Nope. Makes sense tom me:

It looks like you are trying to drive. Would you like help?

Since the world is going to start transitioning to EVs (which are heavier than ICE counterparts and thus harder on roads), perhaps they should replace the gas tax with a national vehicle registration fee.

Literally anywhere. Unlike gas stations, all you need is a plug and the juice.

No, but Erik has said he would buy a Bolt when one was for sale under $20k.

This is probably the single biggest factor affecting EV adoption.

They aren’t selling well in Europe either, but I am sure some people are willing to trade range for luxury, build quality, and lack of Tesla stigma.

I would think most MB owners have a 2nd or 3rd vehicle. Would the long range rental be that useful for that demo?

Batteries are expensive.

Put fake poo or vomit on the driver’s seat.

I wish they called it the Embiggen instead.

If you are so inclined, the aftermarket has you covered with high top add-ons. It won’t be as good as a van built that way from the start but if you are dead set on the Chevy over a Transit then you still have that option.

Some people must care. Have you seen what Restoration Hardware stock is doing these days? And I thought their furniture was expensive.

Preach!!

Very true. It all comes down to the interest rate on the loan. If I had shitty credit and couldn’t get a decent rate then investing that money with the hopes of earning a return to cover the interest becomes a lot dicier. On the other hand, with good credit the interest on 2% loan is very easy to earn on a safe…

No argument here. Although god forbid you have a commute in the snow belt. 2 wheels and snow are a frightening combination.

I am not projecting financial literacy, although I agree with you, the vast majority of people don’t have any. I just don’t agree with the OP’s blanket statement that if you can’t pay cash you can’t afford it. By that argument there is an enormous segment of the population that could any afford any car, but unless you…

Even with the cash on hand to buy a new car, I still finance. It doesn’t take a Warren Buffet to invest that money and earn a return beyond the interest rate on a car loan.

Oh I agree the whole bird thing is overblown (especially since a lot can be fixed by painting one blade black) but I was just trying to illustrate that any decision to go green comes with both pros and cons.

Every environmental decision we make is an inherent compromise. Do I purchase a diesel knowing it pollutes more but emits less CO2? Do I drive an electric car knowing the ecological costs of mining is the the price for zero emissions? Should we install wind turbines for the cleaner energy but at a cost of bird…