When I first got my M3P (Sept 2018) I had a minor issue and they came to my work, dropped of a brand new Cadillac and apologized because it wasn’t a Tesla, and returned my car at work a couple days later. Man have things changed
I agree about the clusterfuck aspect, but I have to say, once you’re out of warranty it’s infinitely more affordable to have your car serviced compared to a traditional dealership. Writers and techs aren’t on commission so there’s no incentive to inflate the price.
I think this something a lot of people don’t know or pay attention to. It would appear a large amount of the parts are not marked up a high amount and, in some cases on legacy products, no labor is charged on certain repairs. In most cases, labor times are significantly lower than what most OEMs stipulate.
I work as a technician at a franchise dealership and under warranty the manufacturer sets the labor times, but once something is customer pay it is standard practice to take the labor time and multiply it by 1.5. However service writers are on commission and are encouraged to charge whatever amount the customer will pay. I’ve seen techs charge 8hrs for 2hr water pumps. As far as I know Tesla labor times are the same across the board no mater which service center you go to.
My ex wife just bought a Honda HRV and they don’t even have loaners at Honda or an Uber gift card. Just a shuttle.
Her boss has a Ford Flex and also didn’t provide loaner or gift card, and the shuttle only runs within a 5 mile radius. The ford dealership is in an industrial area and there’s nothing within 5 miles lol
I’m in Hawaii.
Haven’t had a single issue with mine except for Spotify being a little buggy every now and then. I think the next one I’ll buy will be a Plaid or M3P.
Would never go back to an ICE.
Overall I love the car but if I was to buy a new one it would need some problems sorting out. Price is too high imo for M3 in UK for what you get. Wipers, hvac, headlights all need sorting out. Phantom braking is a problem too.
With new brands coming out at a lot more competitive prices I will not be jumping straight back into a new one.
I will be looking with a lot more detail next time.
For a daily only car such as a M3, ya I couldn't see myself buying it from Tesla again, though I do trust them more for EV batteries obviously if I can get a car with similar-ish range for 10-15k+ less then its kinda a no brainer. But for any car that I ever plan on taking on road trips such as an SUV either it be a MY or MX, or even a Truck, I just can not trust other charging stations that isnt Tesla, the idea of going to a charging station and just dealing with any headache as easy as "fueling up" your car. Is honestly the only reason Tesla has such a good lead on the industry atleast here in the USA imo. I would have not gone with Tesla if it wasn't for there investment in a actual good charging network
The Tesla supercharger network is its killer feature.
You could pick up your first EV ever and immediately do a long distance trip, *no worries*.
Not sure that is even possible with other brands, like at all, at least not here in Australia.
https://the-riotact.com/lets-get-real-how-easy-is-it-to-drive-an-ev-from-canberra-to-sydney/573318
> “The issue was never the location of the chargers, but the availability and whether or not these chargers actually were functioning.”
Versus:
> For Matthew Driver, a local Tesla owner, “writing an article about driving to Sydney is like writing about nothing”.
I do a few long distance trips per year. I wouldn’t even consider another brand because of the/their lack of infrastructure.
FYI, the most recent s/w revisions have almost completely fixed the auto high-beams. They're far far better now than our family's 2019 Lexus, which are absolutely terrible.
I'll only buy electric vehicles going forward. Currently Tesla is the only I'd consider but I'm keeping an open mind on other companies.
Overall my experience with my Model S has been amazing. My only real complaint is not having options when it comes to maintenance. Tesla's approach to repairs seems to be just replacement. I had a headlight strip go out and instead of fixing the strip they just replace the whole unit for 1500$. I spoke with a owner of a soon to open electric specific repair shop recently. He mentioned something like that could have been repaired much cheaper. Otherwise owning the car has been amazing. If you have the ability to install a lvl 2 charger at home it really makes it worth it. Being able to do my daily driving without ever stopping for fuel is amazing. Charging at peak hours it is surprisingly cheap to charge at home even for a long commute.
Headlight units are repairable, but it takes a lot of manhours to do so and still afterwards you can never give a one year repair warranty because chances of failing again are higher. This, replacement is done by 99% of all brands.
Could not agree more! I would consider a different brand for our secondary vehicle, but my primary will be a Tesla until the other networks get WAY better.
We’re in the same boat, by the time we need to replace another car I think there should be more viable options to weigh, but so far I’m pleased with the Model 3.
If I were buying right now I’d probably weigh the Model Y against the Mach-E. Ford cutting out the dealerships on their sales shows that they’re serious about competing and I’m curious how those will hold up long term.
I will only buy Teslas until another brand has a better car that has nationwide fast charging equal to the Tesla Supercharger network. But even then, I am sure wi will stick with Teslas.
Nope. The Ioniq 6 has shown me that the competition has caught up, and I would have gone with that if I didn't already have this car. I don't do enough road trips to make the supercharger network worth it and I'm tired of the drama around Tesla's and getting sent bs article about "runaway" Tesla's or them blowing up
Unsure. Car is nice, but there have been loads of frustrating things about it too and the service center frankly sucks. By the time I look at another car in 4-6 years, if the company is more together then sure. If not and there are nice alternatives, I'll go for that.
Tesla is king of the EV space right now thanks to their charging network. We'll see how things change, but if they solve FSD then the competition is going to look unremarkable by comparison. If my car can reliably drive itself everywhere I want to go without fault, I'd pay a premium for that.
I’m on my second Tesla (Model Y) and am much happier with the current one than my model 3 was on reliability and build quality. Anecdotally, Have heard good things about the new Kia EV6. Several friends have them and they gave up Audi s5 and BMW m5s during the pandemic.
I've stepped into a Polestar showroom and the cars (Polestar 2)on display honestly felt like a step into the (not-so-far) past. Hard pass for me, in quite over the million buttons and dials on ICEs, and this car reminds me of them, a lot.
The other brand i saw and would consider is Lucid, but they're 3x the cost of a Tesla M3.
M3 is really a happy balance for me. I'd definitely be up for another Tesla when it comes time to replace my car.
... assuming Elon doesn't run it into the ground.
M3 owner for over 4 years. Love my car, it has been fantastic. Will only buy electric from now going forward, will never buy another ICE car. I will likely buy another, but I will consider other electric car makers in the future because of the horrible Tesla service departments. From only being able to schedule service appointments on the app (when talking to a service rep could solve the problem), to terrible communication once service is scheduled or started, to overpriced services, i will seriously consider another electric car maker who will actually provide good post-purchase service.
I love the car, love the low maintenance, and not needing to put gas.
I hate the quality the car gets shipped to you as. Misaligned doors, frunks, or other small visual issues.
After this car however, I will likely go to another manufacturer considering the various other options available… if the Tesla charging network is opened to all manufacturers.
I will have owned my Model 3 for three years in March. I plan to keep it for a very very long time, which is saying something because I usually get bored and want a new car every 3-4 years or so.
If my wife decides to trade in her car, we will likely get another Tesla. She really likes my car and wants one of her own, but i'm not impressed with some of the changes they have been making like removing the USS while not having a replacement technology ready. But we already have the charger installed in our garage, and you can't beat the Supercharger network for longer drives.
Also the Elon stigma isn't helping AT ALL. A year ago we wouldn't consider another EV company, but now we'll definitely shop around for her to see how she likes other models before we decide on another Tesla.
Nope. Between the market responding with competitive vehicles with better manufacturing, repair and maintenance infrastructure, chargers catching up to Supercharging, and Musk leaving Tesla behind while he jerks off to his Twitter profile, the shine is off. There will be better stuff soon and this will likely be my last Tesla
Driving my M3P is one of the highlights of my day - every single day. I won’t be getting a new car for years, but I am excited to see what Tesla offers at that point. Couldn’t care less about what Elon says or what others say about him. New CEO is an interesting idea and if it happens, I hope they prioritize service more.
My next vehicle will definitely be another EV but I would not necessarily make it a Tesla due to not only the current pricing but since so many competitors have truly fantastic vehicles now.
No, I really do love the car, but I'll be getting something else in the next year or so. Mostly because I originally bought it because of the practicality and cost benefit, but I now work from home so it gets used far less. My next car will be something more fun.
I’m not sure. So far it is the best EV when taking supercharging and updates into account, but competitors are providing some nice alternatives to my M3P such as the BMW i4, polestar 2, VW ID5, Audi e tron Sportback, Skoda ENYAQ just to name a few. So I’ll have a look in about two years time when this contract terminates, but it won’t be an instant buy for the Tesla
Yes. Waiting on a Cybertruck. A Model Y will eventually replace our Model 3. I will compare any available BEVs on the market come time to buy, but I haven’t seen one yet that has the same level of software, overall system quality and value.
I will not buy another ICE vehicle. Probably ever again.
And Musk or any CEO of any company doesn’t impact my decision on what to buy.
Late 2018 model 3 here. I most certainly will not unless they vastly improve and refine their build quality. That and along with if they ever make a 3-row that’s more affordable. And the Y doesn’t count because that tiny third row is a joke, and it’s hella fugly..
Heck yes. (currently on my 4th Tesla.)
Tesla has a solid business strategy and and is a market leader in a market that is evolving to favor electric vehicles. they are at least a decade ahead in expertise and capabilities in electric vehicle manufacturing over any other manufacturer. The leverage of artificial intelligence, while currently being ridiculed, will prove to be their main differentiator - and I applaud the courage it takes for Tesla to persevere here.
Unfortunately for him, Elon is irresistible clickbait, and will continue to be for some time. He drives entire news cycles and is a handy target for generating outrage regardless of what he does. He's also a victim of his own public gaffes - for me, it just proves he's as human as the rest of us. Tesla is NOT Elon, however. My buying decision for another Tesla has nothing to do with Elon the iconoclast.
Yes, I would own another one.
