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To: ImJustAnotherOkie
Pure crap and anyone owning one should feel embarrsed.

Angry much? I think you need to chill, rather than lash out at others for what they own.

Pros and cons on both sides of the ICE vs EV discussions. Sometimes out of control, just like Chevy vs Ford debates (that shows my age). Extra wear and tear on the roads is a myth. Truth is that heavy freight trucks do much of the damage, and they are diesel/gas vehicles. You can run with more weight with a regular large gas-powered truck or RV, and no one complains about the weight. And there are often higher registration charges for EV's to compensate for non-use of gas taxes, in order to fund highways.

As for overly expensive vehicles, I know a lot of people who own big crew cab trucks (gas-powered naturally) that are overly large and heavy and cost just under $100,000. Neighbor down the block has a big F-150 with handicap plates even though he is fit and runs around with his dog; but has a big truck (to compensate for a tiny penis?). He should be embarrassed parking in handicapped spots where you need a ladder to get in and out.

Truth is, you buy for what suits your needs. I bought an EV for daily short commuting, and it is perfectly suited for that and costs very little compared to my other (ICE) vehicles. My ICE truck is handy for hauling large items (for instance picking up traveling family members at the airport with lots of luggage - my son-in-law brings his hockey gear in big bags). My ICE sports cars are great for long-distance driving between states. The ICE vehicles cost a lot in maintenance as compared to my EV. I've helped my relatives and friends with car issues such as busted water pumps, radiator issues, timing chain slippages, fuel ignition blockages, transmission failures, ... and battery issues. The smog control sensors and failing electronics are an additional problem. The EV uses regenerative braking so the brakes last thousands of miles longer than ICE cars (I've also replaced brake pads and rotors on my ICE vehicles).

So perhaps you shouldn't throw stones and do some self reflection on why people use what they use.

36 posted on 11/30/2023 4:19:35 PM PST by roadcat
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To: roadcat

Electric is fine batteries suck end of sublect


38 posted on 11/30/2023 4:56:23 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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