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Comment Re: That which is measured (Score 1) 24

Indeed. Here in California we are the poster children for this, because we have a 55 mph speed limit while towing which is NEVER enforced. We have a requirement that headlights be aimed correctly, same. We have a law saying that if there are five or more people behind you, you must pull over at the first safe opportunity to let them pass, same. Fender flares must project as far as tires, same. (Anyone who's ever had a rock break their windshield understands.)

CHP cares specifically and only about revenue generation, so they do nothing to improve safety except go after speeders. That's not nothing, but it's not enough.

Comment Re:It's simple... (Score 1) 209

It's an argument for those of us who are happy with simplicity/manual operation for less cost.

Manual windows don't reduce cost much unless you're going to put them on a lot of vehicles, otherwise it's just more parts you need to design and stock, meanwhile window motors are shared between multiple vehicles. Statistically nobody would rather have manual windows on a vehicle which costs even $40k so it might actually increase costs to offer them.

Comment Re:It's all about design (Score 1) 209

Trucks need range because - tow!

The vast majority of pickups are never used to tow anything for their entire existence, not even once. This is probably not true in the UK, but here in the US they often serve the same market that a luxury car normally would, but for people with tiny PP syndrome.

Comment Re:It's simple... (Score 1) 209

I would LOVE me an F150 Lightning, but let me crank down my windows manually.

wat

When your electric offerings cost as much as your luxury trims, you're telling all of your customers that you only care about rich people.

Yes. That's correct. But have you seen how much vehicles cost now? That's true of all American automakers in particular.

I can think of 101 ways I'd leverage that Lightning, but because you're selling it to me at the price of a Limited trim, I'm not stepping anywhere near that truck.

Ford didn't offer the base package with the big battery, which is how we knew right up front that they didn't give a shit about working people. THAT would be the ideal tradesman's truck, because it can power pretty much anything.

Comment Re:Big surprise! (Score 1) 209

What is the pepperoni pizza at Costco? $1.50?

1.50 for a slice, $10 for a pie... but last time I tried to call ahead at 11 to get a whole pie at lunchtime, I couldn't have it until almost 1pm. I conclude that the pizza is another loss leader like the hot dog, which is why they won't hire enough staff to make enough pizzas to satisfy demand.

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