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Our experience at the Tesla store was quite pleasant. The ordering experience was literally walking to an mac in the back part of the store and bringing up tes

Our experience at the Tesla store was quite pleasant. The ordering experience was literally walking to an mac in the back part of the store and bringing up teslamotors.com. No paperwork, or shenanigans. We were actually talked down from a few options we were thinking of based on the sales person saying that they weren't quite worth the cost if it wasn't something you were interested in(leather seats, winter package). Closest experience I've had was when I bought a Saturn ages ago. No hassle, just here's the price and features we offer. Detroit better look out because if Elon has his way Tesla is going to eat their lunch.

sounds 12y ago
Yes, you are absolutely right. But in case it isn't obvious to everyone already: 1. Detroit as a city, and the industry that built it, is dead and gone. Nothing will bring it back. The auto dealership network across the US has tried to adapt to changing technology too many times to count, and apparently is still waaay behind. 2. Tesla _might_ not successfully disrupt the auto industry, all by themselves. But like sharks, once there's blood in the water, it's only a matter of time. Many businesses want a piece of the US auto market -- and I mean "want" like a shark wants its next meal. I personally think Tesla is here for the long haul and has a huge first-mover advantage. 3. The only question is what this means for the infrastructure. Refueling stations. Brick and mortar parts stores. Parts websites. Tooling industries. Inspection and emissions and repair businesses, both brick and mortar and online. Imports. Dealerships. Financing. Fleet management. Warranties. Lawsuits. US Department of Transportation regulations and the political power structure that surrounds it. Tesla will almost certainly make some mistakes. But so far the trend has been extremely positive.
- NickSharp 12y ago
  Detroit, as a city, is neither dead nor gone.

sounds 12y ago

Yes, you are absolutely right. But in case it isn't obvious to everyone already: 1. Detroit as a city, and the industry that built it, is dead and gone. Nothing will bring it back. The auto dealership network across the US has tried to adapt to changing technology too many times to count, and apparently is still waaay behind. 2. Tesla _might_ not successfully disrupt the auto industry, all by themselves. But like sharks, once there's blood in the water, it's only a matter of time. Many businesses want a piece of the US auto market -- and I mean "want" like a shark wants its next meal. I personally think Tesla is here for the long haul and has a huge first-mover advantage. 3. The only question is what this means for the infrastructure. Refueling stations. Brick and mortar parts stores. Parts websites. Tooling industries. Inspection and emissions and repair businesses, both brick and mortar and online. Imports. Dealerships. Financing. Fleet management. Warranties. Lawsuits. US Department of Transportation regulations and the political power structure that surrounds it. Tesla will almost certainly make some mistakes. But so far the trend has been extremely positive.

NickSharp 12y ago
Detroit, as a city, is neither dead nor gone.