The Ford Barn

SoCalCoupe · 04-20-2025, 07:19 PM

I’ve added a new ride to the garage: a Mustang Mach E all-electric SUV, to go with my 1941 Ford Special Business Coupe and 1962 Galaxie 500XL 406.

I’m loving them all, but the Mach E is easily the most luxurious car I’ve owned. It’s definitely a next-gen, next-century car, and a joy to drive. Talking to other owners, it sounds like they’re almost maintenance-free—just a new set of tires in the first 100k miles. Regenerative braking means I rarely even touch the real brakes on local trips!

I work from home, so my weekly miles are low. With a published range of 320 miles, a road trip would require a little planning for charging, but that’s maybe once a year. I didn’t even install a 240v charger at home; the 120v one that came with it is more than enough. And if I ever need a fast charge, there are several high-power chargers within five miles.

It may not be everyone’s cup of tea—and that’s totally fine. My wife loves all the latest safety and convenience features, so she’s happy too. Oh, and in the worst case, we’ve still got our trusty 10-year-old Mazda 3 for backup.

04-20-2025, 07:19 PM	#1
SoCalCoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Point Loma, San Diego, CA Posts: 529	Off topic, my new Ford.... I’ve added a new ride to the garage: a Mustang Mach E all-electric SUV, to go with my 1941 Ford Special Business Coupe and 1962 Galaxie 500XL 406. I’m loving them all, but the Mach E is easily the most luxurious car I’ve owned. It’s definitely a next-gen, next-century car, and a joy to drive. Talking to other owners, it sounds like they’re almost maintenance-free—just a new set of tires in the first 100k miles. Regenerative braking means I rarely even touch the real brakes on local trips! I work from home, so my weekly miles are low. With a published range of 320 miles, a road trip would require a little planning for charging, but that’s maybe once a year. I didn’t even install a 240v charger at home; the 120v one that came with it is more than enough. And if I ever need a fast charge, there are several high-power chargers within five miles. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea—and that’s totally fine. My wife loves all the latest safety and convenience features, so she’s happy too. Oh, and in the worst case, we’ve still got our trusty 10-year-old Mazda 3 for backup.