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tinrobot

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24. Just because it's "best selling" doesn't mean it's "best."

Mon Sep 23, 2024, 01:36 PM

Sep 2024

Everyone has their own criteria.

I looked at the Model Y and went with a VW instead. Zero regrets - the ID.4 was "best" for my needs.

Charging was a consideration, particularly back in 2021 when I bought it. But I've done multiple 1000+ mile road trips in the VW with no major issues. Charging is much better these days and continuing to improve. Now that Tesla is opening their chargers to others, the only reason to buy a Tesla today is because you like the car (and the company) itself.

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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