Audi2000
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Yeah, but I only paid $23,500 for a $42k MSRP Volt. That's two Volts for the price of a LR RWD Model 3. I traded my 16k mile Volt towards the new Volt and only paid $2,800 difference after all the tax and registration fees. It's pretty hard to pass at that price even if obsolete. And don't forget I have the gas engine that will go forever once the 60 miles of electric range is gone.
I think Tesla needs more time to work out the production issues plus the price will continue to fall. I'll consider the Model 3 once my Volt accumulates more miles.
My wife was due for a new car. We tested ICE vehicles and the Bolt and Leaf, we had already test drove the M3 and S, she didn't want to spend the money. We finished the Bolt test drive and as soon as we were in the car she said "lets go buy the M3". The huge advantage of an EV is simplicity, why buy a car with both a gas engine and an electric motor?
The ROI on a Tesla is a no brainer at $56K
The dealers have no interest in selling EVs, they make their money from service, selling a car just keeps doors open. It'll be interesting to see how the manufacturers deal with that fact.