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NowISeetheLight

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13. Cars
Mon Jul 10, 2023, 11:17 AM
Jul 2023

I've always been a car guy. As I climbed the ladder, I focused on image and status. My last leased car was six years ago. I think because I had about 15 years of driving a completely POS used car that was a money pit, I was comforted having a warranty.

I can't imagine leasing now. My view has evolved to reliable transportation. My car is comfortable and pretty reliable. Having the warranty (which will cover a rental) is piece of mind. I'll run this one until 2028, then look for a newer CPO car. By then, I'll have the cash to avoid a loan completely if I'm lucky.

I'm hopeful the next car will be an EV. I'll probably keep my current car anyway but only for special stuff like nights out. With the solar on the house the EV will be the way to go.

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EV Battery with 700+ Mile Range [View all] NowISeetheLight Jul 2023 OP
Amazing Emile Jul 2023 #1
I'd like to know more.... Think. Again. Jul 2023 #2
good questions, all. WhiteTara Jul 2023 #3
Sounds like what everyone's been waiting for. Even gas-powered cars... brush Jul 2023 #4
Salton Sea NowISeetheLight Jul 2023 #5
10 minute charging time? PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2023 #6
Daily Car NowISeetheLight Jul 2023 #8
Even a couple of hours is ridiculous. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2023 #10
Warranty NowISeetheLight Jul 2023 #11
Two years and you won't have a car payment. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2023 #12
Cars NowISeetheLight Jul 2023 #13
The article mentions mnhtnbb Jul 2023 #7
Earth shattering and wonderful, if true. Could do a lot for our environment. Fla Dem Jul 2023 #9
Big Oil NowISeetheLight Jul 2023 #14
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