• Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Not sure why you are having trouble finding support or what anal tugging even is, but looking at Americans at least. They get a new car. On average every 6 to 8 years. A decently maintained car will easily last 11-14 years. If you are finding a better explanation that genralizes than what I described to explain this gap I'd love to hear it

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      1 year ago

      Most people buy used cars. So those cars are already 11 to 14 years old. Inform yourself.

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      After 8 years you're getting to the point where the average person is gong to start running into problems with their car, especially if they bought used. At that point a person may buy a new car for many reasons not "just because". But even in your example, it's a 3 year gap. That could be accounted for by someone commuting more than average or taking long trips and getting more wear and tear.

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        1 year ago

        I can't even. Where are you getting that data? Unless the average person is driving a bmw they don't start running into any kind of serious issues until 11-14years. Anything sooner than that is typically easily fixed and much cheaper than buying a new car. I don't understand why people here don't realize there is a huge push by advertisers and American culture to buy new cars well before they are needed. People want new cars >> than they need new cars. I'm not fabricating that. Even in a recession yes this mentality remains strong. If that's important for you go for it I guess and yes of course buy electric or hybrid if you can. If you really want to make a carbon footprint dent though, hold off on buying a new car for a few years and with decent maintenance and minor repairs you will save yourself money and save the environment. Jesus

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          People don't run into issues for 11-14 years? You're assuming everyone is buying a brand new car. You're entire stance is destroyed by the simple concept of buying used cars.

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            I'm assuming nothing now other than this sub must be overrun by car salespeople. You all are insufferable. The average age of a used car being bought is 6years old, not 11-14. Also, no one is taking issue with the carbon footprint of buying used cars. That's not the point of this post. Buying and maintaining a used car is a wonderfully conservative practice. People aren't buying used electric cars (by and large). The point here the OP is making is that it's better from a carbon footprint standpoint to not trade up to an electric (typically new car) than to keep an existing ICE car at least until it nears end of life. That is a factually accurate statement that all of you car sales people apparently are upset about.