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Old 07-26-2025, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by biggamefish1 View Post
Buy an electric vehicle and you will have 0 worries about the oil level or changes
I'm a very practical guy. And also somewhat of a car guy. 2001 Z28 Camaro. Change the oil myself once a year with synthetic, needed or not. 30 minutes out of my retired day. Like I've got something else more important to do.

I have a lithium ion golf cart. Far better than gas. No maintenance. Charge at home on 110 outlet. Don't know why anyone would buy a gas cart anymore.

But EV for my primary/only car? Sorry. Too many issues with charging stations when away from home, and the value of the vehicle after a few years. I'm actually considering a used EV as a second car. Why? Only using locally and the residual value drops like a rock. I can pick up a Chevy Bolt crazy cheap. Because after five years, no one wants them.

Until I can charge my EV wherever I need in ten minutes, it goes 400 miles on a charge, and the battery is reliable to 20 years, I'm sticking with ICE for my primary vehicle.

No hate of EV. Just the right tool for the job.