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Make your own, too easy. Don't want to deal with casings, make sausage patties, or shape as links, if wanting. Make a sauce out of the pan drippings, nothing lost or wasted ????

Yea ... and apparently 2500 cycles for an LFP battery is on the low end of estimates. As posted, for our ZS, that's 900k kms. If just take about 500k of those, extreme negative, that's 25 yrs of driving for us. Well, for me, as the wife won't be driving that much after I'm gone. I'm knocking on 68, and will be long gone. 25 yrs, and she'll be in her 70's, and still have 80% capacity of the battery. Not needing to be replaced and simply less range per charge. Everything she needs is 5 kms away, so 250ish kms range certainly won't impact here life. She can even make a R/T to Hua Hin with that range, and still have a nice reserve when back home. How much is a 25 yr old car worth. About -0-, EV or ICEV. At least the EV won't require constant maintenance & new parts. Try getting parts for a 25 yr old ICEV ... good luck with that one. I had 1950 Buick Special in 1975. Had to rebuild the carb, with a kit that wasn't even made for it. Since no junk yard had a 1950 carb for it, or anything close. It actually worked, but rebuilding a carb, not for the faint of heart, even if having the proper kit.

Google search the text in the photo, and it should pop up. Quick attempt and I couldn't find, but most sites agree with 2500 cycle for LFP. More than a few to peek at on G.

Why would 'state owned' auto makers, need to give themselves subsidies? Are people that daft. They sell cars to their citizens, at near cost, as that's how socialism works. State owned businesses are not profit driven to their own citizens, as it should be. They make up the profit line, when exporting & selling. No price gouging at home. No silly overpaid union workers. The simply provide quality vehicles to their citizens that need them, and an affordable price. All types & price ranges. The 'Big Four' Chinese auto makers are 'state owned': "There exists a grouping of traditional “Big Four” state-owned car manufacturers of China, namely: SAIC Motor, FAW, Dongfeng, and Chang’an, with car sales of 5.37 million, 3.50 million, 3.28 million and 2.30 million in 2021 respectively" - wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_industry_in_China The ignorance of the anti EV / CH folks is mind boggling.

And some folks think the 2500 cycles is conservative and quote 10k. That's a stretch. And they don't need replacement, just hold 80% of original capacity. Most if having a problem, with cells/module, simply replace the cell/module that at bad, not the whole pack.

You really think she is qualified to be president ? Has nothing to do with her being a mixed race female. She's simply incompetent to hold office. And people wonder how the country got in the state it is.

I know plenty about buying old cars. That's what you buy till you can buy new ones: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303105-what-about-your-first-few-years-of-mechanisedmotorised-transport/#comment-18270550

Far from rich, just comfy. That's what happens when you work, plan a retirement and use common sense. Luckily no major health issues along the way.

Hard not to hear about them, since M came to TH. As I stated, I don't put much stock in M or restaurant ratings. I also don't Q for food, or travel longer to/from to the food, than it takes to sit and enjoy it. If in the neighborhood, then yea, I'll try anything. You implied I didn't have the wallet for 'your' dining choices. Remember, I'm on an sh!!ty MG budget. I can find good pub grub at plenty of places. They did look tasty though, may have to see where located. Have a pleasant day.

Saw the Dolphin @ CS while O&A last week. Looks quite nice, though really do prefer the Atto 3. That's a pretty sweet ride, and I see a lot of those. Starting to see a fair amount of MG4s also. Along with Neta Vs. Very few 2022 MG ZSs ... ????

Being a carnivore, even I think that's animal abuse to the max. Surpasses veal.

Didn't know you truck was made by MB... ????

I think you & I have different ideas of fine dining ... ... tell me that's not a plastic chair ... ???? None of those are close to expensive, not have any ambiance, although, some food selection sure do look tasty.

I'm sure your Celerio will be well received at valet parking ... ????

What the hell does a car have to do with dining out. I prioritize, and a car is low on the list. Those restaurants don't ring a bell.

Why would I go to an overpriced celerity restaurant. Eaten at Smokin' Joe's (not a chef) numerous times, but actually knew him, and not overpriced, and a 1st class personality. A great man, and shame we don't have more like him. Haven't been to an expensive restaurant since I've been in TH. Was one nice one in Udon Thani, far from expensive, though many didn't go there and complained it was. Shame it, and another closed.

You apparently missed a few posts of mind. As my dining out budget in the USA, would surpass most peoples annual income. I don't mind springing for quality food, in nice restaurant, with good ambiance. I just don't find them here/TH. Or any to our liking, so we cook at home, and better than most restaurants that I've dined in here/TH. Think and assume what you want, but as usual, you are again, mistaken. Nice try though, HAVE A NICE DAY, EVENING.

No, and why would I waste that kind of silly money, on any meal, and probably leave unsatisfied or hungry. If you like 'trash talk TV' then you may enjoy supporting his venture. Put him in with Jerry Springer, Morton Downey Jr. & Howard Stern (radio). Simply insults to people's intelligence.

While O&A, on way back home through Chumphon: Ao Nang surf on a so so day: If in the neighborhood (Trang) worth popping in for your morning stroll (3km)

Don't have any problem, as I just know BS when I see or smell it. Celebrity anything ... sorry, I don't go ga ga over name dropping. If he can make a bunch of money, in a new market, using his name, good for him. One born every day ... not this lad. If I want beef, I have nice steak. If I want fish & chips, it wont be made with some flavorless cod. And who the hell, over 10 yrs old, orders mac & cheese in restaurant. And these are his 'specialties' ????

And hopefully not fail, like many of his business interests have. Seems showing up is a 'Kiss of Death' for restaurants: And you can't blame it on the pandemic:

Anyone can cook, and I'm as good or better than him. Saw vids of him cooking ???? A total fails, and he ignored the obvious, and actually posted it. Must have been a live broadcast or something. Then saw a tik tok of makng some silly A$$ burger, that is literally impossible to eat. Just for clicks I guess. I don't put much stock in 'michelin' ratings.

And ... your point. Our 2020 ICE version, mid level (of 3 offered at the time) was 695k baht, and actually the entry level's price, so nice 40k baht off sale. Out 2022 ZS EV was 949k, so 254k baht more. Less than 5 yrs of petrol savings, and we'll recoup that, if we keep putting 20k kms a year on it, and petrol stays the same price. We charge mostly with excess solar, unless O&A.

Out for a Friday afternoon drive, OK, an O&A, as basically all they are. Only 7 days, as dropped the idea of visiting the bottom southern provinces. Just can't really find anything of interest that motivates me to go that small bit further south. Less than 1900 kms in 7 days. First day is always a killer, and a 6+ hour day. Not much we haven't seen between home & Surat Thani. Rest of driving is quite leisurely. No issue with CS, and more than enough. Left home w/100% and returned w/20% battery, so used solar for a good 500 of those 1900 kms.