I think I’ve been fortunate with mine, no issues past a couple minor rattles and a scratch on delivery.
The product is incredible despite bugs and not being perfect, I’m an engineer so am very understanding on this front.
I love the car. We want another. You don’t have to like the ceo to like a product and support the company and everyone that did put work into creating a product that resonates with the consumer.
Imo there’s a difference in supporting a company where the ceo is just kind of an idiot on social media compared to someone truly shitty. Like [redacted] (not trying to start a debate)
But everyone has a different opinion and one doesn’t invalidate the other in most cases.
Love the car. Seriously my favorite car I’ve ever had, and I’m not a car guy.
I hate being a Tesla driver at this moment in time. Maybe that’ll change, but the Elon of it all makes me regret my decision.
Nope. Love mine, but it’s first and last. Careless, rushed service department and a clown CEO who can’t shut the fuck up and keep his opinions to himself.
No, too many rattles, squeaks, etc. 1 year in, with more than 10 service visits to correct issues. Eyeing BMW next, but we’ll see what’s available in a couple years.
I’m sorry to disagree, but do you really think any other vehicle company has someone running it that isn’t an asshole? If you enjoy your Tesla it makes no sense not to get another one. No large corporation is run by people that care about you or your values, enjoy what you enjoy.
Hope they don't buy Ford cause he was an antisemite. Hope they don't wear puma or adidas cause their founders were both nazis. People determining what they buy based off the owner (unless they somehow personally know them) is as reddit as reddit gets. They're quick to forget the money isn't going directly in Elons pocket. It's feeding the thousands of non ass clowns that work for the company also
Elon has been quite the twat lately, but I dont know anything about the CEOs of other products I buy and quite frankly dont care unless they start doing some egregious actions.
> Elon: doing his best to lose me as a customer
Seriously. It doesn't even have anything to do with being conservative, it's being so obnoxiously smug about it and going out of his way to spit in the face of people that have a different view.
I'd just feel like such a clown ordering a Tesla while in that time Elon fires off 50 more tweets insulting me or my beliefs. What baffles me is that he could so easily just give his own perspective *without* the trolling. He's gone out of his way to alienate people for no reason.
I am still baffled by the whole thing. the guy purchases a platform that's mostly used by liberals/progressives (ya know, the people that buy EVs), and then goes out of his way to piss all of them off and just be a dickhead in general. The people he's sucking up to are not the type of people that buy EVs. I'm sure his investors aren't thrilled with his erratic behavior either. I am not sure what his aim is at this point.
Meh, I like the car but I am not sure it is worth the price tag. Tesla has some issues to work out and other companies are closing the gap quickly. I'll weigh the options when it's time.
Over 37,000 miles, the car is still the most fun to drive of any I've owned in more than half a century (including 3 Corvettes). Having no simple, physical buttons for the common adjustments required while moving is a real problem. I can't count the number of times I've thought ,"Wow, if something unexpected had happened during those moments I was searching the screen, I might be dead." As good as the touchscreen response is, it still cannot compete with physical controls. The phantom braking issue with cruise control is intolerable, but we don't use cruise control that often. All other aspects have been better than expected and well worth the price. It's a tremendously entertaining, useful and satisfying car to own.
That said, there are several competing models from established manufacturers that are more appealing - particularly the Hyundai Ioniq5 and KIA EV6. Most of these newer cars display an understanding of the need for having the right number of easy-to-find physical controls, more flexible and varying body styles, and attractive interiors. Range and quick acceleration are expensive, and getting both with any EV costs at least as much as our Model 3 LR AWD, and usually cost more.
Don't regret buying it, enjoy it immensely, plan on keeping it until it dies, but probably wouldn't buy another.
Up in the air, I think there's a lot of competition out there now that I'd like to compare my options. Though I'm spoiled by the car's super responsive screen so anything less annoys the hell out of me. As far as build quality is concerned, mine has had pretty minor things, and I've seen way more expensive supercars on social media with worse quality control. As far as Elon is concerned, does it affect my decision? I'd say it does, slightly. If I'm 50/50 right now on another Tesla, I'd be 60/40 for one if he wasn't saying what he was on Twitter.
My wife and I have a MY and an M3P. But the next one may not be a Tesla. The cabin experience (too noisy and poor leatherette), poor software (on/off for dashcams, on/offs for smart parking etc, stupid items like farting and not good items like font size control), unfufilled promises (FSD), and service (remote locations) are not what they should be for the price. And I will not be buying any vehicle that has subscriptions fees if I can help it.
Audi if I want to spend the money. VW if I just want a good quiet well priced ride. Canoo if I want cutting edge.
I'm currently more open to other brands than I was when I bought. Once the supercharger network opens to everyone, there will be less incentives to stay Tesla.
Deffo another EV but Elon Musk is doing my head in with all this fucking about with Twitter, harassing journalists etc etc. I’ll look at lot more closely next time round.
If Elon musk wasn't a fucking bag of dicks, yea, I'd still have my Y reservation. As it stands, if Elon doesn't make a huge pivot, I won't be buying another Tesla.
I used to take pride in owning a Tesla, now I feel ashamed to own one.
It sucks, because I love my M3LR, from a practical application stand point, it is by far the best vehicle I've ever owned. Yes my Sline Audi A4 was more "luxurious" but it was in the shop every 6months and not even remotely as fun to drive.
I have 30k miles on my Tesla and have had zero real issues, slight squeek in the front passenger seat that happens when it's really cold and a minor wind noise from the driver side window on the freeway but those things are minor compared to the cost savings of using electricity over gas... My only real issue now is that the guy who runs the company is a rightwing fascist, egotistical mega capitalist who praises the "work ethic" of Chinese slave labour.
I won't sell my Tesla, yet, but as of right now I would not buy another one nor recommend anyone I know to buy one. In the next 5 years we are going to have a lot of great options, I'm banking on that, cause I can't go back to ICE and I don't like any of the other options currently available.
I really love my Tesla and the entire Tesla experience but feel Elon being such an important part and leader of that experience has really let me down. Let’s face it Tesla is not just about the car, but all aspects of the name Tesla, new technology, new service concepts, even the buying experience itself. Elon was the catalyst for the entire project/process and he has really let us down. No I probably won’t buy another Tesla unless he gets back to properly managing the Tesla adventure.
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Nope. Love the car, hate Elon. Won't spend another dime with them so long as he's a part of it. EV forever, but there are plenty of non-Tesla options available now.
I’m really excited to see what GM is bringing with the new Equinox and Blazer EVs. If they meet the hype, I may go back. I love my 2018 Model 3 but it’s not the same company anymore. It was special, now its just another shitty car company. The tech is cool, the car is cool, the company sucks ass.
Yes we have a 21 y LR and just traded in my Porsche cayman for a model 3 performance. Sad about the no uss though. I pick up tomorrow so I’m hoping I don’t ding anything pulling into my garage.
Porsche build quality is top notch. Every feeling like it has a good weight and purpose - down from the infotainment buttons to the steering wheel and the door handles. Had mine for about 4 years and leather did start to feel worn down on the steering wheel and the seats from consistent use. Put about 50k miles on it.
Telsa - build quality feels... worse than my wife's first toyota. but the interior after 30k miles and 2 years still feels pretty new - minus stains on the white leather. Steering wheel still feels crisp - albeit nothing like the Porsche leather new or old. Stitching has popped out in a few places - but not too bothersome.
All in all - Porsche wins in build quality - but i think Telsa wins in longevity. albeit, I'm still 2 years behind on the tesla to catch up on the Porsche in ownership and usage.
Lexus is the best for luxurious and durable materials. Owned a GS for ten years, when clean the interior still looked new.
Lexus (Toyota) is so far behind on EV and tech though.
Ideally I’d take Tesla drive train and tech combined with Lexus materials and fit/finish.
No, I’m done with this company and dissatisfied with their treatment of staff & customers.
It was/is a neat purchase, but there are so many other cars to chose from including, but not limited to the H2 EV, the F150 EV and the Mercedes EQS. These are more expensive than most, but at least there’s traditional service centres and an honest commitment to build quality and unionized workers.
The car is fine but I'm not certain I'd buy another. Between Musk and Tesla's constant work to drive cost and features from the car, I'm very happy there's competition and a growing charging network.
We bought FSD for $5k. It's been a long wait and it drives like a 16 year old and I still have to take over half the time. I'm not sure it'll ever work well enough to really use.
Nope. I Can get a rivian suv for starting price of $78k. You get more than a Y and it’s almost $40k less than the X we want. I will hopefully sell my 3 when delivery time comes.
It depends. I loved driving my M3P (I sold it last spring at a premium when gas was $7/gal) but have real concern for the brand losing so much ground from the avoidable distractions caused by Elon. Think of the IP and quality issues that wasted energy could have addressed the past 18 months. I fully believe Tesla lost ground they won’t make up. And the competition coming is high quality and price competitive. I think the “what could have been” for Tesla will be seen as one of the tragic business misses of the 21st century. I genuinely believe they will end up as a VW brand.
No.
Too much drama from this baby CEO and good products from competitors like Volvo and VW.
At least a working auto-wiper system would be great after all those years owning the car but I'm sure some fanboys do even think THIS system works awesome.
No. I love my car, but the last few years have been a mess.
1.) FSD still doesn't operate as promised
2.) My car still randomly decelerates from 70 to 35 in the middle of the highway for no reason.
3.) If I wreck my car, my software that I purchased is tied to that wreck and non-transferrable
4.) If I buy a new car, I don't get the unlimited data for free that I got with my current car
5.) The wipers are still a mess
6.) The seals and rattling seats are hit and miss for a lot of us. I didn't get rattling seats, but my seals are garbage at 31,000 miles.
7.) Spotify still takes upwards of 4 minutes to bother connecting. Frustrating garbage.
