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Why do they have to be idiots to buy it? Anyone who buys a BMW or Porsche or any other car in that price range is looking at more than just the ability to get
by krschultz 15y ago
Why do they have to be idiots to buy it?
Anyone who buys a BMW or Porsche or any other car in that price range is looking at more than just the ability to get from point A to point B. The Tesla Roadster is plain fun to drive, and it is a conversation piece in the way $120,000 Porsche is not. I was at a racetrack recently where the Tesla Roadster was parked between a bunch cars worth far more money, but everyone was interested in the Tesla because it was unique.
Most of them are under no illusions that they are saving the planet, and most people realize it is not cheaper than buying another car. But it's a toy, I'm sure you have some hobby where you spend money on things for fun. That doesn't make you an idiot.
- wisty 15y agoFair enough. I think spending ~$100k on a car is stupid, but that may be biased by the fact that I can't afford to. And it's a lot less stupid than similar cars - lots of acceleration (I'm guessing), and it's a real eye catcher.