My Husband Wants To Put Us Back Into Debt For A Tesla!

[@TheRamseyShow]

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[@matthewwilliams9200]

hes a idiot dont buy one they wreck the environment and are the most inefficient vehicle to buy

[@gregpeterman1102]

@@matthewwilliams9200 exactly, and electric vehicles on average cost twice as much to operate.

[@georgelien]

Get a Hybrid (Gas+Electric) >__< They are still the most efficient cars today.

[@gregpeterman1102]

@@Josh-vc8lr No I got that by taking the total cost of the vehicle plus charging cost divided by the miles. I used to do cost analysis comparisons between the two for my old job and have years of experience. The technology is getting better and cheaper, but even a very cheap electric bicycle usually runs at least a dollar a mile the first year. The superior cost effectiveness of a gasoline powered vehicle happens in many different ways, for example batteries go bad with age even if they are not cycled or used as much the replacement factor stays constant, but by not using a gas powered vehicle as much actually saves money.

[@gregpeterman1102]

@@Josh-vc8lr not for a hybrid, the vehicle itself is the source.

[@ethan4048]

This woman is the queen of unnecessary details

[@andrew8168]

Thats 60% of Dave's callers.

[@m_rod9562]

Imagine being her doctor

[@EDub513]

right? Her introduction was full of irrelevant info.

[@Gzthagreat]

😂😂😂🤣

[@rnt45t1]

yeah, pretty much every woman is like that

[@Zeus0886]

“Elizabeth how can we help today?” Dave losing his patience.

[@Scott-got-caught]

Ive noticed dave has less patience with women 😂

[@IceColdProfessional]

He needs to be like this more. Sometimes people like to tell their life story.

[@QueenStylin]

Yes. It was ticking me off. Lol

[@LittleMopeHead]

Too much rambling that's why.

[@mikenelson8377]

@@LittleMopeHead nailed it. Get to the point and ask the question.

[@Dwights_trash_can]

When Dave stopped her and asked how they could help I was so glad because I couldn't deal with hearing this woman's whole life story haha

[@aoropeza85]

They're reading too much into it, the dude wants a Tesla, he wants it now and everything else is just a pretext to justify his decision

[@TheHornet79]

Pretty much this. The husband probably spent his free time looking at Tesla reviews and just generally wants one

[@williamerazo3921]

Yup 👍

[@strangerdanger8462]

Eggzactly!🤣🤣

[@bosunsalami]

Spot on! Poor husband just wants a Tesla

[@RoqueExclusives]

I don’t blame him. I want one also but I’m waiting. It’s very difficult😭

[@SherryEllesson]

I don't think the guy's afraid - he just wants a new, bright & shiney. This woman also needs to learn how to get to the point. If she's going to be a nurse and a doc asks about a patient, they're not going to have time to wait around while she gives a back story.

[@tioswift3676]

You need to learn to keep to yourself when you decide it’s right of you to give RANDOM PEOPLE YOU DONT KNOW advice.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

@@tioswift3676 Dave and everyone else online do that all the time. You just did the same thing with your post.

[@tioswift3676]

@@blackworldtraveler3711 - I had to do it to bring it to her attention.

[@santeadrajackson5050]

Correct..I am a nurse..Dr don't have all day!!

[@nephetula]

No, he wants something sexy and cool, and a Prius is not. It's the ultimate turn off "Nerd-mobile" to anyone with a soul. The 21st century version of a Nash Metropolitan.

[@roseking8555]

As someone who rode in a Tesla, I can understand this man’s desire to have one. I can’t describe how smooth that ride was! 🙂. However no amount of understanding will entice me to put myself in debt to own one.

[@igot5onit423]

Just sell the house.. sleep in the Tesla and buy a tent for the wife.. problem solved 🤝

[@a.e.1502]

Omg, so true😄

[@RSPerformance-RS3EVO]

They ride like any other new car. Its just so quite. And interior quality sucks it is horrible

[@JDawgstwothousand]

@@RSPerformance-RS3EVO which is why all car companies are trying to copy their interior lol.

