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Re:Tesla (TSLA) surpasses BMW's valuation as one soars and t... by gamblor956 on Thursday November 08, 2018 @06:57PM (#18411172)
For roughly the same price (~$40k), a Model 3 will do 310, and it will do those miles with substantially better performance and AWD (and also not look like a squished minivan, beside the point).

Categorically false, as the Model 3s do not currently sell for that amount with that range. Cheapest model 3 is $46k, without upgrades.

Can't find anything about the electric-only etron, which hasn't been released yet. The hybrid etron only has 16 miles of pure EV range. BMW's I3 is a superior riding experience, range and acceleration aside. Even the Leaf and Focus Electric are nicer to ride in. After the novelty of "Ludicrous" mode wears off, the actual driver experience matters most to most car buyers. Considering that most people don't have a 150-mile commute, the Model 3's only advantage is for the hypothetical holiday drive. Most people would just rather have a nicer car.

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Re:Tesla (TSLA) surpasses BMW's valuation as one soars and t... by leesec on Thursday November 08, 2018 @07:55PM (#18411531)
Really, they would? Then why are they all buying Teslas?

Also you're crazy if you think either of those cars are 'nicer' than a Model 3, which has rave reviews from its customers and critics.

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Re:Tesla (TSLA) surpasses BMW's valuation as one soars and t... by greglindahl on Thursday November 08, 2018 @07:45PM (#18411481)
The mid-range Model 3 is $46,000 before US federal and state tax incentives. "Categorically false" appears to be an exaggeration, but that fits with your overall posting quality.
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