Tesla cars: are you getting rid of yours?

[CrazyOldMe]

Disclaimer: I can't afford a Tesla anyway!

However, I do know of several very decent people who own Tesla cars. They paid a lot for them and know that they can only sell them at a loss. It doesn't seem fair really.

If you have one, what are your future plans with it?

On that note, what will happen to the cars next do you think? Will the company go bust?

It's not whataboutery, it's a reply to a poster who said they we should have a moral obligation not to support companies who align with nazis. It's well documented that these companies aligned themselves and profited from nazism. If they hadn't, would they still be around/successful today? That is my point.

I don't have a high opinion of EM but if you're going to boycott him for making a nazi salute then really companies that are still operating and benefitted directly from the actual nazi party should not be beyond scrutiny as well.

The virtue signalling argument is so annoying.

You: serial killers are terrible people!

Ted Bundy: yes but you don't always do your recycling perfectly, your POV is therefore 100% discredited 😏

Everyone is judgy. some people on this thread are judging other people for not giving a shit about supporting current Nazis. Other people are judging them for voicing that opinion. SOme of us just own our judginess better than others.

Virtue signalling IS very annoying I agree.
Nobody is better/worse than anyone else due to what car they drive.

As if. I love my model 3, best drive of my 25 years driving. Are these threads just stupid virtue signalling or are people really going to do this as I would love to snap up a 73 (or newer) reg Y or X on the cheap. Anyone with one with decent mileage and under 25k (remember, virtue not profit) send me a message (blue, grey or black only please).

Glad we decided on a Kia electric car instead.

Everyone is judgy. some people on this thread are judging other people for not giving a shit about supporting current Nazis. Other people are judging them for voicing that opinion. SOme of us just own our judginess better than others.

Yep

I didn't say it was about being perfect I said if someone is going to boycott Tesla because of EMs nazi salute then maybe they should also consider all the companies that directly benefitted from working with the actual nazi party and have built their success on the back of that.

Is people want to boycott then that's understandable, its the picking and choosing of what to be outraged about that I think weakens the argument.

It's easy to boycott Tesla if all you are doing is calling out silly names and judging other people, maybe a bit of car vandalism.
It's harder to actually boycott something that is going to have a negative impact on your life.

it's a reply to a poster who said they we should have a moral obligation not to support companies who align with nazis. It's well documented that these companies aligned themselves and profited from nazism. If they hadn't, would they still be around/successful today? That is my point

Does the VW CEO make Nazi salutes now? I feel if he did he would be sacked asap. Because companies do care about their brand. Tesla is Elon.

No. I do a lot of driving for work and I care about the environment. The car's nearly three years old and I needed a reliable well-built car with the highest range available and a national fast-charging network. The Tesla was the best car available for all of those things and is still a very reliable car. I expect people to understand that someone who bought an EV three years ago probably isn't a massive fan of Musk or the current US administration.

Also, if you're going to boycott the car I drive and reduce its resale value, you're kind of leaving me stuck with the car 💁

Is people want to boycott then that's understandable, its the picking and choosing of what to be outraged about that I think weakens the argument

I don't see why you would compare now to the past, you can't change the past for one. I don't judge older Teslas but a new one? I would assume pro Maga & that's ok, they are entitled to that belief.

The share price has dropped somewhat.

Of course loads of other brands are dodgy if you dig into them. But Tesla now has a current, very direct association with a scary and evil regime. I would be mortified to drive one. There are quite a lot of them on the roads in my left leaning middle class area. DH and I were saying last night, we fully expect them to quietly and gradually disappear as certainly the people I know that have them are exactly the type who will care about driving around a visible symbol that they’re a customer of Musk. In a lot of the sectors of society that can afford Tesla’s its not cool at all to be seen to have no social conscience.

I sold my shares in time and made money
Crack on if anyone wants to judge me on that as well

I had a Tesla. I loved it.

I wouldn't buy one now.

Musk is a tosser.

"Is people want to boycott then that's understandable, its the picking and choosing of what to be outraged about that I think weakens the argument."

I guess it makes sense to be aware of the other companies and what they have done (and I think most on this thread probably are, but the "picking and choosing" relates to the most important issue to people at this current time, this is why people do it. It makes the most difference.

If you can't fight every cause simultaneously (and no I am not promoting the idea of buying a VW or whatever) then choose the one you can that makes the most immediate difference or is the biggest issue to you right now.

To be a human is to be a hypocrite some of the time. I'd rather be that, and make a small difference.

I think it's fascinating how someone who was somewhat lauded a few years ago can really fuck up their image so quickly.

You felt pity and embarrassment for them? I'm sure they don't give a shit.

I have a Tesla, it's a great car to drive and I won't be getting rid of it.

I'm appalled by Musk and will not be buying another Tesla again.

But I'll continue to drive the car I bought in good faith and continues to serve me well. I couldn't give a shit if strangers are embarrassed for me in the car park.

I sold my shares in time and made money Crack on if anyone wants to judge me on that as well

why would anyone judge you for doing what should be done with shares? 😆

Using 'Virtue Signalling' as a label to throw at people is as manipulative as calling someone a 'Karen'.

Purely designed to shut down legitimate discussions, concerns and disagreement.

@Mydadsbirthday why wouldn't you buy one again if you don't care what others think & you like the car?

Also, call me an environmental crank (I am actively trying to get to a point where I just doesn't need a car to get around full stop), but I don't think it's environmentally acceptable to junk a 3 year old car and its battery because I hate the CEO of the company. Which, by the way, I really do.

I agree

I've not read all posts but hear there's a roaring trade in 'i got this before Elon went mad' stickers

Very wise move I'd say.

Absolute blood bath on the market

Because I personally don't want to support Tesla any more. I don't care what other people think. It's a personal choice. I'll continue to drive my Tesla until it's no longer serviceable and then I'll get a different car...