[@migueralliart]

Lol .. a laptop on wheels.

[@Mr_Francois14]

He’s not scared. He just wants a new car lol. Making up anything to his wife to get one.

[@stevenporter863]

Exactly. He is just scaring her to get his way. He can't possibaly be that cluelessness.

[@Mr_Francois14]

@@stevenporter863 exactly. He wants her on board so he can get a Tesla and flex.

[@alinatamashevich3354]

Another fool and his money story.

[@littlesongbird1]

And the idea that going out and buying one is good for the environment is a myth. Where do people think that the electricity to fuel the cars come from? Power plants which can also pollute the air.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

The most fascinating thing I’ve ever witnessed that literally make me look at a person like they was growing a second head is to listen to someone from California rationalize the purchase of a Tesla.

[@winchesterhollow2899]

Another excruciating, rambling caller.

[@TeamSwagGod]

I know seriously... just likes to hear herself talk

[@fishroy1997]

You know her husband doesn't listen to her so she's making up for lost time.

[@Dark_Souls_3]

I think a part of this type of caller occurring is that Dave is kind of a celebrity now, so they get nervous. Additionally, they want to get the full story out because their story is different (hint, it's usually not lol). I'm sure I would so the same thing tbh

[@matthewgardner2144]

Even when Dave scolded her, Liz babbled on.

[@hungp.8191]

Seriously. I was like come on get straight to the point. Stop with this useless chatter...

[@kedarkulkarni9464]

The lady manages to say a lot and nothing at the same time. The husband is probably annoyed and wants a faster car to drive away from her without thinking about gas prices.

[@lingra9541]

😂😂😂😂

[@user-rw8zj1td9v]

BAHHAHH

[@MesheherKim]

I’m dead 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@catherinep4707]

😂😂😂

[@maryjoyderla8882]

🤣🤣🤣

[@philipgerry5228]

My dad told me years ago, “ This is not an emergency, there will always be another good deal. “

[@johnderpins7161]

Me: Hey Dave just wanted to say I love your show! Dave: What’s your household income?

[@Management_45]

😂

[@a.m.doesit9347]

Rice and beans lol 🤣

[@Scott-got-caught]

Deliver pizza

[@sammycg]

Work an extra 100+ hours a week delivering pizzas and you can pay off the Tesla 🤣

[@l.gibson6422]

🤣

[@wedgetailleather]

He’s paid off all the debt, and is looking for something to do. Car debt gives him a mission. Something to direct attention to (choosing a car) and something to pay off (the loan). Redirection is all that is needed here. They probably don’t even want that car, and are just looking for the next set of goals to achieve. It could just as easily be a kitchen remodel, or a holiday, but a new car was just the first thing that came to mind.

[@Nashid77]

I feel personally attacked by this comment and I thank you.

[@jeffreynegapatan]

yup…it’s all about goals…they have everything already…we earn $300k my wife and i we dont even have a house yet nor a tesla lol…what’s holding us back? nothing really we’re just comfortable lol

[@wedgetailleather]

@@jeffreynegapatan that’s a pretty decent size shovel you’ve got there mate! You can do a lot of heavy lifting in a short time with that, but you have to be motivated to smash that goal over all other things. I’m in a bit of a similar situation where we keep expenses below half our take home pay… that meant sacrificing on where we live, where we send the kids to school, when we go out to eat, etc. The outcome is a very comfortable level of surplus we can pretty much do whatever we want with, and no sense of urgency (motivation) to be aggressive with paying off the mortgage and invest because holidays, home renovations, a new motorbike, or just Netflix and Uber eats would be more immediately satisfying… every day reminding yourself to have that long game unlocked when you are comfortable is against our basic human nature.

[@j.m0ney133]

Dave: “The guy has a PHD and thinks gas is going to disappear in the future” 😂😂😂

[@alinatamashevich3354]

He better be wrong, more than 6000 products are made from petroleum.

[@murraybeachtel8585]

He knows there will be gas haha. He just wants the new car!

[@yoopally4136]

Gas cars will 100% be phased out. Itll just take longer than people think

[@alinatamashevich3354]

@@yoopally4136 Not until the battery technology can match the performance of a gas or diesel.

