Would you ever buy a Tesla

[Beakybird]

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	7 (9%)
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	68 (84%)
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[msongs]

1. I could pay off my house for less than the price of one of those nt

[Beakybird]

4. Well let's say they could lower their price, but Elon Musk is still the CEO...

[TreasonousBastard]

2. Maybe a while ago, but now real car cos are going electric and...

showing Tesla how it's done.

[ironflange]

3. Thinking of getting an EV, but Tesla's not a candidate

[Lochloosa]

21. I rented a Prius for a few days last week. It was a pleasure to drive.

59 MPH. MPG. Whoops

[Hugh_Lebowski]

5. Used? Maybe. New? Hell no (nt)

[MLAA]

6. I would have until Musk's anti Democratic bluster/idiocy lately. Now not a chance.

Will look at something else. I feel guilty I have 2 Tesla power wall batteries in the garage for solar.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

7. There was a time when I was intrigued.

But now? No way.

Musk's actions have damaged the brand. I live in one of the areas where Teslas have been common. I know more than a few individuals who have dumped their cars rather than risk association with Musk.

He's shot himself in the foot with a significant portion of his market-base IMO.

[mahina]

8. Prior to the unmasking of Elon as a fascist, probably not.

Now? Never in a million years, not if they were 10 bucks.

[bluedigger]

9. I'd consider it.

Anybody who thinks Tesla is the only ethically challenged car manufacturer isn't really looking.

[brush]

15. That's your choice. But knowing he's a trumper...

who wants to put trump back on twitter is enough for me to say "hell no" to buying a Tesla.

[bluedigger]

27. And his cars are made in California.

Would it be better to buy a Toyota or Honda? Besides, despite Trump's amazingly beautiful goodly health, I have my doubts he's long for this mortal coil. I'm certain he's not going to suddenly start making sense. And I'm not going to have money for a new car in my remaining lifetime, so it's a rhetorical exercise, at best.

[brush]

28. I know of Musk's winger politics so there's no way...

I'd associate myself with his right wing ass even if trump drops dead today.

I have some principles. No money for known right wing a-holes, organizations, political groups, candidates, etc.

It's not complicated.

[Dorian Gray]

41. Certainly not

but it's the only ethically challenged car manufacturer with a dumb ass loud mouth who can't help himself leading the company.

I won't contribute a dollar to him. Not because the company is ethically challenged. Because I can't stand Elon and don't want to put a cent in his pocket.

[kysrsoze]

10. I absolutely love my Tesla, but I'll never buy another so long as Musk is CEO

People tend to forget it wasn't Musk who invented the Tesla cars (ask the guys at Lucid who really did it). And it's taken the efforts of thousands of US/California engineers and workers, US government incentives and a donated factory by Toyota to get that company where it is today, and to get the other manufacturers on board with electric cars.

Unfortunately asshat Musk wants to take credit for it all (same with SpaceX), and I think his inability to shut the fuck up will seriously damage both companies in the long run. I'm anxiously awaiting his fall, and for someone else to take over. People didn't think Apple would survive the loss of Steve Jobs, and Tim "Apple" Cook proved them wrong.

So when that happens, I might consider another Tesla.

[brush]

11. There should be an entry for "Fuck No."

[Beakybird]

12. Lol. My mistake!

[dalton99a]

24. +1. Because we should make the asshole richer

[rogue emissary]

26. Just going to start my post with "Fuck No" lol

There was a time when Tesla was starting off. I wanted to invest in the company but didn't have available recourses.

After I read about the first discrimination law suit where the works said it was like working in Jim Crow south.

I knew the company was rotten from core.

[Solomon]

13. I'm one of those people who was definitely planning on buying a tesla but decided not too because

of Musk's politics.

[Amishman]

14. Sure - low mileage used

I don't buy new vehicles anyway, but even moreso when I'm unsure if I want to support the company.

I want to like Musk, because what he is doing with SpaceX is amazing and what the world needs. But holy crap the past year or so.....

[LogicFirst]

16. I want the Sony/Honda EV.

[Calculating]

17. Yeah

I currently own a m3 which I got last November and it's the best car I've ever owned.

[beaglelover]

48. I also have a m3 since June 2020 and I do love it. My lease is up in a year and I'm in a quandry

of what to do next. Until recently I was 100% planning on buying a new m3 next year but with Musk's tweets and actions lately, I'm not sure I want to give him more of my hard earned money. But after looking at what other EVs are available, a Tesla is probably my only option as it meets 100% of my needs.

Which m3 do you have? I have the dual motor long range. I absolutely love it. Love the instant torque, smooth ride, and I find the seats extremely comfortable. Very happy with the entertainment system as well. Mine has enhanced auto pilot (I skipped the FSD option) but I've only used it once. It was OK but I like to drive my cars, not have a computer drive it. Mine is red with white interior. A real eye catcher! Love the looks of the m3!

[Mz Pip]

18. Not anymore

I thought about it but got a Prius plug in instead.

We’re waiting to see how the new all electric vans do. Volkswagen is coming out with one.

As of now I don’t want to give Musk the business.

[Diablo del sol]

19. Actually like the cars and am looking for EVs

That being said. I live in SoCal, tons of Tesla's. Issue is, there are so many asshole Tesla drivers.

Hard going a week without having an incident. Yesterday turn on to beginning of my street. Tesla parked at an angle with door open rather than parked a curb. Car coming the other way so I had to wait to get around tesla. Owner standing next to tesla gives me a look.

Seen them drive quarter of a mile in bike lane to go around traffic. (Punch worthy offense in SoCal)

Four way stops, often see them rolling through.

Musk may have some software that turns drivers into Assholes.

