Recent content by irvinehomeowner

Toyota/Lexus always seem to hold their value. I used to only drive Toyota trucks back in the day and even when I leased them, near end of lease instead of returning I would just trade them in and pocket the equity (thousands). Didn't think that was still the case but recently helped with some...

Hmm... I sat in the back seat of both and seems similar. Range anxiety shouldn't be a thing because BZ supports NACS and Tesla chargers are EVERYWHERE (except DFW according to someone).

Looks like EV sales are adjusting to the lack of Fed credits: https://electrek.co/2026/06/10/ev-sales-just-hit-their-best-month-since-federal-tax-credits-ended/ I see this continuing as automakers focus on lower priced EVs (less that $100k!) and volume vehicles.

Finally tried out Mr. BBQ Jr. Their lunch special price is only Mon-Thu despite their other locations being Mon-Fri. It was okay... the tablet ordering system is convenient but overall selection of meats is limited (I have a preference for thin sliced pork belly). I did like the bao buns and...

Good strategy... Subaru EVs get less demand but are the same platform as the Toyota (and Lexus) EVs.

Yep. Currently not for everyone but eventually will be. Even without solar, my fuel spend on transportation is still lower than with the pre-war gas prices. I would add solar but incentives for that were taken away (which makes no sense considering that residential solar will help with grid...

What were her issues? Too small? I find the BZ compares very well to the RAV4 (I regularly ride in both)... and I'm not a small guy.

Rivian keeping to their schedule: https://electrek.co/2026/06/09/rivian-r2-first-drive-this-is-everything-i-need-to-upgrade-my-model-y-except/ Also looking forward to the Ford midsize truck EV.

Thanks for posting this. I saw it on news feed but it was behind a paywall and my Redfin search only went as high as $13m. I love Irvine... but not for $38m.

They sold Casa Franco on Alicia that also has Taco Tuesday (smaller than their normal tacos). Casa Franco was not happy they used the "Franco" name. Ronaldo's (3 locations in South Couny) also has Taco Tuesday.

How did Becerra become a frontrunner?

Are these all in OC? I only recognize 3 and 4.

That are is probably going to end up like what they are doing at the Marketplace and just south more on the 405... apartments/condos with retail/work space. I think they are constructing a pedestrian bridge over Jamboree next to Michelson... Las Vegas style!

Any automaker realizes the advantages of electric motors. That’s why the Luce doesn’t care about range or efficiency, just raw power like their ICE cars. I wonder if USC has been tracking his EV Porsche.

https://electrek.co/2026/05/28/ferrari-luce-ceo-vigna-orders-despite-backlash/ Whether it's true or not we will see. I think people just like to buy Ferraris. You can make one that is horse driven and there will still be buyers. :)