[@Scott-got-caught]

A lot of ppl with high education are only smart in their field. They arent necessarily schooled in the world around them

[@filb]

Dave is wearing his blue shirt....that's why he's in savage mode, it's not even the Tesla....it's simply that shirt.

[@filb]

@@BobDobbs681 I agree, but statistically, he is more grouchy with that shirt, it's like a bull when he sees a waving cape.

[@Cassie03]

Lol

[@nurse.christian]

For real, Dave! She was dragging that intro for everything it was worth! 😂😂😂

[@jeffs.3348]

Man everyone is merciless about this lady who was doing nothing wrong. Just being herself and totally pounded. Internet is toxic

[@ericstephenson9038]

@@jeffs.3348 welcome to the internet, first day?

[@fkillah]

@@jeffs.3348 This is not a therapy session. Her intro was unnecessary and long. She would have rambled on.

[@eileeneclark9011]

12/16/21....NO the woman was bragging + thought Uncle Dave would "pat her on the head + give her a dog biscuit" for how GREAT she + PHD hubby + NO DEBT + son with no college but started his own business + YABBA YABBA DOOOOOO... AND Uncle Dave "shot her down" + made INTELLIGENT MATH/SOCIAL STATEMENTS that she will be scared to tell PHD hubby! Just sayin'......

[@jeffs.3348]

@@ericstephenson9038 second

[@Fedgery007]

Prime example of how someone can be academically smart but be clueless from a financial education standpoint.

[@BeastMode19799]

He just wants a new shiny toy

[@MillionaireMindsetClub]

Did you hear about the Tesla Owner in Jail? He was charged with battery.

[@350z1984]

Ba Dum Tss 😜

[@Falcorsky]

@Ethan lol

[@tha9thwondertv976]

Shouldn't have enjoyed this comment so much...

[@djcruiser9816]

Hopefully they do not give him the electric chair.

[@alyxskyler]

Oh snap

[@DogeUSA]

There is no panic here. He’s just trying to justify the purchase cuz he wants it.

[@Neddie2k]

The man is tired of driving a Pirus, go get your Telsa, you earned it Mr PHD.

[@PublicNuisance2K24]

Imagine being married to her 😂

[@d.b.1176]

Dr Doolittle

[@tortoisehead30]

Even at $10 per gallon, owning the Prius for a couple more years would be the better decision (financially)

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

At least the body panels line up.

[@cybertrk]

@@user-tb7rn1il3q found the guy who got smoked by an electric car

[@TheVonzink]

I owned a Prius, it was a POS.. teslas a way different level.

[@tortoisehead30]

@@TheVonzink Yeah, I don't like my wife's Prius. My EV is way better.

[@calebniederhofer6529]

@@TheVonzink Tesla quality is by far, the worst production vehicle, I have ever seen. It is that bad.

[@HangNguyen-ih8rf]

Calling to brag then Dave cut her off “this is not a bragging show… how can I help you today”?! 🤣😂

[@laanierhae]

I loved when he cut her off. Get to the point, people.

[@As_A________Commenter]

As a person who loves hearing middle aged suburban women talk about the mundane details of their lives, I was really hoping to hear a bit more about her son’s journey of self discovery…

[@JETLIFEJASON]

Needs Tesla to supplement insecurity through materialism. Environmental concern is the rationalization, justification and validation.

[@Jeff-xy7fv]

Very well said!

[@1timothydillon]

They completely missed this one. The guy has car fever, and he's using global events as an excuse to satiate spending too much money.

[@williamerazo3921]

Tup

[@innocentmadanhire2391]

hahaaa Global warming

[@coolfactory3131]

I dont know why but everytime Dave laughs I start laughing because he sounds like an evil movie villain who has just announced his super evil master plan. 🤣

[@RJRussoVids]

“Because of everything that’s going on in the world we need to buy an expensive electric car.” Dude is a 🎭👸

[@sarssars-hm2ox]

She should have brought up the environment and wanting to save the world for her grand kids and gasoline vehicles are the old ways. That sounds better then running out of gas in the near future. If you believe in something then support it with your money 💰 . She also didn't mention selling one of the other cars. If electric vehicles look cool then I'll be interested but they cost more and the looks I can't live with that

[@sarssars-hm2ox]

How is he a 2 face ?

