I may be in the market for a new car soon, which I hope to keep for at least a decade, so this kind of thing bothers me.
I don't want to buy something that's already years behind on efficiency.
I think that's the point - to discourage (certain) people from living there at all. Except it turns out people are capable of never-ending suffering and persevering through it.
You would think Israelis would already know this very well.
Grieving for a pet is totally a thing.
Comparing its importance to that of a child might be taking it a little far. Nothing would compare to losing a child.
I thought about this too - own a small electric vehicle for 90% of the family needs and rent a bigger SUV when the need arises.
Until you do the math and realize that the 3-4 annual trips of multiple days would end up costing thousands of dollars in rental fees per year.
Plus the usual inconveniences around renting.
Turned out the post was about an Escape. Title is wrong.