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re: Anyone else thinking about buying a Tesla?

Posted on 3/11/25 at 8:13 am to
Posted by pankReb
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Member since Mar 2009
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Posted on 3/11/25 at 8:13 am to
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Why not? Seems like an EV would be the perfect vehicle for everyday commuting. Again, I would have the Xterra for longer trips.


This is the correct way to EV. Do your most in city driving with it and use ICE for long travels.
Posted by LRB1967
Tennessee
Member since Dec 2020
22888 posts
Posted on 3/11/25 at 8:15 am to
quote:

perfect vehicle for everyday commuting



Depends on the distance of the commute. Those of us who drive over 2 hours each way are better served with a gasoline engine
Posted by LSURep864
Moscow, Idaho
Member since Nov 2007
11233 posts
Posted on 3/11/25 at 8:20 am to
quote:

Depends on the distance of the commute. Those of us who drive over 2 hours each way are better served with a gasoline engine


I am commuting an 1.5 hours both ways. I never charge my tesla above 80% and I make it home with over 30% battery everyday. A Tesla is perfectly capable of that trip.

10/10 times I would rather have a tesla for the trip you are describing. It's like having a butler handle all of the micro decisions of driving. Especially in bumper to bumper interstate bottlenecks. It is absolutely a dream.
This post was edited on 3/11/25 at 8:21 am
Posted by Smokeyone
Maryville Tn
Member since Jul 2016
20896 posts
Posted on 3/11/25 at 8:32 am to
EVs in general are just not ready.
Posted by cypher
Member since Sep 2014
5292 posts
Posted on 3/11/25 at 8:41 am to
anyone thinking of buying a Tesla should do a little research and google "Tesla reliability"
Posted by BBONDS25
Member since Mar 2008
56468 posts
Posted on 3/11/25 at 8:48 am to
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I'd buy one for around town driving if they weren't so expensive.


Just got a 2022 model 3 with self driving feature for 24k. They aren’t expensive.
Posted by madmaxvol
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Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 3/11/25 at 8:49 am to
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What % of your car trips happen within 30-50 miles of your home? 95%?99%?




Great point. I live 15 miles from work, and live in one of the cheapest areas for electricity in the US. I have charging stations about 200 yards from my building at work, as well. Seriously considering getting an EV just for my daily commuter. Looking through FB Marketplace, I could get a relatively new Tesla, or 4 Nissan Leafs for about the same price.
Posted by MAADFACTS
Member since Jul 2021
1410 posts
Posted on 3/11/25 at 1:24 pm to
The tesla computer shows you where the nearest available charging station is and they have way more of them than most EVs, which is why they were so popular with young lib professionals until they decided to turn on Musk for political reasons
Posted by Gunny Hartman
Member since Jan 2021
742 posts
Posted on 3/11/25 at 4:28 pm to
I like Musk but still hate everything about EVs except their fast acceleration. I now own five vehicles - all full sized ICE trucks and SUVs built in the US. I might consider an EV once they have close to 500 miles of range and you can charge them in 15 minutes.
This post was edited on 3/11/25 at 4:30 pm
Posted by CSATiger
The Battlefield
Member since Aug 2010
6791 posts
Posted on 3/11/25 at 4:37 pm to


no
Posted by theballguy
Between Colorado & DC
Member since Oct 2011
29300 posts
Posted on 3/11/25 at 4:37 pm to
When they're as cheap to buy and operate as a used car, sure, why not?
Posted by JackieTreehorn
Member since Sep 2013
34748 posts
Posted on 3/11/25 at 4:39 pm to
Almost wish they had come up to you so you could hand out an arse whoopin. Teach those scum a lesson.
Posted by back9Tiger
Island Coconut Salesman
Member since Nov 2005
17577 posts
Posted on 3/11/25 at 4:47 pm to
No offense but I am in energy, I will always have a truck. I hope people support him but an EV is not for me.
Posted by blueboxer1119
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
9559 posts
Posted on 3/11/25 at 4:50 pm to
Just ordered a Tesla for my 16 yr old.

Thanks Elon.
Posted by Nonetheless
MAGA
Member since Jan 2012
34271 posts
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:32 am to
just bought a model 3. love it so far
Posted by MasonTiger
Mason, Ohio
Member since Jan 2005
18416 posts
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:40 am to
I’m sticking to hybrids.
Posted by SlidellCajun
Slidell la
Member since May 2019
15906 posts
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:52 am to
Nope
Posted by TimeOutdoors
LA
Member since Sep 2014
13081 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 12:35 pm to
I have been looking for a while and finally ordered/leased a Model Y yesterday. The transaction was easy, quick, and the monthly estimate on the page was exactly what ended up being quoted. I don't have a delivery date yet, but they gave me a range of Aug 4th-24th.

This car continues to get rave revues, and I think I am going to enjoy the heck out of it.
Posted by Flats
Member since Jul 2019
26834 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 12:45 pm to
If they would make a competitive truck I might, but we'd still have a regular car for long trips.
Posted by VeniceBeachMouton
Venice,California
Member since Feb 2013
709 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 12:50 pm to
I own one. Focus on 2020-23. Buy it Used.

They’re fun to drive.
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