At what net worth would you buy a Tesla?

[Anonymous]

Hmm, I think that my current net worth allows me to have a Tesla, and I even consider buying it. I mean, I'm not as wealthy as Elon Musk, but I think that my care for the environment covers it all. Of course, I wouldn't buy something I can't afford just for the sake of nature, but if I can - why not? For example, I recently even contributed to the myimpactpower project, and it didn't cost me much. I'm pretty sure that such small things can change the planet for the better, and it feels great to know that you're actually a part of it.

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I own 75k model S. Initially hated it but now I love it. It’s an airplane, not a car - totally different driving experience from anything else I owned

[Anonymous]

I have a NW of 7M and don't drive a tesla. I drive a minivan. A tesla wouldn't be practical with 4 kids.

[Anonymous]

Never. I like my garage the way it is, not involved in a three-day Tesla battery fire.

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Anonymous wrote:Hmm, I think that my current net worth allows me to have a Tesla, and I even consider buying it. I mean, I'm not as wealthy as Elon Musk, but I think that my care for the environment covers it all. Of course, I wouldn't buy something I can't afford just for the sake of nature, but if I can - why not? For example, I recently even contributed to the myimpactpower project, and it didn't cost me much. I'm pretty sure that such small things can change the planet for the better, and it feels great to know that you're actually a part of it.

wow. Do some research. Teslas aren’t saving the environment. Read up in their giant lithium batteries that will need to be disposed. Where do you think they will end up?

[Anonymous]

I looked at Teslas, but then bought a Subaru. NW 7M. Obviously, I don't drive to impress or send message.

[Anonymous]

I've done a lot of research and test driving. The Tesla Model S is an amazing piece of technology and incredibly fun to drive. However, many Tesla owners complain that because it wasn't built by a company with auto manufacturing experience, the quality of the body and interior leaves something to be desired - pieces rattle, fall off, etc. The Audi e-Tron and Porsche Taycan are also great, but have really limited range (low 200s). We have $3m NW but just can't pull the trigger because it seems like the industry is perpetually just a few months away from a car that has a lot more going for it.

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Anonymous wrote:I have a NW of 7M and don't drive a tesla. I drive a minivan. A tesla wouldn't be practical with 4 kids.

Sure it is, you buy one for each, duh.

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Anonymous wrote:I looked at Teslas, but then bought a Subaru. NW 7M. Obviously, I don't drive to impress or send message.

What a silly, smug way to look at it.

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Anonymous wrote:I've done a lot of research and test driving. The Tesla Model S is an amazing piece of technology and incredibly fun to drive. However, many Tesla owners complain that because it wasn't built by a company with auto manufacturing experience, the quality of the body and interior leaves something to be desired - pieces rattle, fall off, etc. The Audi e-Tron and Porsche Taycan are also great, but have really limited range (low 200s). We have $3m NW but just can't pull the trigger because it seems like the industry is perpetually just a few months away from a car that has a lot more going for it.

Where are you reading such things. I know of 6 people who've had Teslas for many, many years and have never heard such a complaint, nor have I experienced it myself.

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Anonymous wrote:A Model Y is around $55K. DH is really looking at getting one. The space-X connection is a driving factor for him. He's in the space industry. Plus his job is related to climate as well, so he wants to go EV-clean.

I'm not a big fan of the Teslas. I don't like the jerky regenerative braking and the very different/non-existent instrument panel (too much of a departure from what I know). I worry about it not being as multi-functional as my CR-V and not being a car that I can use in a pinch or that the kids can use in a pinch.

But, if he wants to buy a Tesla, he can.

I'd much prefer the yet-to-be-ready Toyota BZ4X --- you know -- the "everyman" EV. I'm not into the flashiness of the Tesla, but I agree that it is the BEST of the EVs.

FYI. You can turn the regenerative breaking off. I didn’t even know it was a thing until I accidentally drove on my husband’s settings the other day. It automatically turn it off when I drive.
I do miss a panel with button and knobs, but those are going away in many cars, sadly.
I don’t really understand your point about it not being multifunctional or the kids not being able to use it. It’s super great for teens because if you have the app, you can always see where the car is and even how fast it is driving. It’s easy to drive—not like an SUV or a sports car.

Pp responding. By not being multifunctional, I mesn DH won't be carrying 12 bags of mulch in his Model Y (if he gets one). That'll always be me doing mulch in my CRV. If he got a Rav4 Prime, his car could be used that way. I feel like the Tesla would be the "special" car....the "don't mess it up car". Whereas a more every-person's EV would be one that handles the daily grind of life better. And I don't see my soon-to-be 15 yr old having any driving lessons with dad in a Tesla model y. That means my Honda CRV is gojng to be shouldering 100% of that function too.

If my newly licdnsed 17 yr old is going anywhere with DH, he won't allow her to drive a new Tesla. It's hard to get used to so many differences...that it doesn't make sense for a newer driver at all. Even with dad in the car.

I just think it's great for DH, but it is a negative for the family as a whole.

We have a Model 3, an old minivan, and a Prius (old car now teen's car).
The teen will NEVER drive the Tesla. I don't even drive the Tesla. There was no food allowed in the Tesla for the first year and a half. My minivan was in the shop and I said I could just drive the Tesla to work, and DH said, no I have time to drive you. Sports kid wasn't allowed in the Tesla with dirty shoes until recently and dad puts the sports bags in/out of the trunk, not the kid.
So yeah, this is NOT the family car. (Though recently the dog rode in the front seat a couple times--DH is loosening up--probably to position for buying another one in a couple years!).

I know kids who have only ever driven Teslas. It's what they learned on, and they are perfectly comfortable with it.

[Anonymous]

I’d prefer an M5.

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Anonymous wrote:I see so many Teslas in the DMV and wonder how rich the owners are.

How do you know they own them?

You have to pay cash for a Tesla. No leases..

???? We are on our 2nd Tesla lease. Generally pay cash but the finance rate was so low & it seems like a rapidly evolving technology so didn’t want to own

[Anonymous]

There is at least one nutso Tesla booster on here, and maybe a couple. As if net worth was the thing standing between me and buying a Tesla, SMH…

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Anonymous wrote:I've done a lot of research and test driving. The Tesla Model S is an amazing piece of technology and incredibly fun to drive. However, many Tesla owners complain that because it wasn't built by a company with auto manufacturing experience, the quality of the body and interior leaves something to be desired - pieces rattle, fall off, etc. The Audi e-Tron and Porsche Taycan are also great, but have really limited range (low 200s). We have $3m NW but just can't pull the trigger because it seems like the industry is perpetually just a few months away from a car that has a lot more going for it.

Where are you reading such things. I know of 6 people who've had Teslas for many, many years and have never heard such a complaint, nor have I experienced it myself.

Are you kidding ? Literally google any Tesla review and every car magazine, blog, forum willl talk about the production issues. It’s a very well documented problem that there are often panel gaps and other issues.

It’s still a great car but the build quality issues are hardly a secret.