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  1. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Anyone own one? I’m currently investigating and deliberating. Looking at the Model 3 Long Distance.

    Overall thoughts?

    What kind of charger do you own? Thoughts?
    Installation cost?

    Performance - Take always?

    Just anything you’d share as an owner to a prospective buyer.
     
  2. Stevenson

    Stevenson Old School

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    My cousin owns one, a Model 3. Loved it so much, he bought another for his wife. They LOVE those cars. I was in it, unlike any other car ever. Incredible performance and looks. I personally would not want one because it's a giant screen inside and I spend my days in front of screens already.

    But they are special cars.
     
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  3. andalusian

    andalusian Season - Restarted

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    In laws have one, love it. Excellent car. Thought about one, but wife likes shorter cars for ease of parking. In addition they no longer have federal rebate, so more expensive than some other electric cars with similar range.

    If you do not mind the size - a much better option than the near luxury audi, bmw or benz that are currently available
     
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    barfo triggered obsessive commie pinko Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Anyone looked at the Lucid? I don't know anything about it but saw a commercial on TV...

    barfo
     
  5. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    I was at Costco getting some tires and a guy was buying snow tires for his new Tesla. I asked him what he paid for it and he replied a surprising $65,000.00. I slapped my know sloping forehead when I realized I could have bought a Tesla for $15,000.00 less than I paid for my Volvo. I think you can now get a Tesla with about 300 miles of range.
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    Teslas will park for you.
     
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    andalusian Season - Restarted

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    Not here in a way that makes sense given the way that our house is built on a steep hill. As I said, In Laws have one. We know them quite well and they are a great car - but wife clearly wanted a shorter car - and given the difference in price (because the Tesla no longer has the Federal rebate) and the length - she is a lot happier with her Kona (similar range).

    (The Model Y starts at $49,900, after CA rebates it is $46,500) - she wanted the higher seating position. Between Federal, CA and dealer rebates, she got the Kona for much much less. The Model 3 with similar range (the Y is just a raised 3, for all practical purposes)
     
  8. Stevenson

    Stevenson Old School

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    We're standing outside his house and my cousin clicked a button on his keychain - both garage doors opened and both Teslas silently came forward and stopped in front of us.

    Very cool!
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Bump. Wifey wants an electric car now.

    I liked the lexus NX plug in hybrid. She wants all electric I guess. Awesome interior.



    Tesla interior seemed too minimal. The big advantage is the supercharger network

    Been Watchingg youtube vids of the Kia Ev6, but hearing big markups right now.
     
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  10. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    Use the Coscto buying program to purchase that car. It will eliminate most of the dealer markups.
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    We went into a kia dealership a while back. Slimy ass sales people. It's such an outdated way to buy, Tesla seems good.

    No rush to buy though, both our cars are fine. Tesla would be good for road trips, but we prefer flying to be honest.

    We don't have long commutes but like going to OC and San Diego on weekends.
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    Takes a special connector. You'll pay a pretty penny getting that installed. You'll also have to go to special places to get your car charged.
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Apartment has EV charging spots.
     
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    Phatguysrule Well-Known Member

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    I agree with him. We just need to make sure the incentives and infrastructure are there.

    Let's get on it.
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Yeah, if everyone could just drop $65k on a new car, that would be great.
     
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    Phatguysrule Well-Known Member

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    You don't have to spend $65k on an electric car. A brand new Nissan Leaf starts at $27k.

    You can get them used for under $10k.
     
  18. EL PRESIDENTE

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    Ain't no one tryin' to roll in a Nissan leaf, bro.
     
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    Phatguysrule Well-Known Member

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    I hear you. But then they'll be spending more than $10k on a car anyway. You can get a similar electric car for a similar price. Especially if we get the incentives right.

    So again, I say to Pete, talk is cheap. Let's get on the incentives and infrastructure and make it happen.
     
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    No we gotta DRILL BABY DRILL!
     
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