Recent content by pellep

I was reading through Tesla's "Home Charging Installation" sheet for the NEMA 14-50 outlet. I noticed they specified two brands of "industrial" outlets: Hubbell part # HBL9450A, Cooper part #5754N These list for around $50-90 The Leviton ones available at home improvement stores seem to be...

I would agree. My wife is more financially conservative and since she financially contributes 50%, we've made some compromises. Plus we in a 1.99% HELOC for the remaining mortgage balance - so the payment schedule is pretty much locked in for the next 7 months until paid off (remaining balance...

I'm at the point in life (41) where I'd like to avoid additional debt. More of a philosophical approach rather than a practical one since Tesla loan payments could be made with relative comfort. I'm about 1-2 years away from finishing the mortgage, and accumulating enough cash for a Tesla S...

Part of my rational was related to the availability of the additional models. I'd guess maybe 20% of current Model S owners probably would have chosen a Model x or 3 if they had the option. So if in a couple years the X is in full production, and a new Model 3 is comparable or less than a CPO...

I like your thinking :smile:. My current car should be fine for another 2 years, and I guess I'm trying to be as fiscally responsible as possible... I was initially thinking of a new Audi A6, but then realize a new well optioned A6 is close to a CPO model S Maybe the 70D will be closer to the...

Hi everyone, first post: I interested in opinions concerning a "frugal" Model S. I'll be in the market in about a year or so. Normally drive cars for about 6 years and 120K miles. While I technically could afford a new Tesla, I'd rather prioritize some other financial goals first. So I'm...