given current geopolitics--that’s quite possible.   Also, given the effects of climate change, it kind of should be at some point.

yeah, I think people aren’t considering that... you start every day with a “full tank” so to speak. I do a lot of long distance driving so charging for me in that respect is an issue, but I think even for me at this point it’s not an offsetting one given both fast charging and especially with the charging build out…

Um. Yeah.   I guess I can’t fault someone for not understanding new tech.   But hating on it is another thing.   At least have a legit criticism.  Or if you learn your criticism is wrong, let it go.   EVs have their drawbacks, but far fewer than the average non-EV users seems to understand.  I’ve already decided I’ll…

It’s okay to hate Elon, he deserves it. But EVs... I think the day will come when it will be much harder/more expensive to find gas than it will be to charge your car.    In theory if you have a good charger at home, that’s the case most of the time anyway. 

Honda 3.5V6 Timing Belt 100K mile replacement...  yeah,  $1400.   It’s a great car...well, I have an Odyssey, so minivan, but that requirement seems like it’s there simply so you have to bring it in for an expensive service.   I have a friend who did it himself and it took him hours and a ton of crazy work to get in…

I want to be there. I’m ready to buy an EV. I will not buy another pure ICE vehicle. But I need more range and more reliable fast charging for less money. Right now, it’s not there. I’m not an early adopter. I need to tow for one. I drive long distances for work for another. And I drive in very cold climates for a…

Good electric stoves are great. I just like gas more—lots of instant heat, control, etc. A good modern gas stove is also very nice. And I like that my stove works when the power goes out, which it does regularly where I live.

But more in particular: could we attack the major problems of emissions in order of…

I suspect it’s also a con that the super-single is more expensive to replace than the regular tires, but I haven’t looked it up. 

but will they offer you a discount?

leased a 1984 Chevette.    That was worse than the Vega they had.   Less classy than the Opel Cadet.   It blew a cylinder before it was returned.   We didn’t realize this.... it had little power and then seemed to have a little less power.    So funny how dedicated to American cars my dad was.   Compare that to Hondas…

Funny but I drove the thing in Cleveland and I didn’t get a spec of rust on it. Heavy rain would drip through the t-tops at times though. But I didn’t consider that a problem really.   (edit: well, not rust on the body, anyway--played havoc with the exhaust--went through three mufflers)

Blue ‘88 MR2 with T-Tops. It had problems with the exhaust system, but otherwise was trouble free. I loved that car -- it was just fun to drive without being intrusive, so to speak.

My sister, the oldest sibling, learned to drive stick on a Vega.  She ended up in a ditch more than once, but it was a Vega, so it didn’t matter much.   And she learned to drive stick on a pretty forgiving clutch.  

Ha!  I didn’t learn on a diesel Rabbit, but it was my second car.  It had A/C, which was hilarious because I could either drive at highway speed or at a cool temp but not both.

So I’m gonna be the guy that pisses on this little party. Part of the appeal of the Raptor V6 was that it was a techy truck that was amazing for its relative affordability. Then RAM comes along and says to-hell-with-that and Ford as to follow. If they have to, then fine, whatever, I’ll never buy it. The last one, I…

well, at least she wasn’t so she had that going for her.

Fair enough... just heard too many people talk about about it like it was some godsend of a vehicle. It’s not bad, but IMO, my minivan works better for me.

The original Honda Ridgeline. Its replacement was lame. They should’ve kept its distinctive engineering and shape instead of trying to conform. When they updated it, all they had to do was give it options with hybrid at one end and more power at the other. Leave the rest largely alone with a facelift.

There’s about 20…

It should’ve been updated, but when I test drove one with my wife, we were not pleased with how underpowered, buzzy, and devoid of road-feel it had.  I will say though that I decry that all SUVs have started to look the same now.  At least the non-luxury ones.

Honestly, for that money, I might have to take a look.   And if it has Defender looks but drives even a decade or two better, well that would be quite the win.