• swicano
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      411 months ago

      I think that’s the manufacturer’s thought too, if it’s a car replacement with much lower upkeep costs, they should be allowed to charge as much as a cheap car.

    • @[email protected]
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      11 months ago

      Good thing the bike has low ongoing costs compared to a car: no fuel, insurance, and low maintenance costs.

      Over a year, a car costs thousands just to operate.

      Plus you’re comparing a brand new bike, which will go with little maintenance for years, to a cheap car, which will break down next month.

      https://youtu.be/rQhzEnWCgHA?t=287

          • @JigglySackles
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            111 months ago

            No one is saying it’s not. Your statement’s implication is that because follow up costs are so low that the upfront is negligable, but that’s fallacious as it’s still significant and potentially out of reach for someone that wasn’t planning on spending as much as a car upfront.

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              11 months ago

              Your statement’s implication is …

              I’m gonna say the same thing after my cat wakes up:

              “Ooooo big stretch.”

              • @JigglySackles
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                111 months ago

                Have a hard time holding conversation past 1 comment?

                • @[email protected]
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                  -111 months ago

                  In this case, when I wrote “You got all of that”, my statement’s implication was that I read your whole comment.

                  Having a hard time comprehending any comments? Maybe I should type slower for you.

                  • @JigglySackles
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                    011 months ago

                    Sure dude. Whatever you gotta tell yourself to assuage your delicate ego.

      • @[email protected]
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        111 months ago

        Citron ami goes for arond 8k in Europe, but I’m sure someone could find cheaper used.

        And yeah taxes, fuel, and maintenance are more, but most consumers badly underestimate those costs.