There were a few people at work with jobs paying a buck or so over minimum that were checking around for used cars and ended up buying new or nearly new to the tune of $15-$20K or more, they will be making installment payments forever, nailed down as wage slaves. I would not wish that on anyone.  The wastefulness and throw away economy is one of the big reasons for global warming and many problems in our country.  And what happens if they are at fault in a car accident without comprehensive insurance? They still have to make the payments and if the car is totaled they have to think about getting another one.  

yeah, we also have battery powered hand tools, and the other half picked up a battery powered push (self propelled) mower this summer, when the big rider was having problems.. we had to do something, poor dog was being engulfed by high grass when we let her out to go... =P  taller than her, and she is a tallish medium sized dog

but a battery powered car, for us, is not practical at all.. we live too far out for it to be, and with a harsh winter climate too (notoriously hard on batteries of all kinds)

 

Edited October 27, 20214 yr by heartless