It's very frustrating to see the state of California continually raise their gas tax. Starting July 1st, 2019 state gasoline taxes are climbing by 5.6 cents per gallon. C'mon! What happened to the USA being a big time shale producer?
This just gives me further incentives to buy an electric car. Not only do California roads suck in certain areas, the state of California is likely very mis-managed. CA doesn't have the issues of water, ice, freezing temps, and other cold weather temperatures can do to asphalt roads. Not sure why its so expensive here in Cali compared to the mid-west.
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I had an interesting conversation recently when I explained that my workplace offered fitness classes with showers and the conversation was steered about saving money.
I've heard the rumors in college about how new professors often sleep and work on the school campus; and recently about google employees that were saving money by living in their car and doing everything possible on the google campus such as eating, sleeping, showering, doing laundry, etc. I hadn't realize that I could have done it at my current workplace as well! The only amenity I don't have access to is laundry service. However, I was educated that it could easily be done if I went to a laundry-mat. My living situation could be managed by work, if I chose to! I'm definitely not recommending this to my readers, but if times are really tough and you're fortunate to be working at a Fortune 500 where a company provides meals and showers, it is possible to lower your living costs by not renting out a place and living in your car. Ideally, it would make sense if you could live in a place like this https://sportsmobile.com/mercedes-benz-4x4-sprinter/ that would be less conspicuous and blend in the parking lot, but I'm sure a minivan could be converted something livable. This unorthodox living situation would definitely change your social life, reputation, and mental sanity, but you could definitely put that money saved towards a future down payment, retirement fund, or financial related goals important to you! Recently, I was fortunate to drive the 2018 Mustang Convertible. What a fun car to drive. This car's acceleration is decent for any ICE car and it handles pretty well. I felt that even the four-cylinder had enough power for the normal driver. I did not take it out to the track and push it to the limit, but I was able to gun it on the open road and take some sharp turns in it. Felt that the seats were comfortable as I didn't have any back discomfort for the 800 miles I drove. Trunk space was good and one is able to fit 2 full size luggage bags and more without a hitch. Obviously, don't expect this car to move your life's belongings, but it is a spacious car (unless you're sitting in the rear seats) for what it is. I especially love how Apple Carplay was integrated into the Navigation and Dashboard. It would easily read me my texts, navigate me to where I needed to go, and give me the weather updates of a specific location. Having a tight integration with your smartphone nowadays for a modern car is pretty much a necessity. It was my first time using Carplay and I'll say if you're buying a new car, you need something similar to it at the bare minimum, be it Tesla's own or Google Android Auto. It was hard going back to my unsmart vehicle without it. Another fancy and cool item were the lights. The instrument panel lights, cup holder lights, door lights are all changeable. Imagine cool blue, royal purple, or even alien green as you sit in your car and check out your feet, door handles, and compartments. It definitely sets the mood for the color you wish to experience. Just you, your passenger, and your Mustang on the open road.
Fuel economy wasn't too bad for this car either. I believe I averaged about 26 mpg during my driving session. This car is definitely more luxurious than the Toyota 86 and great fun to drive if you're a larger person. |
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