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08-27-2008, 05:50 AM
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Location: Michigan
29,214 posts, read 52,352,710 times
Reputation: 21670
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I think it's ugly looking and wouldn't buy it.
FRANKLIN, Ky. - Thousands of jobs are headed to southern Kentucky.
A company that produces electric vehicles plans to bring a manufacturing plant to the region.
NewsChannel 5.com - Nashville, Tennessee - Our Apologies |
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08-27-2008, 07:02 AM
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Location: Tulsa, OK
5,987 posts, read 11,058,733 times
Reputation: 36712
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Let's see because it would not do the minimum speed on the interstate I would have to reroute. Just considering the lower speed and additional miles it adds 36 min a day to my commute. I would have to carry enough extension cord to reach an outlet from the parking lot and hope the snow plow doesn't tear it up in the winter. If I have a job that pays $15.00 hr would cost me $9.00 a day. I bought gas yesterday for $3.75. That would mean I could buy 2.4 gal of gas. At 25 mpg I could drive 60 miles for that amount. Enough to drive to work and home. I'm not interested in that kind of economy no matter what it looks like.
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08-27-2008, 07:12 AM
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Location: Montrose, CA
3,031 posts, read 8,563,001 times
Reputation: 1969
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I don't care what the vehicle looks like, I'd have to agree with Studedude -- if the numbers don't work out better than what I'm paying now, it's definitely a no-go. Personally, I'm buying a motorcycle this year.
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08-27-2008, 09:38 AM
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Location: WA
5,587 posts, read 23,509,792 times
Reputation: 6400
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A glorified golf cart will NOT satisfy 95% of my transportation needs.
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08-27-2008, 10:37 AM
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Location: state of enlightenment
2,403 posts, read 4,995,232 times
Reputation: 2482
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At 40mph and 25 mi range the Zap is not intended to replace a car or truck. It's a utility vehicle. Yes, it is a glorified golf cart; that's what it's intended to be. At $26k and 120mpc I would buy the Aptera any day.
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This I'm not so sure about :
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08-27-2008, 10:49 AM
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Location: Southern Arizona
9,537 posts, read 29,540,563 times
Reputation: 11482
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John1960
I think it's ugly looking and wouldn't buy it.
FRANKLIN, Ky. - Thousands of jobs are headed to southern Kentucky.
A company that produces electric vehicles plans to bring a manufacturing plant to the region.
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Sorry, John, ONLY if I lived in a private gated community and my Golf Cart needed to be upgraded . . . otherwise, I value my life and safety more than a few bucks. |
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08-27-2008, 10:52 AM
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Location: Phoenix metro
20,004 posts, read 73,863,371 times
Reputation: 10297
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All those jobs in KY sadly wont be around long once they find demand on those hideous contraptions is next to NONE.
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08-27-2008, 10:57 AM
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Location: Lake Norman, NC
8,554 posts, read 12,744,898 times
Reputation: 34923
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I think you'd be daring the neighborhood toughies to tip your car over at a red light. ;-)
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08-27-2008, 11:12 AM
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Location: Pinal County, Arizona
25,098 posts, read 37,479,177 times
Reputation: 4932
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Why would I put my life, or that of my wife, in such danger with this vehicle? It certainly would not survive a crash or gusty winds.
Nope - for 10 grand less - I'll buy the SUV thanks
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08-27-2008, 11:15 AM
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Location: Londonderry, NH
41,477 posts, read 56,422,511 times
Reputation: 24809
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I'll buy an electric car when one becomes available on the nearly decrepit markets I prefer. The difference between a $15,000 new small car and the $1,500 I paid for my old Buick wagon buys a LOT of expensive gasoline.
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