I know this is obviously a roadster fan site, but I am looking for some honest information about roadster ownership. I have a friend on very limited income (social security) that wants to get a line of credit on his house to purchase a Roadster Generation one. He has "always wanted one" and is getting older and thinks "if not now then when". I am trying to gather some information for him about ownership costs and care so that he can make an informed decision. He lives in miami. Has a carport. Has never owned an electric car. Does not take good care of his cars - maintaining, washing, cleaning, driving, parking, etc. I assume it would be his only car. He is retired and does not drive much. He thinks buying the car will be an investment.
1) what does total replacement insurance run about a year
2) how expensive is the car to maintain?
3) he lives in miami. if the car needs repair can he find someone to service it?
4) does tesla still make parts for the roadster gen 1?
5) how is tesla customer service in general?
6) what problems is the roadster known to have?
7) anything else?
1) what does total replacement insurance run about a year
2) how expensive is the car to maintain?
3) he lives in miami. if the car needs repair can he find someone to service it?
4) does tesla still make parts for the roadster gen 1?
5) how is tesla customer service in general?
6) what problems is the roadster known to have?
7) anything else?