I have owned my car for approx 14 years. I recently calculated that
over that 14 years, it has cost me well over $100k, with maintenance and
fuel. Were I to outright buy a Tesla (rather than lease) here's what I
would expect:
At least 14 years of ownership.
Almost zero maintenance. (Not much more than tires...)
Free refueling at any Supercharger.
Minimal cost refueling at home.
That said, I would strongly consider leasing in order to get the latest
thing periodically. Also, you can't ignore the future value of money.
Disclaimer: I am a very happy TSLA owner, and a very unhappy not-Tesla
Model whatever owner. (So far!)
On 05/05/2015 10:04 AM, Mathew Howard wrote:
I think "it looks cool and is a neat idea" are pretty much the only
reasons to like a Tesla.... which aren't bad reasons if you have a
spare $100k sitting around. But if you're going to spend $100k on a
car, there are so many others I'd rather have...
On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Josh Luthman
<[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
What is a good reason to like a Tesla? I think it looks cool and
it is a neat idea, but I don't see any use for it myself.
Josh Luthman
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On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 12:56 PM, Steve D <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Can also haul more crap with an F-150, so there's one more
arbitrary reason to not like a Tesla.
-Steve D
On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 9:37 AM, Josh Luthman
<[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
100k for a toy car?
Go faster with a GTR.
Look cooler with a Ferrari 360.
Be more comfortable in a Jag XF (R?)
Want better mileage on your electric car? Leaf or
something of the sort.
These are all cheaper options if you're after a toy car.
Josh Luthman
Office: 937-552-2340 <tel:937-552-2340>
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1100 Wayne St
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Troy, OH 45373
On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Rory Conaway
<[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>>
wrote:
Tesla is still a toy though. Even with all its, any
luxury car is a better value. When there are
alternatives or the next gen battery hits the market,
not just a slightly better version of what Tesla has
but a carbon-iron or carbon anything, then a long
range electric has real value. Out in Arizona at
80mph or slightly more average in 100-115 degree
weather and even hotter on the open highway, with
air-conditioning, I’d be surprised to see their
biggest battery last 200 miles.
Rory
*From:*Af [mailto:[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Josh Luthman
*Sent:* Tuesday, May 5, 2015 9:16 AM
*To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] This is going to make a great UPS
Tesla S is cool. Being able to drive 3-4 hours and
not be stuck for 8 is better. Once they get more
charging stations (at least in major cities, come on!)
I can see it being available to way more people.
Josh Luthman
Office: 937-552-2340 <tel:937-552-2340>
Direct: 937-552-2343 <tel:937-552-2343>
1100 Wayne St
Suite 1337
Troy, OH 45373
On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 12:06 PM, Paul Stewart
<[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>>
wrote:
Wow… that is really interesting … I looked at putting
solar at my house before and the number of panels, the
cost etc didn’t make it worthwhile. I was quoted $25k
in panels at the time … think I may revisit though and
get additional quotes ;)
BTW – a friend of mine has a Tesla S and loves it… I’m
seriously considering one now as well
*From:* Af [mailto:[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Chris Wright
*Sent:* Tuesday, May 5, 2015 11:31 AM
*To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] This is going to make a great UPS
I don’t know how many cycles it can handle, but max
draw per pack is 2kW continuous, 3.3kW peak.
http://www.teslamotors.com/powerwall
Chris Wright
Network Administrator
Velociter Wireless
209-838-1221 x115 <tel:209-838-1221%20x115>
*From:*Af [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of
*Bill Prince
*Sent:* Friday, May 01, 2015 10:38 AM
*To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] This is going to make a great UPS
I would want to run it DC, but it ain't bad. We're
paying in the neighborhood of $1500 for about 5KWh
with SLA batteries, so this would be a serious
consideration.
I'd like to know what the maximum draw-down is, and
how many charge/discharge cycles, etc. etc.
bp
<part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>
On 5/1/2015 10:20 AM, Peter Kranz wrote:
I want to see more specs, but a 10kWh AC UPS for
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