Considering a CPO Polestar 2 Performance (~30k miles) concerns about long-distance service ownership?
Potentially buying a CPO 2023 Polestar 2 LRDM Performance (~30k miles) and looking for honest ownership feedback from people who live far from a Polestar service center.
The nearest service locations for me are several hours away, so I’m trying to better understand the realities of long-distance ownership before pulling the trigger.
A few questions:
- How has reliability been long-term?
- I’ve read about occasional front strut / suspension issue, how common is that really?
- Any other known issues I should specifically watch for on a ~30k mile P2?
- How has warranty service been handled for those of you far from service centers?
- Has Polestar actually arranged towing / pickup transport for major issues outside the official service radius?
- How painful is body work / collision repair given the limited certified body shop network?
- Any regrets owning one outside a major metro area?
A little context:
- Cross-shopping against a Volvo C40 Recharge
- Looking for something sporty but still practical
- Used to AWD vehicles and Northeast winters
- Considering either dedicated winter wheels/tires or high-quality all-seasons
I recently drove a Volvo C40 and liked the overall platform a lot, but the Polestar 2 seems like a more driver-focused fit. I didn’t love the size of the infotainment screen. The P2s is a bit larger.
Would appreciate any honest feedback, especially from owners outside major cities or in colder climates.
Cheers!