Musk’s behavior may be contributing to Tesla’s declining sales.

  • Yer Ma
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    298 months ago

    I know an ex-tesla engineer, they said to never buy one, and they bought a BMW themselves

    • @SmokumJoe
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      58 months ago

      I wouldn’t buy a BMW either.

      • @samus12345
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        48 months ago

        Do you have to take lessons on how to park like an asshole before you’re allowed to drive one?

      • Yer Ma
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        28 months ago

        Yeah that’s fair, but I guess their willingness to go with a finiky German car over a Tesla was an interesting indicator of just how much they didn’t think of the Tesla

        • @SmokumJoe
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          18 months ago

          I don’t like Tesla because of Musk and the quality. I don’t like BMW because I owned one.

          • Yer Ma
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            28 months ago

            I’ve owned BMWs for 25 years, i was a German car mechanic, I still love them and love owning them, but I dont recommend them to anyone. I was not suggesting they are a great choice, just that from the point of view of an insider who knows the QA and design of Tesla and BMWs, they would never even drive in a Tesla, but they were willing to own a BMW.

            • @skyspydude1
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              18 months ago

              BMWs are largely problematic for the same reason Toyotas are so damn reliable. Lots of new tech means stuff isn’t as ironed out, and just more things to break. They cram as many gadgets and cutting edge tech into them as possible, while Toyota will use the same 4spd auto in half their fleet for almost 20 years with just minor revisions. It’s a matter of what you prioritize, and your average person doesn’t give a shit about those features.

              • Yer Ma
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                18 months ago

                Lol yeah, I am agreeing with you

                If someone asks me what car to buy I tell them to get a Honda civic. But then i get back in my BMW and enjoy the unparalleled driving experience… Until it needs some love, then i work on it myself

    • @CliveRosfield
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      -38 months ago

      I know that same ex Tesla engineer he said that the Earth is flat too

      • Yer Ma
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        18 months ago

        Cant be the same person, my friend isnt an idiot, but good luck to your intellectually challenged acquaintance

    • @tills13
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      -308 months ago

      Eh. The car is actually really really good. Probably the most solid (all around) EV out there.

      The problem is Elon. Surround yourself with good people and this is what happens.

      • @Windex007
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        368 months ago

        I would pay to watch you have this conversation with the Tesla Engineer in question.

        • @[email protected]
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          118 months ago

          FWIW “seeing how the sausage is made” is a pretty common sentiment in most industries.

          • @captainlezbian
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            28 months ago

            Yeah engineers rarely support our companies. We see every decision to trade quality for cost

        • @tills13
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          -28 months ago

          I’m sorry, I’m not an apologist. I have owned two Teslas in the last 5 years and they have been nothing but amazing. No issues.

          Not flawless, but certainly as compared to other EVs a cut above.

          That said, likely my next car will be a Rivian if they survive.