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1. bix6 · 1789503085 · focus · HN ↗

   Can anyone speak to the long term impacts of this? Like is gas going to remain high for years (or even worse get rationed) and I should trade in for an EV now?

   1. karmakurtisaani · 1789503219 · focus · HN ↗

      Get the EV. They're better anyway.

      1. bix6 · 1789503333 · focus · HN ↗

         Yes they’re better. But it’s very expensive to get the EV I want that would replace my current cars capabilities.

         1. Rohansi · 1789503415 · focus · HN ↗

            I'm curious what specific capabilities you're referring to here.

            1. bix6 · 1789503577 · focus · HN ↗

               I have an outback with AT tires and I can fit my surfboards inside. I don’t want a compact. Rivian R2 is tempting but esspensive.

               1. dalyons · 1789504097 · focus · HN ↗

                  The r2 is right on the median price for new cars in the US, believe it or not. Crazy. But yeah, an Outback is still cheaper
               2. standeven · 1789504295 · focus · HN ↗

                  Used Tesla Model Y with AT tires? You can get a small lift kit for them if you want more ground clearance.

                  1. bix6 · 1789504916 · focus · HN ↗

                     Fuck Elon.
               3. medler · 1789504386 · focus · HN ↗

                  Subaru dealers near me have the Trailseeker, an EV comparable to the Outback, listed around $35k

                  1. bix6 · 1789504909 · focus · HN ↗

                     Ooo nice I wrote Subie off after the Solerra flop but I’ll take a look

                     1. medler · 1789505155 · focus · HN ↗

                        The Solterra got a lot better in the 2026 model year. It’s not a bottom-tier EV anymore. (Disclosure: I have one)
               4. iammiles · 1789504506 · focus · HN ↗

                  I replaced my old Forester with the new Trailseeker. Stsrting price (and interest rate) is much better than the R2.

                  I can slide in an 8’ board no problem when I’m too lazy to use the roof rack.

                  I haven’t upgraded the wheels or tires yet but the stock ones have had no problem going up and down the old logging and forest service roads of NW Oregon and SW Washington.

                  1. bix6 · 1789504944 · focus · HN ↗

                     Thank you for the rec I’ll take a look!
               5. WarmWash · 1789506319 · focus · HN ↗

                  Lightnings are awesome trucks
               6. NegativeLatency · 1789507226 · focus · HN ↗

                  If the Toyota sienna had a plugin ev option that would be really compelling for me. The electric van market is surprisingly sad. I currently only boogie board because it fits in my car.

                  1. mysterydip · 1789511034 · focus · HN ↗

                     I’m really tempted by current sienna hybrids, my current gas one gets 20mpg on a good day. Plug-in for the daily school commutes and after school activities would be great

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