• KptnAutismus
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    107 months ago

    this is exactly why i will continue to drive my car, which is literally older than me. and if it ever breaks down, if possible, i will buy another toyota with no constant internet connection. i just don’t need that kind of extortion in my life.

    • @[email protected]
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      47 months ago

      I’m going to venture to guess that many folks will go the route of Cubans and continuously rebuild their old cars.

      • KptnAutismus
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        37 months ago

        why not? if the spare parts are available and people are willing to endure the horrible fuel mileage, let them.

        • @[email protected]
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          27 months ago

          You can buy a lot of gas for the premium you’d pay but buying a brand new car.

          Every time I run the numbers to buy a new car vs keeping my 2014 Taco, the Taco wins, even with its abysmal gas mileage.

          • KptnAutismus
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            17 months ago

            now imagine that with a 20 year old car whose engine regularly gets 400k km and gets up to 40mpg (around 5-6L/100km). and did i mention that i paid 2000€ for it? why would i now spend 50-100k on an electric car that lasts 20 years tops?