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  1. hill

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    aren't these 2 thoughts contradictory?
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    You must have never researched used Tesla prices.
     
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    not really. overall the leaf is a better car. it's just incompatible with extreme climates.


    Tesla being American and having limited approved repair shops makes them the worst of the bunch for deprecation. I almost bought a used S. they are very affordable
     
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  4. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Details?

    The reason I ask is Ebay seems to list a lot of Teslas whose description is just a battery pack.

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    'affordable' is in the wallet of the beholder. i still find them too high compared to others, but 'affordable' relative to their msrp.
     
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    a 35k car for 47k is a good find?
     
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    They have yet to even start building the cheap $35K versions

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    they start building them, but can't help themselves and keep adding options. they don't know when to stop.:cool:
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I am not going to do a study but my impression is the Leaf and BMW i3 depreciated ~50-70%. In contrast, the Tesla are holding their value on the used market.

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    No, the $35K is the single battery/motor version, which they are just about to start production on
    I have a friend who got one recently, with 2 colors and 3 materials in the interior
    The quality control at tesla makes 1970s Fords look tremendous

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    we have some members here with tesla's, who say the quality is outstanding.
     
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    There isn’t anything other than a single battery [pack] option. Both my wife and I have single motor versions.
    The big difference is the short range battery, which has not gone into production yet.

    As for quality control, it started rough, but got a lot better, a lot quicker than any other brand I have experienced. We have had a couple of minor issues between the two cars. Fit and finish? I have had no complaints, both are beautiful.
     
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    That generalization does NOT apply to the model 3.
    You're in the internet now...Google it lol
    So many shortcut issues...I pray they succeed, I think it's a great product, but his "how hard can it be" attitude/ego will be their downfall

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    Well, he is a car salesman ;)
     
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    The Tesla Model 3 seems to be like 95-05 VW/Audi
    Either fantastic, or a perpetual dealer guest...no in between lol

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    you're reading too many biased articles, and not owners forums. there have been some problems, mostly early production. but by and large, as good as most auto mfg's.
     
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    Certainly not a good manufacturer...typical new to the US market Crap
    I work for a tier 1 auto supplier. My current and former employer are the best in their respective fields, and are both suppliers of vital Tesla components. I can assure you Tesla's shortcomings are 100% ignorance/QC relates
    They use quality parts, just not quality labor and processes

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