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   From: zed@is.dead   
      
   On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:36:04 -0600   
   Bryan Simmons  wrote:   
      
   > On 2/12/2026 12:02 PM, Mars Sellus wrote:   
   > > On Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:01:05 -0800   
   > > Roger Rhino  wrote:   
   > >   
   > >> Mars Sellus  wrote:   
   > >>> Roger Rhino  wrote:   
   > >>>>> Ed P  wrote:   
   > >>>>>   
   > >>>>>> Given the complexity of new cars, I won't own one out of   
   > >>>>>> warranty   
   > >>>>   
   > >>>> You should consider an EV.  They are simple and low-maintenance,   
   > >>>> and easier & way more fun to drive than gasbangers.  Electricity   
   > >>>> is also a lot cheaper than gas.   
   > >>>>   
   > >>>> For most people, there's not a very good case for gas cars.   
   > >>>   
   > >>> Urban or suburban use favors EVs - road trips not at all.   
   > >>   
   > >>   
   > >> EVs are great for road trips if you can use Tesla charging   
   > >> stations. The others may be hit or miss.   
   > >   
   > > Which means major interstates only, not 2ndry, US, or state and   
   > > county roads.   
   > >   
   > I can't see the sense in anything other than a hybrid unless you only   
   > drive around town and never use a car for long trips. At some point   
   > my wife and I are going to go one long, long driving trips,   
   > alternating between tent camping, moderately priced motels and the   
   > occasional neat, quirky or historic hotel. I want to mostly stay off   
   > the Interstates unless we're going through the mountains. Short   
   > driving days on two lane roads when practical is appealing.   
   >   
      
   Plenty of good hybrids to choose from, many in AWD like that sweet   
   Lexus NX.   
      
   Even the trucks are going that way - Dodge has an e-torque assist that   
   seems pretty sorted.   
      
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