The death of car culture

[Oldfart]

Nonsense. I think a ten-year-old EV will retain it's value every bit as well as a ten-year-old laptop.

THAT'S what I'm afraid of. You spend a 100K + on a cool EV and 5-10 years later it's worth 20k because all the tech will have completely changed.

 

[RamseyF]

if anyone was up here in Detroit this past weekend car culture is alive and well and no sign of going away. Woodward dream cruise is the craziest. full alcohol at the gas stations the weekend before they close down a section off for the Friday night drag racing. its a blast to just see all the cars. about a 12 mile stretch of road. packed both ways. 1hr to go 2 miles

Home - Woodward Dream Cruise

The Woodward Dream Cruise is North America’s largest celebration of automotive culture, attracting nearly one-million visitors and thousands of classic and specialty vehicles to Metro Detroit.

www.woodwarddreamcruise.com

 

[Shaggy]

I had posted this as a response to a different thread but thought I’d start one to get all ur thoughts as well. Just my 2 cents: with all the comments here about EV’s (f150 lightning), what do you think when you‘ve actually seen one on the road? Was it like my thought “that (lightning) is ugly as sin!”. I would never buy that ev f150, it looks like a little toy, and nothing like a real F-150. Ford just announced the lay offs of thousands of workers and one of the resons was that those employees are not equipped to work with fords next phase of EV focus. We are witnessing the death of “car culture”. This next generation will never drive down main street or take over a parking lot with their hoods up to show what they drive, no more revving the engine, no more 4 wheeling etc. How fun will it be to show off your new ev “battery” or “modified infotainment screen”. Its happening across the board. Dodge announced they’re killing off the charger and challenger in ’23, they pledge to have an electric muscle car by ‘24. I thing gentlemen we are the last Gen, wether ur 1, 2 or 3 that will enjoy and take pride in this “culture” of the Internal Combustion Engine.

I agree but the death of all that won't be for a long while. I'm talking 20+ years. Gas cars/trucks aren't just going to vanish. They will still be around.

 

[Shaggy]

More for us. Here's our daily drivers.The rest are in the shop out of the weather.
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[Bozz]

 

[BoostCreep]

THAT'S what I'm afraid of. You spend a 100K + on a cool EV and 5-10 years later it's worth 20k because all the tech will have completely changed.

Imagine, if you will, spending $100,000 on an iPhone. Yes, smart purchase indeed.

 

[Macdaddy]

I haven't seen one, or noticed if I did. Isn't it the same size, using the same sheet metal as an F150?

Not even close, looks like a honda pick up (whatever those are called idk). It would have helped if it looked liked a regular F150

 

[Macdaddy]

Lol. So far from the truth. Lots of women breaking their necks here. You are in the wrong place I guess.

Yeah, the wifes a bit jealous, but realized quick the women turning their heads to look at me….. are looking at the Raptor and not me. So sad

 

[MurderedOutSVT]

 

[Sunchild714]

I could see myself in an EV like the Lightning or Rivian for day to day drives to work and running around the kids and errands. I would NEVER buy an EV for off-roading or trips through the desert or road trips in general (until they start self-charging that is).