[jlbnjmn]

If you felt labeled by my post, I failed to communicate well and I apologise.

> a car that cost $6500 used

That's the smart financial decision. The math works better when buying used. By that same math, I had a '97 Suburban with a 5.7l V8 that cost me less to own and operate than a new Prius, but only because I bought it used.

If I buy a new car, though, it's going to be a BEV. The driving experience and cost savings are more than incremental.