I just read that the state of California has decided that all vehicles must be electric or hydrogen cell units by 2035 with no internal combustion engines allowed in the state. I am wondering if this means that there will be literally thousands of reduced price, nice, internal combustion used cars and trucks available for other states to purchase and use normally. Makes me think that I might be able get a nice, new truck around 2030 from out of California to my area at a great price, where there will likely be no restrictions of this type. It also means that people in California are going to be paying a premium price for their vehicles, assuming they don't decide to use other means of transportation. You can also bet that parts for most of those exotic vehicles will not be sold at Autozone, unless it's something like a light bulb, so there is that also. If you need a new battery cell or some type of high power inverter, that will probably have to come from the dealer at a premium price. So, the cost of maintenance on those type vehicles will also be very high. I don't really think I could imagine normal life without driving my regular Ford truck and fixing things on it myself. I am still a little ticked that I have to use unleaded gasoline that contains ethynol and creates problems in some vehicles over time. I guess I am a product of my environment, which is definitely not California.

Wow... I had no idea... I guess I will continue normal maintenance on my F150. Maybe the estimated value of my truck will increase if I just keep it running and maintained. Its a year 2000 vehicle, so in 2025 I will be eligible for an antique car tag that costs $25 in my state. I like that price. That kind of offsets any unanticipated maintenance that might come up.

Well, that old beater will get that antique tag if I have any say in the matter. Mississippi just sends it to you when your vehicle is 25 years old, assuming you pay $25 to get it. I just installed new spark plugs, a new ignition module, new spark plug wires, new fog lights, a new valance, tow hooks, a new water pump, a new LED cargo light and a new alternator, so its in pretty good shape. I change the oil every 5000 miles. I don't really care what the gas mileage is, as long as it runs good and gets me where I need to be. No check engine lights and about 200,000 miles on it at the moment. I am hoping that it goes to around 300,000, but that could be a dream.