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’ve seen bumper stickers reading “I BOUGHT THIS BEFORE WE KNEW ELON WAS CRAZY” so
Put in a preorder for a rivian r2, I’ll reevaluate when it’s my turn in line
There is no ethical consumption under capitalism; owning a Tesla isn’t any worse morally than owning a Mercedes
I don’t own one because they’re fucken lame, not because Elong is a knob. Or not primarily at least
musks political beliefs do not effect teslas and its more environmentally sound to keep one if you had one from awhile back. now there are a lot more options purchasing nowadays though.
His political beliefs 100% show in tesla and their work culture. He would buy slaves if he could, but instead abuses his employees. The company should never be supported for many reasons.
still. that is more now. not like you would run your tesla into a lake.
He would buy slaves if he could
Don’t ask where he sources the lithium for his batteries.
People’s perceptions of Tesla owners are so loaded. They are all assumed to be rich left wing virtue signalers who think they are better than you.
If we take that manufactured stereotype and stand it up against Elon Musk’s recent behavior, it suddenly appears in conflict. And oh we love the schadenfreude of that! Haha, you superior assholes! Not so smart now, are you? ARE YOU??
But the real question here might be: what will all of us do with our schadenfreude when we figure out that these stereotypes were made up in the first place, that these are just people who bought what they considered to be a cool car, people who would otherwise probably have bought high end SUVs that cost just as much, and who are still getting all the same EV benefits now that they got when they bought the car. What will we do with our pointing and laughing then??
You’re just throwing around baseless assumptions about baseless assumptions.
Well, anecdotal experience to be sure but I live in Tesla country where every other car on the block is one. I know many people who drive them and I know what their second car is. And it’s kind of hard not to know what people think about Tesla owners, since they are so eager to share it with the world at every opportunity.
Hope this answers the question
“fsck” is a pun, it is a linux command (check filesystem for errors), so if I was asked what I mean, I would say, I recommend this … guy to check himself, more exactly: His priorities.
I see bumperstickers that say (paraphrasing), “I bought it before I knew Elon was an idiot.” Well, I’ve seen two: one online, one in real life. But my partner has also seen at least one in real life. So either the same car twice or two different cars.
I just don’t really give a shit. I like the car and it works well for me and provides a lot of comfort. I’m sure the ceos of all the other car companies are equally as shitty as Elon but quiet so does it really even matter? Don’t kid yourself that you’re saving the world for buying a Volvo or Toyota instead of a Tesla.
People whose brains aren’t mushed by politics don’t give a shit. Not everything needs to be political.
Not everything needs to be political.
Just because not everything needs to be political doesn’t mean things that are inherently political stop being politically consequential when you say it doesn’t have to be.
Elon in particular has used his wealth to overtly become a political figure. His political power comes from his wealth. Therefore supporting his wealth through your economic choices inherently supports his political activity.
Yah, when your brain is mush with political stuff, this is logical. Except it isn’t - people buy cars to drive them, they look at the price, design, color, performance, prestige. Nobody sane would get rid of a car, lose on the sale a lot, to have to buy another car, because the CEO of a company that makes your car is a weirdo. Otherwise why are you buying any car - every manufacturer has a shitton of bad things on their conscience. You don’t sell a Toyota, but a Tesla somehow makes it make sense?
Set aside the politics. The cars are trash. Horribly made. People are idiots for buying them.
People are idiots for buying them.
Americans have set the bar for vehicle quality so low for so long that they likely don’t realize they’re driving a lemon.
I mean, I disagree with the centre console choice, but the mainstream models are fine (factory dependent?)
I don’t think I’ve seen any Tesla release coverage that doesn’t talk about panel gaps, fit & finish, and at least 1 leaky car. And let’s not start with the Cybertruck…
I’ve been pretty happy with my Model 3 until he went full fash. Now all the joy has been sucked out of it. Right now, I can’t really afford to get a new car but I definitely won’t be buying another Tesla.
The aura is gone but you can still appreciate your car for its fundamentals. If you like your car, keep on liking it. If it was always the aura, and the car kinda sucks, then you’re screwed. But I think most Tesla drivers actually like their cars.
And don’t worry. Whatever money you sent his way is not what made him rich, but rather the wild stock market speculation that fell under the influence of the aura.
They make stickers for your situation: https://i.etsystatic.com/40011018/r/il/1b4b8c/5018794935/il_794xN.5018794935_ihbt.jpg
Don’t look into the politics of the person who probably made those stickers!
Yup, I have one on my car.
Same. I’m one and done with my Model Y.
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.
I feel sorry for those who can separate the producer from the product
Death of the Author is tricky…
Did you mean to say can’t?
Both statements make sense
Policing the grammar police eh
I don’t recognize your authority
But Musk was Tesla’s main selling point…
Really? I thought the main selling point was that it was an electric self-driving car
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.
I didn’t know about that charger thing that’s pretty cool.
I strongly doubt that you NEED a cybertruck.
Go with the smallest vehicle you can get away with. For moving house or buying a big couch or sth you can rent a bigger vehicle (a van is probbaly more practical in these situations anyway).
Smaller vehicles are just so much cheaper in maintenance, EVs even more
I don’t need anything. Nobody needs anything except for water, food and shelter. But hear me out.
My last vehicle was purchased in 1999. It is a small 2 seater coupe with 2 tiny tiny seats in the back. I have replaced the engine 2 times and transmission once. Parts are now getting hard to come by and my family needs are growing. We like camping and each time we rent a vehicle. We are constantly trying to figure out how to move our things in my tiny car. It’s a chore to drive a small car with a family.
It’s 24 years and I feel like I have already done my part in reducing my carbon footprint.
So when looking for my next vehicle, I wanted a bigger vehicle to go camping and carry equipment to my kids practice.
I want reverse charging for my home, so my options are limited. Ford F150 and Cybertruck. Another selling point for the Cybertruck is that it’s bulletproof against handguns. That’s kinda nice knowing that if someone started shooting into my vehicle, we might survive.
There’s a bunch of trucks that do reverse charging now. The Rivian R2 supports it, the R1 was supposed to as well but I’m not sure if that OTA update went out yet. So does the new Silverado EV (which is soooo much cooler than the Cybertruck IMO). There’s probably more, but those are the two off the top of my head.
It was something I was also interested in until I realized I really don’t want a truck.
Completely off topic but as a European it blows my mind that gunfire resistance is a factor to consider when purchasing cars in America.
No, its weird to me as an American too. Its not the fucking wild west here, very few people are catchin stray bullets in family cars lol thats not a real world concern, its security theatrics
I know this couple. They had a restaurant together. They employed people. They contributed to the community.
The pregnant mom was shot 4 times in their car by a random guy who just wanted to go to jail forever.
So yes, you’re right. We are not always catching stray shots. Sometimes it’s random murders in broad daylight.
Nobody needs anything except for water, food and shelter.
Wrong. Drag needs to be dominated by a big strong dragon.
What do you think of the Rivian trucks?
I like the Rivan. The major gripe I have with it is the price. I can’t justify it over the Ford F150 lightning.
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FYI that was debunked.
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.
