If I owned a Tesla right now, I’d be in a bad situation. I sure as hell no longer want to be seen in one. The market for them has crashed, and nobody wants to buy one used. If I could afford a Tesla, I’d surely have insurance… I’d be rooting for somebody to set that shit on fire

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    There’s a great opportunity for someone to sell replacement badges and logos for “converting” a Tesla into, say, a Mazda.

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      People are already doing that! Not sure if it’s a specific kit but I have seen many with swapped badges around lately.

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      I’ve also been daydreaming along these lines. I have an old Porsche that doesn’t run I’ve sort of wanted to electrify. There are a few kits out there, but pricy. If I get a cheap-as-shit Tesla, could I break it down and retrofit? Weight and suspension would be a problem. Plus I’ve heard they are a complete arse about proprietary computer stuff.

      That or a Mazda 13b could be fun, but I’d have to gear it down somehow.

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    I’ve actually been checking if the prices for used Tesla’s have gone down enough. I’ve been itching for an EV for years. But other EVs are actually cheaper.

    Saw some Peugeot 2008 for good prices.

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      As much as people like to shit on them due to the connection to Musk, they can be good cars with some caveats.

      1. The electronic door handles are bullshit and dangerous.
      2. The touch console is not as good as physical climate controls. Everything else commonly used can be done through the steering wheel controls for the most part.
      3. Service centers have really poor service, but since they’re EVs you shouldn’t need to do it often. (Unless it’s a Cybertruck lol).

      Buying used is great because you don’t send that money to Musk. In fact the updates and support technically cost them over time.

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        You still pay him every time you use the Tesla charging network. Which is one of the biggest (and best) so you’re kinda SOL on charging without supporting him.

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          I mean, a lot of people can also charge at home. It’s way cheaper and more convenient.