A Slate?
Yeah, probably not...
I considered it, briefly. In context of getting a beater now, and a tiny reserve down payment for 2026 delivery. But it's just so... impotent. Can't tow anything worth towing. Given the upgrades I'd probably want (big battery, and SUV kit) would take it well over $35k, I'd rather get the Scout Terra Harvester instead which can actually tow what I want and has that nifty gas range extender. But I don't really even want that. I'd rather just have a new quality V8 truck with no monkey business to try and save a nickle in gas. I think they're coming. I don't see GM admitting their mistakes with AFM/DFM in the 5.3 and 6.2 motors, so I'll be looking at either Ford Coyote 5.0 or Ram Hemi 5.7. Or if they just can't get their heads out of their behinds... restore an old truck or just go with the afore-mentioned Scout. There's some seriously nice stuff on BringATrailer, and I even saw an awesome 3/4 ton rig on Craigslist (late 90's GMC with the 7.4L gas engine, 60k miles, sheltered life and beautiful paint and interior).
Talked insurance into fixing my Jeep. So no buying a beater, at least for now.
SWMBO's Forester is still in the shop for timing chain replacement, should get it back Tuesday or Wednesday next week. So this weekend is car-less. Did one grocery run on the bike last night, I'll probably do another one Sunday or Monday morning.