My Big Fat Geek Wording - More ICE vs. EV debate

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by RABAUKE

oh yeah, our Prime Minister used to be a snow board instructor.....part time eh.

Trade you for an orange weirdo.

[RABAUKE]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Trade you for an orange weirdo.

Throw in a case or Rolling Rock and you have a deal.

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Yeah, but the only thing an Avalon and a Tesla have in common is roughly their size. Power, speed, features, even dynamics favor the Tesla heavily. Maybe if you compared the Tesla Model S to a Lexus GSF you'd have a fair comparison.

You're also discounting oil changes, maintenance and other operating costs that again heavily favor the Tesla in this comparison.

Toyotas are very reliable. I did only put gas and oil in it, but all the service was dealer provided. I replaced tires at 55,000 miles which I would have had to replace sooner in the Tesla and since they are larger would have been more expensive. I owned the Avalon for 70,000 miles. I get what you’re saying about performance, but other than that, you’d be surprised how well equipped the Avalon is. In my mind there isn’t $30k more value in the Tesla, but that’s my opinion. And I did make a mistake, you can still get a base Model S for $70k.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by MGM135is

Toyotas are very reliable. I did only put gas and oil in it, but all the service was dealer provided. I replaced tires at 55,000 miles which I would have had to replace sooner in the Tesla and since they are larger would have been more expensive. I owned the Avalon for 70,000 miles. I get what you’re saying about performance, but other than that, you’d be surprised how well equipped the Avalon is. In my mind there isn’t $30k more value in the Tesla, but that’s my opinion. And I did make a mistake, you can still get a base Model S for $70k.

Still two wildly different cars. Did you consider running the same comparison of an Avalon to a Model 3 with the bigger batteries? Not that you could get one.

[c1pher]

No because at the time of purchase it didn’t exist. I no longer own the Avalon.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by MGM135is

No because at the time of purchase it didn’t exist. I no longer own the Avalon.

Things are looking up!

[c1pher]

Doubtful. Maybe when Tesla can provide me a full recharge in 90 seconds and doesn’t require government subsidies.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by Tracus

You know, from a moderator I was expecting a different kind of approach... like objectivism? So instead of having a proper discussion, we resume everything to low level jokes and arrogance.
It's ok, nobody's perfect and I just can't go that low...

Like, I say, just having a little fun with it. A little funny is great for the soul. I'm sorry you don't appreciate the humor, but that's ok because, like you say, no one's perfect.

I understand your decision not to take it further. Cheers!

[yousefnjr]

Originally Posted by Tracus

You know, from a moderator I was expecting a different kind of approach... like objectivism? So instead of having a proper discussion, we resume everything to low level jokes and arrogance.
It's ok, nobody's perfect and I just can't go that low...

Well, you get what you put in

[RM7]

Originally Posted by MGM135is

Doubtful. Maybe when Tesla can provide me a full recharge in 90 seconds and doesn’t require government subsidies.

Which car company doesn't use government subsidies?