From: not@my.home   
      
   Clare Snyder  wrote:   
   > On Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:28:11 -0800, 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.   
   >  You have experience???   
   > I built and drove an electric coupe back about 1979-80   
   > About as simple as it was possible to make it - but not exactly   
   > practical for most of my life.   
   > 50Miles at 30MPH and 30 miles at 50MPH back then   
      
   That's pretty impressive.  Do you still have it?   
      
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