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Tesla hacker unlocks Performance upgrade and acceleration boost at a discount
Electrek ^ | 10 June 2020 | Fred Lambert

Posted on 06/11/2020 7:37:04 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT

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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

What year? Model?

After how many miles?


41 posted on 06/15/2020 6:13:12 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Just look around at 50k miles they bring about 1/3.

At 100k miles they bring about 1/8 th or less.

Everyone who buys one at these huge discounts will face an almost certain risk of a $10,000 repair.


42 posted on 06/15/2020 6:36:58 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (All I know is The I read in the papers.)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

Just look around at 50k miles they bring about 1/3.

Most ,not all, luxury car buyers are attempting to purchase a bit of status. The status value falls quickly with the newer models.

The maintenance costs for high-end euro cars is HUGE!

I was ‘THIS CLOSE’ to buying an M-Class 4wd, I could taste it!
There was one in the lot at work, so I ask around and was introduced to the owner.
CRAZY money! His alternator went out, OVER $1,000 !!!
He said there was nothing on the car that could be repaired for under $1,000, he had the receipts to prove it.

I bought a Ford Expedition instead.
Do all my own work.


43 posted on 06/15/2020 7:38:23 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Even a lowly VW GTI costs 900+ to change a themosat housing. Why? It’s buried.


44 posted on 06/15/2020 9:08:47 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (All I know is The I read in the papers.)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

The labor charge was about $100, flat rate for one hour.
Ther rest was parts.


45 posted on 06/15/2020 9:19:57 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Reverse 5 hrs


46 posted on 06/15/2020 9:37:44 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (All I know is The I read in the papers.)
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