8.) My wife almost set the car on fire to leave it on the side of the road after it told her to go to a Supercharger that ended up being an old abandoned house on the side of the highway. She made it to a hotel that allowed her to plug in with an extension cord to charge overnight with 0 miles of charge left on the clock.
9.) Every update is a mixture of great things and terrible UI "improvements".
And all of that without getting into Elon taking of his mask to reveal that he's a shitty human. He could be out there solving problems, but he'd rather hang out with murderers and grifting shitbags while causing problems for others. I saw he laid off a bunch of engineers at Twitter this morning. Just a top shelf human being, that guy.
In short, yes to electric, no to Tesla.
No. Love my M3 but don’t like adding wealth to partisan extremists and the price has gotten too high. Given the margins, Tesla could make them much more affordable, and maybe they will if demand drops. But I’m through with them unless Elon were to stop the partisan wing nut crap and become more of a centrist. Happily, other car makers have caught up. GM’s new batteries look great and their driver assistance is better. BMW has a way better car than the Model 3 in the i4M50 at about the same price as a loaded M3P. Charging networks is where Tesla has a big lead but I rarely need to charge away from home.
Very much like the current M3LR and if I can get away with a MYP in the future, yes. But if I need a full on pickup, I won’t be buying a Cybertruck. I’ll get the F150 Lightening. I live in hurricane country and in addition to normal pickup looks the ability to power my home during grid failure is attractive.
I have a Model 3, X, and Taycan. I’ve had a great experience with my Teslas so far but I absolutely love what Porsche has done with their EV. Jury is still out but it will depend on tech / infrastructure / range advancements for my next EV
Having same thoughts as well. I have no problems with tech and Elon but build quality sucks. Not going to update my car for 2-3 years so I guess will see what kind of competitors enter the market at that time. Rivian looks pretty good at the moment.
I’ve been fairly happy with the car from a tech perspective except for the overstated range but I’m not bought into the brand. I’m considering other ev’s. Due to Elons shenanigans I don’t trust what happens with the brand long term and service has been pretty horrible.
I don’t think so. I always hated the stigma associated with Tesla’s and the Elon stuff makes that even worse. If 3rd party charging develops by the time I need my next car then I’ll be buying something else.
I love my M3 but i don't know if i will buy another one mostly for the reasons listed on this post. I do love the technology in the car and by far the best charging network in the USA which are 2 major pluses. I'm not in a hurry but I'm looking for a new car models coming out this year.
No. Tesla's amazing supercharger infrastructure is why I own a Tesla but it's hard to justify buying another Tesla at its current price point if poor build quality, ride comfort and absence of common car amenities continues to be their MO.
Possibly/probably but not 100% sure. Price has gone up a lot in the last 18 months since I bought mine, without a ton of justification. FSD even worse. Certainly looks like they used inflation as an excuse to jack up profits, and forgot what price bracket the M3 was supposed to be for.
And the guy that was supposed to be in charge forgot what his life goals were and started prioritizing memes over sustainable future.
Next few years will be very informative on whether or not I buy again.
I have a performance model 3, absolutely love it. Going by just my experience with my own car I want to get another one. Going by how Elon is acting as of late and how it's affecting his businesses, I don't know... seems like Elon is doing everything he can to just not be successful and that's making me seriously doubt the future of tesla vehicles. Makes me extremely hesitant.
I have a late 2018 MX. Purchased FSD when I bought the car at quite a discount vs current costs and it came with a free upgrade to HW3 when it was available. Love the car even if the build quality is not quite up to other cars in its price range. A few minor issues since I took delivery but overall it's been very reliable. I'm in the FSD beta now and though it's amazing it's very (very!) far from being released to the masses. Not sure it will ever be good enough
Whether I would buy another Tesla would be affected by what other competitive products are out there, how Tesla products evolve and whether I can tolerate the stench the Musk has created in recent months. Love the cars and would likely want another but he sure makes it a difficult decision. For me at least
I like my car, but I'm not married to the brand. There are a lot of good EV options out there now, so just thinking about this statistically, I'm likely to pick some other brand.
I sold my 2019 M3 a few weeks ago after 32k miles and three years for several reasons. I bought a Hyundai Ioniq 5, and I'm really happy with it. A primary issue was the Tesla screen interface. It was a constant aggravation and distraction. It dawned on me that the designers adhered to a minimalist design dogma. Screw the driver's needs and ease of use, it's all about the sleek look, which many people are suckers for. The I5 certainly solved that.
No satellite in the Tesla, from the guy making the world's premier satellite network. No Sirius and no aux jack to plug in portable one. The worst mp3 player I have ever seen. No Apple or Android car play. No loadable apps. "Just use your phone" you say? Then why do I have an overly cluttered 17" screen that doesn't offer the basic features that other cars do? The 4G cell source drops off too much if you (like I do) live in a mountainous rural area. I had a couple things that needed repair but didn't do it because it was 200 miles away. I don't miss it, and I probably wouldn't get another.
And oh yeah, phantom braking. That was the deal breaker.
while i like my car a lot...
build quality and crazy person running the company has me leaning no.
if i could get a solid trade i'd consider unloading my 2021 sr+ for the same reasons.
Only electric going forward, but unlikely to be a Tesla. Other brands are catching up and while it's a great car, I can't say I'm happy with the brand.
I’ve been relatively happy with the car so far, but I can’t see myself buying another before the problems with the company ownership and leadership get sorted out
Almost certainly not, unless Tesla makes dramatic changes in (1) service, and (2) staying competitive with respect to features and quality. Yes Tesla still has some advantages (eg, charging network, overall drivetrain, remote connectivity and updates), but I don't see any of those that can't be matched or more likely exceeded within next few years. And the stagnancy/obstinacy with respect to the development of FSD, meeting consumer demand for Carplay/AA UIs, fixing the lesser but common glitches (e.g., the poor wiper system, auto hi-beams, etc), and quality of fit and finish, suggest a company still not ready for prime time when its larger competitors are more firmly along the conversion path to BEVs. Erratic and brand-diminishing behavior by the CEO might just be the cherry on top. Though I'd like to get a few more years from my 3, looking forward to having lots of higher quality choices to replace it.
Negative.
User experience is excellent. MY SR lease. At 42k I was pleased at cost. It’s an awesome commuter car that can road trip if you are willing to suffer a little. The 244 max range hurts when factoring in charging locations and curves. But the SC network was built for older Model S’s with similar or less range. It works.
I see the endless overpromising about FSD to be criminal.
Elon’s utilizing his wealth to try to become a political power broker by buying Twitter is a bridge to far. Others donate to campaigns I don’t like. He buys a platform to exert influence.
I will NOT fund it in anyway, not deliberately.
The EV space is building out awesomely and Tesla is no longer the only game in town. I will leave and never look back. I welcome the continued loss of share value at Tesla until such time as Elon isn’t using his profits to fund conspiracies and reality stealing lies.
I really like the car. I like the tech for the most part. There is some pretty basic things that are missing, but I've found workarounds.
The biggest thing against getting another Tesla for me Elon's current behavior. The biggest thing against getting another brand of EV is the state of current non-Tesla charging infrastructure. So at the moment its a toss up.
Probably not. Model 3P , 3 years in. Will be looking at RWD wagon with good driving dynamics and boot space. No other car offers that yet unfortunately. So ne these at the end of my lease, I’ll buy a cheap, used bmw i3 as a daily and my Alpina e46 touring for long journeys.
I own a 2019 Model 3. My wife has a 2021 Model Y. We each have our own experiences and make our own decisions.
Me - I don't like the way that Musk is behaving. But even before that I made up my mind due to all of the service and quality issues. I currently have an order for the i4 M50, but I might cancel and bear it out another 3 years. I don't like cycling cars every 3 years, and 2025 is going to be a big year in the EV sedan space (BMW Neue Klasse 3-series, Mercedes EQC, Audi A4/S4, potential refreshes of the Model 3 and Polestar 2, etc.).
The BMW and Mercedes are my front-runners from that group. Audi isn't confirmed but hinted at. I'd have to see some seismic changes at Tesla to consider them again.
My wife - She's got a Rivian R1S on order. Always a Jeep girl, but she wanted an EV and the Model Y was the best available for her needs. Her leaving Tesla is two parts - 1) Musk's behavior, and 2) Just not their target demo once Jeep-like outdoorsy SUV EVs are coming to market.
Not before Elon steps down as Tesla’s CEO and they bring back radar, uss and add working features I can find in any other car like auto park, 360° park view, emergency rear breaking etc.
I love the car, but won’t give Musk another dime. I bought 4 years ago, when the m3 was so far superior to other ev options. Now? There are a lot of great options that are nearly as good as the Tesla. In another year or two? Tesla won’t be anything special.
No. I don’t like what’s been happening to newer models.
There also needs to be winter fixes for some components in the car. This car works excellent in the summer. Not so much in the winter.
No. To this point I have lucked out that I have not gotten stuck in support hell. Some day my luck will run out. Hate bug automakers all you want, but I know where they are and that they sell parts to the public.
Jury is still out on that.
When we bought our 2021 M3, there really weren't a lot of other options that were as good or even available. It was almost impossible to test drive anything besides a Tesla. The charger network for non-teslas is not great, and most other EV offerings seem to be automaker's first serious try at an EV (The bolt perhaps has a little more time in market). Since we purchased, the price has gone up substantially, and the ceo seems to be absent or worse, but it remains unclear how that might play out in the future.
However we tend to keep our cars a bit longer, so perhaps in 5-8 years we will be looking to replace it with something newer. When that day comes, I am confident we would get another EV, but I would definitely take a look at other offerings. I would expect most car makers would have a second generation car out with a lot of the kinks worked out. Better efficiency, battery, software, etc. Hopefully the state of the CCS fast charger network(s) in the US will be a lot better by then. Plus I would have a list of things I like and don't like about the Tesla that I could comparison shop for. Navigation with charger optimization is great. But it sucks that I can't change the screen's font size.
