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Does it make sense to replace and buy a new Model 3?

Does it make sense to sell our fixed up Model 3 and buy a new one? The answer is closer than you might think.

Posted bysmilingdadFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023Posted inModel3, Personal Finance, Tesla, UncategorizedTags:#npv, #personalfinance, #turo, Model3, TeslaLeave a comment on Does it make sense to replace and buy a new Model 3?

Poll: What should we do with our damaged Model 3?

Help us decide what to do with our damaged Model 3. Sell it, keep it, or rent it. Add a comment and let us know.

Posted bysmilingdadFebruary 17, 2023Posted inModel3, UncategorizedTags:#accident, #keep, #rent, #sell, Model3Leave a comment on Poll: What should we do with our damaged Model 3?

Update on our Model 3

Lessons learned as we navigate getting our Model 3 damages estimated from our accident.

Posted bysmilingdadFebruary 13, 2023Posted inInsurance, Model3, TeslaTags:#accident, #rental, Insurance, Model3, TeslaLeave a comment on Update on our Model 3

Our Model 3 got wrecked

Our Model 3 is wrecked. Tesla’s safety saved us.

Posted bysmilingdadJanuary 27, 2023Posted inElectric Vehicles, Insurance, Model3, Personal Finance, TeslaTags:#accident, #claims, Insurance, Model3, TeslaLeave a comment on Our Model 3 got wrecked

Tesla’s EV price cuts deep

Some thoughts on Tesla’s large price reduction last week.

Posted bysmilingdadJanuary 18, 2023Posted inElectric Vehicles, TeslaTags:#china, #europe, #renewableenergy, #sustainability, #us, TeslaLeave a comment on Tesla’s EV price cuts deep

Tesla’s market cap dives below Exxon

Tesla’s market cap falls below Exxon. Can Tesla recover the energy market cap crown?

Posted bysmilingdadDecember 22, 2022December 22, 2022Posted inInvestments, Stocks, TeslaTags:#exxon, #personalfinance, #renewableenergy, TeslaLeave a comment on Tesla’s market cap dives below Exxon

Opinion: Tesla Strikes Back

Anecdotal evidence from Electrek shows Tesla is pulling back on solar markets and installations.

Posted bysmilingdadNovember 14, 2022Posted in#solar, TeslaTags:#inflationreductionact, #renewableenergy, #solar, #solarpanels, #solarsystem, #sustainability, TeslaLeave a comment on Opinion: Tesla Strikes Back

Review: Tesla’s FSD Beta

Our initial impressions after finally getting Tesla’s FSD Beta software turned on in our Model 3.

Posted bysmilingdadAugust 28, 2022August 28, 2022Posted inAutonomy, Electric Vehicles, Model3, Technology, Tesla, UncategorizedTags:#fsdbeta, #fullselfdriving, Model3, TeslaLeave a comment on Review: Tesla’s FSD Beta

Tesla recorded $18 billion in Q1 revenue

Tesla had a record breaking 1st quarter. If we used Tesla’s revenue to buy solar panels, how much electricity could we produce? A lot, yet a drop in the bucket.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 22, 2022August 24, 2022Posted in#solar, #sustainability, Investments, Stocks, TeslaTags:#renewableenergy, #solar, #ukraine, Investments, TeslaLeave a comment on Tesla recorded $18 billion in Q1 revenue

Finally, our solar panels are up and running

Our solar panels are now fully up and running! We’re saving money with only 3 short weeks of solar production.

Posted bysmilingdadMarch 30, 2022August 24, 2022Posted in#solar, #spending, #sustainability, Electric Vehicles, Ford, Freedom, Personal Finance, Renewable EnergyTags:#electricvehicle, #freedomsolar, #personalfinance, #renewableenergy, #solar, #sunpower, #sustainabilityLeave a comment on Finally, our solar panels are up and running

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