Iceprincess

This is my opinion, so take it as such:
 
Pros from the Tesla
* No gas costs
* Relatively very low maintenance costs as it has no mechanical pieces inside
* Cheaper to insure
* Receives constant software updates from Tesla Motors, so the car is up to date for the most part.
Cons For the tesla
* You'll find it hard to travel long distances unless you use the supercharger network
* Recharging times can take a lot, up to an hour in a supercharger.
* Noiseless, if you like an engine's noise.
*  Unknown resale value
* AFAIK batteries can be expensive to replace if they're out of warranty
 
Pros for the Mercedes
* Fast as hell
* Elegant
* Good resale value during its lifetime
Cons
* Super expensive to maintain, expect to pay more than 5k to fix the transmission if it dies on you.
* Expensive to insure
* Gas thirsty, it's a Twin Turbo V8
* Will draw you attention
 
What you need to ask yourself is this:
* Can I afford this in cash without financing it?
* Do I NEED a car like this? 
* Do I make enough yearly to justify such expense? Cars shouldn't cost more than 10% of my yearly income post tax.
* Can I afford an awful emergency that comes up as a consequence of owning this car?
 
Keep in mind that 60k is a good amount of cash, and like it or not cars deppreciate badly. In 5 years any of the two will be worth 20k or less. IMO you could really invest the money in something smarter like stocks or an index fund that can generate you a 6% profit or more yearly, but that's me.
 
Also, take it from a lady: A sports car won't impress a smart lady, young or old

Yes, let's wear a shirt proudly displaying a touchy subject and asking everyone around you to be rational and not react like lit dynamite.
 
My weapon of choice? Ignore people until they try to get physical.

This is my opinion, so take it as such:
 
Pros from the Tesla
* No gas costs
* Relatively very low maintenance costs as it has no mechanical pieces inside
* Cheaper to insure
* Receives constant software updates from Tesla Motors, so the car is up to date for the most part.
Cons For the tesla
* You'll find it hard to travel long distances unless you use the supercharger network
* Recharging times can take a lot, up to an hour in a supercharger.
* Noiseless, if you like an engine's noise.
*  Unknown resale value
* AFAIK batteries can be expensive to replace if they're out of warranty
 
Pros for the Mercedes
* Fast as hell
* Elegant
* Good resale value during its lifetime
Cons
* Super expensive to maintain, expect to pay more than 5k to fix the transmission if it dies on you.
* Expensive to insure
* Gas thirsty, it's a Twin Turbo V8
* Will draw you attention
 
What you need to ask yourself is this:
* Can I afford this in cash without financing it?
* Do I NEED a car like this? 
* Do I make enough yearly to justify such expense? Cars shouldn't cost more than 10% of my yearly income post tax.
* Can I afford an awful emergency that comes up as a consequence of owning this car?
 
Keep in mind that 60k is a good amount of cash, and like it or not cars deppreciate badly. In 5 years any of the two will be worth 20k or less. IMO you could really invest the money in something smarter like stocks or an index fund that can generate you a 6% profit or more yearly, but that's me.
 
Also, take it from a lady: A sports car won't impress a smart lady, young or old

This is my opinion, so take it as such:
 
Pros from the Tesla
* No gas costs
* Relatively very low maintenance costs as it has no mechanical pieces inside
* Cheaper to insure
* Receives constant software updates from Tesla Motors, so the car is up to date for the most part.
Cons For the tesla
* You'll find it hard to travel long distances unless you use the supercharger network
* Recharging times can take a lot, up to an hour in a supercharger.
* Noiseless, if you like an engine's noise.
*  Unknown resale value
* AFAIK batteries can be expensive to replace if they're out of warranty
 
Pros for the Mercedes
* Fast as hell
* Elegant
* Good resale value during its lifetime
Cons
* Super expensive to maintain, expect to pay more than 5k to fix the transmission if it dies on you.
* Expensive to insure
* Gas thirsty, it's a Twin Turbo V8
* Will draw you attention
 
What you need to ask yourself is this:
* Can I afford this in cash without financing it?
* Do I NEED a car like this? 
* Do I make enough yearly to justify such expense? Cars shouldn't cost more than 10% of my yearly income post tax.
* Can I afford an awful emergency that comes up as a consequence of owning this car?
 
Keep in mind that 60k is a good amount of cash, and like it or not cars deppreciate badly. In 5 years any of the two will be worth 20k or less. IMO you could really invest the money in something smarter like stocks or an index fund that can generate you a 6% profit or more yearly, but that's me.
 
Also, take it from a lady: A sports car won't impress a smart lady, young or old

So, I might as well introduce myself? (:
 
Girl, trans, pansexual, comp engineering student, entrepreneur...
 
Yeah, hi!