RE: Polestar 2 | PH Used Buying Guide

[andy_ran]

I am still running my Launch spec car - just over 3 years now and 70k

I love it, not really had any issues other than a few parking sensors failing

I have noticed a bit of a range drop off this year (2024) and am monitoring closely

The only car on my radar to replace it with currently is a 2rd old Taycan

[ajap1979]

CoupeKid said:

B10 said:

Very very uncomfortable front seats. There is a metal bar under the middle of the seat base that after only a couple of miles is really uncomfortable. So based on that could never consider.

With respect, how heavy are you?

I've had one for 1 year and 10,000 miles and have never felt a metal bar under the seat and I'm 90kgs.

It’s only something that affects cars with the Plus pack seats with the adjustable thigh support. With the thigh support extended you can feel what Polestar have said is an anti-submarine bar. Even then, adjusting the seat pitch can make it unnoticeable. If anything, the Plus pack seats have too much adjustment. I spent the first two weeks with mine thinking I was going to have to send it back because the seats had me in agony, even on short drives. I’m relatively light (<70kgs), and don’t typically have any problems getting comfortable. One day I just hit a position that suits, and now I’ll happily spend hours in the car in perfect comfort.

[andy_ran]

ajap1979 said:

It’s only something that affects cars with the Plus pack seats with the adjustable thigh support. With the thigh support extended you can feel what Polestar have said is an anti-submarine bar. Even then, adjusting the seat pitch can make it unnoticeable. If anything, the Plus pack seats have too much adjustment. I spent the first two weeks with mine thinking I was going to have to send it back because the seats had me in agony, even on short drives. I’m relatively light (<70kgs), and don’t typically have any problems getting comfortable. One day I just hit a position that suits, and now I’ll happily spend hours in the car in perfect comfort.

I am 95Kg and 5ft 11 - I can feel the bar if I press hard but doesn't effect me at all in day to day life - My partner has never noticed it to be an issue, shes 5ft 4 and small

However, a work mate is 6ft 4 and a huge lump (muscle) and he hates the seats for this reason

[John87]

andy_ran said:

I am 95Kg and 5ft 11 - I can feel the bar if I press hard but doesn't effect me at all in day to day life - My partner has never noticed it to be an issue, shes 5ft 4 and small

However, a work mate is 6ft 4 and a huge lump (muscle) and he hates the seats for this reason

6ft 2 here and 18 stone and I don't feel the bar unless I look for it. I think it is very specific to build and seating position as others sometimes complain about the centre console rubbing on their legs or not being able to get comfortable at all.

[CoupeKid]

ajap1979 said:

It’s only something that affects cars with the Plus pack seats with the adjustable thigh support. With the thigh support extended you can feel what Polestar have said is an anti-submarine bar. Even then, adjusting the seat pitch can make it unnoticeable. If anything, the Plus pack seats have too much adjustment. I spent the first two weeks with mine thinking I was going to have to send it back because the seats had me in agony, even on short drives. I’m relatively light (<70kgs), and don’t typically have any problems getting comfortable. One day I just hit a position that suits, and now I’ll happily spend hours in the car in perfect comfort.

Thank you

[Jorge E]

I drove this car on a Polestar dealer the other day and I didn't like it. It's too high. I didn't like how it feels when driving. I prefer my actual car (an Opel/Vauxhall Ampera) anytime.

[Jorge E]

I drove this car on a Polestar dealer the other day and I didn't like it. It's too high. I didn't like how it feels when driving. I prefer my actual car (an Opel/Vauxhall Ampera) anytime.

[gofervox]

Very good comments on this, i am not a lover of EV's per say but I would consider one of these. I like to think i am open minded on the subject and feel this is one of the few EV's that looks like a proper car IMO. Being a bit of a Luddite { i still like the CD player in my car} I struggle with all these touch screens, and I know they are now on all cars whatever their propulsion method. So it is good to know these are relatively easy to live with, unfortunately with my limited funds my next car will have to be at least 12 yrs old so we shall see how they fair when they get to that age..

[sharkfan]

jenkosrugby said:

I'm picking mine up this week SRSM......So time will tell as to how I well I gel with my first EV car. I've been looking around for a while and for me it was one of very few cars that actually looked quite good. Im sure the Tesla is great car, but at the moment I cant get past their looks.

The reason I was temped out of my Diesel C class coupe, was simply down to basic economics. I started a new job last year and I now do 56 mile round commute. I will save around 2k / year in fuel / service / tax costs (although zero tax for EV cars is ending next year). I can charge on my drive and currently the Octopus energy tariff is compelling....So, as a petrol head, this will be an interesting (or not) experiment. Luckily, for my petrol guzzling thrills I have a V8 Westfield sat in the garage!.

We have had a SRSM since May 2022 and love it. Got it for very similar reasons - we do about 25 miles a day on average and paying 7p a KwH makes it a no-brainer. We've had some electrical gremlins - infotainment going blank etc. - but all resolved by an overnight sit. Everything has stood up well to family life and the kids love it (although the older one does think we should have bought a Tesla because they're 'cool' apparently).

Sadly I am now going to go through a not often talked about part of car ownership - getting the thing fixed after you've missed a low wall and manoeuvred into it . Only bodywork (thankfully) so hoping that it won't be too painful a process...

[ajap1979]

MOOSECORTINA said:

Even Volvo don't want it.

News today that Polestar have raised $1bn in investment. Makes more sense of the recent restructure.

[jenkosrugby]

sharkfan said:

We have had a SRSM since May 2022 and love it. Got it for very similar reasons - we do about 25 miles a day on average and paying 7p a KwH makes it a no-brainer. We've had some electrical gremlins - infotainment going blank etc. - but all resolved by an overnight sit. Everything has stood up well to family life and the kids love it (although the older one does think we should have bought a Tesla because they're 'cool' apparently).

Sadly I am now going to go through a not often talked about part of car ownership - getting the thing fixed after you've missed a low wall and manoeuvred into it . Only bodywork (thankfully) so hoping that it won't be too painful a process...

Good to know you are enjoying it....And my kid also thinks Tesla's are cool because he clocked one of you tube influencers driving one!.........I guess not so good that you had a fight with a wall!