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This is still a regressive tax. So, no. Federal and State taxation should be based on needs divided by the aggregate subtracting the population that does not make enough to pay taxes. Just say no to charging the working poor anything. Do you want 100% utilization? Making is more expensive...

I understood your point initially. My opinion is tangential to yours, not opposite. Rivian is a poor example of a truck. It was designed as a toy with a bed. The real world examples of EV trucks are still only speculative. Until we see Tesla's Cybertruck and Semi tractor in real world...

Fools? I'm curious how you consider using electric to tow/move material is a fools errand? I understand that heavier payloads, whether towed or as cargo, diminishes range on both ICE and EV. Also, I certainly understand that even Tesla will need to increase the charging network locations in...

Once more? Sales taxes and Sin taxes are just cruel. One more way to charge the "not rich" for existing.

Another response?! Am I needy or just distracted? Regardless, Erika and I both have been talking about upgrading to the Model Y from our standard range Model 3. Given current resale values, it could be a wash for the cost increase.

2021 Tesla Model 3. I apologize, I really do not think of BMW or Mercedes... or VW for that matter anymore. I've worked on all three and I will never buy them for the malicious nature of their engineering. Volkswagen in particular for their creative placement of the water pump behind the...

Nice Pink Floyd reference but you only need trim a "little piece" to be effective.

I second this. I have waited too long and the other offerings are a pale comparison. I was hanging out with my best friend talking about truck bed size. Because, well, we are both motor heads half watching football. The best truck bed is 8' and that is a hill I will die defending. However...

The mute button works well.

It has been two years since the reservations opened. Two years of lottery tickets, losing lottery tickets, costs far more than $100. This refundable amount holds my place in line. I hold no illusions that a corporation will honor an price stated two years ago. I see the price tag of the...

Unless I am white knuckling the mountain passes right before the state closes the Freeway, I regularly steer with my fingers. I know it sounds silly, but every power steering setup I have ever driven has been easy enough to use one finger to turn the steering wheel or yoke lock to lock with...

As I read through this thread and consider the conversations, I do not think the Ryan is looking for a personal vehicle. I think he is angling to make some money on selling the Rivian second hand. I'm sure someone will take the bait. As the saying goes "a fool and his money is soon parted"...

This whole billionaire/tax issue is a shell game. It bothers me that people oscillate between percentage and absolute to support the FUD. It aggravates me that Mr. Musk is the focus of "pay yer taxes b**ch!" but the other billionaires (I'm looking at you J.B./Doktor Evil) haven't been...

This struck me as humorous. Probably because I drive older... nope! OLD rigs. I had to add in stereos and blue tooth devices to bring my trucks to hands free and cup holders. The M3 we drive has everything at my finger tips at my whim. So I expect the CT will be just like every car I have...

To me the profile is "only" 6' 6". Not a giant, but great for top shelf.

Or an off grid cabin, out of cell range, by a spring, building materials, and cobbled together days of building and relaxing.

Insurance is a gamble and more expensive than saving cash. But, without insurance, cars would be too expensive, healthcare would be "don't die", and there would be a lot more ugly mouths without dental insurance. I see the solar tonneau cover as insurance. The cybertruck is a truck. It is...

I agree with you about the portable charging. My mind goes to camping trips or into areas that do not have superchargers. Even if it is only 15 miles a day, that is enough to power an electric chainsaw or other power tools without reducing range. Or, my favorite, the coffee pot while I am...

Nice use of sig fig!

Wait?! 6 ply tires? On a truck with 1 3/4 ton payload??????? Seriously? Kevlar or not, that isn't an E load rated tire. All four tires have to divide the load of the CT alone. Then they have to have enough remaining load capacity to accept the payload across the rear tires and all four for...