Recent content by DDG!

I cancelled my reservation today. Had the ability to drive the car in Portland last month for about 10-12 minutes. I'm not willing to buy a $120k vehicle without more time to drive it, and I'm not thrilled with the lack of communication from the company. The X is still on the list of vehicles...

I received a second email invitation, but have already scheduled my test drive for next week in Portland. Their invitation system must have had a hiccup.

http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2015-16/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6309%20SBR%20FI%2016.pdf Here's a State Senate report from a couple of days ago on a piece of legislation that covers the Tesla situation (I think). I'm going to go look to see if there's a House bill out there also...

1. That's a pretty big gap. If Tesla says its within normal tolerances, please let us know because I would be appalled at that response. 2. I can see the color difference on my monitor. It can't be correct.

Best Car Color To Buy, The Monetary Value of Car Color - Kelley Blue Book Interesting article on the popularity of colors on cars, SUVs and luxury vehicles.

Be careful calculating marginal tax rates --- if you itemize (and aren't in the alternative minimum tax (AMT)) you can't add the federal marginal rate to the state marginal rate (because the state tax is deductible in calculating the federal tax). Example: 28% federal rate plus state rate of...

When you answer, also tell us whether we can tone down the gloss finish in some fashion as well.

And I chimed in only because I am a tax CPA with 30 years+ experience and a particular issue needed to be debunked. The most interesting tax project I ever worked on was when a vehicle manufacturer mislabeled the GVWR stickers on a high-end luxury-line SUV one year. That caused the vehicles...

My comment (which you have partially quoted) was directed solely at the quote which immediately preceded it in my comment. I was politely saying that the information provided on certain depreciation recapture issues was flat out wrong. Incorrect. Do not rely on it. That said, everyone here...

I saw that. There's also a Facebook group post about another owner with a different experience with rain. I'm hopeful of getting information about how the doors handle snow (we have a lot of it right now in eastern WA).

I was invited to configure in early December but I'm waiting for a test drive. I'm happy to wait another couple of months to make sure that the X is right for me --- otherwise it's an expensive mistake.

A Facebook Owners' Group member reports that the second row seats don't tilt until they are all the way forward, which she says prevents her from using that second row seat (with a child seat) for access via the FWD. If you use FB, you may wish to search out the group for more info (Tesla Model...

Soliciting feedback from X owners on their rain and/or snow experiences, both positive and negative, with respect to how the Falcon Wing Doors performed in adverse weather conditions. Your comments are appreciated!

You are mixing up Section 1245 property (e.g., tangible personal property (like a Model X), which is always subject to recapture of depreciation at ordinary tax rates if the asset is sold for more than the adjusted cost basis) and Section 1250 property (e.g., real estate, where accelerated...

And some of them are not enjoying the car as much as they had hoped. If they are having problems, they can share them so that those individuals who have not yet configured and finalized their orders can be aware of any pending quality issues. There are comments in closed Facebook groups that...