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I almost bought a tesla until I read the github site on how to inspect your tesla before accepting it (I live close to the factory). Because I don't want to sp
by dekhn 3y ago
I almost bought a tesla until I read the github site on how to inspect your tesla before accepting it (I live close to the factory). Because I don't want to spend 2 hours inspecting my car for basic fit and finish and other problems, I found out instead that Toyota makes a RAV4 plug-in hybrid and I bought that- they were nearly unobtanium but with some effort I found one for a not-unreasonable price.
I don't drive much and when I do drive, I typically stay within the hybrid's battery limits and recharge right after. I refill with gas about every 3 months. It's a rock-solid toyota that I expect to drive for another 5-10 years and then resell.
I can see folks with all-electric struggling with long drives- one guy found that nearly all the rechargers in tahoe ski resort parking lots were broken or in continuous use. The plug-in hybrid seems to be perfect for my use case.
- sonicanatidae 3y agoYou dodged a bullet with the Tesla. I know a few people that have them and they are a tragedy when there are issues. Tesla, as a whole, gives 2 entire shits, after the check clears.