Maintenance is almost free. You can lease Tesla for 3 years and only change tires. Suspension will clap out but older 3s were so harsh to begin with you wouldnt

Maintenance is almost free. You can lease Tesla for 3 years and only change tires. Suspension will clap out but older 3s were so harsh to begin with you wouldnt really notice driving with torn/disintegrated bushings. Its damage repair where the problems start. Labor is expensive in US, skilled labor (electricians, welding aluminum, panel beating) double so.