r/commuting

Currently drive 2023 kia sportage hybrid, financed at 3ish%, $590/mo. Insurance $260/mo. Have about 17k left to pay off (2.5years). I drive from south OC/north OC quite often and average about 1300 miles/month. Carmax offering ~19-20k for my car right now. I get gas once a week and each tank is about $65-70 a week.

W/ that I will start commuting to LA this fall for ~2.5 years maybe 3x a week for school. ~90-100 miles round trip. Currently renting and don’t have a home charger. Dreading the drive from south OC to LA and think FSD will make my life and commute better. I would keep the car for 4+ years. Only downside is that I’d have to start from square 1 with a new car loan as opposed to being half way done with mine right now. I know relying only on supercharging can be bad for battery health but if that’s my only option is it worth it to trade my car in for a Tesla model Y?

At this stage in my life, my commute is up to two hours each way. By the end of the week, you sit back and think.. wow, my work hours have increased by 50% just by being in traffic? No additional productivity, no additional reward. if you move closer, you pay more in housing. If you leave earlier.. the kid won't have a ride to school. Suggesting WFH to your employer is a mortal sin and finding a job closer to home is even tougher. Sheesh!