[bsima]

insane that people actually let elon’s government work influence their car buying decisions

[davesmylie]

Why wouldn't you - the average person has few ways to influence big players and voting with their dollar is by far the most effective.

I wanted a Tesla for years. I wouldnt consider buying one now.

[bsima]

it’s the only car i’ll buy tbh, i’ve got a model Y

[sumeno]

Even if he wasn't morally reprehensible, the Cybertruck is probably the ugliest and worst built car of all time and the rest of the lineup has a history of major quality issues as well. Meanwhile, the competition has majorly caught up with the lead Tesla blew. In 2025 a Tesla isn't worth buying over any number of other EVs

[potato3732842]

Perhaps, but the oddly overbuilt stainless body with what's basically an M3 drivetrain is potentially a decent vehicle for someone who really wants a M3 but is shopping for $5k beater trucks because he knows he's gonna beat the crap out of whatever he gets

[stopshills]

It's about the only way to vote against him, since he's an unelected official.

[bsima]

?? doge was explicitly part of trump’s campaign, a vote for trump was a vote for elon and doge

[Sabinus]

One could argue that Elon and Tesla's reputation as the first to seriously tackle electrifying the transport system to deal with climate change got them a lot of goodwill that made people overlook the issues with the cars.

Now the reputation is going the other side of neutral.

[nine_zeros]

> insane that people actually let elon’s government work influence their car buying decisions

Classic business owner fantasy:

Owner: I am going to to stiff you and make your life hell.

Customer: I don't care please let me buy your stuff at over-inflated prices. And keep stiffing me while I suffer because of you.

[lumost]

We are in a rather peculiar situation in US history where a party representing roughly 48% of the population has absolute control over all branches of government. The party representing the other 48% has no authority, and often believes the decisions of the first party to be incompatible with a functioning society.

It’s surprising that TSLA boycotts are the only disruptive protest happening.

[bsima]

huh that’s a good point

[surgical_fire]

That's only on top of Teslas being somewhat shitty cars, and on top of competitor brands offering good EVs.

[bsima]

i love my model Y, it drives me everywhere. only car i’ll buy from now on