an old LExus owner back to share a suggestion to try Tesla
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#17
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Tesla is not “better” than Lexus. It’s totally different. I appreciate the technology, but the cars aren’t luxurious in the way I want a car to be luxurious, the Model S is beautiful outside (I hate the interior), but I think the Model 3 is ugly as is the Model X IMHO. Just not what I’m interested in.
Model 3s are also considerably more expensive than a Lexus IS..
Model 3s are also considerably more expensive than a Lexus IS..
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Lexus Champion
Do you think a model with subpar reliability would be at or near the top?
Do you think the Model 3 has subpar reliability?
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#20
the graphic is based 100% on customer satisfaction of each vehicle which INCLUDES driving experience, comfort, value, styling, and audio controls of each vehicle.
Do you think a model with subpar reliability would be at or near the top?
Do you think the Model 3 has subpar reliability?
Do you think a model with subpar reliability would be at or near the top?
Do you think the Model 3 has subpar reliability?
There is a chart for every argument, Tesla is ranked at the bottom of reliability
#22
Lexus Champion
I like Tesla and I hope they stick around and continue. With that said, I don't think they are for me. But competition is a good motivator, so I think there will be a bit of a "Tesla-effect" on other manufacturers that we can all benefit from.
One of my best friends has a Model 3 and they've been very, very happy with it.
One of my best friends has a Model 3 and they've been very, very happy with it.
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The cost of electricity to operate a Tesla for 15,000 miles a year is $580. Tesla requires to maintain the warranty a $600 annual service maintenance cost. Total cost for 15,000 miles would be $1,180. Our ES 300h gets 38 mpg. At 15,000 miles a year and gas at $2.40 a gallon total gas for the year would be $947. In 15,000 miles, I would need 1 1/2 oil changes at $60 and oil change that would be $90. I would need half of brake fluid change at $120 for one every 30,000 miles so half would cost $60. An air filter every 30,000 miles so for 15,000 miles that would cost $15. Total gas and maintenance for 15,000 miles for the Lexus would be $1,112. Checked with my insurance company and a Model S would be $400 more per year than the ES. I can make our annual trips up north and Florida without stopping to charge for hours at a time.
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The cost of electricity to operate a Tesla for 15,000 miles a year is $580. Tesla requires to maintain the warranty a $600 annual service maintenance cost. Total cost for 15,000 miles would be $1,180. Our ES 300h gets 38 mpg. At 15,000 miles a year and gas at $2.40 a gallon total gas for the year would be $947. In 15,000 miles, I would need 1 1/2 oil changes at $60 and oil change that would be $90. I would need half of brake fluid change at $120 for one every 30,000 miles so half would cost $60. An air filter every 30,000 miles so for 15,000 miles that would cost $15. Total gas and maintenance for 15,000 miles for the Lexus would be $1,112. Checked with my insurance company and a Model S would be $400 more per year than the ES. I can make our annual trips up north and Florida without stopping to charge for hours at a time.
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Lexus Champion
The cost of electricity to operate a Tesla for 15,000 miles a year is $580. Tesla requires to maintain the warranty a $600 annual service maintenance cost. Total cost for 15,000 miles would be $1,180. Our ES 300h gets 38 mpg. At 15,000 miles a year and gas at $2.40 a gallon total gas for the year would be $947. In 15,000 miles, I would need 1 1/2 oil changes at $60 and oil change that would be $90. I would need half of brake fluid change at $120 for one every 30,000 miles so half would cost $60. An air filter every 30,000 miles so for 15,000 miles that would cost $15. Total gas and maintenance for 15,000 miles for the Lexus would be $1,112. Checked with my insurance company and a Model S would be $400 more per year than the ES. I can make our annual trips up north and Florida without stopping to charge for hours at a time.
I hate hate hate stopping for gas. Looking seriously at EVs.
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