highcountryrider
Well-known member
I have an old Ford F250, 1973, and a 1982 Toyota Starlet. Oh, and the LEAF.
I have debated replacing the truck. It has almost no emission control and is just
plain dirty. On the other hand I put very few miles on it.
So, I'd like to get thoughts from the group. When do you think it's appropriate to
replace a vehicle? There is the fact that the newer vehicles are cleaner vis-à-vis
hydrocarbons, CO, etc. But the carbon is the same. And then there is the environmental
cost manufacturing a new vehicle. And the waste of a still useable one going to scrap.
I know there is no pat answer, but I think this group may have some useful insights.
I have debated replacing the truck. It has almost no emission control and is just
plain dirty. On the other hand I put very few miles on it.
So, I'd like to get thoughts from the group. When do you think it's appropriate to
replace a vehicle? There is the fact that the newer vehicles are cleaner vis-à-vis
hydrocarbons, CO, etc. But the carbon is the same. And then there is the environmental
cost manufacturing a new vehicle. And the waste of a still useable one going to scrap.
I know there is no pat answer, but I think this group may have some useful insights.