Because what people say on the net is inaccurate.
In this instance it's based on observed opinions, with references.
Now let's leave this thread to discussion of the OT.
Fair enough. There's where our opinions diverge. I'm saying value is objectively the amount paid by the buyer, not what someone else thinks the buyer should have paid.
Saw that. 🤔
To their defense, price isn't determined by cost, rather it's determined by what the market will bear
If cost is so low they can do penetration pricing AND make a profit, that's pretty impressive!
Good luck with that! It's considered the most reliable engine they offered in those years, so the only way to go is down from there.
The Actual Value of a specific car is is known precisely when a sale happens at an agreed-upon price. THAT is the value logic, plain and simple.
As illogical...
The value may not be there for you. That's perfectly reasonable.
30K+ for a 90s Civic is insane!... for me. For someone else it must not be.
See also: https://bringatrailer.com/auctions/
You picked a Ford Ranger. Perfect example! That truck has a Cologne engine. I know about that engine...
The Cargo Kit is the Panel Van option.
Question number 2 (after AWD) of the Five Top Questions People Ask in the Rich Rebuilds video was whether you can order the SUV Kit without the seats.
Her answer (paraphrased) is yes, you can get the Cargo Kit instead of the SUV Kit to have that.
Link...
Does anyone know if any of these screens specifically has the ability to withstand extreme cold / heat so it can be left in the car during extreme weather?
It can easily be converted into an SUV.
Maybe someone like the way it looks.
Maybe someone likes the way it makes them look.
Low maintenance is a huge advantage.
There are countless others.
Another way to look at it is what the Slate Truck can't do, like require a transmission repair. Those...
You could, but i think that may be missing @JoeUser's point.
I think what @JoeUser is saying is that for the OG Slate Truck to accept a DIY AWD Kit the truck -- that specific model -- would need to have certain attributes that may not be (and likely aren't) built into the truck. @JoeUser...
The predecessor was called Remote Start.
Press a button on the remote and the car starts.
Remote Start predates smartphones, much less Connected Vehicles.
Comparing a brand new Slate EV truck to a 27-year-old F-150 requires ignoring a lot of attributes of the Slate and the F-150. The Slate's attributes add a lot of value. That's just reality too.