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Old 09-26-2018, 08:38 AM   #693
SARAFIL
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Originally Posted by rumatt View Post
They do what!?!?


Regarding the Tesla cost to own... The gas savings will help a little but... Although I'm convinced the increased tire cost (heavy car with tons of torque) will eat that up, and more.


They used to sell it as an option (forget how much but let’s say $350) and just switch to a model where it’s free for a year and then an annual fee thereafter.

Interestingly enough, they are exploring this for other items. I get asked to take product surveys every few months and last time it was asking about my interest in various plans for driver assistance features (self parking, self driving, lane change etc.) - basically the Tesla approach of include the hardware but charge you to activate and use it. I gave pretty negative feedback and saw others online w similar opinions.
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