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Pic was necessary ... 'round these here parts ... no photo, didn't happen.I have a 1980 Ferrari 308. Cost me $20k. Filled it up recently and guy came over and said "What does that cost, about $250k?"
Since people like pics...
I don't share that sentiment.
Talking about money isn't polite.
Wondering if, after showing the car to friends and/or family, there are any uncomfortable questions or conversations like:
"wow great car, how much did this set you back?"
"this model was about $85k"
"uhh... wow... okay... didn't know Initech paid so well for those TPS reports."
"uhh... yeah, so... wanna get some pizza?"
i mean, this car should come with a bumper sticker that says "I am either a historically irresponsible financial decision maker - or - I have more money than I possibly know what to do with. You decide."
I usually just deflect comments like these by saying (to the effect) that "it's financed over 7 years and the bank will lend money to anyone who can fog up a mirror"...
Well I disagree on a couple of points. I could not afford a $80k Audi A7. The fuel costs would put me out. The operating costs of the Tesla are significantly less than a comparable car. The 40kWh car over 5 years is about equal to buying a $35-40k BMW 3 (or Subaru STI) if you include the rebates out there. And it gets even cheaper the longer you hold onto cars. And sure buying the performance makes the car a 'toy'. But a lot of people are using the S as their workhorse daily driver.
I agree it isn't an every(wo)man's car but it certainly isn't in the 'toys for the rich' level. I wouldn't consider myself 'rich'. Upper middle class most definitely. But I live fairly frugally, and saved a bunch for this car. It really is about priorities. And well I have messed up priorities where I think sinking a ton of money into a sweet ride is a good idea.
Why not just say: "It costs about as much to own as a <blank>" and then fill in the blank with an appropriate vehicle for your audience. You can pick just about any ICE car that costs $20000 less. I would usually say "It costs about as much to own as a BMW 5 series."
Because then you lead in to the TCO discussion and how much 100000 miles of fuel will cost you in the long run, which is what is important anyway.
If someone is asking you about the price, and what they really want to know is if they can afford one, you need them to think about TCO and not sticker price.
I'm not a fan of non-answers. Reminds me of politics. While I agree it is rude to ask such a question, if you are going to ask me, I'll tell you. Your perception of my answer is your problem. You have no idea how I live, save, plan, how many scratch-off tickets I've won, inheritances, wife who earns significantly more, second job, etc. etc. etc. And I'll follow up with all the benefits that I see in buying it.
I mostly don't either. It just depends on "how" I was asked, you know? You can usually tell if someone is asking because they are genuinely interested or if they want to start an argument. In uber-red state Nebraska, I've been on the defensive quite a bit since the election and the Romney comments. I try to brush it off as much as possible but there are still those that just want an argument.