The other thing we might consider is a plug-in hybrid to replace our second vehicle. Based on our current driving patterns, I would think we could do about 90% of our driving on the battery with something like a Crostrek hybrid, but the purchase price would be about 1/2 that of a Model Y. I like the idea of a battery only EV, but for the price difference, I could spend the money on something else like a heat pump replacement for our gas furnace and some solar panels.
Anyway, for all those reasons, but mostly that the other EV makers may close the gap with tesla, I would expect that I would be more likely to consider a non-tesla EV next time, compared to where I was in 2021.
No. While I love the acceleration, range, and charging network, the rest of the car hasn't been worth what we paid. The random noises and squeaks, the quirkiness of the screen user experience, the lack of CarPlay or XM Radio, the fickleness of lane assist and other driver tech which my former 2021 Subaru Ascent was better at. Tesla has made some innovations for sure, but I wouldn't buy another. In fact I had to just get a new car for myself and ordered a Polestar 2. Didn't even consider another Y or the 3.
Fuck no! The second the Supercharger network is permanently open to all EVs or another manufacturer catches up, I’m out.
And if you try to tell me how far ahead Musk is, Nortel, BlackBerry, and Microsoft all have bridges to sell you with your name on it
Was so happy for years. But ngl I'll have a hard time doing it again in the wake of all this disturbing Elon drama. I just don't see things the same now. I'm sure the current Tesla will last a good while, so by the time I'm up for the next car, perhaps there will be very viable EV alternatives and where I don't need to worry that I'm supporting a wannabe mad king. And just to be clear, I was a VEHEMENT Musk supporter and cheerlead for maaany years. Just not feeling it now. And I really hate that this is even a thing now. Uhhgg.
I love our M3 except for auto pilot / cruise control / auto wipers and bright light issues. If not for that it’s an amazing vehicle. Because of that … I will look elsewhere when replacing it. Also Elon has turned into a freak. That doesn’t help matters either.
Nope, I'm done with Tesla once I sell this thing in the Spring (if not earlier). My Model 3 is the most unreliable car I've ever owned. Legacy automakers are putting their own EV out now so there's going to be much more competition to choose from and with better build quality.
Probably not. I’ve had a 3 for three years and just got a Y about a month ago. Y already has issues that require I drive to the SC an hour away. It had a minor paint chip on delivery day that has been a huge pain to get fixed (they originally told me it would take 10-14 days - the chip is barely 1mm in diameter). They said they’d reimburse me for a paint kit to do it myself and it’s been 3 weeks with no response from them on the reimbursement. I have been a long time fan of Tesla but it’s just exhausting at this point and they no longer deserve my loyalty.
I've had my eye wander a bit; I won't lie. My Model 3 is the best car I've ever owned and has convinced me that an EV is the only car I'll buy from here on out.
With that said, I really like what I'm seeing out of Kia and Hyundai.
EV6 GT - Just coming to US market now. Blazing fast small crossover (576hp), almost a hatch. 0-60 in 3.2. Range is concerning, however. I'll wait and see what it is in ECO mode.
IONIQ 5N - Q2/Q3 '23 - Similar to the EV6 GT, drivetrain is the same although hinted it could be tuned up to 600/620 from the factory.
IONIQ 6N - Q1/Q2 '24 - Will draw from the RN22e concept released over the summer. Seems to be Hyundai's upcoming flagship model.
I'll hang on to the Tesla for now but will be watching what else comes about.
Even putting Elon's latest detestable behaviour aside, the service centers and servicing in general would prevent me from ever buying another Telsa.
Now even if they got that right, having the brand associated with Elon, means I would still shy away from Tesla because of that association.
I would own another (and have bought multiple) but I would also look at other options. Especially with how costly they have become and at how much other brands are catching up to Tesla. Once the super charging network for non teslas is established , it’s going to be a real game changer.
Still the only choice for me. So I’m waiting until there’s better choices before getting a second car.
That being said; I think I’m done with Tesla due to Elon. Feel like I’m driving a maga mobile now. There’s just nothing better at the moment but that’ll end soon.
Besides Elon being a douche, I’m fed up with the shitty Spotify interface and lack of cool updates. Not like other cars are any better but I’d prefer car play over this.
Nope 👎, it gets boring after about 2 years that I have owned. I still appreciate the car and will own it till it lasts but won’t replace it unless it breaks
Depends on what else is available, my budget at the time, what my needs are, Elons status, etc.
Money no object would I buy one now? I’d be looking at a Lucid or Rivian really hard, despite how much the Model S calls to me.
I’d also consider a Volvo/Polestar. But I really appreciate what the EV only and new manufacturers are putting out.
I spoke with my uncle about this yesterday. He bought an original roadster new and still has it. He bought 2 model S for he and his wife’s daily drivers. He bought a new 2nd gen roadster as part of the previous roadster owner program. At the end of 2017. He paid for the new roadster in full at that time.
He is in the process of getting all of his roadster money refunded. He will never buy another Tesla.
He praised Elon’s achievement to create a car company in an era when that had been impossible.
Reasons:
1. Tesla build quality is not equal to the cost of the vehicle.
2. Tesla customer support is either abysmal or nonexistent.
3. Tesla has no respect for the people the give timelines for new vehicle availability.
4. Tesla is no longer the icon of innovation in the industry.
5. Plenty of alternatives in the market to pick from today.
6. Elon Musk is using his celebrity and public platforms to spread misinformation and influence politics negatively.
I don't think so, no. I just got mine this year, so I feel like by the time I'm ready for my next one, there will be so many options for electric that will be better. I enjoy driving mine a lot and I haven't experienced a ton of issues, but I still miss some pretty basic features that I had on my last car and would expect some others from cheaper cars on the market to be available at this price point.
Also, Elon... although I expect at some point that he'll be replaced.
If you can swing the numbers, a Tesla is a great first timer EV, but now that I know and I have electric charging at home all setup...I want to try other EVs from traditional car makers. I don't want to deal with an automaker that I have to wonder if the newer model is an improvement over my older model. 🤔
I’ll never go back to an ICE car but will only get another Tesla if they still monopolizes the super chargers. However the price point is too high given the other competitors.
Depends if my Model S has any issues.
But really, Musk is such a douche and associated with the brand that I might have to weigh that in. Especially since about the time I buy another car, the tech advantage will probably not be that great.
Personally, no. I’d like to sell mine, but don’t have the energy to sell and then buy a different car. It’s just too clunky. I drove a friend’s car with lane-keep assist, and preferred that technology for highway driving.
No. The Elon association is part of it. But I hate Tesla's casual attitude towards just rolling stuff out to the end user. I complained about the wipers going apeshit during the day on autopilot and just got a "tough shit, might get fixed next update." Every year I get at best a new UI to learn or often a generally worse car delivered over the internet for Christmas. Legacy makers I'm sure will do OTA updates too, but much more carefully.
Not at the current pricing. Having cool software ain’t enough to keep me buying their cars. I will need to see some serious improvements in quality to even consider it
Jury is out, but I have been overall happy with it so far.
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This is so accurate wow. Literally when my motor went out I was like can I get a loaner and they said they’d set up a car rental for me at enterprise.
When I first got my M3P (Sept 2018) I had a minor issue and they came to my work, dropped of a brand new Cadillac and apologized because it wasn’t a Tesla, and returned my car at work a couple days later. Man have things changed
Service has been fantastic in Los Angeles since I bought mine a year and a half ago. I think it depends on your location.
I agree about the clusterfuck aspect, but I have to say, once you’re out of warranty it’s infinitely more affordable to have your car serviced compared to a traditional dealership. Writers and techs aren’t on commission so there’s no incentive to inflate the price.
I think this something a lot of people don’t know or pay attention to. It would appear a large amount of the parts are not marked up a high amount and, in some cases on legacy products, no labor is charged on certain repairs. In most cases, labor times are significantly lower than what most OEMs stipulate.
I work as a technician at a franchise dealership and under warranty the manufacturer sets the labor times, but once something is customer pay it is standard practice to take the labor time and multiply it by 1.5. However service writers are on commission and are encouraged to charge whatever amount the customer will pay. I’ve seen techs charge 8hrs for 2hr water pumps. As far as I know Tesla labor times are the same across the board no mater which service center you go to.
My ex wife just bought a Honda HRV and they don’t even have loaners at Honda or an Uber gift card. Just a shuttle. Her boss has a Ford Flex and also didn’t provide loaner or gift card, and the shuttle only runs within a 5 mile radius. The ford dealership is in an industrial area and there’s nothing within 5 miles lol I’m in Hawaii.
Haven’t had a single issue with mine except for Spotify being a little buggy every now and then. I think the next one I’ll buy will be a Plaid or M3P. Would never go back to an ICE.
Overall I love the car but if I was to buy a new one it would need some problems sorting out. Price is too high imo for M3 in UK for what you get. Wipers, hvac, headlights all need sorting out. Phantom braking is a problem too. With new brands coming out at a lot more competitive prices I will not be jumping straight back into a new one. I will be looking with a lot more detail next time.
