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		beerandt on Oct 15, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Flash Memory Wear Killing Older Teslas Due to Exce... Sure it makes sense amortized, but it's the equivalent of buying a gas engine that needs a rebuild. It's a significant up front cost to consider against a purchase price.

perl4ever on Oct 16, 2019 [–]

Well, again, if the figures are roughly accurate, no it isn't. There is no way you're getting a new engine for $1000. Even if the price is understated, it should be simpler to install than a new engine.

beerandt on Oct 17, 2019 | [–]

That's why I said rebuild, not new.

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