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MYLR5/ OD 8/13 Blu/Bl 20” /no FSD EDD 12/13-1/2
I’m leasing per my accountants advice. Self employed and will be a 100% business expense. Leases don’t qualify for credit, so I’ll take whenever. Thought about having my accountant run #s on if I purchased and got the $8k, would I be better off than my deductions from leasing.I’ve seen several comments on this site saying that $8K doesn’t mean a lot to high earners, but I don’t think this is true. People who make a lot are often savvy on their taxes and an $8K credit is hard to turn down unless you are uberrich. Maintaining wealth requires financial acumen, and tossing aside $8K is the opposite. I have personally observed wealthy colleagues drive a few extra miles to a cheaper gas station, so believe these behaviors are ingrained whether it is a few dollars or a few thousand.
I suppose I understand the argument that if you really need the car now that the $8K might not be worth it. But even then, one could temporarily rent on Turo or take over someone’s lease for a few months and still wind up ahead. Plus, ordering a car from Tesla requires a certain amount of flexibility since these cars could arrive next month or next year.
I know everyone’s situation is unique so I’m not trying to be judgmental here. I’m just curious what is motivating people.
But, honestly, the cars $6k more now then when I bought it, $TSLA been good to me, sold my M3 for more than I bought it for 2.5 years ago, who knows if this thing will pass, Christmas is coming up, and I’m tired. Just give me my sh%* so I can move on
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