“Whether you hate me, like me or are indifferent, do you want the best car, or do you not want the best car?” [Apartheid Manchild] told audiences at an event in November.
Well, for starters I don’t want a car at all. I’d rather use public transit. You know, an actually effective means of reducing emissions.
If I were in the market, yes, I would want the best car. Which is why I’d never buy a Tesla. I’d buy an XPeng or a BYD or the like.
I avoid Teslas because a Tesla will last maybe 5-6 years. A Civic will probably last longer than I even want to own it, to the point that it may be the car I die in if I don’t sell it.
I don’t think Tesla has to exactly meet those demands, but halfway would be nice.
You know the batteries are warranted to 80% health for eight years? Teslas are still too new to know how well they last but early Model S tends to be still on the road after ten years and counting
I used to think similar about a Civic, but mine only lasted 11 years (electrical issues, paint issues, airbag issues). I have every reason to expect my Tesla to last similarly
My 2000 CRV won’t fucking die. It has 265k on it, and half the electronics don’t work, but it starts every time, the AC & heat work great. It leaks oil like a sieve so about once every 2 months my ‘reminder’ light (oil) starts blinking in corners, so I pour some more in and the thing just keeps on. It’d be nice to get something newer, but I kinda promised myself that I’d drive this one into the ground, and don’t really want to take on another car payment anyway.
Had a Toyota Corolla like that when I was young. Suspension creaked, exhaust rattled, oil cap had frozen on, rear electric windows didnt work, and no heater. I thought I’ll just drive it until it died. Only ever put gas in it. Damn thing just kept on going and going for 18 month. Ended up giving it away for free to a friend.