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republic
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I didn't have a car and biked everywhere, even during the "polar vortex." Having a car is still optional - it takes just as long to drive and park as to bike to work.
I wanted to spread the word about Tesla and EV technology. Why not? I'm content and have nothing else to spend money on other than charity.
I wanted to spread the word about Tesla and EV technology. Why not? I'm content and have nothing else to spend money on other than charity.
Up until 2004, I bought only cheap used cars. In 2004 I bought a Prius which lasted me until 2012. At that point, I bought an Audi which I liked driving, but having to fill the dam tank every third day at fifty dollars a pop drove me crazy - after having the thrifty Prius, I couldn't go back to driving a gas guzzler. So I traded the Audi in for a dealer demo Volt. I had been on the waiting list for a Tesla, but decided it was too extravagant. The Volt was functional and uninspiring. After driving it for a few months, I ended up placing another order for a Tesla. I liked what I had read about the company and its founder and wanted to support what they were doing. Also, from a carbon perspective, we need to electrify transportation and Tesla was doing far more to advance that goal than anyone else. Since I've had the car, I no longer understand my hesitation in buying it. It's fun and economical (upfront cost aside) to drive. The Tesla service center has been fantastic - it's easy to get things done. It's nice not having to ever stop and get gas. I can't see ever going back to an ICE.
