Does it matter if cars are no longer made in the USA (or made by American companies)?
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Anonymous
I used to own a Chevy EV. The build quality was average at best. At least parts were cheap. As for buttons, I guess that's not the deciding factor for buyers. I don't own a Tesla (nor do I plan to, not a fan of Musk), but I've driven them and they have really good software.. way ahead of most EVs out there. |
Anonymous
Your car may have had final assembly in the USA, but the parts and minor assemblies came from outside USA. Sorry. |
Anonymous
Most of their parts, not all, made in USA or unstamped. Roll down windows, no speakers, no radio, no screens, rear wheel drive only, etc. Noble idea. But a vehicle stripped down this much still costs 28k? |
Anonymous
You need to rent a Tesla for at least 3 days so that you can understand how to operate it. There are flywheels on both sides of the steering wheel. Those can be moved up and down and to the sides to do various operations. They can also be pushed. When you push the right one you can give commands so that you don't take your eyes off the road. I just commanded mine to increase the fan speed for example. You can decrease or increase windshield wiper speed by command, increase/decrease volume, change songs or command new music, etc. etc. You can also ask for navigation to wherever you want. I understand that when you first drive a Tesla it can be a bit daunting, but once you learn it, it's great. Yes, you can use the screen, but you don't have to do that. The screen is great for showing you where the cars are around you and for making sure you don't hit anyone. I love the screen for parking since you will always park perfectly. As someone said, the software on the Tesla is very good and keeps being updated. |
Anonymous
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^ Tesla is the only EV that competes with BYD in China. |
Anonymous
Its 20K after rebate and in 2026 will have least tariffs of any car made. |
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https://blog.onlyusedtesla.com/the-states-where-tesla-still-cant-sell-cars-and-why-it-matters-today-577c0f4e4009
And yesterday NY governor said they are taking away Tesla pick up sites in NY. Free trade? Everything is political now. No wonder China is winning. Anything innovative is quashed here in America, including business models. We are GREAT. |
Anonymous
Dont you care about good jobs and national security that a strong manufacturing base can bring? It is not all about buying cheap stuff. |
Anonymous
Yes, I do care . . . about both. A strong manufacturing base cannot happen if it is not cost effective and competitive. And btw Tesla is an American company that brings a lot of technology to the national security sector. |
Anonymous
Your car parts were made in China Trump is not bringing back jobs you fool. If anything Trump is driving manufacturing to a halt in the US |
Anonymous
| American cars are POS. Maybe they have some nifty gadgets, but they break down more often than non American cars. Until that changes, I have no plans to buy an American POS car. |
Anonymous
Texas has put all kinds of restrictions on Tesla sales in the state. |
Anonymous
| I prefer my cars from Germany or Japan. When the US makes a superior product, I'll consider a US car. |
Anonymous
To keep those union jobs the American people pay $25,000-$30,000 more per new car. It is long past time to remove tariffs on cars and reduce prices. I do not give a sh#t about maga union members. I really do not want to subsidize them to the tune of $30,000. F them. Car manufacturing including foreign manufacturing operating in the US is 3-4% of GDP. |
Anonymous
China batteries are cheaper due to 3 reasons. 1. No environmental regulations. China pollutes the planet more than every other country on the planet combined. 2. No labor regulations. They have literal slaves by the millions there. Slavery is alive and well in China, NK, etc. 3. .... Ok so just two reasons then. |