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The withering dream of a cheap American electric car

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152 points voisin | 3 comments | 17 Nov 24 23:52 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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latentcall ◴[18 Nov 24 16:08 UTC] No.42173727[source]▶
I would love a 10-15K BYD. I was told recently desiring a BYD is un-American when I can spend 3 times the price on a Tesla. No thanks! I’ll hold out for something truly cheap. Cars in America are insanely priced.
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1. skybrian ◴[18 Nov 24 17:55 UTC] No.42174953[source]▶
If you want something truly cheap, buying a new car doesn’t make a lot of sense. Used cars are a better deal.
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2. EasyMark ◴[18 Nov 24 18:26 UTC] No.42175347[source]▶
Not always, the lower end Toyotas it’s a better deal per mile to buy new, if you are willing to shop around a little and get last year’s model.
3. latentcall ◴[18 Nov 24 19:25 UTC] No.42175941[source]▶
Used cars are not that much of a bargain. I’ve been looking and asking 20k for a car with 100k plus miles is insanity.