But then you have to drive a Tesla? Limiting the available cars you’re willing to purchase strictly to adhere to a perceived moral high ground feels incredibly naive to me. And privileged, tbh. Teslas are in no way affordable.
Who buys a car for themselves based on an arbitrary criteria of what other, unrelated people can afford?
The person buying the car shouldn’t be shamed for prioritizing what they feel is important in the buying process. It’s being driven by the person buying the car, not the broader public.
A Tesla costs less than an average new car in America. If Teslas are unaffordable, then so are other new cars.
I also mentioned buying used cars. My approach in no way limits the range of cars available for me to purchase.
If you don't like it, well, it's my life, not yours, and I detest the dealership experience. I get to live my life how I want. In a nation of entitled whiners, this is the one thing we are truly entitled to do. You can be different.
redserk|1 year ago
The person buying the car shouldn’t be shamed for prioritizing what they feel is important in the buying process. It’s being driven by the person buying the car, not the broader public.
djao|1 year ago
I also mentioned buying used cars. My approach in no way limits the range of cars available for me to purchase.
If you don't like it, well, it's my life, not yours, and I detest the dealership experience. I get to live my life how I want. In a nation of entitled whiners, this is the one thing we are truly entitled to do. You can be different.
semiquaver|1 year ago
Not if you compare apples to apples. The cheapest model 3 is significantly more expensive than a Toyota or Kia with equivalent seating and trim.
People with kids will end up paying 90-100K for the model X vs minivans which are in the 35-40K range.
Tesla has a luxury premium and it’s a bit silly to claim otherwise.