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Daniel Golson
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Folks, this post single-handedly got me the full BINGO on my “dumbass EV arguments” card.  Anyone else, or do I win the big stuffed clown? Read more

I love that your silly response is getting pounded Read more

80% of Americans live in urban areas, according to the census bureau. The average daily commute is 40 miles. That means for most people, this is perfect. For those without in-home plugs, that will be a problem, and for the outliers who drive more than 300 miles at a time. The idea that this isn’t practical Read more

You know what is a better car for America? One that appeals to consumers and sells. Otherwise if you’re making unappealing EVs, consumers will gravitate to the form factors that appeal to them regardless of their propulsion, and only a fraction of the potential customer base will be seeing those efficiencies you are Read more

Clearly a US-based squid with the blinding lights. The European species can deflect them downward, minimizing the blinding but probably still quite effective at the catchy and eaty steps. Read more

They will sell them like hotcakes. The people who buy these cars don’t plug them into payment calculators.  Read more

Until you’ve beared witness to certain levels of wealth, the expression, “If you have to ask, you can’t afford it” doesn’t ever really sink in. This is not for regular people. $2,600/mo is nothing to these folks. Add those other items you mentioned and bring it to $5,000/mo? Still nothing. Buying it outright for Read more

This is absolutely ridiculous...which is exactly what the G-class stands for. Kudos to Mercedes for keeping the absolutely unhinged G-class spirit alive. Read more

Some people value style, status and prestige. That’s what they’re buying. If everything with four wheels was just “transportation”, there’d be no need for Miatas or 911s, either. Read more

The standard G-Wagen also has poor efficiency. Imagine that. Read more

“It’s like a cat that always wants its belly rubbed, but will usually immediately attack you for doing so.” Read more

He drove a BMW in the first one ;) Read more

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Ambient lighting in general is not just trash, but trashy. Why make your luxury car look like a strip club? Read more

Why did you spend this much money on a car with plastic upholstered seats?  MB doesn’t even offer real leather in this car!   Read more

Why is it called a 350? Used to be engine displacement, but now seems like random numbers. Read more

Is one of the options that comes with the car endless coffee to keep you awake from the drab paint color and boring design language? Read more

Where tf is the gear selector and does it come in colors other than “Wet bar of clay”? Read more