I didn't read the original quote as having a side. In fact, if Im reading it correctly, it's an indictment of both sides, or at least those on those sides who flip-flop Musk as villain or messiah based on his (perhaps perceived) political leanings of the day).
OT: Electric vehicles
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Absolutely fair to question that and I’ve said I think Musk has gone a bit too far with some of this. I won’t bet against him righting the ship though
remember, VW was the car company of Nazi Germany...and they are the second largest automaker in the world by volume
My point was both sides are silly at this point. The battle over Musk just highlights the absurdity of it all. The drill baby drill crowd that called EVs jokes and Musk was a wacky climate change guy now can't get enough of Tesla and Musk. The left has also done a 180 on him and now thinks he's a scourge. It's all just bizarre and weird but completely highlights the silliness that politics has morphed into in this country.
We have a neighbor, good dude but wacky. You have to steer clear of political discussions with him as he goes deep into the weeds when politics comes up. He thought I was a fool when I got my EV last year. He just placed and order for a Model 3 last week. His wife, who is hilarious, is openly mocking him over his flip and it's funny. This country has gone loco.
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Sure, just not that they're going to put the entire US auto industry out of business, lol.
Again I will say, anyone who didn't buy Tesla last week is a moron. Fall of Tesla lol
Great bounce from last week but was at 400 2 months ago. Timing is everything.
Question for people who actually know this stuff. Daughter away at school, doesn’t drive very far, charging stations on campus, and the idea of no maintenance For her makes a Tesla seem like a logical choice with the deals they are offering. But I’m concerned about the performance. Are they that fast? Last thing I want is to hand over a rocket to a teenager.
Yes, rocket ships. Think Six Flags roller coaster after they buckle you in fast, electric whine and all.
The maintenance free part of the equation is legit. But having access to a charge is a concern. I would look at the chargers app (whether Tesla, Chargepoint or whatever) to see how available it actually is. Sometimes they are packed and it becomes a pain. Also, you don't want to overstay your welcome because you get charged after you're full so you have to managed plugging in, charging to desired level, unplugging and moving at the public chargers. That concern doesn't exist at home obviously.
Had the same concern. I bought an ID4 instead because it’s not a rocket ship and it was a lot cheaper at the time. The only other factor you have to consider is that if the school is far away, it will take you additional time (hrs) to drive it there or back.
There is a model Y with a no Elon sticker on it in my commuter lot. Too funny.
Is there not some parental controls or something, where you can moderate acceleration?
Great trade opportunity. Not sure yet it was a great investment opportunity. Need to see what deliveries and sales are for this qtr.
And as @jtung230 mentions above, still way off it's highs, one of the worst S&P performers ytd.
I actually made a few bucks on a short of TSLA. It was pretty predictable TSLA was gonna drop as Musk took PR hits for his various idiotic moves. But equally predictable was a surge after he got an infomercial on the White House lawn.
FWIW there are cheaper EV options if cost is a major driver in your decision making process.
They are that fast, yes. However, it’s almost impossible rollover a Tesla. You can set a speed limit on the car through the app and can track her driving through the app as well. If she’s a responsible person, this could be a great choice. Impressive safety scores on Teslas.
There is a speed limit control, but I don’t know how to limit acceleration. The thing with one pedal driving is when you let your foot off the accelerator, the car instantly slows - unlike an ICE car.
An American President touting a great American company. The nerve!
If you have to ask, I suspect you won’t like the answer.
Imagine not being for that. Shows you the character of certain people
Been really great actually. Well on the way to $1T, while exposing the canard that has been our federal government. Anyone who can't see that has some serious screws loose and is very likely in a cult.
I can handle any facts you can throw - but please give specifics. No general political statements - details and receipts only.
Any comment on the xAI buying X at 33 billion? Fastest mark down of 11 billion I ever seen.
Posted it in the stock and investment thread when it happened. It seems like a nice home cooked discount
Discount or premium? No one will know. I remember when Tesla bought Solarcity. That dog don’t hunt.
