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I got a spare key made at a local locksmith that only works to open the door; it does not have any electronics in it. It cost like $3. This is good when you lock yourself out of the car, and the only key is locked inside.

My new used 2012 MiEV ES arrived from Texas dirty but in fine shape yesterday. After a quick sponge bath, it is sparkling. I had no trouble registering it in California today. I was really nervous about purchasing an used EV sight unseen, but reassuring comments from people on this forum put...

RobertC, no, this model does not have the QC port. It is the base ES model without any options. Acensor, yes, it was a competitive bid auction. JoeS: impressive that you can take your new MiEV on a 11-hour marathon drive up to the Sierras. Certainly can't be done without the DCQC. Anxiously...

$8500, and $700 shipping to the SF Bay Area. I have my fingers crossed that everything will be all right with the car.

Lithim, thank you for your reassuring reply because I just bought an used MiEV through eBay from a dealer near Dallas. My main concern is the battery capacity from a hot environment, but comments from Bill Thompson and yourself have put my mind at ease. I just paid for it today, and it will be...

I got one of those $54/month (plus tax) with $2999 down on a 24 month lease. I thought it was a pretty good deal at the time since it allowed me to get into an EV immediately. I have no regrets, and I've come to appreciate the MiEV that much more. Of all the EVs out there now, I think the...

The finance company wants a little over $22K for my MiEV with over 20K miles. I know...incredible.

I thought I would ask the collective mind of this forum for their opinion. I'm seriously looking at buying a used MiEV from Texas. According to the Carfax history report, the car I'm looking at went into service in January 2013 which would leave me about a year under warranty. The salesperson...

Joe, per your suggestion, I called Ally Financial about the possibility of negotiating the price of the car after my lease expires, and the verdict is that they will not negotiate at all. The car will be sold at a dealer auction which we retail buyers do not have access to. You're right in...

Joe, you are certainly a wealth of information. Thank you so much for your data points...it gives me a lot to think about. I think someone in this forum mentioned that Ally Financial--the lease owner--will not budge from the residual; they would take back the car, and then auction it off to...

Thank you all for your replies; it is most informative. I have two more months on my 24 month lease, so I'm anxiously looking for an alternative. This car has been absolutely trouble-free the time I've had it. I would love to be able to buy this car, but the buy-out price is around $23K! I...

Thanks, I remember reading about that thread. Such a high replacement battery cost is very uncompetitive against the Nissan Leaf's $5500 quote for a new pack--and that is with a 24 kwh pack vs. our 16 kwh. I was hoping that Mitsubishi would match the price with something more competitive.

Joe, congratulations on your new purchase! She's a beauty. Question for you...I am looking at acquiring an used MiEV from a distant dealer. What advice can you give me re what to look for? I'm guessing that asking the dealer the condition and/or range of the MiEV is probably beyond the...

I was asked to participate in the battery study today. I'm to take my i to my nearest Mitsubishi dealer next week. I live in the SF Bay Area away from the salty ocean. I have had the i for 17 months now, and have approximately 16.5K miles. I have had zero problems with this car, so why they...

According to the owner's manual on page 1-66, the FOB takes two CR2032 batteries.