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We have one Tesla already. I am going to need a new car soon. But now it looks like it’s going to be too risky to buy another Tesla. I need a certain level of s

• bunderbunder 2y ago
  That's what really strikes me. Musk seems to have a difficult time understanding others' (legitimate!) desire for some sense of stability in their business and financial dealings. My last car cost $10,000 and has been a solid, stable workhorse for over a decade now. If I bought a Model Y today, would it still be working in 10 years? Would I even be able to get parts for it anymore? Or would both the car and the car manufacturer be defunct? I'm not sure exactly what I'd guess the odds are, but I'm pretty sure they're nowhere near good enough for me to be willing to wager $30,000 on that bet. And that's largely because of the pattern of rash, impulsive behavior on the part of the person at the helm of the company.
  • rurp 2y ago
    I'm really surprised that this concern doesn't get more attention. Tesla owners are more dependent on the parent company for parts and maintenance than probably any other manufacturer. As someone who keeps cars for a long time, the unreliability of Musk and Tesla would be terrifying to me if I owned one of their vehicles. There is a significant risk that Tesla depriortizes one or more of the current models in the future in order to chase after whatever shiny project has caught Elon's attention.