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Trading in an early Model 3

Discussion in 'Tesla' started by bwilson4web, Oct 3, 2019.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    I'm already behind in my YouTube videos.

    I'm presuming that the point of the video is that there are no repair or maintenance costs for Teslas in their first years.... ;)
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    And the substantial savings of EV electricity over gas costs. Rightfully, he used a ICE with performance characteristics somewhat like a Model 3 ... pony car vs Model 3 that beats them at the track.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    just got to this. when buying a used tesla, is this kind of abuse something to be concerned about?
     
    #4 bisco, Dec 11, 2019
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Isn't that the case for any sport sedan or sports car?
     
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    maybe. but do they come with warnings like tesla? not sure the damage would be the same regarding future performance, if they checked out okay at purchase time
     
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    No but cars will be more connected and collect more data. For example, the Gen 4/Prime records all the times the accelerator was fully depressed and the brake pedal fully depressed (rapidly). By getting a printout, you can see how aggressively the previous owner drove.
     
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    that would be great for bev's.
     
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    Unlike an ICE, full accelerator has negligible effect on the motor or battery.

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    i was thinking more about his comment on full charge/discharge
     
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    That really has more to do with the quality of the battery management system. But more information is always welcome.

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    no doubt. i just thought i remembered tesla warning against using it a lot
     
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    I suspect that re-batterying a Tesla will be much cheaper by the time I buy the Android version, and like Bob said, there’s much less increased wear on the drivetrain (presumptive) from track use with things like electric motors and regenerative braking.

    During my last trip to see relatives in my beloved home state, I actually saw some TSLAs roaming around in the wild east of the Rockies. When one percenters trade them in the market will have to do SOMETHING with them....and like Bob says......more data is better.
     
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    well, if it needs a new battery, it had better be cheap
     
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