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ColinC

(10,408 posts)
Mon Sep 23, 2024, 11:35 AM Sep 23

Would you buy a Tesla? [View all]


320 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
Yes I want to buy a Tesla in the future
4 (1%)
Yes, I own one and will buy another.
4 (1%)
No. I own one but will never buy another one
4 (1%)
No, I do not own one and will never buy one
289 (90%)
Not sure yet
4 (1%)
Other
7 (2%)
FUCKING HELL NO!!
8 (3%)
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Would you buy a Tesla? [View all] ColinC Sep 23 OP
Disinherit anyone who has owned or owns a Tesla bucolic_frolic Sep 23 #1
Hi! Polybius Sep 23 #15
I want to be mocked and flipped off Bobstandard Sep 23 #27
if you're driving a cybertruck... da svenster Sep 23 #52
Or regretting drunk shopping decisions nt Bobstandard Sep 23 #63
Do you, your friends, your family, your work mates, Ninga Sep 23 #57
My husband bought a Model 3 about 6 years ago Danmel Sep 23 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author ColinC Sep 23 #68
I don't see a "FUCKING HELL NO" option. niyad Sep 23 #3
My thought exactly. nt Persondem Sep 23 #17
Yes, was thinking the same thing. nt awesomerwb1 Sep 23 #28
. ColinC Sep 23 #69
My next car will be an EV Johnny2X2X Sep 23 #4
At seventy-seven I cannot afford to buy or insure one. Besides, rzemanfl Sep 23 #6
Tesla should concentrate on spreading their charging network Darwins_Retriever Sep 24 #78
That's a myth Polybius Sep 23 #16
Just because it's "best selling" doesn't mean it's "best." tinrobot Sep 23 #24
Curious what else you love about the car. Especially if you put it against a comparable model from a another company ColinC Sep 23 #40
If Musk were to cede control of the company maxsolomon Sep 23 #5
yes, if he had to sell all his shares to a reputable automobile manufacturer DBoon Sep 23 #54
There was a time I wanted to Bristlecone Sep 23 #7
I drive a Prius Kittycatkat Sep 23 #8
A hybrid... The Madcap Tuesday #81
No. Elessar Zappa Sep 23 #9
*sigh* for whatever reason don't buy one. I dislike Musk with a passion, but love my Tesla. Ninga Sep 23 #10
Just say you bought it back in the days when Elon was cool. Intractable Sep 23 #11
"Those days are gone." Dave Bowman Sep 23 #59
me2 da svenster Sep 23 #47
A Friend RobinA Sep 23 #56
I own one and love the car, but will never buy another until Leon is ousted from the company. kysrsoze Sep 23 #12
Love my 2024 Model 3 Polybius Sep 23 #13
I'm thinking about it perhaps in the next couple years 🤔 ColinC Sep 23 #29
Overpriced. My used Nissan Leaf cost me $5000 after tax credit. Cost is less than $2 per day to commute. nt LexVegas Sep 23 #14
I looked at a 2013 Leaf that was very cheap Polybius Sep 23 #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 23 #20
Tesla meme seen on FB. Picture of a Tesla with a bumper sticker that reads ... Persondem Sep 23 #18
Voted no. I've owned a number of EVs, but never a Tesla. tinrobot Sep 23 #21
I recently got a Hyundai Ioniq and it was a lemon ColinC Sep 23 #35
Subaru Solterra is nice, but range and charging are a bit lacking. tinrobot Sep 23 #42
I wanted one until Elon went insane. Initech Sep 23 #22
Nor would I buy their solar panels or batteries NameAlreadyTaken Sep 23 #23
Just out of curiosity Lurker Deluxe Sep 23 #25
Couldn't afford one even if I wanted one, which I don't. Ocelot II Sep 23 #26
When the batteries improve....then YES! I'll probably try one. chouchou Sep 23 #30
Batteries are already good enough. The big issue is we need more charging. tinrobot Sep 23 #44
this actually was one of the 2ndary reasons i went tesla da svenster Sep 23 #50
I was hoping for this but 3 more years is a longer wait than I want to.. chouchou Sep 23 #75
Solid state has been promised for quite a while tinrobot Sep 23 #76
Ah..Your words make sense. chouchou Sep 23 #77
No, but I rode in one last week iemanja Sep 23 #31
I love electric cars and hybrids, but not Tesla morillon Sep 23 #32
What's your go-to EV? ColinC Sep 23 #36
A Prologue or one of the Volvo plugins, most likely morillon Sep 23 #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 23 #61
If I ever got a self driving electric car it wouldn't be a Tesla mvd Sep 23 #33
Have no interest in buying any EV MichMan Sep 23 #34
May I ask why? ColinC Sep 23 #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 23 #70
Great point! I think this issue varies from person to person ColinC Sep 23 #71
This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Sep 23 #37
Never ever LogDog75 Sep 23 #38
Fuck No, and Never. dalton99a Sep 23 #39
Fuck no. Wish there was a stronger way to say it. Depot that apartheid, nazi creep. brush Sep 23 #43
No. My next car will be an EV though. meadowlander Sep 23 #45
We bought ours used from another dealer (not Tesla itself) - TBF Sep 23 #46
Muskmobile? Zambero Sep 23 #48
I used to want one until Elon became (and or simply revealed himself as) such a flaming asshole RidinWithHarris Sep 23 #49
Next car will be a plug-n hybrid DBoon Sep 23 #53
Well, I can't drive anyway. sakabatou Sep 23 #55
No Tesla for me yesphan Sep 23 #58
Don't tolerate or support traitors or NAZIs. Kid Berwyn Sep 23 #60
No, but when I do buy an electric I'll probably have to recharge using a Tesla device Auggie Sep 23 #62
Right now I wouldn't buy any all-electric vehicle. OnlinePoker Sep 23 #64
Not a chance in hell Submariner Sep 23 #65
I am not interested in any electric car. former9thward Sep 23 #66
I don't make major purchase decisions based on my politics Sympthsical Sep 23 #67
Consumer Reports rates Tesla's The Revolution Sep 23 #72
I wouldn't have bought a Porsche in the 1960s flvegan Sep 23 #73
I wish he'd sell the company. His ownership taints EV tech. Liberal In Texas Sep 23 #74
Yes Zorro Sep 24 #79
No, or any other electric car jmowreader Sep 24 #80
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