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It is said that revenge is a dish best served cold.
However, nothing is as delectable as when that dish is in the form of a roast that both praises and rebukes at the same time, leaving an audience guessing where the sarcasm starts and where it stops, as shown in a recent episode of the Engineering Explained YouTube channel.
The Roast You Do Not Want to Miss Out On
According to the host of Engineering Explained, “As a result of Elon Musk and DOGE, my wife lost her job at U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Because my wife is a rad lady, I’m disappointed this happened, and selling my Tesla Model 3 Performance.”
However, the video is not an attack on Tesla and its founder. Or is it?
After owning a Tesla Model 3 for 7 years, the host shares why he loves this car so much.
But not as much as his wife.
Here’s the video posted below to see what happened and what it means — not just to the host and his spouse — but to everyone who has been affected by Musk’s influence and shenanigans, whether as an official or unofficial government official and automotive influencer.
If you do not have time for the video or care to hear Elon Musk roasted in possibly the nicest way possible, a summary below the video is provided about why the host loves his Tesla 3 so much, sharing useful information he has gathered about the model after seven years of ownership, and thoughtful, experienced expert consideration.
Elon Musk Fired My Wife – I’m Selling My Tesla
Tesla Model 3 Seven-Year Summary
“We’re here to talk about what it’s been like living with an electric car the past 7 years. More specifically, the Model 3 Performance,” states the host as he shares his professional experience with the Tesla Model 3.
Rather than belaboring what is already in the video (which you really should watch), here is a summary of the key points the host makes that explain some of the remorse he feels for deciding to sell his Tesla.
Key Point #1: The Model 3 Does Save Significant Money Compared to an ICE Vehicle
Fuel Cost: According to the host, driving the car over 63,000 miles has used about 18,400 kilowatt-hours of energy, costing him less than $2,000 (based on his electricity pricing).
If I were to drive a comparably powerful gas-powered sedan, it would have likely cost me over $12,000.
Maintenance Cost: Over seven years of ownership, the maintenance cost totaled $3,262.10; however, $2,600 of this amount was due to road hazard damage, necessitating the replacement of two tires and two wheels.
So, realistically, excluding the exploded wheels, my total maintenance was under $600 for 7 years and 60,000 miles.
Insurance Cost: The insurance costs for both his Tesla Model 3 and his Toyota GR Corolla are approximately $120 per month each. However, EV owners have to pay a significantly higher annual registration fee because it includes a road tax that penalizes EV owners who do not buy gas at the pumps.
Depreciation Value: Despite the mistaken belief that EVs are an investment, the numbers do not lie.
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As a comparison, I put my 8-year-old Subaru Cross Trek on Carvana, which I bought for $25,000, and it came back with an offer for $15,000. So, after 8 years, it was still worth 60% of its original value.
I did the same with my 7-year-old Tesla, which I bought for $67,000 and was offered less than $17,000. In other words, after just 7 years, the car is only worth 25% of its original value.
Key Point #2: Performance is Phenomenal
What the host likes most about his soon-to-be-sold Model 3 is that, in his opinion, the Model 3 excels in all of the following:
1. A genuinely exceptional driving experience with the best throttle control on the market.
2. A purely mechanical brake pedal that is not tied to the regenerative braking system.
3. A fun drive, especially when driving hard, thanks to its low center of gravity and weight.
4. Charging with Tesla Superchargers significantly reduces the pain of charging an EV.
5. The battery, after seven years, still retains 85% of its original charging life.
Many people still think you have to replace these batteries after 2 years, and that’s just nonsense; And battery technology only continues to improve.
6. Radar and ultrasonic sensors are a great combination that complements each other’s weaknesses.
7. A traditional electronic gearshift lever on the right side of the steering column, a passenger seat with lumbar support, and a conventional steering wheel-centered car horn.
Key Point #3: One Big Dislike―The Windshield Wipers
There’s one feature that’s absolutely horrendous, and that is the automatic windshield wipers. They’re about as useful as I would be in a cage fight against Mark Zuckerberg―Elon knows what I’m talking about.
Even 7 years after owning it, if it’s lightly raining and you go in reverse, the wipers go absolutely bananas. It makes no sense. I’m not even driving that direction. So dumb.
And finally…
The remainder of the video is more tongue-in-cheek humor and subtle sarcasm about Elon that…well… let’s allow you to be the judge of how accurate the host is.
So, if you are an EV shopper, what make of car does the host recommend? Lucid
For additional recent Tesla-related articles, here are two for your consideration:
- I’ve Got a Green Matte Wrap on My Tesla. I Recently Took It to a Detailer, and Now the Hood Looks Blotchy, Uneven, and Has Patches Where the Matte Finish Is Basically Ruined. Any Help or Suggestions Would Be Seriously Appreciated
- I own a Model 3 2024 ( purchased in September 2024 ). I have a few concerns regarding the exterior paint work on this
Timothy Boyer is an automotive reporter based in Cincinnati who currently researches and works on restoring older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. He also reports on modern cars (including EVs) with a focus on DIY mechanics, buying and using tools, and other related topical automotive repair news. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites as well as on Facebook and his automotive blog “Zen and the Art of DIY Car Repair” for useful daily news and topics related to new and used cars and trucks.
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