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#330 Car Buying Tips; Do EVs Depreciate Quicker?

#330 Car Buying Tips; Do EVs Depreciate Quicker?

FromTalking Cars (MP3)


#330 Car Buying Tips; Do EVs Depreciate Quicker?

FromTalking Cars (MP3)

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Oct 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast 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.     ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6       SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 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?     ----------------------------------   Automakers Are Adding Electric Vehicles to Their Lineups. Here’s What’s Coming https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/why-electric-cars-may-soon-flood-the-us-market-a9006292675/   Lucid Dethrones Tesla as Electric Vehicle Range King https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/lucid-dethrones-tesla-as-electric-vehicle-range-king-a6640734780/   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/       ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ
Released:
Oct 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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