[@CyberSlugGump]

@@sarssars-hm2ox I think the emojis mean "drama queen"

[@tonystolz4982]

Umm..Dave really didn't know about the h Gas pipeline shutdown on east coast?? Gas rationing, triple prices...ect

[@IceColdProfessional]

Two-faced princess?

[@CarlosG0224]

“I prefer a motor, but that’s okay get yourself a battery” lol.

[@JP-qb3ny]

Lol because it doesn’t make sense what he said or lol because we don’t realize electric cars have electric motors instead of combustion engines?

[@libertarian4323]

The motors in a Tesla are vastly more advanced and efficient than the obsolescent technology in an ICE vehicle.

[@CarlosG0224]

@@libertarian4323 probably right, I don’t know. Just thought his comment was funny.

[@janco333]

@@libertarian4323 not more advanced, electric motors are fairly basic pieces of equipment

[@ericl452]

@@libertarian4323 The power plants that make the electricity to charge it are about 30% efficient (Carnot cycle). On top of that, there are losses in the transmission system and losses in the charging unit itself. I have nothing against electric cars and will probably buy one when I need a new car, but don't think you are saving the world when you buy one.

[@arnoldasskulskis9276]

“My son started a business and doesnt want to go to college”... This information helped Dave to get better solution for them or what 😅...? This wooman is crazy 😆

[@MyUsernameIsNotClever]

With the current price of electricity (in my area at least), it actually costs quite a bit more to power an electric vehicle than a Prius. $43 for a 400 mile (top of the line) range vs $35 for a 550+ mile range.

[@lazyassian]

My boyfriend has a Tesla. I have a Prius. We love our vehicles however I would still keep my Prius because I can still fill up gas in many places and until I can charge as easily on a road trip as fast and conveniently as I can get gas, I'd take my Prius all day long...depends on what this man wants a Tesla for...he's human and wants a new shiny object. Many of humans do when we are bored.

[@jeanlenor1858]

Dave isn't in a good mood today. His wife kicked the cat earlier.

[@perryjohnson6461]

😂😂

[@mmc9828]

LOL, I love it when he's in a bad mood. He doesn't mince words and tells them exactly how stupid they really are.

[@j15246]

Dave is mad she didn't ask how he was doing at the beginning of the call

[@stefanossmitty3318]

This woman got me in a bad mood 30 seconds into the call. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤬

[@Spaceysgurl]

No. They are just pets 😂

[@AdversaryOne]

I mean, he didn't get a PHD to drive a Prius. It's depressing that someone who makes over $100k still has to struggle, rationalize and plead to buy a Tesla.

[@SamWesting]

Don’t listen to channel much, huh? Lots of doctors (both MD & PhD) or their spouses call in, admitting they were dumb w/their money.

[@Kloutnews]

@@SamWesting plus student loans their still paying

[@vasaguy7624]

I mean their house is paid off so they are doing something right. Personally I would rather invest than pay my mortgage off but that’s not the Dave Ramsey way.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

@@vasaguy7624 I could do both paying off mortgage in nine years including saving,maxing my IRA and 401k,building emergency fund,etc.. Took many annual sabbaticals away from work without pay on top of five week paid vacations. Even retired at 49. I just bought a primary home I could truly afford,lived within means, and avoided debt.

[@williamerazo3921]

@@vasaguy7624 exactly Dave says that

[@suek7086]

John was the voice of reason in this one.

[@ThreePuttBogeys88]

I was where this guy is a couple years ago, I took the plunge and paid it off in under a year. Best purchase I’ve ever made! The math still doesn’t make sense but I love it.

[@gregpeterman1102]

From my experience in working with golf cars that come gasoline powered and electric. The gasoline powered are always cheaper and more reliable. On a gasoline powered car the first components to break down or become inoperable will be a part of the electrical system on that vehicle.

