Tesla used to appeal to logical car buyers but once you really research it as an option it quickly stops being a good choice.
1. Poor build quality
2. FSD = broken promises, danger to other road users
3. Expensive and lengthy repairs after accidents
4. High insurance rates compared to non ev
5. Supercharging is expensive, often not worth to buy an EV for non-home owners
6. Poor service, gaps or issues "up to spec"
7. Lack of 3rd party OEM part manufacturing
8. Expensive out of warranty battery replacement, which renders the car useless
9. Elon says a lot of stupid shit and many might not want to support him by buying his product
10. Used Tesla prices have collapsed, with some dealers even refusing to take in as a trade in
For these reason I would not buy a Tesla right now. I feel like buying a hybrid Honda will be cheaper over a 15 year period. I understand many love Tesla here as it is tech centered forum, so I expect counter arguments.
You forgot poor cost-cutting decisions that have reduced their utility as actual cars. No parking sensors, no rain sensors, no stalks, no gear shifter, no physical AC controls.
I'm not undoing 20+ years of driving muscle memory just so Elon can make a few bucks extra profit per car.
Tesla used to appeal to logical car buyers but once you really research it as an option it quickly stops being a good choice.
1. Poor build quality
2. FSD = broken promises, danger to other road users
3. Expensive and lengthy repairs after accidents
4. High insurance rates compared to non ev
5. Supercharging is expensive, often not worth to buy an EV for non-home owners
6. Poor service, gaps or issues "up to spec"
7. Lack of 3rd party OEM part manufacturing
8. Expensive out of warranty battery replacement, which renders the car useless
9. Elon says a lot of stupid shit and many might not want to support him by buying his product
10. Used Tesla prices have collapsed, with some dealers even refusing to take in as a trade in
For these reason I would not buy a Tesla right now. I feel like buying a hybrid Honda will be cheaper over a 15 year period. I understand many love Tesla here as it is tech centered forum, so I expect counter arguments.
I'm not undoing 20+ years of driving muscle memory just so Elon can make a few bucks extra profit per car.