The chapter delves into the challenges of finding an affordable, reliable, and safe used car, discussing considerations like crash ratings, mileage, and mechanical issues. It explores options such as older Volvos, 'crap box' cars, lightly used electric cars, and certified pre-owned vehicles from companies like CarMax. The conversation extends to the dilemma of choosing between various electric car models, concerns about battery life and pricing, and the preferences of family members in selecting a new vehicle.
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- Any chance the expected late-2024 M4 MacBook Pro gets Thunderbolt 5? (via James)
- Any chance we’ll get 16GB RAM in the eventual M4 MacBook Air? (via David Martin)
- Could the lack of cellular Mac be because there’s no Apple modem? (via Winnie Lewis)
- Post-show Neutral: Kid cars, revisited
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