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Old 05-26-2021, 05:53 PM   #20 (permalink)
Isaac Zachary
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Avalon - '13 Toyota Avalon HV
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Originally Posted by ME_Andy View Post
- Why would I buy another ICE car?
I don't know why you would but I can tell you why I would: Cost.

As much as I love EV's and would be thrilled to own a Tesla, I can't afford one. I'm spending at my limit right now as it is:

Monthly:
Payments: $180
Insurance:$150
Fuel:$100-$200
Repairs/maintenance About $120/month average for past three years.

If I traded it all in and got a Tesla how would that compare?

Add to that I only have two years left of payments. I'm driving a full sized car at that price and would prefer a minivan if o changed vehicles. I also prefer FWD or AWD over RWD since I live in a snowy area and I'm not completely sold on RWD yet. Also, heading south it's 269 miles to the nearest Tesla super charging station unless I want to add 3 hours to the trip.

But please, feel free to try to convince me to get an EV again. I love EVs!
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