Elon Musk's antics putting you off buying a Tesla?
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I'm probably not due to get a new daily driver for a couple of years yet, but was thinking a used Model 3 would suit my needs perfectly.
Recently however, with Musks increasingly bizarre behaviour and especially his interference with UK politics, I'm seriously considering what others would think about me if I drove one of these cars. I wouldn't want the negative connotations associated with this lunatic.
I know many of you probably don't care what others think of you, and I also thought that of myself until recently. For instance I've no hang ups about driving cars from "lesser" brands, and I'm certainly no badge snob, but this is different. I know some of you may even think it's a good thing as there are no doubt some Tommy Robinson type supporters on this forum (we are a broad church on PH, both in terms of car preference and politically).
For me though, it's making me reconsider my options. I'll probably stick with a PHEV and go for a G20 BMW 330e.
Does anyone else feel this way, or is it just me?
I suppose strictly, it's not *just* Musk that is putting me off - the touchscreen, spartan interior, lower build quality and somewhat bland looks are also factors.
Recently however, with Musks increasingly bizarre behaviour and especially his interference with UK politics, I'm seriously considering what others would think about me if I drove one of these cars. I wouldn't want the negative connotations associated with this lunatic.
I know many of you probably don't care what others think of you, and I also thought that of myself until recently. For instance I've no hang ups about driving cars from "lesser" brands, and I'm certainly no badge snob, but this is different. I know some of you may even think it's a good thing as there are no doubt some Tommy Robinson type supporters on this forum (we are a broad church on PH, both in terms of car preference and politically).
For me though, it's making me reconsider my options. I'll probably stick with a PHEV and go for a G20 BMW 330e.
Does anyone else feel this way, or is it just me?
I suppose strictly, it's not *just* Musk that is putting me off - the touchscreen, spartan interior, lower build quality and somewhat bland looks are also factors.
Don’t think I’ve ever considered what other people will think of me when buying a car and I’d quite happily drive a Tesla if it was the right car for me.
I think I might be shallow though and it’s similar to my taste in music. I listen to the music I like and don’t drill too deeply into the people behind the music…
Chris
I think I might be shallow though and it’s similar to my taste in music. I listen to the music I like and don’t drill too deeply into the people behind the music…
Chris
Rather than what people think of me it’s probably more feeding his pocket or ego which would put me off.
But in any case it also depends how it compares to competitors. Ultimately it’s a white goods car so any alternative is unlikely to be much different.
He may want to be careful. I expect the demographic who are most likely to buy electric and those most taken by his endless inane b
ks aren’t particularly aligned.
But in any case it also depends how it compares to competitors. Ultimately it’s a white goods car so any alternative is unlikely to be much different.
He may want to be careful. I expect the demographic who are most likely to buy electric and those most taken by his endless inane b
ks aren’t particularly aligned. It would and it did.
I had to pick an EV company car and didn’t even look at the Tesla because I don’t want to have anything to do with lining the pockets of Elon.
So I have a Polestar, and when asked by a colleague why I chose it I said it was because I’m generally anti Elon… he agreed and has also ordered a polestar.
I’d rather have an engine, but if it must be an EV I don’t intend to end up in a Tesla.
I had to pick an EV company car and didn’t even look at the Tesla because I don’t want to have anything to do with lining the pockets of Elon.
So I have a Polestar, and when asked by a colleague why I chose it I said it was because I’m generally anti Elon… he agreed and has also ordered a polestar.
I’d rather have an engine, but if it must be an EV I don’t intend to end up in a Tesla.
I was never a Musk fanboy but I used to find him an interesting character who seemed to clearly have his finger on the pulse of how tech was going. His political leanings weren't apparent.
Then he used his twitter account to call that Thailand cave rescue hero a pedo, the mask well and truly slipped and it's been downhill ever since. Similar to Trump he's done a great job of fooling people into believing he's some kind of genius when the reality is he's started with a load of cash and bought his way into already established companies. He's clearly not stupid but he's nowhere near as smart as he thinks other people think he is and his childish narcissism is plain to see.
I don't care what other people think of the car I drive but I'll never send a penny his way and there are many better alternatives now if you want an EV.
Then he used his twitter account to call that Thailand cave rescue hero a pedo, the mask well and truly slipped and it's been downhill ever since. Similar to Trump he's done a great job of fooling people into believing he's some kind of genius when the reality is he's started with a load of cash and bought his way into already established companies. He's clearly not stupid but he's nowhere near as smart as he thinks other people think he is and his childish narcissism is plain to see.
I don't care what other people think of the car I drive but I'll never send a penny his way and there are many better alternatives now if you want an EV.
I've a colleague that has a new 3 and she hates it. I asked her how she found the touchscreen and she said, "st". Her workaround is to put it into autopilot so she can use it more safely. Other than that it's not a bad car.
Personally I don't like them, despite them making a lot of sense. I don't like touchscreens and don't like the design either. I can't bloody stand Musk so his antics make it all easier.
Personally I wish people would dump X and Space X too but the latter makes too much financial sense for the industry. Similar to the EV industry really as legacy companies were similarly slow in keeping up.
t". Her workaround is to put it into autopilot so she can use it more safely. Other than that it's not a bad car.Personally I don't like them, despite them making a lot of sense. I don't like touchscreens and don't like the design either. I can't bloody stand Musk so his antics make it all easier.
Personally I wish people would dump X and Space X too but the latter makes too much financial sense for the industry. Similar to the EV industry really as legacy companies were similarly slow in keeping up.
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