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Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:29 pm to Lincoln Dawson
because teslas are cool
only on this website is owning an EV a political statement
only on this website is owning an EV a political statement
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:30 pm to Lincoln Dawson
In reality, most of us drive vehicles that are "more" than what we "need".
If society wanted, most of us could drive our first car for our entire life.
But we're an aspiring society, and fortunately, as a nation, we've been prosperous the half a century. Our houses, clothes and vehicles reflect our nation's wealth.
Some of us drive vehicles that are cost $1000 more than what we need, other $10,0000, and others a bunch more.
If your in the portion that $20-30k matters to you, just be proud in your gas powered Platinum.
Some can afford to show off a little more than you.
If society wanted, most of us could drive our first car for our entire life.
But we're an aspiring society, and fortunately, as a nation, we've been prosperous the half a century. Our houses, clothes and vehicles reflect our nation's wealth.
Some of us drive vehicles that are cost $1000 more than what we need, other $10,0000, and others a bunch more.
If your in the portion that $20-30k matters to you, just be proud in your gas powered Platinum.
Some can afford to show off a little more than you.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:31 pm to Lincoln Dawson
If I were full-time RVing for a couple years straight, it would be sweet to charge for free at campgrounds and never have to stop at a gas station.
Charge up at a campground then go off grid and top off with solar.
Electric motors are great towers and haulers. But the range when doing so blows. So I don't see this being a solution for awhile.
Charge up at a campground then go off grid and top off with solar.
Electric motors are great towers and haulers. But the range when doing so blows. So I don't see this being a solution for awhile.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:31 pm to Mr Happy
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Maybe in California where the gas is expensive the electric car pays for itself.
The power there is proportionately more expensive than the gas.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:32 pm to Lincoln Dawson
I know I read the F150 electric is $40K. Super crew cab.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:33 pm to Lincoln Dawson
After re-reading the OP you’re prepared to pay for a platinum but are balking at a Lightning???
And while we are talking about crapping on EVs. Are you regularly hauling or pulling things that require a full size truck?
I mean I can’t se paying $78,000 for a truck and not using it where it’ll make me money or at least break even.
Gas trucks also have a limited cruising range.
Aka I want to pay no more than $X for a vehicle and anything above that is stupid
And while we are talking about crapping on EVs. Are you regularly hauling or pulling things that require a full size truck?
I mean I can’t se paying $78,000 for a truck and not using it where it’ll make me money or at least break even.
Gas trucks also have a limited cruising range.
Aka I want to pay no more than $X for a vehicle and anything above that is stupid
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:33 pm to Lincoln Dawson
Is there the thread where we talk about the same shite every week?
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:35 pm to CaptainsWafer
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Aka I can only afford to pay no more than $X for a vehicle and anything above that is stupid
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:38 pm to CaptainsWafer
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Are you regularly hauling or pulling things that require a full size truck?
Takes a lot of truck to haul around all the insecurity EVs are creating.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:40 pm to Lincoln Dawson
They are faster, that's about it. Plan for $20K for batteries after 8 or so years of ownership, so resale will be dreadful. But you'll be cool.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:40 pm to kywildcatfanone
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Plan for $20K for batteries after 8 or so years of ownership,
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:41 pm to Lincoln Dawson
People who want to signal that they are ‘doing something’ for the planet.
EV’s are a scam with regards to helping the planet.
EV’s are a scam with regards to helping the planet.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:41 pm to Lincoln Dawson
Why would anyone want a first production year of any model vehicle, be it powered by gas, diesel, electric, or unicorn farts?
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:41 pm to Lincoln Dawson
If the Model S could come down to 50k I would pull the trigger. I don’t need a gas car. I only commute and drive around locally. Rarely do roadtrips and even then Tesla’s network is not the worst if you plan it correctly.
This is not the case for everyone so it’s just dependent on what you need. I would like to save some gas money.
This is not the case for everyone so it’s just dependent on what you need. I would like to save some gas money.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:41 pm to fightin tigers
People need to just buy whatever they want. Who gives a shite about what others think.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:42 pm to billjamin
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Takes a lot of truck to haul around all the insecurity EVs are creating.
The herd movement towards EV’s isn’t much different than the herd behavior during Covid or on TikTok. Mindless.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:56 pm to Lincoln Dawson
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but who in their right mind is going to buy an electric model for 20,000 more than gas with a limited cruising range?
Dumbasses
Posted on 1/30/22 at 7:04 pm to Lincoln Dawson
electric motors are ideal for towing short distances. The torque is unbeatable. Tesla’s are cool because the power you get out of even the low end models is far above an equivalent gas car and much cheaper to operate. Would I own either of these vehicles as a “primary” car? No. Can you imagine a hurricane evac with everyone driving electric????
But for a commuter or pulling a boat to the lake and back or a camper to a campground they can be ideal.
But for a commuter or pulling a boat to the lake and back or a camper to a campground they can be ideal.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 7:09 pm to Lincoln Dawson
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it seems like to me that if manufacturers really wanted to push electric model, the pricing model would have to be more advantageous than this example
That's because it's not the manufacturers doing it. They are complying with federal mandates.
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