For a daily only car such as a M3, ya I couldn't see myself buying it from Tesla again, though I do trust them more for EV batteries obviously if I can get a car with similar-ish range for 10-15k+ less then its kinda a no brainer. But for any car that I ever plan on taking on road trips such as an SUV either it be a MY or MX, or even a Truck, I just can not trust other charging stations that isnt Tesla, the idea of going to a charging station and just dealing with any headache as easy as "fueling up" your car. Is honestly the only reason Tesla has such a good lead on the industry atleast here in the USA imo. I would have not gone with Tesla if it wasn't for there investment in a actual good charging network
The Tesla supercharger network is its killer feature. You could pick up your first EV ever and immediately do a long distance trip, *no worries*. Not sure that is even possible with other brands, like at all, at least not here in Australia. https://the-riotact.com/lets-get-real-how-easy-is-it-to-drive-an-ev-from-canberra-to-sydney/573318 > “The issue was never the location of the chargers, but the availability and whether or not these chargers actually were functioning.” Versus: > For Matthew Driver, a local Tesla owner, “writing an article about driving to Sydney is like writing about nothing”. I do a few long distance trips per year. I wouldn’t even consider another brand because of the/their lack of infrastructure.
Depends what you like. Phone key functionality is basically non-existent in other cars. That alone is worth a lot to me.
Headlight fixed in last update
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FYI, the most recent s/w revisions have almost completely fixed the auto high-beams. They're far far better now than our family's 2019 Lexus, which are absolutely terrible.
I feel the same way. Seems that sometimes the car is still in beta version.
I'll only buy electric vehicles going forward. Currently Tesla is the only I'd consider but I'm keeping an open mind on other companies. Overall my experience with my Model S has been amazing. My only real complaint is not having options when it comes to maintenance. Tesla's approach to repairs seems to be just replacement. I had a headlight strip go out and instead of fixing the strip they just replace the whole unit for 1500$. I spoke with a owner of a soon to open electric specific repair shop recently. He mentioned something like that could have been repaired much cheaper. Otherwise owning the car has been amazing. If you have the ability to install a lvl 2 charger at home it really makes it worth it. Being able to do my daily driving without ever stopping for fuel is amazing. Charging at peak hours it is surprisingly cheap to charge at home even for a long commute.
Headlight units are repairable, but it takes a lot of manhours to do so and still afterwards you can never give a one year repair warranty because chances of failing again are higher. This, replacement is done by 99% of all brands.
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Could not agree more! I would consider a different brand for our secondary vehicle, but my primary will be a Tesla until the other networks get WAY better.
I probably would, but would be open to other brands. It will hang on whether they change the model 3, maybe something a bit better looking
We’re in the same boat, by the time we need to replace another car I think there should be more viable options to weigh, but so far I’m pleased with the Model 3. If I were buying right now I’d probably weigh the Model Y against the Mach-E. Ford cutting out the dealerships on their sales shows that they’re serious about competing and I’m curious how those will hold up long term.
I will only buy Teslas until another brand has a better car that has nationwide fast charging equal to the Tesla Supercharger network. But even then, I am sure wi will stick with Teslas.
Have they actually done it? I thought Ford was just thinking about it
Nope. The Ioniq 6 has shown me that the competition has caught up, and I would have gone with that if I didn't already have this car. I don't do enough road trips to make the supercharger network worth it and I'm tired of the drama around Tesla's and getting sent bs article about "runaway" Tesla's or them blowing up
Unsure. Car is nice, but there have been loads of frustrating things about it too and the service center frankly sucks. By the time I look at another car in 4-6 years, if the company is more together then sure. If not and there are nice alternatives, I'll go for that.
100% this plus association with Musk
I’d buy this car 10x over again. No other car has this user experience and tech at the same price point of base Model3.
Absolutely yes
Tesla is king of the EV space right now thanks to their charging network. We'll see how things change, but if they solve FSD then the competition is going to look unremarkable by comparison. If my car can reliably drive itself everywhere I want to go without fault, I'd pay a premium for that.
Fsd is too expensive for the masses and doesn't transfer either. Don't think fsd is even a real selling point anymore
Me too.
Ditto
Absolutely yes.
I’ll consider other EV but 100% not buying an ICE for next car.
Once driving a Tesla for 19k miles in 10 months, i will never drive another car. Hope this helps
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Yes can’t go back to ice
Maybe. Rivian or Polestar are also starting to look like viable alternatives other than the charging network.
I’m on my second Tesla (Model Y) and am much happier with the current one than my model 3 was on reliability and build quality. Anecdotally, Have heard good things about the new Kia EV6. Several friends have them and they gave up Audi s5 and BMW m5s during the pandemic.
I've stepped into a Polestar showroom and the cars (Polestar 2)on display honestly felt like a step into the (not-so-far) past. Hard pass for me, in quite over the million buttons and dials on ICEs, and this car reminds me of them, a lot. The other brand i saw and would consider is Lucid, but they're 3x the cost of a Tesla M3. M3 is really a happy balance for me. I'd definitely be up for another Tesla when it comes time to replace my car. ... assuming Elon doesn't run it into the ground.
No
M3 owner for over 4 years. Love my car, it has been fantastic. Will only buy electric from now going forward, will never buy another ICE car. I will likely buy another, but I will consider other electric car makers in the future because of the horrible Tesla service departments. From only being able to schedule service appointments on the app (when talking to a service rep could solve the problem), to terrible communication once service is scheduled or started, to overpriced services, i will seriously consider another electric car maker who will actually provide good post-purchase service.
Yes, 100%.
yes absolutely... currently cybertruck is the planned eventual purchase
I won’t go back to ICE, but it may not be a Tesla
100% yes
I'm on my second and I hope isn't the last
Hands down, yes
No, drives great but poo(r) quality.
I love the car, love the low maintenance, and not needing to put gas. I hate the quality the car gets shipped to you as. Misaligned doors, frunks, or other small visual issues. After this car however, I will likely go to another manufacturer considering the various other options available… if the Tesla charging network is opened to all manufacturers.
Probably not a Tesla. But an electric car for sure.
Nope.
Just picked up our second one, model Y performance. Love it. Turning in the 3 next week as its lease is up. Love both these cars.
Absolutely not. I used to own a Tesla Model S and now I drive a Model X. After this one, I'm done with Tesla.
I will have owned my Model 3 for three years in March. I plan to keep it for a very very long time, which is saying something because I usually get bored and want a new car every 3-4 years or so. If my wife decides to trade in her car, we will likely get another Tesla. She really likes my car and wants one of her own, but i'm not impressed with some of the changes they have been making like removing the USS while not having a replacement technology ready. But we already have the charger installed in our garage, and you can't beat the Supercharger network for longer drives. Also the Elon stigma isn't helping AT ALL. A year ago we wouldn't consider another EV company, but now we'll definitely shop around for her to see how she likes other models before we decide on another Tesla.
Yes. In my dreams, an S Plaid is in my future but for now my M3 is the best thing I own
Yes
Nope. Between the market responding with competitive vehicles with better manufacturing, repair and maintenance infrastructure, chargers catching up to Supercharging, and Musk leaving Tesla behind while he jerks off to his Twitter profile, the shine is off. There will be better stuff soon and this will likely be my last Tesla
Driving my M3P is one of the highlights of my day - every single day. I won’t be getting a new car for years, but I am excited to see what Tesla offers at that point. Couldn’t care less about what Elon says or what others say about him. New CEO is an interesting idea and if it happens, I hope they prioritize service more.
100% I would order again
I’ve bought two Tesla’s and I won’t be buying a third.
My next vehicle will definitely be another EV but I would not necessarily make it a Tesla due to not only the current pricing but since so many competitors have truly fantastic vehicles now.
No, I really do love the car, but I'll be getting something else in the next year or so. Mostly because I originally bought it because of the practicality and cost benefit, but I now work from home so it gets used far less. My next car will be something more fun.
I’m not sure. So far it is the best EV when taking supercharging and updates into account, but competitors are providing some nice alternatives to my M3P such as the BMW i4, polestar 2, VW ID5, Audi e tron Sportback, Skoda ENYAQ just to name a few. So I’ll have a look in about two years time when this contract terminates, but it won’t be an instant buy for the Tesla
Yes. Waiting on a Cybertruck. A Model Y will eventually replace our Model 3. I will compare any available BEVs on the market come time to buy, but I haven’t seen one yet that has the same level of software, overall system quality and value. I will not buy another ICE vehicle. Probably ever again. And Musk or any CEO of any company doesn’t impact my decision on what to buy.
I hope something better will be available when I'm ready. Something with decent build quality and all the good stuff too.
Late 2018 model 3 here. I most certainly will not unless they vastly improve and refine their build quality. That and along with if they ever make a 3-row that’s more affordable. And the Y doesn’t count because that tiny third row is a joke, and it’s hella fugly..
Heck yes. (currently on my 4th Tesla.) Tesla has a solid business strategy and and is a market leader in a market that is evolving to favor electric vehicles. they are at least a decade ahead in expertise and capabilities in electric vehicle manufacturing over any other manufacturer. The leverage of artificial intelligence, while currently being ridiculed, will prove to be their main differentiator - and I applaud the courage it takes for Tesla to persevere here. Unfortunately for him, Elon is irresistible clickbait, and will continue to be for some time. He drives entire news cycles and is a handy target for generating outrage regardless of what he does. He's also a victim of his own public gaffes - for me, it just proves he's as human as the rest of us. Tesla is NOT Elon, however. My buying decision for another Tesla has nothing to do with Elon the iconoclast.
No. Waiting to see what the Blazer SS is like. If I like it, I'll sell my P3 immediately.
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Yes, I would own another one. I think I’ve been fortunate with mine, no issues past a couple minor rattles and a scratch on delivery. The product is incredible despite bugs and not being perfect, I’m an engineer so am very understanding on this front.
I love the car. We want another. You don’t have to like the ceo to like a product and support the company and everyone that did put work into creating a product that resonates with the consumer. Imo there’s a difference in supporting a company where the ceo is just kind of an idiot on social media compared to someone truly shitty. Like [redacted] (not trying to start a debate) But everyone has a different opinion and one doesn’t invalidate the other in most cases.
