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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
No, yes, no.
Even a gas guzzler should get about 20 MPG on the open road. So, a 5,000 mile trip will cost about $1,000 for gas, (5,000/20 × $4/gallon). Not worth considering buying a new vehicle. I don't think electric vehicles make any sense at all, especially for long trips.
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You only need to consider the cost difference between the 20 MPG and the MPG you get on the new car.