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Old 06-20-2018, 06:57 PM   #14 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
I don't know about that. I rarely use the brakes in my car, but I'm glad they're there. And I suspect most cars will go from showroom to junkyard without ever using the airbags :-)

And what exactly is "rarely". Say your electric range is 40 miles, but most of your trips are 45-50 miles. You'd have an engine that's rarely used, but which makes the vehicle practical.
You running for most disagreeable person on Earth award, or most absurd analogies, or simply make a sport of taking things out of context?
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