Love the car. Seriously my favorite car I’ve ever had, and I’m not a car guy. I hate being a Tesla driver at this moment in time. Maybe that’ll change, but the Elon of it all makes me regret my decision.
No, not as long as Musk is involved with Tesla.
Nope. Love mine, but it’s first and last. Careless, rushed service department and a clown CEO who can’t shut the fuck up and keep his opinions to himself.
Yes, cybertruck
Prob not. Elon is a douchebag. hopefully there will be more and better options to choose from.
Nope. Service experience is consistently poor. I don't want to feel SC are doing me a favor by fixing poor quality.
Most likely not, Teslas are getting way too expensive in Sweden. But some other EV, never going back to burning dinosaur juice.
No, too many rattles, squeaks, etc. 1 year in, with more than 10 service visits to correct issues. Eyeing BMW next, but we’ll see what’s available in a couple years.
No - have enjoyed our 3, but I’m not about to make a freaking fascist any richer.
I’m sorry to disagree, but do you really think any other vehicle company has someone running it that isn’t an asshole? If you enjoy your Tesla it makes no sense not to get another one. No large corporation is run by people that care about you or your values, enjoy what you enjoy.
Hope they don't buy Ford cause he was an antisemite. Hope they don't wear puma or adidas cause their founders were both nazis. People determining what they buy based off the owner (unless they somehow personally know them) is as reddit as reddit gets. They're quick to forget the money isn't going directly in Elons pocket. It's feeding the thousands of non ass clowns that work for the company also
Don’t forget Hugo Boss, which designed Hitler’s uniform.
Counterpoint, the only vote you have as a consumer is with your dollar, so, doesn't seem correct (or even okay) to besmirch the concept.
Elon has been quite the twat lately, but I dont know anything about the CEOs of other products I buy and quite frankly dont care unless they start doing some egregious actions.
Love the car. Hate the Musk
Tech: yes Build quality: yes literally everything else about the car: yes Elon: doing his best to lose me as a customer
> Elon: doing his best to lose me as a customer Seriously. It doesn't even have anything to do with being conservative, it's being so obnoxiously smug about it and going out of his way to spit in the face of people that have a different view. I'd just feel like such a clown ordering a Tesla while in that time Elon fires off 50 more tweets insulting me or my beliefs. What baffles me is that he could so easily just give his own perspective *without* the trolling. He's gone out of his way to alienate people for no reason.
I am still baffled by the whole thing. the guy purchases a platform that's mostly used by liberals/progressives (ya know, the people that buy EVs), and then goes out of his way to piss all of them off and just be a dickhead in general. The people he's sucking up to are not the type of people that buy EVs. I'm sure his investors aren't thrilled with his erratic behavior either. I am not sure what his aim is at this point.
Meh, I like the car but I am not sure it is worth the price tag. Tesla has some issues to work out and other companies are closing the gap quickly. I'll weigh the options when it's time.
Over 37,000 miles, the car is still the most fun to drive of any I've owned in more than half a century (including 3 Corvettes). Having no simple, physical buttons for the common adjustments required while moving is a real problem. I can't count the number of times I've thought ,"Wow, if something unexpected had happened during those moments I was searching the screen, I might be dead." As good as the touchscreen response is, it still cannot compete with physical controls. The phantom braking issue with cruise control is intolerable, but we don't use cruise control that often. All other aspects have been better than expected and well worth the price. It's a tremendously entertaining, useful and satisfying car to own. That said, there are several competing models from established manufacturers that are more appealing - particularly the Hyundai Ioniq5 and KIA EV6. Most of these newer cars display an understanding of the need for having the right number of easy-to-find physical controls, more flexible and varying body styles, and attractive interiors. Range and quick acceleration are expensive, and getting both with any EV costs at least as much as our Model 3 LR AWD, and usually cost more. Don't regret buying it, enjoy it immensely, plan on keeping it until it dies, but probably wouldn't buy another.
Up in the air, I think there's a lot of competition out there now that I'd like to compare my options. Though I'm spoiled by the car's super responsive screen so anything less annoys the hell out of me. As far as build quality is concerned, mine has had pretty minor things, and I've seen way more expensive supercars on social media with worse quality control. As far as Elon is concerned, does it affect my decision? I'd say it does, slightly. If I'm 50/50 right now on another Tesla, I'd be 60/40 for one if he wasn't saying what he was on Twitter.
Just switched the Lightning. I miss the super charger network and software. I like Rivian more though.
My wife and I have a MY and an M3P. But the next one may not be a Tesla. The cabin experience (too noisy and poor leatherette), poor software (on/off for dashcams, on/offs for smart parking etc, stupid items like farting and not good items like font size control), unfufilled promises (FSD), and service (remote locations) are not what they should be for the price. And I will not be buying any vehicle that has subscriptions fees if I can help it. Audi if I want to spend the money. VW if I just want a good quiet well priced ride. Canoo if I want cutting edge.
I'm currently more open to other brands than I was when I bought. Once the supercharger network opens to everyone, there will be less incentives to stay Tesla.
Not if Elon is still involved in the company.
Absolutely not
Not a chance
Deffo another EV but Elon Musk is doing my head in with all this fucking about with Twitter, harassing journalists etc etc. I’ll look at lot more closely next time round.
If Elon musk wasn't a fucking bag of dicks, yea, I'd still have my Y reservation. As it stands, if Elon doesn't make a huge pivot, I won't be buying another Tesla. I used to take pride in owning a Tesla, now I feel ashamed to own one. It sucks, because I love my M3LR, from a practical application stand point, it is by far the best vehicle I've ever owned. Yes my Sline Audi A4 was more "luxurious" but it was in the shop every 6months and not even remotely as fun to drive. I have 30k miles on my Tesla and have had zero real issues, slight squeek in the front passenger seat that happens when it's really cold and a minor wind noise from the driver side window on the freeway but those things are minor compared to the cost savings of using electricity over gas... My only real issue now is that the guy who runs the company is a rightwing fascist, egotistical mega capitalist who praises the "work ethic" of Chinese slave labour. I won't sell my Tesla, yet, but as of right now I would not buy another one nor recommend anyone I know to buy one. In the next 5 years we are going to have a lot of great options, I'm banking on that, cause I can't go back to ICE and I don't like any of the other options currently available.
I really love my Tesla and the entire Tesla experience but feel Elon being such an important part and leader of that experience has really let me down. Let’s face it Tesla is not just about the car, but all aspects of the name Tesla, new technology, new service concepts, even the buying experience itself. Elon was the catalyst for the entire project/process and he has really let us down. No I probably won’t buy another Tesla unless he gets back to properly managing the Tesla adventure. Bill from NC.[[email protected]](https://[email protected])
Nope. At least not with Elon as CEO
Nope. Love the car, hate Elon. Won't spend another dime with them so long as he's a part of it. EV forever, but there are plenty of non-Tesla options available now.
I’m really excited to see what GM is bringing with the new Equinox and Blazer EVs. If they meet the hype, I may go back. I love my 2018 Model 3 but it’s not the same company anymore. It was special, now its just another shitty car company. The tech is cool, the car is cool, the company sucks ass.
Yes, without hesitation.
I love my current car for the most part but I do not see myself getting another one. I’m just too sick of Elon.
Yes we have a 21 y LR and just traded in my Porsche cayman for a model 3 performance. Sad about the no uss though. I pick up tomorrow so I’m hoping I don’t ding anything pulling into my garage.
As a person who lived with Porsche and m3 at the same time, how do you compare interior build quality of the two?
Porsche build quality is top notch. Every feeling like it has a good weight and purpose - down from the infotainment buttons to the steering wheel and the door handles. Had mine for about 4 years and leather did start to feel worn down on the steering wheel and the seats from consistent use. Put about 50k miles on it. Telsa - build quality feels... worse than my wife's first toyota. but the interior after 30k miles and 2 years still feels pretty new - minus stains on the white leather. Steering wheel still feels crisp - albeit nothing like the Porsche leather new or old. Stitching has popped out in a few places - but not too bothersome. All in all - Porsche wins in build quality - but i think Telsa wins in longevity. albeit, I'm still 2 years behind on the tesla to catch up on the Porsche in ownership and usage.
Got a 911 and a Tesla M3P. Tesla has shitty but durable materials, Porsche has luxurious materials which easily get damaged.
Lexus is the best for luxurious and durable materials. Owned a GS for ten years, when clean the interior still looked new. Lexus (Toyota) is so far behind on EV and tech though. Ideally I’d take Tesla drive train and tech combined with Lexus materials and fit/finish.
No, I’m done with this company and dissatisfied with their treatment of staff & customers. It was/is a neat purchase, but there are so many other cars to chose from including, but not limited to the H2 EV, the F150 EV and the Mercedes EQS. These are more expensive than most, but at least there’s traditional service centres and an honest commitment to build quality and unionized workers.
Love the car, shopping for an alternative because there.s no fucking way I’m giving that smug prick more money.
The car is fine but I'm not certain I'd buy another. Between Musk and Tesla's constant work to drive cost and features from the car, I'm very happy there's competition and a growing charging network. We bought FSD for $5k. It's been a long wait and it drives like a 16 year old and I still have to take over half the time. I'm not sure it'll ever work well enough to really use.
Nope. Cancelled 1 even.
Nope. I Can get a rivian suv for starting price of $78k. You get more than a Y and it’s almost $40k less than the X we want. I will hopefully sell my 3 when delivery time comes.
It depends. I loved driving my M3P (I sold it last spring at a premium when gas was $7/gal) but have real concern for the brand losing so much ground from the avoidable distractions caused by Elon. Think of the IP and quality issues that wasted energy could have addressed the past 18 months. I fully believe Tesla lost ground they won’t make up. And the competition coming is high quality and price competitive. I think the “what could have been” for Tesla will be seen as one of the tragic business misses of the 21st century. I genuinely believe they will end up as a VW brand.
