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edhopper

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25. Musk convinced a lot of people

Reply to Tom of Temecula (Original post)

Sun Apr 7, 2024, 09:08 AM

Apr 7

That was is basically an Electric Camry is a luxury car.
Now that there are real luxury EVs, and all Musks promises about self driving are shown to be hot air, his brand is crap.
Not to mention he is a fascist asshole.

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What's wrong with Tesla [View all] Tom of Temecula Apr 7 OP

I'm waiting for the charging infrastructure to improve a little before I buy an EV. Poiuyt Apr 7 #1

Rivian is made very near us. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 7 #4

They get generally good reviews moniss Apr 7 #7

Not per Consumer Reports: Wonder Why Apr 7 #41

For several years I used to follow CR moniss Apr 7 #50

They've taken over the huge State Farm campus in Bloomington. There are thousands of finished sinkingfeeling Apr 7 #19

That's what hubby wants LittleGirl Apr 7 #20

This is about a potential Rivian Sedan... SleeplessinSoCal Apr 7 #55

About the only place in Wisconsin moniss Apr 7 #5

also in wisconsin dembotoz Apr 7 #48

Yes I can remember moniss Apr 7 #52

If you have a garage with electricity Voltaire2 Apr 7 #11

This reminded me of an early early adopter I observed decades ago... Hugin Apr 7 #37

I really miss gas stations Voltaire2 Apr 7 #44

"Ford later said its EV sales were up 86%."... And now, mfg is way down. keithbvadu2 Apr 7 #2

But their EV sales are still only about 2% of all models sold n/t OnlinePoker Apr 7 #28

Yeah. Selective numbers and optimism for marketing. But sales failed goals expectations. keithbvadu2 Apr 7 #46

The comments I see from many customers moniss Apr 7 #3

"They also complain about what an a**hole the guy is who runs the company. " a bigot and misogynist BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 7 #8

What's wrong with Tesla? Dem2theMax Apr 7 #6

Actually, yes. paleotn Apr 7 #27

EV's Enola Apr 7 #9

We own 2 Chevy Bolts Tom of Temecula Apr 7 #23

Musk is the number one problem with Tesla that has many more RAB910 Apr 7 #10

Good Post ProfessorGAC Apr 7 #12

The problem for Tesla used to be supply RAB910 Apr 7 #17

But, That's Nit What Was Claimed ProfessorGAC Apr 7 #35

You hit the nail right on the head. paleotn Apr 7 #32

I want to... 2naSalit Apr 7 #13

Tesla makes a great car! Marshian Apr 7 #14

Question for you. North Shore Chicago Apr 7 #16

There are plenty of EVs that don't support a racist fascist hell-bent on destroying America RAB910 Apr 7 #18

But not plenty that specialize in EV's and only EV's Polybius May 27 #61

Welcome to DU. SergeStorms Apr 7 #26

A family member has a Tesla and they love it too. Hope22 Apr 7 #29

You do realize, Tesla isn't the only option in the market anymore. paleotn Apr 7 #34

You don't have to buy a Tesla anymore to go EV. It's not a well run company. paleotn Apr 7 #33

Hahaha BannonsLiver Apr 7 #54

I was thinking on an E.V. until this winter, when the cold snap hit the mid-west and EV's were dead on the road. 3Hotdogs Apr 7 #15

Yup. Love our hybrid Toyota. The best compromise till they sort out the charging issues. FailureToCommunicate Apr 7 #21

That's a terrible picture, terrible angle. Looks like it's been in a wreck. keithbvadu2 Apr 7 #47

That kind of exterior design is the result of the influence of 'Transformer' comics and Lego on GoneOffShore Apr 7 #53

This angle any better? FailureToCommunicate Apr 7 #56

A little bit. Look at the front fender well. keithbvadu2 Apr 7 #59

I have a hybrid Hyundai too Otterdaemmerung Apr 7 #22

Before the Elantra, I had a hybrid Sonata Ltd. It was about $12k more than the Elantra Hy Ltd. 3Hotdogs Apr 7 #39

Ok, so that was a classic FUD campaign. Voltaire2 Apr 7 #45

It's just one quarter but if it continues Musk sucks as a business leader uponit7771 Apr 7 #24

Musk convinced a lot of people edhopper Apr 7 #25

As always, be careful with what you read into percentages... Hugin Apr 7 #30

Cadillac Lyriq owner. Awesome ride and happy so far. NoMoreRepugs Apr 7 #31

When the Model 3 was announced MurrayDelph Apr 7 #36

EVs aren't to save the world. They're to save the auto industry. Ron Green Apr 7 #38

Ford is slowing EV production unlike what the OP says. former9thward Apr 7 #40

"What's wrong with Tesla" myohmy2 Apr 7 #42

The face of the company is an evil fascist Mysterian Apr 7 #43

best selling car in the WORLD in 2023, Tesla Model Y WarGamer Apr 7 #49

Musk is what's wrong. Lunabell Apr 7 #51

Musk is a bad manager LetMyPeopleVote Apr 7 #57

Tesla is not a good car...many folks have died driving Musk crap. It has the highest rate Demsrule86 Apr 7 #58

We bought a used one this year TBF Apr 7 #60