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Buyers Are Avoiding Teslas Because Elon Musk Has Become So Toxic (futurism.com)

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"Whether you hate me, like me or are indifferent, do you want the best car, or do you not want the best car?" [Apartheid Manchild] told audiences at an event in November.

Well, for starters I don't want a car at all. I'd rather use public transit. You know, an actually effective means of reducing emissions.

If I were in the market, yes, I would want the best car. Which is why I'd never buy a Tesla. I'd buy an XPeng or a BYD or the like.

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[–] GeneralInterest 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If I was going to buy an electric car, I'd get a Nissan Leaf if I didn't have a lot of money, but if I did have a lot of money, maybe I'd buy an electric BMW. They look pretty nice.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I've ridden in a BMW EV. I'm ... divided. It's not terrible (by any means!) but it doesn't seem to be quite what I'd look for at the price.

[–] GeneralInterest 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Fair enough, I have no idea what they're like to drive or ride in. I've just seen a few and I think they look cool. I also see more EVs of other brands so I guess there's more choice than ever.

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[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 days ago (4 children)

True, I was in the market for the last 6weeks. Tesla is well priced and equipped, but Musk is so awful they weren't a consideration.

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 days ago

I love that for him

[–] puppy 22 points 2 days ago (5 children)

If you want a new car and you want it to be electric, I'd go with a small car made by Hyundai or BYD.

That's the most sensible purchase financially and environmentally imo.

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[–] Diplomjodler3 21 points 2 days ago

I bought a Tesla four years ago but the only way I'll ever buy another one is if Muskyboi is thoroughly excised from the company.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 day ago (7 children)

Elon Musk is the reason I sold my Model S. I got an SUV and a convertible out of it. Now I have an EV SUV and a mini Cooper

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 day ago

Tesla's are defective garbage.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I avoid Teslas because a Tesla will last maybe 5-6 years. A Civic will probably last longer than I even want to own it, to the point that it may be the car I die in if I don't sell it.

I don't think Tesla has to exactly meet those demands, but halfway would be nice.

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