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Originally Posted by Ecobalt
Think "big picture", total cost of ownership and conservation of the resources needed to produce an automobile.
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Yeah, the most work for the lowest cost over the greatest miles for the longest time. The age of the American fleet is 17-years. Not impressive considering the initial direct costs; and terrible considering indirect societal or planetary costs.
I may go days without driving. And were my truck of a size to fit a garage, it would be much better off (less temp extremes, no daily morning buildup of dew; no snow, no 105F heat, etc). Eventually, exposure to the elements takes its toll.
No one leaves machinery outside if he can help it (if he's smart). The cost of a garage is offset quite well.
Maybe only Americans are dumb enough to fill a garage with $3k worth of assorted junk overflowed from the house . . and leave a $35k car outside it.
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