• Viper_NZ@lemmy.nz
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      48 minutes ago

      I bought a Tesla years ago before Elon completely removed the mask.

      No way I’d buy one now, but I also don’t want to sell it early and lose a tonne of money.

      The Tesla board should intervene and remove him, but they won’t because he’s stacked it with yes men like his brother.

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      4 hours ago

      If you have the money to buy a Tesla I don’t think you’re someone who cares what people think one way or the other. You don’t need to care about public opinion with that kind of income.

      • thrawn@lemmy.world
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        What? A Model 3 starts at 42k (without the tax credit) or 299/mo for a lease. That’s below average for new cars in America, or significantly below average if you qualify for the tax credit. KBB says the average for a new car in December 2024 was nearly 50k.

        And sure, not everyone can afford a new car, but very few Tesla buyers are “that kind of income” wealthy.