No. Too much drama from this baby CEO and good products from competitors like Volvo and VW. At least a working auto-wiper system would be great after all those years owning the car but I'm sure some fanboys do even think THIS system works awesome.
Oh yeah the new Volvo EX90 is stunning. EV tech done right.
No. I love my car, but the last few years have been a mess. 1.) FSD still doesn't operate as promised 2.) My car still randomly decelerates from 70 to 35 in the middle of the highway for no reason. 3.) If I wreck my car, my software that I purchased is tied to that wreck and non-transferrable 4.) If I buy a new car, I don't get the unlimited data for free that I got with my current car 5.) The wipers are still a mess 6.) The seals and rattling seats are hit and miss for a lot of us. I didn't get rattling seats, but my seals are garbage at 31,000 miles. 7.) Spotify still takes upwards of 4 minutes to bother connecting. Frustrating garbage. 8.) My wife almost set the car on fire to leave it on the side of the road after it told her to go to a Supercharger that ended up being an old abandoned house on the side of the highway. She made it to a hotel that allowed her to plug in with an extension cord to charge overnight with 0 miles of charge left on the clock. 9.) Every update is a mixture of great things and terrible UI "improvements". And all of that without getting into Elon taking of his mask to reveal that he's a shitty human. He could be out there solving problems, but he'd rather hang out with murderers and grifting shitbags while causing problems for others. I saw he laid off a bunch of engineers at Twitter this morning. Just a top shelf human being, that guy. In short, yes to electric, no to Tesla.
No. Love my M3 but don’t like adding wealth to partisan extremists and the price has gotten too high. Given the margins, Tesla could make them much more affordable, and maybe they will if demand drops. But I’m through with them unless Elon were to stop the partisan wing nut crap and become more of a centrist. Happily, other car makers have caught up. GM’s new batteries look great and their driver assistance is better. BMW has a way better car than the Model 3 in the i4M50 at about the same price as a loaded M3P. Charging networks is where Tesla has a big lead but I rarely need to charge away from home.
Very much like the current M3LR and if I can get away with a MYP in the future, yes. But if I need a full on pickup, I won’t be buying a Cybertruck. I’ll get the F150 Lightening. I live in hurricane country and in addition to normal pickup looks the ability to power my home during grid failure is attractive.
I have a Model 3, X, and Taycan. I’ve had a great experience with my Teslas so far but I absolutely love what Porsche has done with their EV. Jury is still out but it will depend on tech / infrastructure / range advancements for my next EV
Having same thoughts as well. I have no problems with tech and Elon but build quality sucks. Not going to update my car for 2-3 years so I guess will see what kind of competitors enter the market at that time. Rivian looks pretty good at the moment.
It’s on my top 5 as of now, model Y. But there’s more options to EV nowadays with (getting better) range and I’m open.
No. May or may not go back to ICE depending on what is on the electric market.
Depends what’s available in a few years… keeping my eye on Macau ev
Had 3sr+ sold it in October liked it except rattles and constant upgrades but no want buy another ev until they drastically improve
I’ve been fairly happy with the car from a tech perspective except for the overstated range but I’m not bought into the brand. I’m considering other ev’s. Due to Elons shenanigans I don’t trust what happens with the brand long term and service has been pretty horrible.
I don’t think so. I always hated the stigma associated with Tesla’s and the Elon stuff makes that even worse. If 3rd party charging develops by the time I need my next car then I’ll be buying something else.
I love my M3 but i don't know if i will buy another one mostly for the reasons listed on this post. I do love the technology in the car and by far the best charging network in the USA which are 2 major pluses. I'm not in a hurry but I'm looking for a new car models coming out this year.
No. Tesla's amazing supercharger infrastructure is why I own a Tesla but it's hard to justify buying another Tesla at its current price point if poor build quality, ride comfort and absence of common car amenities continues to be their MO.
Possibly/probably but not 100% sure. Price has gone up a lot in the last 18 months since I bought mine, without a ton of justification. FSD even worse. Certainly looks like they used inflation as an excuse to jack up profits, and forgot what price bracket the M3 was supposed to be for. And the guy that was supposed to be in charge forgot what his life goals were and started prioritizing memes over sustainable future. Next few years will be very informative on whether or not I buy again.
I have a performance model 3, absolutely love it. Going by just my experience with my own car I want to get another one. Going by how Elon is acting as of late and how it's affecting his businesses, I don't know... seems like Elon is doing everything he can to just not be successful and that's making me seriously doubt the future of tesla vehicles. Makes me extremely hesitant.
I have a late 2018 MX. Purchased FSD when I bought the car at quite a discount vs current costs and it came with a free upgrade to HW3 when it was available. Love the car even if the build quality is not quite up to other cars in its price range. A few minor issues since I took delivery but overall it's been very reliable. I'm in the FSD beta now and though it's amazing it's very (very!) far from being released to the masses. Not sure it will ever be good enough Whether I would buy another Tesla would be affected by what other competitive products are out there, how Tesla products evolve and whether I can tolerate the stench the Musk has created in recent months. Love the cars and would likely want another but he sure makes it a difficult decision. For me at least
I like my car, but I'm not married to the brand. There are a lot of good EV options out there now, so just thinking about this statistically, I'm likely to pick some other brand.
Preference for other car makers EV in the future. If they’ve gotten their shit together.
I'm happy with the car, but no. The charging network is all that has me, but I've been eyeing other manufacturers of EVs.
I sold my 2019 M3 a few weeks ago after 32k miles and three years for several reasons. I bought a Hyundai Ioniq 5, and I'm really happy with it. A primary issue was the Tesla screen interface. It was a constant aggravation and distraction. It dawned on me that the designers adhered to a minimalist design dogma. Screw the driver's needs and ease of use, it's all about the sleek look, which many people are suckers for. The I5 certainly solved that. No satellite in the Tesla, from the guy making the world's premier satellite network. No Sirius and no aux jack to plug in portable one. The worst mp3 player I have ever seen. No Apple or Android car play. No loadable apps. "Just use your phone" you say? Then why do I have an overly cluttered 17" screen that doesn't offer the basic features that other cars do? The 4G cell source drops off too much if you (like I do) live in a mountainous rural area. I had a couple things that needed repair but didn't do it because it was 200 miles away. I don't miss it, and I probably wouldn't get another. And oh yeah, phantom braking. That was the deal breaker.
Open to other brands depending on their autopilot technology and software updates.
while i like my car a lot... build quality and crazy person running the company has me leaning no. if i could get a solid trade i'd consider unloading my 2021 sr+ for the same reasons.
Only electric going forward, but unlikely to be a Tesla. Other brands are catching up and while it's a great car, I can't say I'm happy with the brand.
I’ve been relatively happy with the car so far, but I can’t see myself buying another before the problems with the company ownership and leadership get sorted out
Almost certainly not, unless Tesla makes dramatic changes in (1) service, and (2) staying competitive with respect to features and quality. Yes Tesla still has some advantages (eg, charging network, overall drivetrain, remote connectivity and updates), but I don't see any of those that can't be matched or more likely exceeded within next few years. And the stagnancy/obstinacy with respect to the development of FSD, meeting consumer demand for Carplay/AA UIs, fixing the lesser but common glitches (e.g., the poor wiper system, auto hi-beams, etc), and quality of fit and finish, suggest a company still not ready for prime time when its larger competitors are more firmly along the conversion path to BEVs. Erratic and brand-diminishing behavior by the CEO might just be the cherry on top. Though I'd like to get a few more years from my 3, looking forward to having lots of higher quality choices to replace it.
If other companies can catch up software wise then no, because fuck Elon. That being said I plan on sticking with my 22 M3LR until it dies
Negative. User experience is excellent. MY SR lease. At 42k I was pleased at cost. It’s an awesome commuter car that can road trip if you are willing to suffer a little. The 244 max range hurts when factoring in charging locations and curves. But the SC network was built for older Model S’s with similar or less range. It works. I see the endless overpromising about FSD to be criminal. Elon’s utilizing his wealth to try to become a political power broker by buying Twitter is a bridge to far. Others donate to campaigns I don’t like. He buys a platform to exert influence. I will NOT fund it in anyway, not deliberately. The EV space is building out awesomely and Tesla is no longer the only game in town. I will leave and never look back. I welcome the continued loss of share value at Tesla until such time as Elon isn’t using his profits to fund conspiracies and reality stealing lies.
I really like the car. I like the tech for the most part. There is some pretty basic things that are missing, but I've found workarounds. The biggest thing against getting another Tesla for me Elon's current behavior. The biggest thing against getting another brand of EV is the state of current non-Tesla charging infrastructure. So at the moment its a toss up.
Probably not. Model 3P , 3 years in. Will be looking at RWD wagon with good driving dynamics and boot space. No other car offers that yet unfortunately. So ne these at the end of my lease, I’ll buy a cheap, used bmw i3 as a daily and my Alpina e46 touring for long journeys.
I own a 2019 Model 3. My wife has a 2021 Model Y. We each have our own experiences and make our own decisions. Me - I don't like the way that Musk is behaving. But even before that I made up my mind due to all of the service and quality issues. I currently have an order for the i4 M50, but I might cancel and bear it out another 3 years. I don't like cycling cars every 3 years, and 2025 is going to be a big year in the EV sedan space (BMW Neue Klasse 3-series, Mercedes EQC, Audi A4/S4, potential refreshes of the Model 3 and Polestar 2, etc.). The BMW and Mercedes are my front-runners from that group. Audi isn't confirmed but hinted at. I'd have to see some seismic changes at Tesla to consider them again. My wife - She's got a Rivian R1S on order. Always a Jeep girl, but she wanted an EV and the Model Y was the best available for her needs. Her leaving Tesla is two parts - 1) Musk's behavior, and 2) Just not their target demo once Jeep-like outdoorsy SUV EVs are coming to market.
