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Old 01-04-2012, 02:15 PM   #44 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Photonfanatic View Post
I really want an electric car, but I want it to suit my needs. Tesla said that luxury sedan was only going to be $50K, which I can see myself affording one day.
This sounds hypocritical. You want to save money by having an electric car, but are willing to shell out $50k for a luxury one?

There is likely a luxury petrol car that satisfies your wants now for under $50k.

I too look forward to electric car ownership, but it has to make economic sense.
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