Re:What it’s like to own an electric car
by Slimbo on Wednesday July 24, 2019 @04:21AM
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> Why would I pay for a car and then have to rent another car?
Because it makes sense to do it this way financially. I live very close to work, and commute about 10 miles a day. Once or twice a year I want to drive a few hundred miles, so it makes much more sense to rent a long range car for this than buy one.
Re:What it’s like to own an electric car
by OJFord on Wednesday July 24, 2019 @05:10AM
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I don't think GP was criticising you - it makes perfect sense. 'Most people' just wouldn't consider it, or would do something that makes less sense anyway.
Because it makes sense to do it this way financially. I live very close to work, and commute about 10 miles a day. Once or twice a year I want to drive a few hundred miles, so it makes much more sense to rent a long range car for this than buy one.