Annoyed? Just lower your "DCA" investment by buying another Tesla

[SpencerR]

Bought a M3LR in Sept 2022 for 62k out the door.

Heard the news, got pissed...at first.

Went ahead and ordered a 2023 MYLR two days ago. With the tax credit and a county rebate of $3k, my net price for this one will be about $49k.

Average price between the two vehicles is now $55k.

pRobLeM sOLvEd

 

[Kokukenji]

lol, nice. That's one one to do it.

 

[acpd]

Bought a M3LR in Sept 2022 for 62k out the door.

Heard the news, got pissed...at first.

Went ahead and ordered a 2023 MYLR two days ago. With the tax credit and a county rebate of $3k, my net price for this one will be about $49k.

Average price between the two vehicles is now $55k.

pRobLeM sOLvEd

Insurance, losing value 2x faster

 

[Watts_Up]

... pRobLeM sOLvEd

Not so easy,

- 1. Trade value decreased too, not like selling your car during the pandemic.
- 2. Depending of your county, sales taxes in California varies between 7.74% and 10.25%
- 3. The California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) is $2,000 (or $4,500 for Low Income) for Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) ** Not $3k **
- 4. If you make a lot of long trips, FSD is really a valuable option but add another $15k to the final price, unless you just plan getting a subscription.

So, is keeping your "DCA" investment better than buying another (or replacing your) Tesla?
- Well if you have for example a high mileage, or need a new car, I would certainly jump on this opportunity for getting a discount Tesla.
- Price is certainly an important criteria, but I would be more influenced by a big technological evolution which could not be retrofitted
(Like better v4 cameras, longer range 4680 batteries, air suspension, Model 3 hatchback version or more practical and larger trunk access, ...)
because my current Tesla get updated almost every week, and I don't feel having an outdated model.
(It was interesting to hear that Franz von Holzhausen still drive his 2018 Model 3 RWD as his everyday car).

In conclusion, this Tesla discount and IRA rebate are very tempting but CA sales taxes and FSD subscription, negate the deal, IMO,
and I will certainly keep my "DCA" investment for now.

 

[240vPlug]

I am hoping to land a <25k model 3 for my daughter on the used market in the next month or two. In a month or two the used ones will be even more of a bargain!

 

[Kokukenji]

Not so easy,

- 1. Trade value decreased too, not like selling your car during the pandemic.
- 2. Depending of your county, sales taxes in California varies between 7.74% and 10.25%
- 3. The California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) is $2,000 (or $4,500 for Low Income) for Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) ** Not $3k **
- 4. If you make a lot of long trips, FSD is really a valuable option but add another $15k to the final price, unless you just plan getting a subscription.

So, is keeping your "DCA" investment better than buying another (or replacing your) Tesla?
- Well if you have for example a high mileage, or need a new car, I would certainly jump on this opportunity for getting a discount Tesla.
- Price is certainly an important criteria, but I would be more influenced by a big technological evolution which could not be retrofitted
(Like better v4 cameras, longer range 4680 batteries, air suspension, Model 3 hatchback version or more practical and larger trunk access, ...)
because my current Tesla get updated almost every week, and I don't feel having an outdated model.
(It was interesting to hear that Franz von Holzhausen still drive his 2018 Model 3 RWD as his everyday car).

In conclusion, this Tesla discount and IRA rebate are very tempting but CA sales taxes and FSD subscription, negate the deal, IMO,
and I will certainly keep my "DCA" investment for now.

I think OP is just coping. I'm coping too, got the itches and all that currently.

 

[SpencerR]

Not so easy,

- 1. Trade value decreased too, not like selling your car during the pandemic.
- 2. Depending of your county, sales taxes in California varies between 7.74% and 10.25%
- 3. The California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) is $2,000 (or $4,500 for Low Income) for Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) ** Not $3k **
- 4. If you make a lot of long trips, FSD is really a valuable option but add another $15k to the final price, unless you just plan getting a subscription.

So, is keeping your "DCA" investment better than buying another (or replacing your) Tesla?
- Well if you have for example a high mileage, or need a new car, I would certainly jump on this opportunity for getting a discount Tesla.
- Price is certainly an important criteria, but I would be more influenced by a big technological evolution which could not be retrofitted
(Like better v4 cameras, longer range 4680 batteries, air suspension, Model 3 hatchback version or more practical and larger trunk access, ...)
because my current Tesla get updated almost every week, and I don't feel having an outdated model.
(It was interesting to hear that Franz von Holzhausen still drive his 2018 Model 3 RWD as his everyday car).

In conclusion, this Tesla discount and IRA rebate are very tempting but CA sales taxes and FSD subscription, negate the deal, IMO,
and I will certainly keep my "DCA" investment for now.

1. I am not trading anything.
2. Sales tax is factored into my "net" out the door price of 49k for my Model Y
3. I am not talking about the CVRP, I am talking about Drive Clean San Joaquin
4. FSD is a terrible value at $15,000 and I would never fathom buying it for that.