Can we talk about replacement part pricing on these cars..

[Eggman]

Good point Mark. I’m more worried about rust and accidents than mileage though.

[Dirk Diggler]

Recent quote -
"One of the main reasons why Teslas retain their value even several years after initial purchase is their mileage range. Most Teslas will last over 500,000 miles, while the average person drives only 13,500 miles per year." Aug 24, 2022

500,000 miles/13,500 miles per year = 37 years!

You should be set for a long time Eggman!

If they just made one with fewer features for less money!

https://www.inverse.com/innovation/t...r-electric-car

Elon claims they're going to make a $25k Tesla but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Here's an interesting interview Elon did with Sandy Munro, a highly respected engineer and quality control analyst, who eviscerated Tesla for its shody build quality. Pretty funny to see Elon's face when he told him KIA in the 90s did a better job with gaps between panels lol.

https://youtu.be/YAtLTLiqNwg

For $25k though, I'd look at a subcompact Tesla in a heartbeat. They are at the pinnacle of innovation and design, it just the execution at the factories that's raising some eyebrows, or at least was. Tesla might have everything under control at this point though. This interview was a few years old.

[Fummins]

https://www.inverse.com/innovation/t...r-electric-car

Elon claims they're going to make a $25k Tesla but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Here's an interesting interview Elon did with Sandy Munro, a highly respected engineer and quality control analyst, who eviscerated Tesla for its shody build quality. Pretty funny to see Elon's face when he told him KIA in the 90s did a better job with gaps between panels lol.

https://youtu.be/YAtLTLiqNwg

For $25k though, I'd look at a subcompact Tesla in a heartbeat. They are at the pinnacle of innovation and design, it just the execution at the factories that's raising some eyebrows, or at least was. Tesla might have everything under control at this point though. This interview was a few years old.

What about a polestar 2?

[Dirk Diggler]

What about a polestar 2?

Starting at $48k MSRP? Hell no.

[Fummins]

I remember Tesla offering the model 3 for 30something k a while ago. https://www.tesla.com/en_CA/blog/350...-available-now

[Eggman]

I remember Tesla offering the model 3 for 30something k a while ago. https://www.tesla.com/en_CA/blog/350...-available-now

Elon introduced it as a $35,000 EV to much excitement. But it was hard to get.

One article suggested Tesla was setting up other manufacturers to offer cheaper prices in order to compete in the market, but profits were so slim especially for new designs as to make it a losing venture.

[AtomicPunk]

Good point Mark. I’m more worried about rust and accidents than mileage though.

Maybe add water damage to the list for those in applicable locations. But flooding ruins catalytic converters, too.

[Nifty_Biscuit]

Maybe add water damage to the list for those in applicable locations. But flooding ruins catalytic converters, too.

Note to self: Don't be too close when someone drives an electric truck through flooded roads