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> fewer moving parts I think auto makers use this to distract potential buyers from what's really going to be replaced: the battery. Just like laptop batterie

> fewer moving parts I think auto makers use this to distract potential buyers from what's really going to be replaced: the battery. Just like laptop batteries, the charge life of the car battery is going to decrease with time. Tesla did have this on their website, but the link this is quoted from is broken: "A Battery Replacement Option will be available for purchase soon. The option allows you to pre-purchase a new battery to be installed after eight years for a fixed price: $8,000 for 40 kWh batteries, $10,000 for 60 kWh batteries, and $12,000 for 85 kWh batteries." http://www.teslamotors.com/it_IT/forum/forums/battery-replacement-cost-0 http://www.teslamotors.com/it_IT/forum/forums/battery-replac...

bsdetector 13y ago
The $12k battery placement cost is not included in the spreadsheet, not to mention that this is the cost if purchased 8 years ahead of time and purchasing it later will probably be more expensive. He's already bought the car and so he should know how his insurance cost has changed, but doesn't mention how much it changed. The model also does not include property tax. I'm assuming California has a car property tax of some kind. ...so basically this is justifying his purchase to himself, little more than that.
- morganvachon 13y ago
  >...so basically this is justifying his purchase to himself, little more than that. I don't see where he said otherwise.
  - thefreeman 13y ago
    I think making a domain entirely dedicated to it is evidence that it wasn't intended as just self justification. edit: On further thought, maybe not. It does seem to be the trend to do websites for a single topic or piece of writing. I would still take it as indication you are presenting it to others though.
    - morganvachon 13y ago
      As long as he indicates that it's anecdotal (as he did throughout the piece) I don't see an issue with sharing it with the world. It's not like he's selling himself as a car buying consultant; he's just sharing the fruits of his private labors with anyone who it may help. He's a Harvard MBA grad; I'm sure he's proud of his skills. I can see that fostering the desire to make a dedicated website. But then, I tend to see the best in people before considering the worst (which is probably why I'm not a businessman at heart).
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bsdetector 13y ago

The $12k battery placement cost is not included in the spreadsheet, not to mention that this is the cost if purchased 8 years ahead of time and purchasing it later will probably be more expensive. He's already bought the car and so he should know how his insurance cost has changed, but doesn't mention how much it changed. The model also does not include property tax. I'm assuming California has a car property tax of some kind. ...so basically this is justifying his purchase to himself, little more than that.

morganvachon 13y ago
>...so basically this is justifying his purchase to himself, little more than that. I don't see where he said otherwise.
- thefreeman 13y ago
  I think making a domain entirely dedicated to it is evidence that it wasn't intended as just self justification. edit: On further thought, maybe not. It does seem to be the trend to do websites for a single topic or piece of writing. I would still take it as indication you are presenting it to others though.
  - morganvachon 13y ago
    As long as he indicates that it's anecdotal (as he did throughout the piece) I don't see an issue with sharing it with the world. It's not like he's selling himself as a car buying consultant; he's just sharing the fruits of his private labors with anyone who it may help. He's a Harvard MBA grad; I'm sure he's proud of his skills. I can see that fostering the desire to make a dedicated website. But then, I tend to see the best in people before considering the worst (which is probably why I'm not a businessman at heart).

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