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Marques finally cancelled his Roadster!

September 29, 2025 / 00:55

This episode discusses the cancellation of a Tesla Roadster reservation, the financial implications of the decision, and the potential gains from investing in Tesla stock.

The host shares their experience of holding two Tesla Roadster reservations for eight years, detailing the payment structure involved. They mention the initial $5,000 reservation fee and the subsequent $50,000 payment required.

During the conversation, the host reflects on the opportunity cost of not investing the $50,000 in Tesla stock, revealing that it could have grown to $747,000 over the years.

The discussion highlights the financial decisions surrounding luxury car purchases and the long-term benefits of investing in stocks instead.

TLDR

A host cancels a Tesla Roadster reservation, reflecting on lost investment opportunities.

Episode

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I cancelled my Tesla Roadster reservation. So, it's been 8 years. I've had two Tesla Roadsters in my Tesla

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account. One that I paid for. And the way that worked is you pay the $5,000 payment immediately for the reservation.

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And then within 10 days, you net $50,000 to Tesla and then when they deliver the

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car, whenever that is, you will pay the rest of it. I think totaling $250,000. Meanwhile, the other one in my account,

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I obviously didn't pay for that because that's a a referral award. There was no reason for why I'm doing it now, but I'm

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just like, how about I just do something else with this 50 grand? I'll get 45 grand back. The first 5K I don't get

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back. Oh, you don't get that back? Can I tell you a fun fact? If you had taken that $50,000 8 years

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ago, I know. And put it into a Tesla stock, how much do you think you would have right now?

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400 grand. You would have 747 grand right now. See, that's the thing is Tesla's Tesla's

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just had that money the whole time. I could have done so much with

Episode Highlights

Cancelled Tesla Roadster Reservation
After 8 years, I decided to cancel my Tesla Roadster reservation.
“How about I just do something else with this 50 grand?”
@ 00m 31s
September 29, 2025
The Cost of Waiting
If I had invested in Tesla stock instead of reserving a car, I'd be much richer.
“You would have 747 grand right now.”
@ 00m 45s
September 29, 2025

Episode Quotes

Oh, you don't get that back?
Marques finally cancelled his Roadster!
You would have 747 grand right now.
Marques finally cancelled his Roadster!

Key Moments

Investment Regret00:45