Talk Me Out Of Getting A Tesla Model 3

[Majiffy]

So Tesla is gearing up to the release of their newest, consumer-priced offering, the Tesla Model 3

~$30,000 after $7,000 electric car government rebate
~200+ miles per charge, free charging at their stations

Not really a big sedan guy but this car looks sharp.

Love

the full-glass top.

Did some mental math on the way home from work today and I spend about $1,000 a year on gas alone.

The Tesla Supercharger station is less than 5 miles from my house.

Really contemplating selling my SUV and getting one of these bad boys.




Talk me out of it.

[Majiffy]

that's a lot of money for a car

It's only slightly above consumer average after tax credits. And I won't have to but gas so after 5 years it's on part with consumer gas cars

[Majiffy]

Google the cost of repairs

Fairly certain that information only pertains to the S model which is 3x more expensive to start.

[Majiffy]

My question is whether your money is tied up until then?

I have no cash right now I'd get a loan for it and sell my SUV for the down payment

[Majiffy]

You only spend $1,000 a year on gas?!?

Yeah about $80-90/mo

I don't really go out much so it's just back and forth to work

[Majiffy]

And yes Khan your logic is sound lets go with that

[Majiffy]

I think you're overestimating the savings on petrol. You're going to end up charging it at home sometimes just because having to drive somewhere to charge it is a pain in the dick, so you're not going to be spending

nothing

to run it.

Uh no

The charging station is a 5 minute drive from my house, in heavy traffic.

There is no scenario where I couldn't just charge it on any day off in two weeks.

[Majiffy]

Hahahaha you think I exercise

[Majiffy]

You make it seem like it's such a haul, it's really not.

[Majiffy]

Don't get a Tesla Model 3. Just don't. If you really must get an environmentally friendly vehicle, get a bike, or a horse carriage, or this thing. Just don't get a Tesla Model 3.

Why

[Majiffy]

Hard to say, given that there isn't a hell of a lot of information regarding options available.

The Model S has a "subzero" option that includes a number of things, I see no reason they won't implement that with the Model 3.

[Majiffy]

Don't get a Tesla Model 3. Just don't. If you really must get an environmentally friendly vehicle, get a bike, or a horse carriage, or this thing. Just don't get a Tesla Model 3.

Why

Idk. Just trying to help.

Good looks fam

[Majiffy]

I don't see why someone driving as few miles as you do would want to spend $30,000 on an electric car. I mean, if you just want to have one to say you have one, and you can afford it, then go for it. Other than that, it doesn't really make sense.

Meh my SUV is starting to be a pain in the ass, electrical problems, etc.

So mostly just considering a new car in a few years and I really like the way the model 3 looks.

[Majiffy]

I don't see why someone driving as few miles as you do would want to spend $30,000 on an electric car. I mean, if you just want to have one to say you have one, and you can afford it, then go for it. Other than that, it doesn't really make sense.

Meh my SUV is starting to be a pain in the ass, electrical problems, etc.

So mostly just considering a new car in a few years and I really like the way the model 3 looks.

Electrical issues suck ass.
I hate when we get electrical digs in because rarely is it "this wire was broken, all is well now." Usually more like "you need a fusebox/pcm/something expensive."

I mean, I'm sure once Teslas start having issues they'll be really pricey to repair, but getting a new car and saving so much in the beginning I'd a huge bonus.

(I know I'm totally going against the point if this thread. I really like Teslas though!)

Yeah the body control module is shot on my SUV causing all sorts of shit

[Majiffy]

Woah woah real adult with money lets not get too hasty here

It's gonna be all debt. Sweet, sweet, full-glass-roof debt.

[Majiffy]

Sprawl like a mothafucka

[Majiffy]

Woah woah real adult with money lets not get too hasty here

It's gonna be all debt. Sweet, sweet, full-glass-roof debt.

buying a car on credit sounds like a horrible idea

Most people get loans when they purchase cars.
And if they don't purchase, they lease. Which has a buy option at the end. So also basically a loan.

[Majiffy]

Yeah that's what the whole "money down, financing etc" shit is during car commercials.

[Majiffy]

I couldn't care less about resale, as I plan on driving it till it stops clickin'.

Repairs, as mentioned earlier, are probably going to be a fair bit more affordable than the S and X models since the price range is nearly 33%.

[Majiffy]

People that can afford 100,000 USD cars can afford a yearly 900 USD service for their high-performance luxury electric vehicle.

They will not be able to feasibly charge outrageous prices on a consumer-priced model for very long without going under from

literally no one buying their vehicles after the word spreads

.

Musk may be greedy, may be egotistical, and hell may even be a dick to his workers.

But he's not a moron.

[Majiffy]

Except that they need the money from a massively popular consumer model to keep operating

[Majiffy]

Why would I blame you? You don't run Tesla, silly goose

[Majiffy]

Does he have EVS with good mileage per charge? That's really the only way I'd be intrested in selling my truck.

[Majiffy]

Ehh nah thanks though

[Majiffy]

That's cool gives me time to save up / pay down other debt