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Just renewed my registration on one of my vehicles (TX) and they let you update the primary and secondary colors during the renewal. It's just simple drop-downs which is nice. Took off the plasti-dipped white trim bits and got to set the Fit back to just 'blue.'

The 1,000lb towing limit sounds is definitely going to turn some people off, I know of someone that specifically was looking for something with a towing cap of 1,500lb so they could pull an A-frame (1,200lb) camper trailer. I always though the bare minimum benchmark for most vehicles was...

The only thing I hope Slate replicates from Saturn is their embrace of the owner's community:

I asked about this to Slate directly as that was gonna be my plan from the get-go. Everything is removable except the roof, which is bonded on.

I honestly do think it's an appliance vehicle, but for a different reason. The Slate as it is; grey, no frills, nothing inside, designed for fleet appeal. Absolutely an appliance, but it's up to the buyer to make it into anything but that if they desire. The same way I'd probably call the base...

I'm in the same boat as you, the Slate would be replacing a very beat up, thrice hail damaged Honda Fit. Getting that Fit mechanically sound is still a lot less than a Slate would be. The Slate would also be my fist 'new' car, and after seeing some of the teething issues other OEMs have went...

You just reminded me, back in 2012 or so I stumbled on something like this when I lived in Iowa that was ran by Ford. It was something called "Drive 4 Ur Community" and it had a whole fleet of Fords you could test drive. I guess the benefit was that for every test drive they'd donate X amount to...

Another spotted in Arizona by a reddit user: Attaching the full size picture as the reddit one is smaller. Edit: cropped and straightened:

Given that the stalk probably has a simple headlight switch, it probably wouldn't be that hard to get at least the on/off portion over to the old style switch. Wonder if the dimming controls will be done on the screen or a little stick out stick like most digital cars I've driven. Edit: The...

As EK said, there's other interface cables / software for the non OBD2 side of cars for their other software and I can give you at least one example I dealt with myself. My roommate's 99 VW Passat required a special VAGCOM interface cable and third party software to interface with the body...

Only time will tell with those plastic panels. It doesn't take much looking at the formerly trendy black plastic trim of the mid-00s to see what they look like now: Mind you, it will probably take years for the Slate to start fading, but I'm still all about painting mine. Modern auto paint is...

I watched a co-worker go through every stage of grief with Elio motors, I don't want to fall into that same trap!

This thread had me curious on the aftermarket blind spot warning setups offered, proper radar based ones, https://www.crutchfield.com/p_212RD1600/Brandmotion-RDBS-1600.html?tp=78399 It's pricey but seems to work from the research I did. The power mirror thing goes along with the same...

Slate's are short enough they could get away with the Nissan NV High Roof option, a Slate van that retains the nose but adds a taller stand-up interior with large rear doors would probably be a beneficial second variant:

I was hoping for at LEAST a little more technical answers. Like for the flat towing, she could have at least gave a reason instead of just no. Like, "No, the combination motor drivetrain won't allow for a disconnect."

As much as I'd hate to see you not get a Slate, I can't say no to keeping a Geo.

I'm glad she hit on my question about 6'' speakers in the doors with a yes! My question DID specifically mention Double DIN in the dash which was avoided. Edit: Just caught where she said there's now 150,000 reservations instead of 100K.

Flat towing allows you to park the RV wherever you are, immediately disconnect the Jeep/Geo/Slate, and now you have a car without any extra hassle. This is intended for the year-round RV crowd that is constantly travelling and the trailer would have to be a permanent rental / another thing to...

I think the EREV pivot is a great transitional way of getting people into EVs. I just wish Ford didn't burn $19B in the process of finding that out. Slate can have a little drop-in one for the massive frunk. Stick the exhaust right out the hood like a tractor pull diesel!

2nd gen Honda Fit Sports are also one of the few OEM 16'' wheels with a 4x100 lug pattern and are a hot target for thieves. And I remember when first gen Porsche Cayenne headlights were being stolen as they were some of the first LED headlights and put out a lot of UV for growing plants. You...