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In reply to the discussion: Would you buy a Tesla? [View all]

Polybius

(18,360 posts)
16. That's a myth
Mon Sep 23, 2024, 01:06 PM
Sep 2024

The Model Y was the best selling car in the world last year. Tesla also dominates with charging.

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Would you buy a Tesla? [View all] ColinC Sep 2024 OP
Disinherit anyone who has owned or owns a Tesla bucolic_frolic Sep 2024 #1
Hi! Polybius Sep 2024 #15
I want to be mocked and flipped off Bobstandard Sep 2024 #27
if you're driving a cybertruck... da svenster Sep 2024 #52
Or regretting drunk shopping decisions nt Bobstandard Sep 2024 #63
Do you, your friends, your family, your work mates, Ninga Sep 2024 #57
My husband bought a Model 3 about 6 years ago Danmel Sep 2024 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author ColinC Sep 2024 #68
I don't see a "FUCKING HELL NO" option. niyad Sep 2024 #3
My thought exactly. nt Persondem Sep 2024 #17
Yes, was thinking the same thing. nt awesomerwb1 Sep 2024 #28
. ColinC Sep 2024 #69
My next car will be an EV Johnny2X2X Sep 2024 #4
At seventy-seven I cannot afford to buy or insure one. Besides, rzemanfl Sep 2024 #6
Tesla should concentrate on spreading their charging network Darwins_Retriever Sep 2024 #78
That's a myth Polybius Sep 2024 #16
Just because it's "best selling" doesn't mean it's "best." tinrobot Sep 2024 #24
Curious what else you love about the car. Especially if you put it against a comparable model from a another company ColinC Sep 2024 #40
If Musk were to cede control of the company maxsolomon Sep 2024 #5
yes, if he had to sell all his shares to a reputable automobile manufacturer DBoon Sep 2024 #54
There was a time I wanted to Bristlecone Sep 2024 #7
I drive a Prius Kittycatkat Sep 2024 #8
A hybrid... The Madcap Oct 29 #81
No. Elessar Zappa Sep 2024 #9
*sigh* for whatever reason don't buy one. I dislike Musk with a passion, but love my Tesla. Ninga Sep 2024 #10
Just say you bought it back in the days when Elon was cool. Intractable Sep 2024 #11
"Those days are gone." Dave Bowman Sep 2024 #59
me2 da svenster Sep 2024 #47
A Friend RobinA Sep 2024 #56
I own one and love the car, but will never buy another until Leon is ousted from the company. kysrsoze Sep 2024 #12
My friends love their but they want that leftyladyfrommo Dec 9 #82
Love my 2024 Model 3 Polybius Sep 2024 #13
I'm thinking about it perhaps in the next couple years 🤔 ColinC Sep 2024 #29
Overpriced. My used Nissan Leaf cost me $5000 after tax credit. Cost is less than $2 per day to commute. nt LexVegas Sep 2024 #14
I looked at a 2013 Leaf that was very cheap Polybius Sep 2024 #19
It was ideal for me. I have ICE vehicles for long trips and wanted a commuter to do a 45 mile round trip per day. LexVegas Sep 2024 #20
Tesla meme seen on FB. Picture of a Tesla with a bumper sticker that reads ... Persondem Sep 2024 #18
Voted no. I've owned a number of EVs, but never a Tesla. tinrobot Sep 2024 #21
I recently got a Hyundai Ioniq and it was a lemon ColinC Sep 2024 #35
Subaru Solterra is nice, but range and charging are a bit lacking. tinrobot Sep 2024 #42
I wanted one until Elon went insane. Initech Sep 2024 #22
Nor would I buy their solar panels or batteries NameAlreadyTaken Sep 2024 #23
Just out of curiosity Lurker Deluxe Sep 2024 #25
Couldn't afford one even if I wanted one, which I don't. Ocelot II Sep 2024 #26
When the batteries improve....then YES! I'll probably try one. chouchou Sep 2024 #30
Batteries are already good enough. The big issue is we need more charging. tinrobot Sep 2024 #44
this actually was one of the 2ndary reasons i went tesla da svenster Sep 2024 #50
I was hoping for this but 3 more years is a longer wait than I want to.. chouchou Sep 2024 #75
Solid state has been promised for quite a while tinrobot Sep 2024 #76
Ah..Your words make sense. chouchou Sep 2024 #77
No, but I rode in one last week iemanja Sep 2024 #31
I love electric cars and hybrids, but not Tesla morillon Sep 2024 #32
What's your go-to EV? ColinC Sep 2024 #36
A Prologue or one of the Volvo plugins, most likely morillon Sep 2024 #51
I grew up on Volvos and found them to be incredibly reliable. I was stoked when they announced they are eventually going ColinC Sep 2024 #61
If I ever got a self driving electric car it wouldn't be a Tesla mvd Sep 2024 #33
Have no interest in buying any EV MichMan Sep 2024 #34
May I ask why? ColinC Sep 2024 #41
When I can get a full charge in as much time as it takes to fill a gas tank and there is one on every corner MichMan Sep 2024 #70
Great point! I think this issue varies from person to person ColinC Sep 2024 #71
This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Sep 2024 #37
Never ever LogDog75 Sep 2024 #38
Fuck No, and Never. dalton99a Sep 2024 #39
Fuck no. Wish there was a stronger way to say it. Depot that apartheid, nazi creep. brush Sep 2024 #43
No. My next car will be an EV though. meadowlander Sep 2024 #45
We bought ours used from another dealer (not Tesla itself) - TBF Sep 2024 #46
Muskmobile? Zambero Sep 2024 #48
I used to want one until Elon became (and or simply revealed himself as) such a flaming asshole RidinWithHarris Sep 2024 #49
Next car will be a plug-n hybrid DBoon Sep 2024 #53
Well, I can't drive anyway. sakabatou Sep 2024 #55
No Tesla for me yesphan Sep 2024 #58
Don't tolerate or support traitors or NAZIs. Kid Berwyn Sep 2024 #60
No, but when I do buy an electric I'll probably have to recharge using a Tesla device Auggie Sep 2024 #62
Right now I wouldn't buy any all-electric vehicle. OnlinePoker Sep 2024 #64
Not a chance in hell Submariner Sep 2024 #65
I am not interested in any electric car. former9thward Sep 2024 #66
I don't make major purchase decisions based on my politics Sympthsical Sep 2024 #67
Consumer Reports rates Tesla's The Revolution Sep 2024 #72
I wouldn't have bought a Porsche in the 1960s flvegan Sep 2024 #73
I wish he'd sell the company. His ownership taints EV tech. Liberal In Texas Sep 2024 #74
Yes Zorro Sep 2024 #79
No, or any other electric car jmowreader Sep 2024 #80
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