Subj : How to save on gas
To   : Mike Miller
From : Bj”rn Felten
Date : Sat Mar 14 2026 07:33 am

Mike Miller -> Matthew Munson skrev 2026-03-13 23:04:
 MM>   Good news! the R2 pricing was just announced, and it's similar to the
 MM> Tesla Model Y price-range for the base R2.

   I thought you were talking about saving money? Buying a new Rivian is probably not what people struggling with higher gas prices are considering.

   Maybe a simple calculation based on very common examples would be better?

   Vehicle Value:
   You can sell a 5-year-old Ford F-150 Lariat for approximately $31,000 - $35,000 and purchase a used Tesla Model 3 for about $20,000 - $23,000.

   Immediate Cash Gain:
   You pocket roughly $10,000 in cash upfront from the trade.

   Ongoing Monthly Savings:
   You reduce your "fuel" expenses by approximately $144 per month (over $1,700 per year) based on current U.S. national averages.

   Maintenance:
   The Tesla Model 3 is estimated to have 40-60% lower maintenance costs, as it eliminates oil changes and has significantly fewer moving parts.




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"When Oil Prices Go Up, We Make a Lot of Money."
                -- Stable Genius, 12 mars 2026

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