Tesla, the Germans are coming for you...
02-06-19, 11:07 PM
#31
Lexus Fanatic
02-06-19, 11:28 PM
#32
Where has it been said that the Model X is slated to be discontinued? Pretty sure there's no plan for that, although I could be wrong. The Model Y is a smaller CUV meant to be the mainstream model along side Model 3 but with X still in place.
Then there's the promised pickup. These model developments just happen too slowly over at Tesla. There's a reason there's no other upstart car companies, it's just too hard. They need a cash injection of many 10's of billions of dollars to accelerate development but also to deal with upcoming billions in debt that is coming due.
One wonders why billionaire's haven't come along to invest in Tesla who claim to be so alarmed by climate change and think things like electric cars are the answer. Why are the super rich standing on the sidelines as Tesla stays in business only by the skin of their teeth? I understand that such investments essentially amounts to buying Tesla which Musk doesn't want. But I'm talking more perhaps about the super rich donating to a cause they say they believe in, no strings attached.
Then there's the promised pickup. These model developments just happen too slowly over at Tesla. There's a reason there's no other upstart car companies, it's just too hard. They need a cash injection of many 10's of billions of dollars to accelerate development but also to deal with upcoming billions in debt that is coming due.
One wonders why billionaire's haven't come along to invest in Tesla who claim to be so alarmed by climate change and think things like electric cars are the answer. Why are the super rich standing on the sidelines as Tesla stays in business only by the skin of their teeth? I understand that such investments essentially amounts to buying Tesla which Musk doesn't want. But I'm talking more perhaps about the super rich donating to a cause they say they believe in, no strings attached.
02-07-19, 12:28 AM
#33
Lead Lap
The Germans are true competition of course, but they are wayys out. Plus, seeing how the charging infrastructure currently available is nowhere near tesla...good luck. in addition latest reports state Tesla will power some of VWs charging stations.....
I`d sit tight with Tesla.
Just to goo off the deep end here:
The quality of Tesla vehicles are appalling in the basics like panels alignments/gaps, Used sales are horrendous and yet Tesla is making waves. Tesla benefits primarily on the LandRover Demographic. The cool gizmos while being in line with "sustainable environmental policies" helps the core demographic, be it those who own one or currently aspire to own one, to find no error in the ways of Tesla, same way a Range Rover owner will always buy another one regardless of days out of service. I would head over to the CR report thread, where the M3 boasts highest levels of initial satisfaction amongst owners.
I`d sit tight with Tesla.
Just to goo off the deep end here:
The quality of Tesla vehicles are appalling in the basics like panels alignments/gaps, Used sales are horrendous and yet Tesla is making waves. Tesla benefits primarily on the LandRover Demographic. The cool gizmos while being in line with "sustainable environmental policies" helps the core demographic, be it those who own one or currently aspire to own one, to find no error in the ways of Tesla, same way a Range Rover owner will always buy another one regardless of days out of service. I would head over to the CR report thread, where the M3 boasts highest levels of initial satisfaction amongst owners.
02-07-19, 06:59 AM
#34
Pole Position
02-07-19, 08:43 AM
#35
Lexus Fanatic
Surprised to see you say this the Tesla doors are different than anything else put on the market they are double hinged and actively adaptable based on the surroundings.
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