[@604h22a]

The Tesla is a very nice car

[@TDace25]

Elon doing jumping jacks

[@vickieclark5931]

Yep, Elon has done a really good job at marketing to idiots that think they have to get an electric car today. LOL That's why he is a billionaire and his customers are not.

[@70s80sVintage]

They are frugal - yet overpaid for TWO Prius' - HAHAHA

[@charlesnorden4375]

Tell me again how electric cars are better for the environment when they gotta be charged from a power grid that is still primarily fueled by coal?

[@Lisa-vu5vi]

Dave gets the big picture. People are trying to justify getting all electric outrageously priced cars.

[@MasterElite403]

People who rationalize buying brand new cars are so hilarious to me.

[@Rashaadthegr8]

Especially when they don't make enough or go into debt to do it.

[@JA-zh5xi]

Buying a brand new car is fine if you can pay for it in cash and don’t have other debt.

[@Scott-got-caught]

Not sure who's worse: the new car ppl or the fleece ppl 😂

[@Scott-got-caught]

@@JA-zh5xi and have a million dollar net worth*

[@michaelanderson670]

The dude makes 115k a year with no prior debt... just let him buy the Tesla...

[@KennTollens]

Dave: How can we help today Caller: Well, 20 years ago ...

[@johncameron4194]

Only 20?

[@patty109109]

Teslas are nice (driven two). Currently I drive a $50k+ PHEV. Fact, though: I like it but after a few months it’s just another car. Your husband is being overly emotional.

[@timmartin723]

Telsa is like 50K to 60K new. Cheaper to get a used Camry for 21K and drive that for 10 years.

[@smokinhalf]

drive it use use use

[@dalemenna5653]

Depends on the model, trim.

[@wittyusername9544]

At this point Teslas are overrated. Seen and been in many but never understood the hype. They are fast and mileage efficient (like many current year cars) but other than that it’s just an iPad car.

[@Casinogirl56]

Do these people know that even if you have an electric car it still costs money to charge these things, whether at home or at a charging station. And a station usually takes 40 minutes....or more. And the electricity to charge it comes from some source. It doesn't magically appear out of thin air. So you're still using some energy source to produce your energy source.

[@williamerazo3921]

$3 to fill up your car overnight at your home garage better then $40 at some petro company

[@jeffericsson7780]

An electric car is about twice as efficient as a hybrid when it is charged at home. But when you use other chargers it usually cancels out any savings depending on the cost of electricity.

[@barryflick54]

If you drive a Tesla....it is powered by coal in most states....

[@euenfheiejrj]

I don’t have a car but I see free charging stations at the grocery store.

[@JoeBlunt]

When people start calling a car a vehicle I know they are going to overspend

[@MC-xp6pc]

It is expensive to maintain a Tesla. My coworker pays $300 for a tire, that’s 1200$ for all four. Also, recently saw on the news someone’s home burn down because of one.

[@slamdunkslamdunk6995]

THINGS are not worth going into debt for.

[@dicungDon]

Thank you Mr Ramsey. I almost made that mistake, too. Currently, I am debt-free but was considering buying a Tesla Model Y LR in Australia for $90,000 AUD. That is my whole annual year income before tax!!! But then my cash-paid-for diesel-running Rav 4 reminded me how frugal it takes to run. So, I am still staying debt-free again. Haha, thank you Mr Ramsey for your 7 baby steps. I am currently in step 3. Best wishes to you and your team.

[@NextGenEvs]

“I’d prefer a motor” I hope Dave understands EVs actually have motors…gas cars have engines.

[@ProfessorMikee]

Dude relax, it’s just a saying.

[@gregpeterman1102]

Then you have your outboard motors for boats, and your outboard engines. Electric motors and gasoline motors, but when the batteries go dead, you're going to wish you had an engine.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

Ford Motor Company Since 1903.

