totallynotarobot @ totallynotarobot @lemmy.world

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Any reason to choose that model over the Forester in the context of this question? Are the Foresters sold in America not built in the same factories? Just looked it up and on paper they both suit my needs, but the Solterra is a bit bigger and pricier.

Hadn't actually considered a Volvo, but thanks for bringing it up! Good to know.

To quote Lindsay Bluth, "it's so boxy"

I actually do buy used cars, and am currently looking at used Honda and subaru thingies.

But the used car market affects the new car market, so I feel like the choice still matters even if I'm not buying new. I don't think it's "the actual ethical thing" (kind of condescending phrasing btw) to absolve self of the implications of the purchase just because it's used.

Indeedy, however Ford and GM I believe are currently in labour disputes. Thanks for bringing that up, though.

Givewell is thorough with their research, and afaik they try hard to stay current on everything.

I had a jetta once. Wouldn't be mad about driving one of those again.

Thanks for the tip!

That's kinda what I was hoping for but it is looking like that's just not a thing.

TIL how to read VINs. Thank you!

Found the Reuters report which ain't great, but it still seems like they're a better choice than the US big 3. Thanks for the info!

https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/japan-subaru/

Unfortunately not on my budget lol

Thanks for the suggestion!

Unfortunately I found this about Honda Canada (presumably same in US because they can), but I'll see if there's a way to get a Japanese made one.

https://briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/view/how-hondas-anti-union-monitor-works

Those aren't fit for human consumption either tho

Bold of you to assume they went for the $24 end of that range instead of the $5 end.

Wow that's apt af.

Oh no! I had no idea. Good for him tho

Me too. My 30 are basically the same as my 20s, and same for most of the people around me.

But shhh if the kids underestimate us, we can get away with more! "oh noes, my poor old hip can't handle pushing this heavy thing! You do it and I'll impart some wisdom because of my advanced years."

...are you in some sort of rush to get this done?

Would be a fun surprise in a few years when he gets around to it!

Other posters have answered beautifully but if you ask Randall Munro you might get an illustrated guide.

Specious nonsense does nothing to help our cause.

Acknowledge that cars have drawbacks, as do their alternatives, then pick what you care about. Don't pretend your preference is better in ways that it clearly isn't, or no one will take you seriously even in the moments you deserve it.

Well done, FBI agent. The incels are coming out of the goddamn woodwork up in here.