Are people who bought Teslas, some probably for laudable climate ends, now disgusted to drive their car every day? Or are people still buying them and it’s not yet hit home where their dollars are going…or other? Are people selling them due to political reasons now?
I see Teslas in the bay area with bumper stickers that say things like “I didn’t know he was nuts when I bought this”
My friend has one that says “SHUT UP ELON” and I want one.
My girlfriend got that exact one.
I had a down payment for a Cybertruck and I passed on it when my number was called even tho my son is in love with it and I need a new vehicle.
I put money where my mouth is. Fuck that guy
If you need an electric pickup at least you have options. I’ve driven the F-150 Lightning a small bit and really liked it, and Ford is now including free installation of their bidirectional charger that allows the truck to serve as an emergency power source for your home.
And now they’re uninsurable!
FYI that was debunked.
What do you think of the Rivian trucks?
If I had a Tesla, I would look into selling it, but I wouldn’t be in a hurry if it’s still in working order. Replacing a working car is neither environmentally nor economically sustainable.
Yeah. Buying a 10 year old civic will always be more environmentally responsible than buying a brand new EV
For some reason all these people that super care about the environment aren’t doing that tho…
Although by now I guess that’s really “10 year old Prius”
Buying a 10 year old civic will always be more environmentally responsible than buying a brand new EV
I hear so few people talking about this fact. The middle and upper class don’t want to hear about any solution unless it involves buying status symbols.
Proving you’re morally superior to the poors is definitely the most important part of combating climate change.
I got a used Nissan Leaf (that was one year old, so people didn’t realize it was used). Everyone was constantly telling me that I should have bought used because the lithium for a new battery is worse than anything else in the world. When I told them it was used, they either said I should have gotten an older one, or they just stopped talking about it.
Yeah. Buying a 10 year old civic will always be more environmentally responsible than buying a brand new EV. For some reason all these people that super care about the environment aren’t doing that tho…
I can’t fuel the 10 year old civic from the solar panels on my roof.
Although by now I guess that’s really “10 year old Prius”
I sold my 13 year old Prius to get the EV. If I hadn’t sold the Prius then that would be one less person would could follow your advice to buy an old Prius.
We bought Teslas six years ago. (Why we had to replace two cars in short order is a story for another day.) We did it at least in part because we were “voting with our wallets,” meaning we were trying to signal in our small way to the automotive industry that we wanted EVs.
People are going to buy new cars regardless. A used car market doesn’t make sense without someone buying new cars because eventually you run out of used cars. People are voting with their dollar for something more economical and efficient. Sure, you can call them out for still buying new, but buying used is further incentivizes people to buy new cars knowing the resale value will offset the expense. We’re all stuck paying into new car production.
We might be getting out of the civic slump. Late 00s civics were not the cars to get. Maybe 2014 is out of the bad gneeration. If you picture a 1994 civic when I say “10 year old civic” I have some bad, bad news. A 2nd gen prius is a good buy. The EV market has cut into the prius used market and gas prices are low again so prices are down. Battery replacement isn’t atrocious.
I own two Teslas and am no fan of Musk. They are simply the best EV option (especially a few years ago when we got them) but that will shift significantly as brands onboard to NACS.
Next car we get will be in many years but if I had to pick now I’d look at a Rivian.
Saaaame. We have an X and a 3, with like two months of payments left on the X and then we’re payment free until they die or are totaled. If something happened to the big one, I’d totally look at the Rivian. But I have no idea what I’d replace the 3 with. Maybe one of the Hyundais but I think they’re super ugly, especially the new one. So instead I’m hoping that they last long enough for there to be way more small model options out there.
Kia EV6s have intrigued me as an eventual Model 3 replacement.
I really hope good (FSD quality) lane keeping catches up on other brands.
I just got my NACS adapter for my lyriq and I’m super excited. Except I went to test it at a Tesla charger near my house before a trip I’m taking next week and the Tesla charger cord was only like 3 ft long and would not reach my charging port unless I parked perpendicular to the charger. I hope that other ones have longer cords.
My main goal is to be able to charge at buckees lol also on one trip we ran out of power because we couldn’t find a charger.
Supercharger V4 have much longer cables, but it will be a while before they release widely.
I mean I wanted one and had a preorder for a Cyber Truck but passed and wont ever buy a tesla because hes a turd sandwhich.
Hey! Whoa! That’s a bit misleading, don’t you think?
He’s more of a shit buffet. A never ending supply of shit!
Let’s at least be accurate!
Got a ride in one coming back from a school event. The Mom driving it was so apologetic about having one. Musk is burning down a lot of goodwill with his customers.
Ah, my bad, that would have been a better community. TBF I was pondering this in the shower.
Driving less.
Eyeing other brands, but financially it just doesn’t make sense right now because it’s paid off and has required zero maintenance.
But, mentally, I hate being seen in public and fuck Elon Musk and I’ll move on as soon as it makes sense financially…or honestly, maybe even if it doesn’t.
It’s a car, not a political statement. I’m driving it. It’s still a great vehicle.
Would I buy one now? Probably not. But a lot of that is due to them making so many things extra cost.
How many people know the politics of the CEOs of the other car companies before or after they purchase? Not many I suspect.
how many other car company CEOs buy social media sites to troll and shitpost? not many I suspect
It’s the ones that are silently manipulating things that worry me more.
That is just it, i shouldn’t know the political stance of a CEO\business owner, media personality or celebrity. As soon as they put their politics out they stand a good chance of losing ½ of their followers. Just my thoughts though.
I feel sorry for those who can separate the producer from the product
Did you mean to say can’t?
Policing the grammar police eh
But Musk was Tesla’s main selling point…
Really? I thought the main selling point was that it was an electric self-driving car
Oh no!
Anyway…
The politics of the CEO is not a factor I generally consider when buying products.
Found the guy buying Nestle products.
Water is not a human right
- Nestle, probably
The actions of Nestle the company are more than enough reason for everyone to boycott them.
Apparently this is a hot take? Do you guys do months of research before buying a loaf of bread?
I mean most CEOs don’t buy social media companies to force their shit takes in front of everyone
No they are usually much smarter about getting the policy changes they want.
