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For a Tech company Tesla sure is clueless: Rant
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Before deciding on a buyout I searched the Tesla used car site and AutoTrader type sites and my S was in the ballpark. Of course, prices fluctuate more on a Tesla than any other it appears. My options (in my mind) were to buy another brand (just no!) , a 90D used or new Model S. I hemmed and hawed plenty over it and decided a buyout with a car I know is the best way. Many stories of Tesla issues on used sales. Too many to mention. That also gave me pause.
Funny thing is I planned on buying this car in 2016 and the DAY BEFORE pick-up changed it to a lease. Mostly due to Tesla making so many changes. 3 years later and the changes are just not worth another 40k to me for basically the same car
Funny thing is I planned on buying this car in 2016 and the DAY BEFORE pick-up changed it to a lease. Mostly due to Tesla making so many changes. 3 years later and the changes are just not worth another 40k to me for basically the same car
gigawatt1010
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Exactly the same boat as you are and our MS's are roughly the same age. Except I haven't uncorked mine yet.
Exactly the same boat as you are and our MS's are roughly the same age. Except I haven't uncorked mine yet.
Yes. In June 2016 I believe the difference from a 60D to a 75D was $9000
When Tesla did the upgrade for $2000 I jumped at the chance. My upstate trips in the winter were becoming range anxiety trips. The upgrade fixed that. And the uncorking was a bonus
Yes. In June 2016 I believe the difference from a 60D to a 75D was $9000
When Tesla did the upgrade for $2000 I jumped at the chance. My upstate trips in the winter were becoming range anxiety trips. The upgrade fixed that. And the uncorking was a bonus
How long b/f they discounted to $2k from 6/16. I hope they do something similar w/ SR 3 upgrades
Tesla added the $7500 tax credit to the residual value which lowered the payment. But when you buy the car at the end of the lease, you are giving them the tax credit.
Why not just buy 1 and drive it till it dies?My wife leases a new Lexus every 3 years. I'm not going to say it's easy because I have to haggle every 3 years. Pisses me off because we have leased 4 Lexus'. That's 12 years and they still try to nickle and dime me. Car companies suck!
I am paying taxes on the buyout price. When I leased I paid taxes on lease value. How is that more in taxes?
And what? Tell my wife she's out of luck. Drive it till it dies? As I drive my Tesla
Divorce costs much more than a lease every 3 years You do pay extra sales tax on the interest part of your lease payment, at least in Florida.
My brother-in-law had to pay sales tax on the full cost of the car in MD.
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Yes all states are different. Leasing then buying is never a financially sound decision,I get that. In NY we pay tax on lease value then sale value at buyout time. At least in taxes it's the same either way.... mostly. 8.5% for me. I am buying because i do not want to spend the $ on a new Tesla. Simple as that.
I am buying because i do not want to spend the $ on a new Tesla. Simple as that.aww comeon- you must be pullin my leg? To get a new car every 3 yrs is just crazy. Just say no.Thats not grounds for divorce.And what? Tell my wife she's out of luck. Drive it till it dies? As I drive my Tesla
I am joking. But my wife works full time and makes a good salary. She wants a new car every 3 years I'll take care of it for her, no questions asked