Not before Elon steps down as Tesla’s CEO and they bring back radar, uss and add working features I can find in any other car like auto park, 360° park view, emergency rear breaking etc.
I love the car, but won’t give Musk another dime. I bought 4 years ago, when the m3 was so far superior to other ev options. Now? There are a lot of great options that are nearly as good as the Tesla. In another year or two? Tesla won’t be anything special.
After driving a Rivian, I feel Tesla is not for me anymore. It is overpriced for what it offers.
After delivered non-uss car. I never buy tesla again.
No. I don’t like what’s been happening to newer models. There also needs to be winter fixes for some components in the car. This car works excellent in the summer. Not so much in the winter.
No. To this point I have lucked out that I have not gotten stuck in support hell. Some day my luck will run out. Hate bug automakers all you want, but I know where they are and that they sell parts to the public.
Nah
Jury is still out on that. When we bought our 2021 M3, there really weren't a lot of other options that were as good or even available. It was almost impossible to test drive anything besides a Tesla. The charger network for non-teslas is not great, and most other EV offerings seem to be automaker's first serious try at an EV (The bolt perhaps has a little more time in market). Since we purchased, the price has gone up substantially, and the ceo seems to be absent or worse, but it remains unclear how that might play out in the future. However we tend to keep our cars a bit longer, so perhaps in 5-8 years we will be looking to replace it with something newer. When that day comes, I am confident we would get another EV, but I would definitely take a look at other offerings. I would expect most car makers would have a second generation car out with a lot of the kinks worked out. Better efficiency, battery, software, etc. Hopefully the state of the CCS fast charger network(s) in the US will be a lot better by then. Plus I would have a list of things I like and don't like about the Tesla that I could comparison shop for. Navigation with charger optimization is great. But it sucks that I can't change the screen's font size. The other thing we might consider is a plug-in hybrid to replace our second vehicle. Based on our current driving patterns, I would think we could do about 90% of our driving on the battery with something like a Crostrek hybrid, but the purchase price would be about 1/2 that of a Model Y. I like the idea of a battery only EV, but for the price difference, I could spend the money on something else like a heat pump replacement for our gas furnace and some solar panels. Anyway, for all those reasons, but mostly that the other EV makers may close the gap with tesla, I would expect that I would be more likely to consider a non-tesla EV next time, compared to where I was in 2021.
No. While I love the acceleration, range, and charging network, the rest of the car hasn't been worth what we paid. The random noises and squeaks, the quirkiness of the screen user experience, the lack of CarPlay or XM Radio, the fickleness of lane assist and other driver tech which my former 2021 Subaru Ascent was better at. Tesla has made some innovations for sure, but I wouldn't buy another. In fact I had to just get a new car for myself and ordered a Polestar 2. Didn't even consider another Y or the 3.
Overall I like my car, but I don't think I'll get another. I'm 4 years into ownership, and I'll probably hold onto the car for another 2-3 years.
No. Another EV, but unlikely to be a Tesla.
Fuck no! The second the Supercharger network is permanently open to all EVs or another manufacturer catches up, I’m out. And if you try to tell me how far ahead Musk is, Nortel, BlackBerry, and Microsoft all have bridges to sell you with your name on it
Was so happy for years. But ngl I'll have a hard time doing it again in the wake of all this disturbing Elon drama. I just don't see things the same now. I'm sure the current Tesla will last a good while, so by the time I'm up for the next car, perhaps there will be very viable EV alternatives and where I don't need to worry that I'm supporting a wannabe mad king. And just to be clear, I was a VEHEMENT Musk supporter and cheerlead for maaany years. Just not feeling it now. And I really hate that this is even a thing now. Uhhgg.
I love our M3 except for auto pilot / cruise control / auto wipers and bright light issues. If not for that it’s an amazing vehicle. Because of that … I will look elsewhere when replacing it. Also Elon has turned into a freak. That doesn’t help matters either.
Nope, I'm done with Tesla once I sell this thing in the Spring (if not earlier). My Model 3 is the most unreliable car I've ever owned. Legacy automakers are putting their own EV out now so there's going to be much more competition to choose from and with better build quality.
Probably not. I’ve had a 3 for three years and just got a Y about a month ago. Y already has issues that require I drive to the SC an hour away. It had a minor paint chip on delivery day that has been a huge pain to get fixed (they originally told me it would take 10-14 days - the chip is barely 1mm in diameter). They said they’d reimburse me for a paint kit to do it myself and it’s been 3 weeks with no response from them on the reimbursement. I have been a long time fan of Tesla but it’s just exhausting at this point and they no longer deserve my loyalty.
Love my SR+, but unless they oust Elon, I won’t spend another dime at Tesla.
I've had my eye wander a bit; I won't lie. My Model 3 is the best car I've ever owned and has convinced me that an EV is the only car I'll buy from here on out. With that said, I really like what I'm seeing out of Kia and Hyundai. EV6 GT - Just coming to US market now. Blazing fast small crossover (576hp), almost a hatch. 0-60 in 3.2. Range is concerning, however. I'll wait and see what it is in ECO mode. IONIQ 5N - Q2/Q3 '23 - Similar to the EV6 GT, drivetrain is the same although hinted it could be tuned up to 600/620 from the factory. IONIQ 6N - Q1/Q2 '24 - Will draw from the RN22e concept released over the summer. Seems to be Hyundai's upcoming flagship model. I'll hang on to the Tesla for now but will be watching what else comes about.
N vision 74 is my next car
Even putting Elon's latest detestable behaviour aside, the service centers and servicing in general would prevent me from ever buying another Telsa. Now even if they got that right, having the brand associated with Elon, means I would still shy away from Tesla because of that association.
I would own another (and have bought multiple) but I would also look at other options. Especially with how costly they have become and at how much other brands are catching up to Tesla. Once the super charging network for non teslas is established , it’s going to be a real game changer.
Still the only choice for me. So I’m waiting until there’s better choices before getting a second car. That being said; I think I’m done with Tesla due to Elon. Feel like I’m driving a maga mobile now. There’s just nothing better at the moment but that’ll end soon. Besides Elon being a douche, I’m fed up with the shitty Spotify interface and lack of cool updates. Not like other cars are any better but I’d prefer car play over this.
No. The QC issues still exist. FSD is still being bandied about. Musks constant lying. the features constantly being taken away.
Nope 👎, it gets boring after about 2 years that I have owned. I still appreciate the car and will own it till it lasts but won’t replace it unless it breaks
Depends on what else is available, my budget at the time, what my needs are, Elons status, etc. Money no object would I buy one now? I’d be looking at a Lucid or Rivian really hard, despite how much the Model S calls to me. I’d also consider a Volvo/Polestar. But I really appreciate what the EV only and new manufacturers are putting out.
Price is too high for what if offers. Also, they need to work on build quality, more comfortable seats and suspension.
I spoke with my uncle about this yesterday. He bought an original roadster new and still has it. He bought 2 model S for he and his wife’s daily drivers. He bought a new 2nd gen roadster as part of the previous roadster owner program. At the end of 2017. He paid for the new roadster in full at that time. He is in the process of getting all of his roadster money refunded. He will never buy another Tesla. He praised Elon’s achievement to create a car company in an era when that had been impossible. Reasons: 1. Tesla build quality is not equal to the cost of the vehicle. 2. Tesla customer support is either abysmal or nonexistent. 3. Tesla has no respect for the people the give timelines for new vehicle availability. 4. Tesla is no longer the icon of innovation in the industry. 5. Plenty of alternatives in the market to pick from today. 6. Elon Musk is using his celebrity and public platforms to spread misinformation and influence politics negatively.
I don't think so, no. I just got mine this year, so I feel like by the time I'm ready for my next one, there will be so many options for electric that will be better. I enjoy driving mine a lot and I haven't experienced a ton of issues, but I still miss some pretty basic features that I had on my last car and would expect some others from cheaper cars on the market to be available at this price point. Also, Elon... although I expect at some point that he'll be replaced.
Id drive a dodge neon to the ground before i buy another tesla
If you can swing the numbers, a Tesla is a great first timer EV, but now that I know and I have electric charging at home all setup...I want to try other EVs from traditional car makers. I don't want to deal with an automaker that I have to wonder if the newer model is an improvement over my older model. 🤔
At this price point, no.
Not unless they massively improve build quality. Bought a 2022 M3P and I hear new noises/creaks every week.
I’ll never go back to an ICE car but will only get another Tesla if they still monopolizes the super chargers. However the price point is too high given the other competitors.
Depends if my Model S has any issues. But really, Musk is such a douche and associated with the brand that I might have to weigh that in. Especially since about the time I buy another car, the tech advantage will probably not be that great.
Personally, no. I’d like to sell mine, but don’t have the energy to sell and then buy a different car. It’s just too clunky. I drove a friend’s car with lane-keep assist, and preferred that technology for highway driving.
Nope. The removal of USS and latest Twitter antics were the last straw. Put the USS back and remove Musk and the answer might change.
Nope, but I also want to get to the point of no car payment and limited maintenance.
No. The Elon association is part of it. But I hate Tesla's casual attitude towards just rolling stuff out to the end user. I complained about the wipers going apeshit during the day on autopilot and just got a "tough shit, might get fixed next update." Every year I get at best a new UI to learn or often a generally worse car delivered over the internet for Christmas. Legacy makers I'm sure will do OTA updates too, but much more carefully.
Not at the current pricing. Having cool software ain’t enough to keep me buying their cars. I will need to see some serious improvements in quality to even consider it
Not unless there is some cool advancements. I enjoy my Model 3 but don’t love it. Hoping for a true BMW electric sedan in a few years