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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our Tesla is a lemon. I don’t remember which model it is, but it cost over 110k. I think it depreciated 10 grand a year since it was bought new. It’s a pain to have it serviced and they give you “Uber credits” (during a pandemic, lol) instead of a loaner or anything to make up for the fact your luxury auto is in the shop. The service is never done when they say it should and they don’t respond to texts in a timely manner. I think it’s stupid, but my husband is trading in his lemon (he can’t stand it anymore) for one of the cheaper, newer Tesla models. Me, I have a Toyota that never needs fixing. I guess he hopes the new ones will be better? Definitely, don’t buy a luxury Tesla.[/quote]

How do you not know which model you have?

Until 2 years ago, a 10K a year depreciation for a car that costs $110K is actually pretty good... but some of your points still stand. The fact that Tesla doesn't give out loaners - or when they do are not comparable cars - goes back to the fact that they are not a luxury automaker, despite the costs of their cars. You will never get BMW or Mercedes or Lexus service from a Tesla dealer. While I never ever ever would spend over $100K on a Tesla because of these issues (service and fit/quality especially), I wouldn't hesitate on the cheaper models.

You should've bought the electric Porsche.[/quote]

Because it’s my husband’s car and I literally don’t care about cars. I’ve driven the Tesla once in 5 years. I think luxury cars are a waste of money. I can tell you what model my reliable Toyota is and that it never breaks down - I’ve owned the same model car (newer versions)  since the 90s. We can afford luxury cars, it’s just not my thing. I do find it really annoying that a 110k car breaks down and there isn’t a loaner, when I think just buying the car is a waste of money. But, my husband can spend his money however he wants.[/quote]

There's a lot to unpack here (do you have a reliable Toyota? You haven't mentioned it. Funny that Toyota is the farthest behind in developing all electric tech...) You must care a little about cars if you are in the car forum? It sounds like most of your issues are with the fact that your husband decided to make the purchase.

Anyhooo...  basically there are two types of Teslas - 3 and Y ($50-70K or thereabouts) and S and X ($90-150K). It is insane if you have a $100K+ car and they make no accommodation for a loaner vehicle that is at least a similar model car. At those prices, you are talking ultra luxury vehicles and Tesla isn't an ultra luxury automaker. But I think most folks are talking about the lower priced Teslas which should have a different set of expectations. Obviously, your husband's beef isn't with Tesla since he's going to get one of the lower priced models. [/quote]

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