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kysrsoze

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10. I absolutely love my Tesla, but I'll never buy another so long as Musk is CEO
Fri Jun 17, 2022, 07:33 PM
Jun 2022

People tend to forget it wasn't Musk who invented the Tesla cars (ask the guys at Lucid who really did it). And it's taken the efforts of thousands of US/California engineers and workers, US government incentives and a donated factory by Toyota to get that company where it is today, and to get the other manufacturers on board with electric cars.

Unfortunately asshat Musk wants to take credit for it all (same with SpaceX), and I think his inability to shut the fuck up will seriously damage both companies in the long run. I'm anxiously awaiting his fall, and for someone else to take over. People didn't think Apple would survive the loss of Steve Jobs, and Tim "Apple" Cook proved them wrong.

So when that happens, I might consider another Tesla.

Would you ever buy a Tesla [View all] Beakybird Jun 2022 OP
I could pay off my house for less than the price of one of those nt msongs Jun 2022 #1
Well let's say they could lower their price, but Elon Musk is still the CEO... Beakybird Jun 2022 #4
Maybe a while ago, but now real car cos are going electric and... TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 #2
Thinking of getting an EV, but Tesla's not a candidate ironflange Jun 2022 #3
I rented a Prius for a few days last week. It was a pleasure to drive. Lochloosa Jun 2022 #21
Used? Maybe. New? Hell no (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2022 #5
I would have until Musk's anti Democratic bluster/idiocy lately. Now not a chance. MLAA Jun 2022 #6
There was a time when I was intrigued. Just A Box Of Rain Jun 2022 #7
Prior to the unmasking of Elon as a fascist, probably not. mahina Jun 2022 #8
I'd consider it. bluedigger Jun 2022 #9
That's your choice. But knowing he's a trumper... brush Jun 2022 #15
And his cars are made in California. bluedigger Jun 2022 #27
I know of Musk's winger politics so there's no way... brush Jun 2022 #28
Certainly not Dorian Gray Jun 2022 #41
I absolutely love my Tesla, but I'll never buy another so long as Musk is CEO kysrsoze Jun 2022 #10
There should be an entry for "Fuck No." brush Jun 2022 #11
Lol. My mistake! Beakybird Jun 2022 #12
+1. Because we should make the asshole richer dalton99a Jun 2022 #24
Just going to start my post with "Fuck No" lol rogue emissary Jun 2022 #26
I'm one of those people who was definitely planning on buying a tesla but decided not too because Solomon Jun 2022 #13
Sure - low mileage used Amishman Jun 2022 #14
I want the Sony/Honda EV. LogicFirst Jun 2022 #16
Yeah Calculating Jun 2022 #17
I also have a m3 since June 2020 and I do love it. My lease is up in a year and I'm in a quandry beaglelover Jun 2022 #48
Not anymore Mz Pip Jun 2022 #18
Actually like the cars and am looking for EVs Diablo del sol Jun 2022 #19
Those rolling stops are nothing new. StarryNite Jun 2022 #52
No, but I would really love to buy a lightly used MerryBlooms Jun 2022 #20
No - not even if I were a billionaire EYESORE 9001 Jun 2022 #22
Can't afford it.... viva la Jun 2022 #23
Not while Musk is there Sanity Claws Jun 2022 #25
I've owned 5 EVs since getting my first in 2010, none have been Teslas. tinrobot Jun 2022 #29
Maybe in my working days when I drove more... llmart Jun 2022 #30
I want a VW Buzz when it comes out. haele Jun 2022 #31
The options cost way too much. Emile Jun 2022 #32
Yes but used only. I never buy new Arazi Jun 2022 #33
They are Saying 2025 May Be the Year Electric Cars Become More Affordable with Their Gas Engine Comp Stallion Jun 2022 #34
I'm seriously looking at the Kia EV6 as my next car. Initech Jun 2022 #38
Just got one last week hardluck Jun 2022 #50
I want one, but I refuse to patronize that company as long as he's the CEO. Initech Jun 2022 #35
I voted NO sdfernando Jun 2022 #36
another vote for: can't afford IcyPeas Jun 2022 #37
nope... no way in hell Dorian Gray Jun 2022 #39
Even IF I could afford it, Tesla is the last car I would consider buying. ShazzieB Jun 2022 #40
Aside from the Elon-Musk-Is-A-Dick problem... Jirel Jun 2022 #42
Not a fucking chance CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #43
I'd love one Polybius Jun 2022 #44
A couple of my son's law partners have Teslas LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2022 #45
let's pretend i could absolutely afford to buy one & they worked out all the bugs and now they were orleans Jun 2022 #46
My sentiments precisely! Beakybird Jun 2022 #47
Not in this lifetime. Iggo Jun 2022 #49
We were considering it ... then decided ABSOLUTELY NOT mainer Jun 2022 #51
Not that Ford or Hyundai are fabulous but they have alternatives. JanMichael Jun 2022 #53
I currently own a Model Y and it's far and away Mr. Ected Jun 2022 #54
My SIL has a Tesla, and raves about it. Calista241 Jun 2022 #55
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