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      09-10-2013, 08:40 AM   #73
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Originally Posted by iczer34 View Post
$135K? Ouch.

But if you take into account the Federal Tax Credit of $7,500 and if you live in Calfornia, an extra $2500... that's $10K in savings already! Also, in California, you'll get an HOV sticker and FREE parking in certain counties.

And if you count all the gas $$ you save...it's even more worthwhile.

So realistically, it's about a $15-20K difference from the top of the line Tesla Model S.
Also, considering the fact that one cannot drive more than a couple of city blocks in San Francisco without seeing a Tesla, I would be surprised if the I8 did not sell well.

Individuals that can afford to spend upwards of $130,000 on a hybrid sport car are not looking for gas savings, tax credits, or rebates. They are simply making a statement.
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