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John :
I bought a used Mercedes EQB with 20,000 miles for $23,000. Originally sold for $68,000. Still has 3 year warranty and looks new. Check out the manufacturer buy back/ lemon law cars. Most were just sent back while the initial software glitches were figured out. California has very lenient laws that allow the buyer to just turn it in. I also bought mine in a red state on the east coast where energy is more and knowledge is less about EVs. I’m also about to get a new battery pack free because of a recall. Love it!
2026-02-26 16:49:31
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Pathy :
One of the best deals out there right now. Just picked up a used Rivian R1T and it’s a dream. Sold my Tesla Model Y (bye Elon!) and someone got a great deal on it. Never buying a Tesla ever again
2026-04-25 16:14:28
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Griffin Grabow :
Never, ever going back to gas. I’ve had an electric for the last year and a half and it’s unbelievable how much money I’ve saved. No gas, no maintenance- literally the oil companies have done a tremendous job with fake online videos trashing EVs but they are absolutely superior in every way.
2026-03-06 18:47:11
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monthypyton :
1. NEVER EVER BUY an EV, just LEASE it!
2026-03-12 16:03:08
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cunth2 :
Quit judging by “years degradation “ and start judging by “mile degradation”
2026-02-26 03:05:39
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Roxy :
I wouldn't consider a Tesla nit only because I despise Musk, but bc I don't want to be burned alive when I can't get the door open!
2026-03-07 18:28:29
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philbuildthefuture :
Electric cars last too long, and that’s bad for car dealerships and car profits, so by pushing gas cars we can get consumers to spend much more money on old fashioned gas cars
2026-03-01 06:38:22
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Scott W :
Gonna be wild in the next year or two when all the EV leases start being turned back in.
2026-03-04 14:46:04
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Gen Z 24/7 :
A replacement battery for a Tesla is £18,000 !! Let that sink in 🤯🤯
2026-03-26 15:14:05
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em01092 :
I love my Audi etron GT! Iron Man’s car from Endgame. :)
2026-03-20 23:34:59
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𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 CissyBird🍉 𓆝 𓆟 :
I love my electric vehicles! I have a 2013 and 2017 ford focus electric that are doing great and a 2023 F150 electric truck! I charge with solar panels on my roof and haven’t been to the gas station or needed an oil change for over 13 years! They use 💯 domestically produced electricity and I don’t fund wars for oil contribute to greenhouse gases that are causing climate change.
2026-03-06 19:10:42
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C6H12O6 :
I have a 2022 Audi etron (it’s an EV that I rarely see around town) it’s bomb. So luxurious, large and fun to drive.
2026-04-12 06:14:01
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jthrasher :
Former i3 owner here, things go wrong in them all the time but it was by far my favorite car I’ve ever driven. Wish they’d sell them again with modern battery features!
2026-02-26 14:35:01
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Ms Caledonia :
The problem is the lack of non-Tesla charging locations.
2026-03-10 11:58:15
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Steve Day :
Absolutely. I bought a 2.5 year old Porsche Taycan with extended warranty (for the life of the finance) and it’s amazing. The key to this is ensuring you have warranty (just incase there was an expensive issue). Otherwise amazing value to be had.
2026-03-29 21:51:36
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sondradotcom :
My Kia EV9! Go a 20% discount with only 10,000 miles on the car. GREAT CAR!!
2026-03-06 20:08:57
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mayanvitality :
bought my 2023 bmw i4 edrive40 in 2024 for 36k used, with only 20k miles. original sticker price was 76k due to the options the original owner put on it.
2026-03-30 02:42:14
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AFLoggie 🤘 🪶 :
I picked up a loaded 2-yr old i4 M50 last year for half off MSRP, and it’s phenomenal. Still have an ‘18 i3s REX with 75K miles and it’s been flawless except for the silly expensive tires. Used EV is the way
2026-02-27 02:42:39
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Snodiax 🇪🇺 :
I have a 2017 Tesla Model S for 26k about 2 years ago and it is INSANE. Never looking back
2026-03-13 17:13:00
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user680861ReggaeMan :
my mate has a Tesla but he Hires a Car a petrol Car for Holidays because he says places like Scoyland and Cornwall are not geared up enough for EV charging
2026-03-28 22:39:43
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Sam :
Why avoid Leafs?
2026-02-26 02:44:00
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Eddy Schilling :
Chevy Bolt gang 🙌
2026-04-11 21:41:21
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BtotheT :
My EV minis nearly done 100k miles - the battery has hardly gone down at all - maybe 3%
2026-03-26 22:59:49
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Slater :
The market for EVs is there, they are just sooooo expensive new.
2026-04-04 03:19:50
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David Pat :
people are going to feel a lot different about gas when it's $10 a gallon 😅
2026-03-15 04:25:26
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