Tesla is overpriced?

[joebiker25]

Just paid $1100 for an A service (fancy name for an oil change) plus spark plugs and engine air filter for my wife's 2015 ML 350. DAMN!!!
So far only $600 for 12k service on my MS with 24k miles in 1 year. The Benz is getting replaced by another Tesla!

 

[kev1n]

its probably less at your local shop or if you do it yourself.

even $600 for the items listed under maintenance at 1 year for Tesla is a rip off to be honest

 

[xbox4me62]

I'm pretty sure the spark plugs do not have to be replaced if they're only 2 years old unless you already have like 60k on them or something. Even then many spark plugs in new vehicles are rated for 100k miles

 

[ACA Man]

We have a MB E350 and the most we paid for dealer service is $600.

 

[Super_Popular]

But to answer your question in the title, yes Tesla's are overpriced.

 

[alehbaba]

But to answer your question in the title, yes Tesla's are overpriced.

yes.....i would say 50% overpriced.

 

[msvoyager]

Huh? Joe, I dont understand your title. Your comments contradicts what the title suggests.. I think all non-Tesla luxury cars are waaay overpriced, compared with Tesla.

 

[STDRDC13]

But to answer your question in the title, yes Tesla's are overpriced.

I feel my Model S is a bargain...I calculated it cost me (in fuel only) about $0.20/miles to drive my Range Rover Sport. So my 1st year of ownership, driving the Tesla 36,000 miles saved me north of $7k in fuel. Not even going to mention maintenance costs. The more miles I drive it, the more of a bargain it becomes.

 

[Super_Popular]

yes.....i would say 50% overpriced.

Yeah, I would say 25-40%

$90K+ for 239 (estimated LOL range) is a lot of cash for such low range.

Not dissing, coz I love Tesla my they are overpriced.

 

[Hazelwood]

I think he really meant "So, you think Tesla is overpriced?"

 

[joebiker25]

Huh? Joe, I dont understand your title. Your comments contradicts what the title suggests.. I think all non-Tesla luxury cars are waaay overpriced, compared with Tesla.

I was being facetious as I see the Tesla having considerably lower maintenance expenses as compared to a Mercedes. I am an extended warranty, dealer only service kinda guy with all my cars and motorcycles. I also keep my vehicles for atleast 10 years.
My point was that after owning the MS for a year with zero oil changes etc. I was a little shocked at my MBZ bill for routine maintenance.
And no, I don't think my Tesla is overpriced for what it delivers which is light years ahead of other similarly or higher priced cars.

 

[ACA Man]

From my own experience and by looking at the stated Tesla Maintenance Plan, it is a bit overpriced.

As I stated above, the most we paid for our E350 annual maintenance is $600 while every other year is roughly $400.

 

[AZ Desert Driver]

There is this irritating put-down phrase "if ya hafta ask the price, ya cant afford it"

 

[alehbaba]

so which maintenance plan is rthe best option? Skip the 1st years?

 

[Snobun]

My ML350 Service A only cost $250, Service B $550, direct from the dealership. Air filter was extra $50 the last time I changed it during Service B. What exactly did they do for your $1100 Service A?!?!

 

[cwerdna]

I'm pretty sure the spark plugs do not have to be replaced if they're only 2 years old unless you already have like 60k on them or something. Even then many spark plugs in new vehicles are rated for 100k miles

My 06 Prius has a spark plug interval of 120K miles or 144 months. I bought it new in Jan 06 and still am the original plugs. Dealer oil changes are becoming expensive now, on the order of almost $60, IIRC.

My mother's 07 Nissan Altima Hybrid calls for new plugs at 105K miles or 84 months.

Yes, on modern ICEVs, 100K+ mile spark plug intervals aren't uncommon.

 

[SageBrush]

Just paid $1100 for an A service (fancy name for an oil change) plus spark plugs and engine air filter for my wife's 2015 ML 350.!

I performed the same service on my Prius last month before I sold it.
$32 for plugs
$15 for air filter
$25 for oil and filter

Honestly, I think the high cost you paid is not the car brand.

 

[alehbaba]

teslas service plans are way overpriced it seems..i mean they already got like 100k+ out of you -you think they would offer more reasonable plans.