On 9/23/2020 7:58 PM, Bob F wrote:
>>>> Wonder if it's worth it to get a new Tesla
>>
>> what should I do?
>>
> What do you want? If an expensive super car, buy one. If you just want
> cheap transportation don't even think about. The licensing and insurance
> alone will probably cost you more than the gas.
At $38K, the base Model 3 is NOT an "expensive supercar". While
licensing is more expensive in many states ($225 premium in WA),
insurance should be no more than an equivalent gas-engine car (mine is
the same as the 2010 Lexus I replaced). Fuel is about 1/4 the cost of
gasoline for a 30 MPG car (more if you charge at peak times on
time-of-use plans; less if you charge at off-peak times and/or have your
own solar power). Maintenance is almost nonexistent (brake fluid and
coolant every 2 years).