> It was a very abusive process. I've never been in another situation where you ask how much something costs, and they say "make an offer!" What you're describ

> It was a very abusive process. I've never been in another situation where you ask how much something costs, and they say "make an offer!" What you're describing is a problem with sales people, not the dealership model. Generally, when you have sales people who make commission and who have price flexibility, you will get this type of attitude. Assume we cut dealerships out of the equation tomorrow, what makes you think the manufacturer won't have the same sales people on the floor pushing the product? What you're looking for is a fixed retail price on the product, so you don't have to worry about negotiations. Tesla happens to have that but not all manufacturers would necessarily make the same choice.