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my only concern about owning the model 3 is what happens when something breaks. However while Tesla gets a bad rap here and in many cases deserves it I have alr

my only concern about owning the model 3 is what happens when something breaks. However while Tesla gets a bad rap here and in many cases deserves it I have already experienced a similar problem first hand both with VW and Chevrolet. Fortunately for VW the issue I experienced will never resurface because they cannot sell TDI models anymore. Still I am hoping that by 2021 or at worst 2022 there is a viable alternative to look at. I will be really loathe to give up OTA let alone the simplicity of the interior. Do not under estimate the game changer that OTA is, it is completely contrary to how all other automobile manufacturers operate; one of my peeves that helped convince me to trade my Volt. Working for the major automotive replacement parts company I am always expecting all manufacturers, from automobiles down to phones, make parts available for third party repair facilities and owners.

gambiting 7y ago
That's why I'm really interested in leasing one next year - if anything breaks, the leasing company has to fix it or provide me with an alternative, they own the car after all. I really want a Model 3 but I would never buy it to own.
- brianwawok 7y ago
  There is a tidy profit for the leasing company for taking this fear over for you.
  - gambiting 7y ago
    Actually, for some reason leasing ends up cheaper than PCP, so it looks like you're paying extra for the ability to buy the car out at the end, which I don't particularly care about.
    - wil421 7y ago
      If I buy and you lease for 4 years who will come out better at the end if keep mine for 8-10 years?
      - gambiting 7y ago
        Uhm..........that heavily depends on many factors, some of which can be hard to predict. Do you already have an answer in mind?
        wil421 7y ago
        Yes we both get the dual motor Model 3 with autopilot. My loan will be no more than $30k and max 4 years. Not sure how a down payment translates to a lease. On mobile and I can’t work out the math right now.
  - davewritescode 7y ago
    Financing Teslas is already expensive as they don’t subsidize low borrowing rates. Most luxury cars finance at ~2.5% right now and Tesla is around 4%. It’ll be particularly interesting to see what happens when Tesla starts leasing as luxury cars tend to offer very good leasing terms when compared to the MSRP.

gambiting 7y ago

That's why I'm really interested in leasing one next year - if anything breaks, the leasing company has to fix it or provide me with an alternative, they own the car after all. I really want a Model 3 but I would never buy it to own.

brianwawok 7y ago
There is a tidy profit for the leasing company for taking this fear over for you.
- gambiting 7y ago
  Actually, for some reason leasing ends up cheaper than PCP, so it looks like you're paying extra for the ability to buy the car out at the end, which I don't particularly care about.
  - wil421 7y ago
    If I buy and you lease for 4 years who will come out better at the end if keep mine for 8-10 years?
    - gambiting 7y ago
      Uhm..........that heavily depends on many factors, some of which can be hard to predict. Do you already have an answer in mind?
      - wil421 7y ago
        Yes we both get the dual motor Model 3 with autopilot. My loan will be no more than $30k and max 4 years. Not sure how a down payment translates to a lease. On mobile and I can’t work out the math right now.
- davewritescode 7y ago
  Financing Teslas is already expensive as they don’t subsidize low borrowing rates. Most luxury cars finance at ~2.5% right now and Tesla is around 4%. It’ll be particularly interesting to see what happens when Tesla starts leasing as luxury cars tend to offer very good leasing terms when compared to the MSRP.