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Re:Tesla aims to start pilot production of Model 3 cars on F... by namlem on Thursday February 09, 2017 @11:37AM (#13608182)
The first Model 3s still qualify for tax incentives. $35k with a nice rebate on top is perfectly affordable on a middle class salary.
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Re:Tesla aims to start pilot production of Model 3 cars on F... by coryfklein on Thursday February 09, 2017 @04:10PM (#13611014)
Who are these people buying brand new cars?

I feel like we live on different planets. I'm a software engineer making six figures and I can't imagine spending roughly $30-35k on a car when I can buy a decent used car for $7k, and spend less than $1k per year on maintenance.

Sure I can afford a $35k car, but if I choose to put that in my 401(k) instead it could mean retiring 3-5 YEARS earlier.

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