Tesla Model 3: Anyone else getting one?

[AgainstAllOdds]

I'll be putting down a deposit for a Tesla Model 3 tomorrow. Primarily because I love the idea of a self-driving car, and want something to motivate me. But also because I think it's the best "car-investment" there is.

Here's my reasoning:

• The $1,000 deposit is fully refundable. No risk there.
• Teslas sell for above sticker price.
• There's a $7,500 tax credit for the first 200,000 buyers (electric-powered vehicles)
• I want a car that's self-driving ready (for when self-driving becomes legalized)
• I believe Tesla will use the cars on the market to launch their own Uber -- allowing owners to use their self-driving vehicle as an actual asset.

So best case scenario:
Car appreciates upon release to a $40k value. I exercise my option to buy at $35k. Net $5k. Plus get a $7.5k tax credit. Net $12.5k total. Or - have an income producing asset and self-driving vehicle that cost me $27.5k after the tax credit.

Worst case scenario:
I ask for my $1,000 deposit back.

What do you guys think?

 

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[Raoul Duke]

I was thinking about doing the exact same thing.

 

[Mikkel]

I think electric powered alone should suffice, to buy the car. As an asset though, I personally believe that will be a stretch. I cannot predict the future but I believe we are far from having people step into a vehicle that doesn't have a person driving them, and putting their lives into technology "hands". Sure, I believe what you're stating is a possibility, but because these types of cars are so new, I believe they will be outdated by the time your asset plan could come into place.

Totally opinion based. It's like the stock market, there is not defining factor that will tell you if your investment will pay off or not, before you buy.