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Anyone trading their Taco for a Tesla Model 3?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by RedTacoArt, Mar 1, 2019.

  1. Mar 25, 2022 at 9:16 PM
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    ScrippsRanch67

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    I like photo with your dog standing guard. There is something to be said about the Tesla model of doing repairs. I went into a local Ford service center to ask a simple question about an oil change on my RV with a Ford E-350 Superduty chassis. What a circus of bad PR.
     
  2. Mar 26, 2022 at 6:46 AM
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    I have never heard of that happening, I haven't looked for an example of this happening.

    Who do you think the jurisdiction would bill?
     
  3. Mar 26, 2022 at 7:39 AM
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    Malvolio

    Malvolio free zip ties for Stun

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    I’m confused. Wasn’t it you that said expect a bill if your car catches on fire and renders an overpass inaccessible?

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  4. Mar 26, 2022 at 7:57 AM
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    SwollenGoat Onwards and Upwards!

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    Don’t be…
     
  5. Mar 26, 2022 at 8:05 AM
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  6. Mar 26, 2022 at 8:23 AM
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    Yes, if insurance does not cover damage to state or federal infrastructure. The owner usually gets the bill. Full coverage auto insurance might cover that cost, if the vehicle isn't fully covered the vehicle owner might get that bill. The vehicle manufacturer won't get that bill.

    Seeing that a BEV fire can cause greater property damage, and requires a larger response from emergency services. That cost will be absorbed by somebody.
     
  7. Mar 27, 2022 at 1:40 PM
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  8. Mar 27, 2022 at 2:08 PM
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    Don't bother with him/it. He trolls here and contradicts himself all the time just to argue with people, makes up things etc. He's 'batsh!tcrazy' not 'batacoma'
     
  9. Mar 27, 2022 at 2:55 PM
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    Well, shit. This thread has always been a bit of a dumpster fire, but it’s not even prime real estate for trolling. Guess we shouldn’t judge the benchwarmer troll league for wanting to participate.
     
  10. Mar 27, 2022 at 7:22 PM
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    Is this an anti-EV troll trying to create something that isn't there?
     
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  11. Mar 27, 2022 at 8:06 PM
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    WaitingOnMyR1T No longer waiting…

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    You’ll find out, when your EV catches fire on the Golden Gate Bridge and you are out 10 billion dollars! It’s happening at near epidemic levels.
     
  12. Mar 27, 2022 at 8:49 PM
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    Thank goodness for the "Ignore" button
     
  13. Mar 28, 2022 at 6:45 AM
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    That was an interesting topic:anonymous:
     
  14. Mar 29, 2022 at 1:39 PM
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    Not a model 3 but electric non the less. Paid $37,500 for the my 22' TRD AC, 3 months ago and got $39,500 trade last weekend. 2015 BMW i3 Rex

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    F&#% NO
     
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    6-7 year old EV, how much life is left in that battery?
     
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    No because I do truck things.
     
  18. Mar 30, 2022 at 12:53 PM
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    If you're getting a Tesla 3, you never needed a 4x4 truck with very good stock ground clearance in the first place.
     
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    My wifes Model 3 is a blast to drive. It has some pretty nauseating acceleration. Im waiting for an electric Tacoma that can do that.
     
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  20. Mar 30, 2022 at 3:38 PM
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    Plenty for me, I think the 1st gen Nissan leaf set a bad example on battery life. When fully charged it says 71 miles, new epa rates it at 72 miles and 150 combined with the Rex. So I lost 1 mile after 56k miles
     
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