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2024 Polestar 2 — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?

ShopDad397Community StarterMar 8, 20262024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorDenver

2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor, about 35,000 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same car again.

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TowGalCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 9, 2026permalink

Compare apples to apples or you'll get spun. Keep sale price, trade, and financing split on the 2024 Polestar 2 so a “good payment” cannot bury a worse deal. If they balk, that's your answer. This is from a 2024 Polestar 2 in Denver with 35,000 miles. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.

DealPilot472Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 9, 2026permalink

I would not stare at the monthly. In Denver, insurance quotes flipped a 2024 Polestar 2 comparison for me more than the sale price did. Then the comparison gets honest. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. Not wiring anything in the meantime.

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