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Old 12-01-2019, 06:10 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RustyLugNut
They both have about 250k on the odometer. Minimum repairs other than belts and sensors and water pumps. To replace either one is going to cost a pretty penny in today's diesel market. An electric pickup needs to be able to tow our 24 foot flatbed a radius of about 60 miles. I would keep one diesel for the runs cross country.
Rather than replace, consider a mild hybrid conversion with a 20hp altermotor. Ask HaroldinCR.
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The only “reason” (rationale) for electric cars is that the automobile has become a commodity...
Except the better control of populations. That’s the leapfrog game.
Those tar sands aren't going to produce forever; unlike the tides.
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