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Originally Posted by Koflach
Why do you guys keep comparing Corollas to cars like Tesla's? They are not even close to being an apples to apples comparison. You should be comparing the Model 3 to a BMW, Mercedes, or other vehicles that are in the $55k+ range. The more expensive the car, the higher the repair bill. If you buy a 15 year old Mercedes that originally went for $110k+ for $15k, it will still have repair bills on it like a $110k vehicle when something goes wrong.
Like someone else pointed out, there is no comparison between a model 3 vs a 3 series, c class, a4 or the Japanese models. Go sit in these cars, look and feel at the interior materials. Not to even mention handling and driving dynamic. The only thing model 3 is on par with the entry level luxury cars is its acceleration
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Because there are model 3 owners/potential owners who justified model 3 over corolla or your typical compact or midsize sedans. They reasoned that with savings from gas bills over a certain period/mileage, the model 3 cost about the same as a corolla hybrid or something similar.
The irony is that with these owners including yourself who drives a lot per year (25k per yr), if the battery fails earlier than expected, then there is barely any saving comparing an EV vs ICE in terms of running cost or total cost of ownership
Like someone else pointed out, there is no comparison between a model 3 vs a 3 series, c class, a4 or the Japanese models. Go sit in these cars, look and feel at the interior materials. Not to even mention handling and driving dynamic. The only thing model 3 is on par with the entry level luxury cars is its acceleration