End of Toyota Reliability???

1) The fact that Tesla and some Leafs aren't using the same charger is what I am calling out. So it is not a standard. There should be. If you want to fast track EV ownership, offer the fastest charging standard available to everyone.

2) I think you meant "not" a surprise? The trade off in towing capacity for the amount of time spent charging is not worth the effort. Which is why I would rather have a Tacoma vs an EV equivalent (for which there is no apples-to-apples comparison at this time). And don't forget the cold. Sub freezing temps significantly alters EV range, the same cannot be said for ICE.

3) The cheapest Model 3 in my area is in the low $40k, with tax credit minus $7.5k so you're closer to $35k. As I pointed out, the value is in your daily commute. But for $35k, I would rather get a loaded Camry or Accord. Because if I decide to take a long trip, I won't have to plot out charging stations and if I am going into the cold, it won't affect my range. So to me, the only value I see is if I want a quick car. And I wouldn't bank on a Model 3 or a Leaf for that. For me, it would need to be P85D territory. And there are other toys I would rather spend my money on.

 

Yeah but my Rivian is significantly quicker than my TRX.

 

As soon as the EV humpers finish charging they'll come by to disagree with me.

 

Thought you were banned

 

Dodge, I mean Fiat is shit, mmmkay

 

Reliability aside Mopar has some neat stuff.

 

You will conform and adapt

 

Negative, I'm riding this Titanic to the bottom. I've grown up with blown jet boats and hot rods and it's in my blood.

 

So has just about everyone lol. You'll be sucking the hybrid Taco teet in no time

 

I don't care for land rovers, but I got a hardcore man crush for James May.

 

don't buy an EV then , problem solved

not like they're confiscating all ICE vehicles Jan 1st , 2030

 

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...^^^... My ex GF had a new 2017 Tesla Model S -- P-100 D, the big boy and it required maintenance. Maybe a $135K car new ?

However, It was like driving a rocket (on acceleration) with sub 3.0 seconds to 0-60 MPH

 

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...^^^... He is still a Toyoda family member. IMO, it was done for political reasons to diffuse the EV situation that the senior was not a a fan of.

Toyota will still do well. I am more concerned about Toyota going to smaller ICE's with turbos like Honda. Not for me.


Not a turbo fan for the long distance endurance.

 

No EV anytime soon.

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/LzIFL-SixVg?feature=share

 

There is nothing on Earth that doesn't come with some kind of trade-off... and worse choices as our population expands.

 

I accidentally left this tab open, and I fully regret coming back to check how things are going.

 

Tell me there hasn’t been a governmental figure that stands to gain from EVERY policy that’s even been put out in recent history. They all have their hands in the cookie jar when it comes to energy, agriculture and pharmaceuticals. FDA USDA EPA…stake holders head it all.

 

I have a guy that does work I won't... and he refuses to touch carburetors.