[StarryNite]

52. Those rolling stops are nothing new.

I remember as far back as the 70s here in Arizona we referred to them as "California stops".

A pet peeve of mine is people driving with two wheels in the bike lane. It's very common here and it really pisses me off. I haven't noticed a trend as far as make of car though.

[MerryBlooms]

20. No, but I would really love to buy a lightly used

Electric F150. On my wish list. 🥰

[EYESORE 9001]

22. No - not even if I were a billionaire

I may not find a car made by a company with ethically pure leadership, but I can damn well choose not to give my money to Elon fucking Musk.

[viva la]

23. Can't afford it....

I'd get a hybrid now. I drive a lot, and want a gas option until I see a charging station at every Speedway.

[Sanity Claws]

25. Not while Musk is there

and not while they have so many problems.
Ten years from now, Teslas may be great.

[tinrobot]

29. I've owned 5 EVs since getting my first in 2010, none have been Teslas.

The closest I came was my RAV4 EV, which had a Tesla motor/battery. The motor failed after two years and it took Tesla months to supply the replacement. Left a bad taste in my mouth.

I considered a Model Y when shopping for my most recent EV, but it was way overpriced compared to the competition. I got a very nice VW ID.4 with more features I wanted for about $15K less.

Elon's latest charades have put me off even further. No intention of buying one until he leaves.

[llmart]

30. Maybe in my working days when I drove more...

but I'm retired and barely put 6,000-7,000 miles on my car per year these days. I think it's sort of silly to make all buying decisions based on someone's personal behavior. My son has owned a Tesla for about seven years and he loves it. He has never had one problem with it and he drives an hour each way to work pre-pandemic. He's worked from home for two years and now starting to go back on site a couple days a week. He plugs it into his garage to charge. Compared to the price of gas, he's feeling pretty smug about not having to visit a gas station for seven years.

[haele]

31. I want a VW Buzz when it comes out.

And I want the Rainbow Juicy Fruit skin they put on the concept vehicles. It's an electric VW Bus! What's not to like?

If not that, then lime green and matte grey.

Suggested US MSRP for basic Buzz is ~$40/43 K. Extended range another $5-7K. The US versions are about a meter longer, with three rows.

And it will use Universal Chargers. Of course, we will have to wait 2 years for it, but I think they're tooling up to make the US versions in America.

Haele

[Emile]

32. The options cost way too much.

Auto pilot is a $10,000.00 option.

[Arazi]

33. Yes but used only. I never buy new

[Stallion]

34. They are Saying 2025 May Be the Year Electric Cars Become More Affordable with Their Gas Engine Comp

there are some BMW's at $55,000 getting reasonably close. The Mercedes are all over $100,000. I'd seriously consider buying a reasonably priced Electric car

[Initech]

38. I'm seriously looking at the Kia EV6 as my next car.

It's $38K for the base model, gets 310 miles on a full charge, has all the modern amenities and looks pretty cool too.

[hardluck]

50. Just got one last week

It’s a wonderful car. You’ll love it.

[Initech]

35. I want one, but I refuse to patronize that company as long as he's the CEO.

[sdfernando]

36. I voted NO

But I’m disappointed there was no “Fuck No!” selection.

[IcyPeas]

37. another vote for: can't afford

so it's not even a consideration.... musk or no musk.

[Dorian Gray]

39. nope... no way in hell

I've always despised Elon Musk. I'm glad the world is catching onto what a douchebag he is.

[ShazzieB]

40. Even IF I could afford it, Tesla is the last car I would consider buying.

If I had that kind of money, there would be plenty of other options available to me. I can't think of any reason to eve consider putting money in that smug, entitled a-hole's pocket.

[Jirel]

42. Aside from the Elon-Musk-Is-A-Dick problem...

If it phones home, and the homeworld can track my car at all times, hard nope.

If the homeworld can arbitrarily turn features on and off including BS like controlling how many miles I can travel on a charge, hard nope.

If I can only have it repaired by the manufacturer, hard nope.

If its electronics want to believe they can drive better than I can, hard nope.

Not to mention that battery production and disposal is going to be the next toxic nightmare.

Nope, nope, nope.

[CrackityJones75]

43. Not a fucking chance

[Polybius]

44. I'd love one

Just can't afford it.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

45. A couple of my son's law partners have Teslas

The interiors are not a nice as more expensive cars from regular manufacturers

[orleans]

46. let's pretend i could absolutely afford to buy one & they worked out all the bugs and now they were

safe to drive and own...

so... would i?


no! i'd rather tell musk to shove the whole thing up his ass.

[Beakybird]

47. My sentiments precisely!

[Iggo]

49. Not in this lifetime.

[mainer]

51. We were considering it ... then decided ABSOLUTELY NOT

My son bought one last year. Very cool, lots of features we liked. We were thinking of buying one as well.

Then Elon turned weird and endorsed DeSantis, and I told my husband no way, no how. We are looking at other electric car brands now.

[JanMichael]

53. Not that Ford or Hyundai are fabulous but they have alternatives.

And there are other alternatives. I think in 10 years Tesla will be gone. It can't compete with Ford or Toyota or Hyundai.

[Mr. Ected]

54. I currently own a Model Y and it's far and away

The best car I have ever owned. When the time comes, I will compare all other EVs on the market before making an informed choice as to the the highest quality and affordability for its replacement. Elon Musk's politics may be an element in weighing options, but I will definitely be going electric again. YMMV.

[Calista241]

55. My SIL has a Tesla, and raves about it.

My brother has a new Kia, and he's seriously thinking about selling it and getting 2nd Tesla. With $5 gas, I don't blame him.