Featured EVs are not for everyone

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by bwilson4web, Feb 28, 2026 at 9:15 PM.

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  1. Isaac Zachary

    Isaac Zachary Senior Member

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    I think you agree with Bisco. Fuel costs are cheap compared to things like insurance costs. I pay more for insurance than for fuel, and I drive a lot.

    Sorry for your sticker shock. I know I'm not upgrading my car for the forseeable future with current prices.
     
    #61 Isaac Zachary, Mar 5, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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    Yep; a new financed car will require FULL coverage insurance. I don't carry collision or comprehensive insurance, two of the most costly and just take it on the chin if something happens. If it's my fault, insurance will pay the other party and I "eat" my end. If it's their fault; they pay me. I had to put a guy on a repayment plan once - claimed he didn't have insurance, but drove for a living. It took a few years, but I was eventually made whole again, plus 10% interest.
    This says something for driving old reliable, but NOT flashy cars.....
     
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  3. frodoz737

    frodoz737 Top Wrench

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    It's funny to watch how one's political and geological differences play out on forums. I currently own and daily drive 2 Toyota hybrids...including a Prius (my second one FTR)...and some how posting on Priuschat still makes me the enemy of the Left's group think. Still waiting to break bread Bob. A few others in here...I wouldn't waste my time.
     
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  4. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    I own & drive 2 Toyotas but only 1 is a hybrid. I replaced my totaled 2017 Prius with a 2025 Camry. I still drive my 2000 Tundra pickup, purchased new in early 2000.I drive very little, being retired.
     
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  5. bisco

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    I have a bolt ev. hybrids are so 20th century
     
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  6. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I had a good day too:
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    Me too. Running over 4 miles/kWh, or about 5,000 kWh per year or roughly $600 each year if bought from the utility company. A little more out of town.

    Bob Wilson
     
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  7. Isaac Zachary

    Isaac Zachary Senior Member

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    No, you're right. And I probably put too much emotion and bias into my posts. I'm sure you've contributed a lot.

    But on the other hand, there are things I just don't understand.
    • @bwilson4web can afford a Tesla Model 3, but he can't afford to pay for gasoline.
    • @frodoz737 chose a Corvette that needs premium octane but openly dislikes expensive gasoline.
    • Yet if I mention that I've been working two jobs, 60 to 80 hours a week for the past year, yet can't afford a house, new car or health insurance, I'm told I'm lazy and just need to work more so I can pay more.
    For the record I'm not in the Left group, nor am I in the Right group either.

    And I own a three row, body-on-frame SUV with some 230,000 miles on it and a Prius I've owned for 5 years but never got running.
     
    #67 Isaac Zachary, Mar 6, 2026 at 1:34 AM
  8. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Bought 7 years ago, $24,000 with Prius Prime trade-(in and after 175,000 miles. Today, Edmunds claims it is only worth $5,000.

    IT IS NOT FOR SALE!

    Bob Wilson
     
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  9. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Found a YouTube channel that is anti-EV:

    https://youtu.be/0t0VT7gAElM?si=p8ZkUlPKCpPz63MU

    H    e ignores EV advantages and real life, operational scenarios. For example, what is any car doing while you are doing anything else?

    The EV mantra is ABC (Always Be Charging.) You learn how to multiplex charging with your ordinary, biological, work, and play. If you can’t multiplex, EVs are not for you. Your kids, yes, but not for inflexible thinkers racing to the grave.

    Bob Wilson
     
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