I had already seen the model 3 one. So good job thinking you are the only person who has gone on youtube and watched videos.
And that is the whole damn point. They are not optimizing for car companies. They aren't hyper focused on car companies. Car companies aren't the priority.
To...
The reason I think you are wrong is that fixing manufacturing issues comes with time. Tesla has improved with every single vehicle.
You admit that Tesla can make batteries. I go further, they are at least 5 years ahead of everyone else. And that gap is likely getting ready to get even bigger...
Again, I ask you, with what batteries? Show me the battery manufacturing capability. The only company that has really started that work is VW and they haven't made any progress on it.
And I assume you will also dismiss that Tesla is probably 5 years ahead of everyone else on battery tech.
You say this but ignore why it is possible (it isn't just the volume of cars sold). The cars need almost zero maintenance. There is less demand on the "service departments". You want to say they can't keep this up. I don't see why they can't.
When VW and everyone else starts making decent...
If you mean parts availability? 100% agree. If you mean getting a car fixed at a service center? I somehow knocked the brake pad clips off when rotating my tires. Tesla fixed for free and did it with a Mobile Service Technician. They came to my house and replaced all four brake pads for...
Not doubting deals happen, but right now, just did a search. For a used 2015 i3 with 45K miles, it is 19K. I have two to pick from. I have get a used leaf for 8K with half the miles.
Not trying to convince myself or you of anything. If I wasn't 100% sure, I wouldn't have put a deposit down on a Model Y for my wife.
I won't argue about materials of a leaf vs a i3. And I am not familar enough with the i3 features. But I personally would have issues spending the money on...
I have been hearing this same talking point for 3 years.
My mother in law drives a 2016 Mercedes e-class sedan. It is not far beyond Tesla in build quality. It isn't in a different universe. You can argue whether you want buttons galore or not. You can argue the minimalist design of the...
With what batteries? Hyundai makes a compelling electric EV. Guess what? They have no supply of the needed batteries. That is the key thing most people seem to ignore when they say that Honda, Audi, VW, or any other car manufacturer can eat Tesla's lunch anytime they decide......
With what...
I have a cargo carrier that I purchased when we used to have a Volkswagen Jetta Sportswagen TDI. Used it mostly for camping. Haven't had a reason to put it on my Model 3 yet.
Yes, if I needed 8ft sections of drywall, yes, I would need a truck. But that same would be said of a SUV or...
Really depends on what you need.
I have two kids. 6 and 10. We do road trips all the time in the Model 3 no issues.
We do have a Model Y on reservation purely because my wife wants to sit higher up. Otherwise she would already have a model 3.
I am not trying to argue you are wrong...
I own a Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD. My wife drives a '18 Subaru Impreza Wagon. We have a deposit down for a Tesla Model Y.
During the fall, we make road trips every weekend for football games. Range is not an issue. In a gas vehicle in past years, it takes us 4 hours (if we don't stop to...
First off, I want to say that I am not trying to dox someone who doesn't want to be found. I am hoping someone better than me is able to search the anandtech forum and the link I am looking for exists
I communicated with member AndrewR prior to 2010 about his adoption experience. My wife...
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