OHRJR
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- First Name
- Octavio
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- Jun 4, 2022
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- West Virginia
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- 2014 Escalade ESV
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Hello everybody, I have been a long time reader of this forum but just recently joined and I was wondering if I could get some opinions please. I have a dual motor CT reserved, I did not reserve day one, probably like 6 months later . My vehicle at the time was a 2004 Avalanche which I loved. Back in November 21 it gave out on me and I needed to buy a replacement vehicle. I considered a Model Y but because I needed something soon I ended up with a 2014 Escalade ESV (the longer suburban like variant). It was decently priced, AWD and spacious which I needed at the time because I was moving around 2 big kids, 2 big dogs and 2 adults. Gas was expensive back then but not as bad as today, the Escalade takes premium only, but I was working from home so it wasn't a big deal. Fast forward to now, because of a work opportunity I have moved across the country rural West Virginia (beautiful and I love it). The Escalade came in handy for the move for sure, but because of the steep hills and mountains and a lot of highway commuting, gas is killing me now. Whats worse is that I will be going back to the office soon, which based on my calculations will cost me a full tank of gas in commuting every 5 days. This means about 120.00 every week in gas at current prices and it feels like its going to get worse. I did the math, and if I order a Model Y (probably the performance one because it arrives sooner) it will be the same amount per month as the escalade payment plus gas, it will actually be less if I take weekend driving and road trips around the state into consideration. However, as with any vehicle, I will probably take a loss if I sell my escalade. What do you suggest, suck it up and wait for my CT? Get a model Y and drive that until CT? Or should I be looking at another EV? As an FYI, I no longer need to move the kids around, just me, 2 big dogs and my girlfriend. German Shepherd and Golden retriever if that matters. I appreciate any and all advice. Thank you.
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