My teen son wants a new Civic/Corolla Hybrid but I want him to get a new/used RWD 3 ~ same price. He's worried he'll get picked on/mocked/keyed etc at school.
RWD 3 about 30K after credits, and dealers around here refuse to budge on Civic/Corolla Hybrid citing "inventory issues"
Makes no sense to pay that much for a Civic/Corolla Hybrid.
I dont see a question here, so I am not quite sure what the intention is for this thread.
If its "What should I do?" (which it doesnt seem like to me, and you have a lot of experience with Tesla at this point so I dont think its that... but just in case...). I dont believe in buying things for people who dont want them.
If its actually your sons car, and thats what he wants, then thats what you should get him unless there is some drastic reason not to. If its for you, buy the car you want to drive. If its for a family member, and they want something different, and you can afford it, and it is not some huge mistake, then get them what they want.
This is not some situation of "save them from themselves" or something, A civic / corolla hybrid is a perfectly serviceable car. Its not what I would choose, but its not for me, and unless I misunderstand your post, its not for "you" either, its for your son, so you should get him the car he wants, or not buy anything at all and let him buy the car he wants if you just cant stomach it.
Im assuming this isnt intended to be a pricing discussion thread.