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rab , to xkcd in xkcd #2948: Electric vs Gas
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Would love to try one, Porsche is the only company who still makes cars for people who like cars

rab , to xkcd in xkcd #2948: Electric vs Gas
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I'm not disagreeing that it's better but I just prefer the direct feel of hydraulic steering. It's the primary reason I drive a 15 year old BMW and refuse to get something newer haha

I've tried the new models but the feel just isn't there

rab , to xkcd in xkcd #2948: Electric vs Gas
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Don't even pay attention to downvotes, they don't really do anything unlike reddit

rab , to xkcd in xkcd #2948: Electric vs Gas
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I mean weight is a huge issue too just due to safety. I drove my buddies model Y recently and it felt extremely nimble, probably due to the center of gravity being so good thanks to the batteries

But you can still feel how heavy the vehicle is and I imagine crashing into one would fucking hurt. I mean my GMC Sierra is lighter, it's absurd really

rab , to xkcd in xkcd #2948: Electric vs Gas
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But the steering rack isn't even physically connected to the wheels anymore so that sucks

rab , to xkcd in xkcd #2948: Electric vs Gas
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Yeah I get it

But what im trying to say is that you can get an EV for like 20k cad, but charging requires home ownership (1.1m average in this shithole country)

rab , (edited ) to xkcd in xkcd #2948: Electric vs Gas
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Lemmy user base will not understand your comment but yes, I will miss the roar of an engine in the future, and the ability to feel the road through the steering wheel. EVs are simply not fun nor interesting even though I can't deny they are 'better'

At least you can get rwd EVs I guess

rab , to xkcd in xkcd #2948: Electric vs Gas
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The barrier in my Canadian city isn't even purchase price, it's that I cannot charge at my apartment

rab , to Sysadmin in bad battery?
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What about with a fire blanket?

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