#330 Car Buying Tips; Do EVs Depreciate Quicker?
Episode description
This week is an all questions episode. We discuss if electric vehicles will depreciate quicker than gas powered cars; why newer transmissions have so many gears; what makes a good retirement vehicle; the difference between all-season and all-weather tires; and our choice for the best do-it-all vehicle under $35K.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Question #1: How is brand loyalty reflected in CR’s owner satisfaction rating?
03:47 - Question #2: How will some low range EVs fare on the resale market in a few years?
07:19 - Question #3: Which used SUV is best suited for a young family?
11:14 - Question #4: What us the difference between all-season and all-weather tires?
14:40 - Question #5: Why some European cars are not sold in the USA?
18:03 - Question #6: Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti a good retirement vehicle?
23:11 - Question #7: What is the advantage of newer transmissions having so many gears?
25:45 - Question #8: What is the ultimate do-it-all vehicle for under $35K?
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Automakers Are Adding Electric Vehicles to Their Lineups. Here’s What’s Coming
Lucid Dethrones Tesla as Electric Vehicle Range King
4K Review: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02_2JeLZEHY
First Drive: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Gets New Styling and Updated Technology
https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-review-a9539318353/
CR Tire Ratings
https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/tires.htm
New & Used Car Buying Guide
https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/car-buying-guide/
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
How to Safely Work on Your Car at Home
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/how-to-safely-work-on-your-car-at-home/
Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
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