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Tesla Model 3 now available for $37,830

Tesla’s inventory faces more cuts.

Posted bysmilingdadJune 1, 2023Posted inCars, Ford, TeslaTags:#electricvehicle, #supercharging, Ford, Model3, TeslaLeave a comment on Tesla Model 3 now available for $37,830

Tesla cuts prices, again

Tesla cuts prices on all US vehicles for the 5th time this year.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 7, 2023Posted inTeslaTags:#modelS, #ModelX, #modely, #teslapricecuts, Model3, TeslaLeave a comment on Tesla cuts prices, again

Our Model 3 got totaled

Our Model 3 finally got declared a total loss. The insurance company offer was underwhelming.

Posted bysmilingdadMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023Posted inInsuranceTags:#negotiation, #personalfinance, #totalloss, Model3, TeslaLeave a comment on Our Model 3 got totaled

Why we decided against buying a new Model 3

Why we are NOT buying a Model3.

Posted bysmilingdadMarch 5, 2023Posted inModel3, TeslaTags:Model3, TeslaLeave a comment on Why we decided against buying a new Model 3

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

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

Our 100th post has been published!

Wordpress informs us that our little blog has reached 100 posts! We cover the top 3 viewer favorites and my top 3 favorites off the beaten track.

Posted bysmilingdadMay 15, 2022May 15, 2022Posted in#sustainability, Elections, Personal FinanceTags:#esg, #esginvesting, #personalfinance, #plastic, #ruleof72, #ukraine, #vote, Model3, Savings, TeslaLeave a comment on Our 100th post has been published!

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