[@DMBVR4]

@@blackworldtraveler3711 Motors run on electricity, engines run on combustion. Engines convert various forms of fuels into mechanical force, while motors transform electrical energy into mechanical energy. I'm a Ford fan, but I also recognize that their slogan is factually incorrect.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

@@DMBVR4 General Motors Company Since 1908.

[@DexKnowz]

6:23 When Dave mocked the PhD guy panicking! That made my day, thank you sir!

[@AustinDashes]

Just like with any other new car, the newness and excitement and fun wears off after a few months. Don't go into debt for that fleeting feeling. Cars all do the same thing. Keep the Prius.

[@m.m6390]

Maybe if you buy a mediocre car 🤷‍♂️

[@jerashep]

He was right.

[@Karma-hy6ki]

As someone that is happily single and focused on their career, I love making any decision I want without needing it to get approved from someone else. I’m no Einstein, but I like to think rationally and mostly make good decisions. Now I’m sitting here and wondering, wow a married life is crazy. You gotta make sure both partners are on board before u do anything. If one partner doesn’t agree then it most likely won’t come to fruition. Esp when it comes to finanaces

[@discorabbit]

It’s only a problem if you don’t make enough money

[@joshrivera1168]

I told my wife that there was going to be a shortage on brands new super xtra big tool chests in the near future and that we would need one to survive. Long story short she even let me get the matching cabinets to go with it 😊

[@3of11]

"we are both very frugal" "my husband wants a brand new $50-100k car" Nope, honey, one of you is not frugal If you were TRULY frugal and worried about gas, you'd own an E-bike!

[@gregpeterman1102]

And that E-bike would cost more to operate than a small gasoline powered Honda motorcycle. What I learned.

[@Kostas1989]

Check gas prices today…

[@ghostmane2643]

I love how Dave just belittles them in the middle of it all. "I prefer a motor but go and get you a battery."

[@alyxskyler]

😶

[@tessy28]

🥴

[@cutehumor]

I'm in the same boat. But, I decided against buying a Tesla since I drive so little working from home. It would be a waste of money

[@gcromer903]

Dr. John! Great answer. Loved how he made it understandable.

[@CesarGallegosMusicComposer]

Seriously now a days it seems the more credencials one has, the more schooling , the more degrees, the more badges the dumber the person gets. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ this is sad. 😢

[@alvarovillegas2407]

I’m confused, the guy makes more than the average income, how is he dumb? Because he makes the money, wants to get the car of his choice and his wife’s on DR Show asking how to spend money they have?

[@alvarovillegas2407]

@Chris P whats the point? Sounds like a lot of bash because he told his wife some excuse to buy a car, and then the wife wanted some attention, which is why she was rambling the first couple of minutes, just to get aired on a social media platform. I doubt the husband wants or needs his info out there and i doubt he needs help managing his money. This just sounds like the typical husband who gave an excuse to his wife to upgrade his car (Prius < Tesla). What did i miss?

[@daynapeterson9033]

All by design!

[@CesarGallegosMusicComposer]

@@alvarovillegas2407 point exactly. Are you dumb too or are you fooling around? you might want to rewatch the episode. I get it he makes money working we all make money working too. Money doesn’t grow on tree. He who doesn’t work does not eat .But making Money more than average does not make you smarter either. Dave’s point in all of this is that he is making poor and dumb choices thinking we MUST NEED ABSOLUTELY a Tesla bc of what is happening in the world. Seriously 🤷🏻‍♂️. Even if he could afford it , even I could afford or anyone could. But Daves point is that you don’t need a $60k car like if it’s a life or death situation. With this I hope you don’t say now how is he poor? 🤦🏻‍♂️ again point exactly .

[@ggdatboi]

@Chris P but the math works out. Electric cars are cheaper in the long run compared to gas. Estudiado with the tax incentives.

[@elizabetha8565]

I bought a used tesla S for under 35k and I love it. I did save a ton of money because of free charging no maintenance and insurance. They make 155k so they can sell one of the prius and still easily afford a used tesla especially if it isn't an x.

[@notyourdamnbusiness8795]

you dont pay insurance for a Tesla 0__o?

[@z1ynz549]

No maintenance and insurance?

