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Old 03-10-2022, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
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.
You only need to consider the cost difference between the 20 MPG and the MPG you get on the new car.