The Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid are Now Available for Under $90k
09-22-2023, 12:20 PM
#121
It will be a long time before you don't have to consider where to charge your EV on trips (planning a trip charger to charger can't be fun hot meals or not)...Something we never consider in our gas guzzling V8's thank goodness...
and boy losing 50 k on a car overnight like the plaid...That'll buy a lot of gas.
and boy losing 50 k on a car overnight like the plaid...That'll buy a lot of gas.
09-22-2023, 12:29 PM
#122
It's a tradeoff. I don't take many road trips, but considering the $4-500 I save every month on gasoline, I could just buy a plane ticket instead any time and still come out ahead. Or rent. Or just take a break to **** every 3 hours or so and get something to drink. That's one thing I hated about road trips is how I would always arrive dehydrated, so I began stopping to get something to drink and walk around every few hours.
09-22-2023, 01:55 PM
#123
Team Owner
It will be a long time before you don't have to consider where to charge your EV on trips (planning a trip charger to charger can't be fun hot meals or not)...Something we never consider in our gas guzzling V8's thank goodness...
and boy losing 50 k on a car overnight like the plaid...That'll buy a lot of gas.
and boy losing 50 k on a car overnight like the plaid...That'll buy a lot of gas.
Also, trade in values were SIGNIFICANTLY higher when the cars were more expensive. If I was to buy the Plaid right now, instead of getting $59500 for a 2021 Model Y, I would be getting $35k..so, I got $24900 MORE for my trade than I would get right now in trade. From the price I paid, the price drop was $38k (for my configuration) and $25k of that is money I got MORE for my trade. Actual difference is $13k and I got a 3% lower interest rate than it would be right now. Meanwhile, my Real Estate Portfolio has increased over $100k in value, so why would I worry about $15k in reduced value.. Who fkin cares. A car is a depreciating asset. I didn't buy it to make money. I was aware that I would lose money on it whenever I sell.
Last edited by GrandSportC3; 09-22-2023 at 02:01 PM.
09-22-2023, 02:19 PM
#124
Le Mans Master
Who lost $50k? You only lose if you sell.. Try buying a 6 figure BMW and then try to sell it after a year and see how much you will get.. Cars are a depreciating assets and not meant to be an investment.
Also, trade in values were SIGNIFICANTLY higher when the cars were more expensive. If I was to buy the Plaid right now, instead of getting $59500 for a 2021 Model Y, I would be getting $35k..so, I got $24900 MORE for my trade than I would get right now in trade. From the price I paid, the price drop was $38k (for my configuration) and $25k of that is money I got MORE for my trade. Actual difference is $13k and I got a 3% lower interest rate than it would be right now. Meanwhile, my Real Estate Portfolio has increased over $100k in value, so why would I worry about $15k in reduced value.. Who fkin cares. A car is a depreciating asset. I didn't buy it to make money. I was aware that I would lose money on it whenever I sell.
Also, trade in values were SIGNIFICANTLY higher when the cars were more expensive. If I was to buy the Plaid right now, instead of getting $59500 for a 2021 Model Y, I would be getting $35k..so, I got $24900 MORE for my trade than I would get right now in trade. From the price I paid, the price drop was $38k (for my configuration) and $25k of that is money I got MORE for my trade. Actual difference is $13k and I got a 3% lower interest rate than it would be right now. Meanwhile, my Real Estate Portfolio has increased over $100k in value, so why would I worry about $15k in reduced value.. Who fkin cares. A car is a depreciating asset. I didn't buy it to make money. I was aware that I would lose money on it whenever I sell.
09-22-2023, 02:30 PM
#126
Race Director
Who lost $50k? You only lose if you sell.. Try buying a 6 figure BMW and then try to sell it after a year and see how much you will get.. Cars are a depreciating assets and not meant to be an investment.
Also, trade in values were SIGNIFICANTLY higher when the cars were more expensive. If I was to buy the Plaid right now, instead of getting $59500 for a 2021 Model Y, I would be getting $35k..so, I got $24900 MORE for my trade than I would get right now in trade. From the price I paid, the price drop was $38k (for my configuration) and $25k of that is money I got MORE for my trade. Actual difference is $13k and I got a 3% lower interest rate than it would be right now. Meanwhile, my Real Estate Portfolio has increased over $100k in value, so why would I worry about $15k in reduced value.. Who fkin cares. A car is a depreciating asset. I didn't buy it to make money. I was aware that I would lose money on it whenever I sell.
Also, trade in values were SIGNIFICANTLY higher when the cars were more expensive. If I was to buy the Plaid right now, instead of getting $59500 for a 2021 Model Y, I would be getting $35k..so, I got $24900 MORE for my trade than I would get right now in trade. From the price I paid, the price drop was $38k (for my configuration) and $25k of that is money I got MORE for my trade. Actual difference is $13k and I got a 3% lower interest rate than it would be right now. Meanwhile, my Real Estate Portfolio has increased over $100k in value, so why would I worry about $15k in reduced value.. Who fkin cares. A car is a depreciating asset. I didn't buy it to make money. I was aware that I would lose money on it whenever I sell.
MEH,
Standard fare for someone who just lost 50k on a boring soulless car...
I'm sure i'd say the same thing to justify only with about a a lot less words...
09-22-2023, 02:31 PM
#127
Team Owner
Same reason how I don't lose money if I won't sell the car.. Same exact thing.
A car is a depreciating asset..
BTW, I'm increasing my rent on all units this coming January.. Another $500 - $600 more monthly rent for the increased home and rental value. My rents will still be well below market.. I could raise them even more.
A car is a depreciating asset..
BTW, I'm increasing my rent on all units this coming January.. Another $500 - $600 more monthly rent for the increased home and rental value. My rents will still be well below market.. I could raise them even more.
09-22-2023, 07:00 PM
#129
09-23-2023, 11:40 AM
#131
Team Owner
09-25-2023, 05:16 AM
#132
Safety Car
no thanks, I would still buy a C8 stingray. If I was interested in a Tesla I would be on the Tesla forum. There are many other cars available before I would consider a Tesla.