[@elizabetha8565]

I meant to put no maintenance and insurance is cheaper. Also a light got water in it they gave me a X as a loaner and fixed for free even though I was past warrantee.

[@lyndalamb3221]

How does he have free charging? Does his company provide charging for free or are you renting a place where the electricity is included ?

[@elizabetha8565]

@@lyndalamb3221 that one was a 2015 so charging at the charging stations were free I just upgraded so now I have to pay.

[@DMoze27]

I bought a model s used for $28k. Costs me $5 for 250 miles. Actually saves about $2k a year in gas fees. We will see if it's worth it when a big repair is required.

[@johnulcer]

3:10 "To the MOON!"

[@heartbreakkid8708]

3:30 I loved it when he used the word asinine. That’s a good word!

[@garychristison5773]

The only thing wrong with driving a Prius is that it's the old school unsexy equivalent of driving a Checker Cab. They run over 300K with minimal maintenance. I told a Chicago cab driver that I drove a Prius just like his and he confirmed my numbers. Tough cars that can survive Chicago cab service. Financially a smart choice. Keep the Prii.

[@NicoleBermz]

then again its unsexy... lol

[@awakenthesleepinglion6377]

The only option is a Tesla? But we are saving the planet, Dave!

[@umairahmad4711]

Yolo in Tesla calls instead lol

[@stockstalker1071]

For real. 🤣

[@lionheart93]

Or just buy and hold shares long term. Will payoff

[@reaalitykinggs]

Agree. HELOC into Tesla calls and AMC shares.

[@MrXzylonx]

(45000 dollars/$3.15gal)=14285 gallons of fuel, at a low 45mpg, that's 642,825 miles of driving on gas if you never paid a dime for electric to break even, and assumed no maintenance for either. Considering the Tesla track record and the Prius, I think the Prius would still win that bit.

[@victors16811]

That's the perfect example of how people want to create a necessity to justify unnecessarily expenses

[@JessSJ2DC]

Dave: When I panic I buy bullets Everyone else: … uuhhhhh (weak nervous laugh) 👀

[@Stoic_Metalhead]

Man Dave is not having it in this one 🤣

[@Wyo2Wis]

Midlife crisis. Middle aged scientist wants a chick magnet. No flight or fight here. He has to rationalize this to his wife.

[@han1218]

He would have gotten a Chevy... If it wasn't for the recalls :))))) Dude wants a cool Tesla.

[@WCGwkf]

It goes the same for buying a regular car or hybrid rid that gets better gas mileage. The amount you save in gas, new payment, new interest will never be found in the life of the vehicle. Trading across is one thing, but selling your car that gets 28 for one that gets 40 but you also pay 500 a mo for it... explain that math.

[@bobschnittman2856]

John - amazingly put.

[@XCVi_MAC]

Most of my buddies have brand new cars ( which the bank owns ). They care too much what others think of them.

[@VGSoundFX]

Looking back on this a year later the husband was correct. Teslas are roughly $7k more since this video. Gas skyrocketed.

[@djpuplex]

Just hearing one side of the story. I'm sure she didn't force a overspend on housing 🙄

[@igot5onit423]

Them draps are not cheap😂

[@nickbroadhurst5924]

Dave is wrong. Even if they have the cash, they can't afford it. Their other Prius, plus the Tesla, will be more than half their annual income when she goes back to school and stops working.

[@mathisnotforthefaintofheart]

About 85% of all new cars that came on the road have been financed/leased. And among used cars it's around 70% that is financed. Let that sink in for a moment. When you look around you, the majority of the newer cars you see, have been financed/leased.

[@Argedis]

Yup, a lot of people want to keep up with the Joneses

[@YungMonie007]

If you hear the military is starting to switching to electric vehicles.. That will be the first sign of a major upcoming gas shortage..

[@LetsTalkPersonalFinance]

Lol, in response to the title I don't think a tesla is worth getting in debt for

[@josephinenelan4204]

The wife says "we're both very frugal" and this is why they want to get into debt for a tesla NOW.

