When will Gas Car Resale Values Tank? (SUVs, buying, price)

[ZeApelido]

Originally Posted by Ziggy100

Model S and X have been degrading since the Model 3 came out https://wolfstreet.com/2019/07/23/ca...ations-plunge/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnb...rom-tesla.html
There’s only so much market and there’s not enough to go around.

I do agree with the Model S. Definitely cannabilized by Model 3. Many people previously just wanted an EV sedan, Model S was all there really was. But you can get a lot of the perceived benefits from the Model 3 as Model S for like half the price. I don't think that portends to limited demand and medium and lower price ranges vs what can be supplied. But I'm willing to change my mind over time.

[Rynldsbr]

Originally Posted by Ziggy100

It's our lifestyle that's the problem not our technology.

This is the truth in summary.

Government mandates and incentives to push a newer technology will never solve the underlying problem. Until a change is made in the mindset that pushes us to stop replacing everything in our disposable lifestyle - there will not be real change toward true sustainability. Everything else is smoke and mirrors.

[IMBACKAGAIN]

I'm 45. It won't happen in my lifetime.

[papilgee4evaeva]

Originally Posted by ZeApelido

First proof on ICE resale value plunge

https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/18/succe...ion/index.html

Either my computer didn't render your sarcasm font, or you did a REALLY bad job of reading this article.

[TexasLawyer2000]

Originally Posted by JWG223

When EVs become reliable and capable of doing all the things gas cars can do logistically.

Even at the greater reliability than ICE, and 80% capability, there's not much adoption. Simply because the remaining 20% and lack of education holds people back.

[camaro69]

Only when the Gov't figures out how to tax the crap out of owning an EV.

[Ziggy100]

Originally Posted by TexasLawyer2000

Even at the greater reliability than ICE, and 80% capability, there's not much adoption. Simply because the remaining 20% and lack of education holds people back.

Speaking of education, they aren’t reliable at all. Tesla is ranked as one of the most unreliable vehicles manufacturers. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usa...amp/1748024002

[timfountain]

Originally Posted by JWG223

When EVs become reliable and capable of doing all the things gas cars can do logistically.

I truly and honestly believe we have reached that point....

[StealthRabbit]

Originally Posted by timfountain

I truly and honestly believe we have reached that point....

Do you live in the boonies?
Do you live in a location that is tough to access in the winter (ice, snow?)
Do you haul cargo / horse trailers ?
Have you used an EV in demanding conditions? (freezing, steep, slippery, and DEEP)

I wish I could count the number of times I have had to assist a 'state worker' in a mandated EV, working in an environment / condition not suited for EV use.

I will stick with FREE fuel and a 'push vehicle to start' (as I have for 40+ yrs)
At least I can get the Ev's off the road when they can't hack it.

[Ziggy100]

Originally Posted by timfountain

I truly and honestly believe we have reached that point....

Go pull up your Tesla app, and plan a trip pulling a 9000 lb trailer from....oh wait you can’t because no EV can pull 9000 lbs.
Nevermind. I guess we aren’t there yet.