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Forum: Off Topic Today, 6:45pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
I had a Model Y which costs $47k and it met all...

I had a Model Y which costs $47k and it met all my needs. I bought the Plaid for the Performance to satisfy my wants, not needs. YOLO
Forum: Off Topic Today, 6:35pm
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I need a truck or SUV. I have a wife and 2 kids...

I need a truck or SUV. I have a wife and 2 kids and we go on road trips with plenty of luggage. An economy car won't work. I have a business and often haul stuff..
Forum: Off Topic Today, 6:28pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
I don't like driving shit boxes. Also, an economy...

I don't like driving shit boxes. Also, an economy car can't pull a 5000 lbs trailer when needed and doesn't have space for family and luggage for long road trips. I drive what I drive for my fun. I...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 6:25pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
$3.89 at the gas stations around where I live.

$3.89 at the gas stations around where I live.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 6:24pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
I only have breakfast at McDonalds amd their...

I only have breakfast at McDonalds amd their Bacon Egg& cheese bagel and buscuit are really good. I do enjoy breakfast at McDonalds. Not a fan of their other offering but their breakfast is very...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 5:46pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
Just to add. Eating out at a Restaurant is...

Just to add. Eating out at a Restaurant is enjoyment for me, not a burden. I enjoy eating out regardless where I eat. No matter if it is a fast food place or a fancy Restaurant, I do enjoy eating...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 4:49pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
last 7 days, I averaged over 87 miles per day.

last 7 days, I averaged over 87 miles per day.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 4:43pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
Since COVID, my driving was cut to like 20k mikes...

Since COVID, my driving was cut to like 20k mikes per year. My Kona Electric had 36k mikes in year one which was from May 2019 to May 2020. 2nd year during COVID, I only added 22k more miles. I...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 4:39pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
How much time do you spend eating in a day...

How much time do you spend eating in a day including the time to prepare the food and to clean up after you are done? Humans usually eat at least 3 meals per day and if you eat at home, you likely...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 4:34pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
Last time I checked, we were talking about...

Last time I checked, we were talking about vehicle related time spent. If you don't like fresh food, it's your choice but it has zero to do with EV vs. gas.
Have you ever kept a banana for more...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 2:57pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
I already know where my local chargers are. On...

I already know where my local chargers are. On road trips, the car knows all Superchargers and I can browse food options at each location WHILE DRIVING to decide which one to stop at.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 2:52pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
T-Mobile has WiFi calling, so, whenever you are...

T-Mobile has WiFi calling, so, whenever you are connected to WiFi, you are connected to the US phone network and calls to the US are free.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 2:46pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
My usage pattern hadn't changed with EVs. We buy...

My usage pattern hadn't changed with EVs. We buy lots of fruits, vegetables etc. that are best consumed fresh. Can't just stock up on those items as they get spoiled or lose freshness.
With 2 kids...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 2:41pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
All I'm saying is that if you change your own...

All I'm saying is that if you change your own oil, your total time is more like 30 mins even if the actual work is 15 mins.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 2:23pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
I got sick of it. I had up to 6 cars at the same...

I got sick of it. I had up to 6 cars at the same time.. They all needed maintenance and oil changes.. Then the Grand Caravan of my wife needed brake pads every year.. It was a known issue with...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 2:21pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
For 360 of 365 days of the year, I don't need any...

For 360 of 365 days of the year, I don't need any time to fill my car as I can choose to wake up to a full charge every day. Can't do that with gas or diesel cars.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 2:19pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
While the actual oil change may take you 15 mins,...

While the actual oil change may take you 15 mins, you need to add the time to get all the tools, the catch pan and then you need to drive to the car parts store or your local landfill special trash...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 2:16pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
I live fairly rural. Closest Walmart is 8 miles ...

I live fairly rural. Closest Walmart is 8 miles away. Kid's schools are 7 and 8 miles from home (14 and 16 miles round trip every day) and we drop off and pick them up every school day. We go to...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 2:07pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
But Diesel is friggin expensive.. It's almost $4...

But Diesel is friggin expensive.. It's almost $4 per gallon...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 1:40pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
I had a F150 Supercrew V8 which got 17 - 18 mpg...

I had a F150 Supercrew V8 which got 17 - 18 mpg AT BEST and I drove 3000 miles per month before COVID.
Wife had a Dodge Grand Caravan which she drove mostly around town and she also averaged about...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 1:29pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
I guess that you drive very little... I drive...

I guess that you drive very little... I drive about 20k miles per year, so, I'd need at least 2, most likely 3 oil changes per year.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 1:25pm
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Views: 70,902
Posted By GrandSportC3
For me, going EV was an easy decision after...

For me, going EV was an easy decision after looking at our monthly gas expense. We spent $750 per month on gasoline for both our cars. That's over $8k per year just for fueling our cars. Our off...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 1:22pm
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Views: 70,902
Posted By GrandSportC3
How much do they charge for that home service? I...

How much do they charge for that home service? I remember the last time I had a synthetic oil change done on one of my Vettes, I paid like $80 and that was around the year 2001.. It's probably well...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 1:18pm
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Views: 70,902
Posted By GrandSportC3
I know many EV owners and maybe 1 or 2 out of...

I know many EV owners and maybe 1 or 2 out of like 20 worry about the environment.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 1:17pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
So, your friend's car is representative of all of...

So, your friend's car is representative of all of them :lol:

I got 37500 miles on mine and zero technical issues. My Model X Plaid is by far the most quiet vehicle I ever owned. I can talk to...
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