[@lionheart93]

They can afford this in cash 😂

[@timcritchfield]

"Cool, Elizabeth, how can we help today?" Meaning, I don't care Elizabeth, get to the point.

[@jledge4797]

VW ID.4 and Tesla aren’t the only options. The Mustang Mach-e is priced right between the ID.4 and the Tesla Model Y. And, Dave, with State and Federal incentives the cost of the ID.4 or a Mach-e is pretty close to what you’d pay for any other new gas powered SUV...

[@daynapeterson9033]

When it quits on the interstate, can you walk to the station and get a bucket of electricity? People, don't be idiots!

[@juggernautAA12]

How often do you run out of gas?

[@David.D3]

@@juggernautAA12 not often because there's a lot of gas stations.

[@albs1448]

What a pain to listen to this woman she can't even explain herself properly.... 🙄

[@aeromedical6750]

They’ve already made up their mind to buy the Tesla. She just wants Dave’s validation.

[@NextGenEvs]

I’m with her husband! Good for him! Get the Tesla!

[@michaelanderson670]

Seriously, the dude makes 100k+ a year with no mortgage. Let him have some fun.

[@omotayosatuyi252]

Him getting the car is putting them in debt

[@79boricuarage]

@@omotayosatuyi252 so what?! They debt free. If he can make the payments so be it. She didn't even mention if it was a model s, plaid x or y!.

[@ramshambo2001]

LOL her husband was right!

[@JehanKateli]

Buying a brand new Tesla is seldom a money-saving decision. The cheapest way to get around would be a second-hand EV like a Leaf.

[@nathanielcarreon5634]

Buying a tesla and get into debt is stupidity at its best

[@JustinCase780]

John: no more gas Caller: yea...yea! Papa Dave: you are saying there will be no more gas Caller: no..no 🙄

[@michaelvan6675]

John should have kept his mouth shut

[@michaelleahy6848]

Banks used to provide free checks and now you have to pay $1 for just three blank checks. This is due to the declining use of paper checks. It makes it unprofitable for the bank. The declining use of gas will cause the price to rise as well, if it becomes unprofitable to invest and run refineries.

[@DSanchez0424]

What happened to the men that wants a V8 engine, put premium gas, and steps on it to hear the engine roar.

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

I'm married to one!

[@Falcorsky]

Proving once again degrees do not equate to intelligence.

[@JP-qb3ny]

Or more like intelligence doesn’t equate to having the ability to defer instant gratification.

[@tioswift3676]

What does intelligence have to do with a guy wanting to buy a Tesla. Man y’all really stretching with these comments 😂

[@Falcorsky]

People who spend years in school learning skills in order to obtain monetary status can obviously delay gratification. Purchasing expensive technology in infant stages such as a Tesla which requires a licensed technician to perform maintenance, depreciates the moment it's driven is another endless debt. And to top it off, he asked for permission instead of forgiveness, no man who has his house in order does this.

[@therationalistparty9742]

Dave says, "I prefer a motor". Dave electric cars have motors. You prefer an engine. All engines are motors. Not all motors are engines brother.

[@grantguy8933]

Dave is craving for noise and the exhaust smell. It’s a sign of his age and wrong correlation between power and noise/smoke. Dave’s view on this is totally wrong. He needs to change if the facts prove him wrong.

[@MP-nj1qy]

The guy is using "what's going on in the world" to justify buying a new toy. 😅🤣🤣🙈

[@musselmanmedia5236]

TESLA IS NOT WORTH IT

[@lionheart93]

Have u driven one?

[@SavageBunny1]

I bought a 2012 Prius for $2,500, I spend about $15 a week on petrol.

[@CNT536]

imagine how exhausting it is to be married to a woman like this that just talks in circles

[@NicoleBermz]

imagine how exhausting it is in bed...

[@JustinCase780]

In addition, does a PhD teach you how much precious metal is used to produce an electric car. Please put a "Co-exist" bumper sticker on it and you will feel great!

[@subjecttochrist]

Or a ‘restore the soul of America - Xao Bai-Den’ bumper sticker.

[@sohd2283]

I dislike when ppl take forever to ask the question in the beginning