Im sure you’re aware that by the time a Lyriq could be delivered to you the IRS would have reduced the $7500 tax credit potential to $3750 due to its battery chemistry. The IRA legislation had stipulated that US mfg. EV battery scrutiny should have actually taken place beginning calendar year 2023. However, to date the IRS has been slow to support the stipulation.Just got a call that my blue FWD Evolve+ will be at the dealer's in a few days. I test drove a similar one there yesterday - first time actually driving one. It seems to be good value for what you get and the dealer isn't jacking up the price.
However, I'm now leaning toward the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq. I was at the Chicago Auto Show three weeks ago and had the opportunity to ride in a bunch of EV SUV's at their indoor track. The Lyriq is really impressive. It also qualifies for the $7500 tax rebate that the Ariya doesn't. I'm willing to pay more for the Lyriq and it's nicer features / specs. I was also looking at the Chevy Blazer EV. It was at a the Chicago show, but you couldn't get closer than about three feet from the demo pre-prod display model.
Here's a quick graphic comparison of those three vehicles: View attachment 1601
Totally get it. You must follow your heart since you anticipate this EV purchase is likely going to be for the long haul. So, if spending a bit more now to get you into your dream car, then your final decision to buy the Lyriq is a no brainer.Well, I'm still leaning toward the Lyriq even if the rebate is only $3.5K. I generally keep vehicles 10-12 years (currently driving a 2012 Mazda CX-9) and don't mind paying a little more for something I beleive is worth the cost.
Hank. It’s obvious to me that @gregmooty is smitten with the Cadillac Lyriq, just as much as you are with your Ariya. I tend to agree with you that purchasing the Ariya has many physical and financial pluses going for it as you have illustrated. However, you just can’t force anyone to be passionate about the Ariya as you and I might be. So let’s just let @gregmooty move ahead with the purchase of his Lyriq and once he has had a chance to drive it for a time, perhaps he will be kind enough to return to this forum and give us his full review.😁Plucking down 75G (tax, registration, +fees) in cold hard cash to buy Lyriq is quite noble.
If you buy an Ariya Evolve + for $57K (tax and registration) while taking advantage of 2.59% Nissan financing, you will come out way ahead. Put your 75G in a CD at 5%+ while borrowing 2.59% is a win win.
Your $3750 credit saving will seem very petty.
I purchased my Evolve + with $51K check and $5000 on my new Chase credit card. My new Chase credit card made me $990 cash bonus back. I win!
Plus, I get one year UNLIMITED free EVGO charging. That is an additional saving of about $900 annually. Drive around for free in the first year
For me beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the overall practical size of a car is factored as well. The Lyriq for example is huge when compared with the Ariya. So in my application the Ariya because it is smaller is “right sized“ for me. I compare the Ariya vs Lyriq equation to my first car a (57 Chevy) when compared to a 1957 Buick Roadmaster. Both cars were popular in their day, but the Roadmaster, it was huge by comparison!My problem with the GM EV is that it’s gonna be made in Mexico. I don’t buy American cars but that just makes it 100% don’t buy ever for me.
By comparison to your CX-9 it sounds to me like the Lyriq will be “right sized” for you.Regarding size; yes the Lyriq is 197 inches long, compared to 183 for the Ariya. My Mazda CX-9 that the Lyriq is replacing is 199 inches long, so I am opting to not get a much smaller vehcile.
