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It's called precautionary consumption. We tend to act with a scarcity and "what if" mindset. It doesn't matter if you never drive 400 miles, or rarely, you're
by epolanski 1y ago
It's called precautionary consumption.
We tend to act with a scarcity and "what if" mindset.
It doesn't matter if you never drive 400 miles, or rarely, you're spending money, significant one in case of a car, thus range becomes an issue.
- brookst 1y agoIs there really anyone who never drives 400 miles during the lifespan of a car purchase? Certainly I can’t believe it’s a majority of people.
- antisthenes 1y agoI don't think I have driven my car 400 miles in a single leg. 400 miles is the range where I 1. Seriously consider flying 2. Plan it in such a way that I can have lunch as a long break between driving sessions. 3. Rent a car and carpool with other people if it's a road-trip type thing. It just so happens that my friends are either all within 150 miles of me, or so far away that driving isn't a real option.
- to11mtm 1y agoI've known a few. But they are certainly not the majority. I've known far more people who have to do a 400-600 mile drive at least once a month.
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