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I would pay 30K for a blank slate.

I would also pay 30K for the lowest model of the ford truck. Even with those sloping renders. If the slate was 25 and the ford was 30, I would get the slate. If they were both 30K I might get the ford if it had more range or AWD. If those two specs were the same, Id get the slate.

I dont care about looks at all.

Im not a fan of giant wheels and thin tires. I much prefer smaller wheels with more rubber. But that can add rolling resistance. I want enough rubber that I can scrape curbs. I also want more ride height.
My situation is I have two cars, a pickup truck, and an ORV SUV. Only my pickup is 4-doors. I really don't need a 4-door, but it is nice to have one in the fleet. The Slate will replace the pickup. Now that the Ford UEV Skunkworks Truck will be on the market for (hopefully) $30K, it's going to be a more difficult decision. $5,000 adds about $100 to the monthly.
 

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Regarding the subject of pricing, I’m kind of surprised this hasn’t yet been mentioned.

Do we believe Slate will offer discounts for:
  • Military veterans, including retirees, active-duty members, their spouses, surviving spouses
  • First responders
  • Medical providers
  • Nurses
  • Students
  • Teachers
Being a US-based entity my opinion is that Slate should, as a minimum, offer discounts to military veterans as a thank you for their service. Other categories, especially students, would fit well with Slate’s appeal to young college graduates.

And how about a “senior discount” - for all those contemporary seniors the Slate is targeted for. 🙂

Eagerly awaiting the formal pricing announcement in June. Maybe the snow will be melted by then.
On the topic of senior discounts, what if Slate does the opposite? Seniors just got a new ~$6000 tax deduction, why not raise the price of the Slate by as much for those 65+ to help subsidize price for those who do not qualify?
 
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My situation is I have two cars, a pickup truck, and an ORV SUV. Only my pickup is 4-doors. I really don't need a 4-door, but it is nice to have one in the fleet. The Slate will replace the pickup. Now that the Ford UEV Skunkworks Truck will be on the market for (hopefully) $30K, it's going to be a more difficult decision. $5,000 adds about $100 to the monthly.
yes but remember 30,000 msrp is not the price gotta account for dealers and up-charge id say if you could get a good deal would be 33,000 after everything fees and registration for the ford i still believe the slate will be cheaper but it will then depend on what you need it for but same could be said about slate minus the dealer fee
 
 
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