This year, I moved out of my condo (principal residence) and bought a new larger and higher value home where I am now living. My turned my old condo into a rental unit and rented it out. I might sell my old condo in 3 years.

Say that the old condo is worth $700K fair value when I moved out.

Questions:

1. in the year I moved out and turned it into rental unit, do I need to fill out any forms to crystallize the fair value of the $700k?

2. is there any advantage in doing a 45(2) election in a down market? The reason im thinking that I wouldn't want to is because the old condo may not appreciate as much as my new home. But who knows. If it doesn't appreciate as much as my new home in 3 years, I would not want to designate my old condo as principal residence.

3. in other words, if I file a 45(2) election on my old condo, am I stuck to claim principal residence on my old condo for next 4 years? am I forbidden to claim principal residence on my new larger home for the next 4 years? (It is likely that the larger home would appreciate more than the old condo... Maybe the old condo might even decline further more in value due to condo markets these days)

So I was thinking, for areas where streetcars have right of way (eg. Queensway, Spadina, Queen's Quay, St Clair, etc), can they speed up the streetcars to 80km/h if they used pedestrian guardrails / barriers?

I'm assuming they can only go the street posted speed limit because it's "part" of the street and there's a danger of people crossing the streetcar tracks. But if they put barriers or guardrails where no-one can cross dangerously, I wonder if they can drive at the max speed?

Thoughts on doing this?

I spent about $3000 to replace the laminate floor of a condo.

Used to live in the condo, the flooring was in bad shape, had damage (eg. Water damage and scratches) and replaced the laminate floor to rent it out a month later.

I replaced laminate with laminate. This was not an upgrade.

Can this be expenses as repairs and maintenance?

Or should I expense a percentage and then put the rest to capital?

I do not plan to deduct CCA for the rental.

This expense puts me in a rental net loss position.