And you bought "that"? You really think that's his main concern? He is stalling. I am not sure what for... is your birthday coming up?
or an anniversary.
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And you bought "that"? You really think that's his main concern? He is stalling. I am not sure what for... is your birthday coming up?
You might not have read this yet but your State of New Jersey is expanding SuperChargers along the NJ Turnpike. No excuse traveling. I suspect a lot more SuperChargers will be going in on the East Coast making it even easier to get around and get charged quicker.
Tesla signs Supercharger deal with New Jersey Turnpike - Electrek
Let us know how your dinner talk goes.
OEM replacement parts, or not, I am more worried that your husband can't figure out a way to stop a plumbing leak on your car, being a plumber.
What about a nice long "discussion" AFTER dinner?
How about a $5,000 rebate from your state? Sold.
Seriously though: Youtube..
Rich Rebuilds for the tinkerer inside him.
Dirty Tesla for the everyday.
What’s Inside if he’s still curious...
Are you certain about this?
I can’t imagine that he has never purchased something that he did not fully and completely understand precisely how it worked. Does he own a smartphone or a computer? If he is technologically inept like you said, I’m guessing he doesn’t know exactly how those things work either.
I guess I just feel like there’s something else that is giving him pause. Keep us updated on how things go.
And you bought "that"? You really think that's his main concern? He is stalling. I am not sure what for... is your birthday coming up?
I have only one question, how did you husband import a Toyota Hilux? Also what country are you from?
Fifth generation (N80, N90, N100, N110; 1988–1997)[edit]
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Fifth generation (N80, N90, N100, N110)
1994–1997 Toyota HiLux 4X4 Diesel
Overview
Also called
Production August 1988–1997
- Toyota 4×2
- Toyota 4×4
- Volkswagen Taro
Assembly
Designer Shigeo Asai[16]
- Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Tahara plant); Hamura, Tokyo (Hino)
- Argentina: Zárate
- Colombia Envigado, Colombia
- Germany: Hanover (Volkswagen AG)
- New Zealand: Christchurch
- Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna
- Thailand: Samrong Tai (Samrong plant)
- United States: Fremont, California(NUMMI)
Body and chassis
Body style
Layout
- 2-door pickup truck
- 4-door pickup truck
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
- 4-speed manual
- 5-speed manual
- 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase
Length
- Regular cab: 2,616 mm (103.0 in)
- Regular cab (long bed): 2,850 mm (112.2 in)
- Xtracab: 3,086 mm (121.5 in)
- Xtracab V6: 3,096 mm (121.9 in)
Width 1,689 mm (66.5 in)
- Regular cab: 4,435 mm (174.6 in)
- Regular cab (long bed): 4,724 mm (186.0 in)
- Xtracab: 4,905 mm (193.1 in)
- DLX regular cab (long bed 4WD):4,719 mm (185.8 in)
- DLX regular cab (4WD): 4,430 mm (174.4 in)
Height
The next redesign, in 1988, introduced a longer-wheelbase option, 3,099 mm (122 in) rather than 2,616 mm (103 in) for the regular wheelbase. Its one-piece cargo-box walls eliminated the rust-prone seams that were found in earlier models. The V6 Xtracab SR5 earned Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year award that year. The Xtra Cabs now featured more room behind the front seats than the last generation which allowed optional jump-seats for rear passengers, a feature more in line with competitors of the time.
- 1988–91 regular cab: 1,544 mm (60.8 in)
- 1988–91 regular cab (long bed):1,539 mm (60.6 in)
- 1988–91 Xtracab (2WD): 1,549 mm (61.0 in)
- 1988–91 regular cab (long bed 4WD): 1,704 mm (67.1 in)
- 1988–91 Xtracab (4WD): 1,709 mm (67.3 in)
- 1991–97 regular cab: 1,590 mm (62.6 in)
- 1991–97 regular cab: 1,595 mm (62.8 in)
- 1991–97 Xtracab (4WD): 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
- 1991–97 regular cab (4WD):1,750 mm (68.9 in)
In 1991, North American production began at the NUMMI plant in Fremont, California (the VIN on these trucks starts with '4T'), however some trucks sold in the United States during the 1991–1995 model years were still manufactured in Japan (VIN starts with 'JT').
The Hilux received a minor facelift in 1991 (for the 1992 model year), which was a minor grille change and the new Toyota emblem that had been recently adopted.
It was during this generation that Toyota discontinued the Hilux in the United States, replacing it with the new Tacoma for the 1995 model year.[1
Wasn’t the Hilux just called “Truck” in the early days just as the MasterAce was just called “Van”
Short version: I need a new car. I want a Tesla, husband is afraid of the technology. Can I get some quick facts for him on how an EV works?
Longer version: My current car is a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Convertible at 165k miles with a leak in the gas tank that requires a part that has been discontinued. It leaks gas every time I fill the tank. So, I need a new car. Neither my husband nor I have ever bought a car new, always used. His car is a 1995 Toyota Hilux that is in pretty decent shape considering its age, and his previous vehicle was a 1995 Ford Ranger that barely runs but he still won't get rid of despite never driving it. He is a plumber, and grew up with his father being a mechanic, and is very comfortable tinkering with things and fixing things with his hands. But he is technologically inept.
We test drove a Model 3 a few weeks ago and I loved it, and he did as well. I've been looking over our accounts and hunkering down my savings to prep for putting a good payment down and financing the rest for a new M3. I've always managed our finances and since paying off my student loans in January, the monthly payment would fit perfectly fine in my budget. Plus, I want a toy to celebrate that accomplishment. I've been spending a lot of time looking up the benefits of a Tesla, environmental impacts, advantages of EVs vs ICE, and asked a lot my specific questions to our Tesla Associate during the test drive about using the car and maneuvering on the road. I don't necessarily care about the finer details he is fixated on (much like I don't care how my current ICE runs, as long as it does in fact run.)
His main concern: "I just don't understand how it….works." I've told him to do some research like I have, but he still can't seem to grasp what makes the wheels physically move, how there's no transmission or gears, things like that. He's hesitant putting money down on a piece of technology that he can't understand.
Can I get some input on how to slap some sense into him? TIA.
I can't wait until we get it ordered and delivered!
Actually Model 3 is the safest car made. It has the lowest probability of injury of any car ever tested by NHSTA. Just show him this article. Case closed.One other consideration many include is the safety component. Teslas are among the highest safety rated cars on the road across a spectrum of tests. Doesn’t he love you and want you to be as safe as possible?
BTW, get the blue one ... white is the default color, so I guess that'll do too
So what’s the Verdict? Is it a go or a no go?
Fred
This is exactly what convinced my wife to agree to get an X. This sealed the deal. And now I don’t even think she remembers what her old car was. Teslas are that good.Actually Model 3 is the safest car made. It has the lowest probability of injury of any car ever tested by NHSTA. Just show him this article. Case closed.
Model 3 achieves the lowest probability of injury of any vehicle ever tested by NHTSA
OP - i'm late to the party but to enhance your Tesla-buying experience, make sure you pick up the "essentials" so you're ready to go once it arrives...It's a go!
I'll be ordering before end of March! Still need to get the outlet set up for charging, get his '95 Ford Ranger out of the driveway, and see if I have any mechanically-inclined friends that would want to take the Eclipse off my hands once its delivered.
Can I get some input on how to slap some sense into him? TIA.
... I just had to drop $1500 on a new catalytic converter (parts, labor, and a few rust issues fixed) last month in order to pass the emissions test for my state's inspection, only for the check engine light to remain on due to the minor gas leak.