Why are TESLA’s so fucking cheap looking and tacky?

I find them plain looking.

I live in LA and the streets are lousy with Teslas. Whenever I see someone driving like an asshole, 9 times out of 10, they're in a Tesla.

And cheaply made.

Google working with a Tesla’s door handle.

Hilarious.

Where I live they are mostly driven by Uber drivers - they get a monthly deal on them

[quote] Why are TESLA’s so fucking cheap looking and tacky?

I find bad grammar even more cheap and tacky.

I just saw my first cyber truck today, and honestly it looked better than I expected, weird - yes - but not too ugly because it was jet black instead of silver, which made it look like a sci-fi military vehicle instead of a middle aged, divorced father’s cry for help. Supposedly the interiors in the trucks are as cheap looking as those of Tesla sedans.

[quote]Why are TESLA’s

Oh, dear.

I live in SF. Every other car is a fucking Tesla. It seems like virtue signaling for techbros.

Y’all? Really?

R10. Not OP here, but get a fucking life.

R11 Thanks, ya’ll.

I'm wondering how Tesla drivers are getting away with not having front license plates.

I like them, I think they look expensive, but perhaps that’s just because I know they are.

R13, I’ve been wondering that exact thing!

[quote]I'm wondering how Tesla drivers are getting away with not having front license plates

Because they ruin the lines of the vehicle.

^^ But seriously, at worst, violators get a fix-it ticket for the missing plate, but even that is unlikely, especially if you live in California. The cops don’t care.

[quote] Because they ruin the lines of the vehicle.

Who gives a fuck?

It's against the law.

You're required to have your license plates on display on both the front and rear of the car.

No exceptions.

It's so that the cops can easiliy identify your plates from the back AND front of your car.

Where I live only the rear plate is required.

Um R18 I think that was a joke. I had a car that looked better without the front plate. I got away with it for two years. The whole thing with Teslas is that minimalist look. ("Google with a door handle" Perfect.)

They are all over Long Island too. I drove my brothers and it was just okay. He loved it so much he invested everything he had in Tesla stock. Bad move.

Nearly half of the states in the U.S don’t require a front license plate. California does, but enforcement is lax because cops are too busy dealing with the huge population here. Fix-it tickets are rare. I drove around for years with an illegal window tint and never got stopped for it until I drove to Nevada. Oops

OP- You keep saying Y'ALL

You're not from the North are you?

[quote]Where I live they are mostly driven by Uber drivers - they get a monthly deal on them

My last Uber was a Tesla. The driver said he loved it.

The cabin was more comfortable than I'd imagined but more in a high-tech way than in a luxurious way. The giant iPad thing would be very distracting to me if I was the driver.

I like how they do light shows to songs you download, with the windows opening and closing and the lights flashing in time. Whimsical. But I think most people who can pay for one of the higher-priced models trend older and want a little more luxury in their daily drivers. The fact they're ubiquitous doesn't help.

“Tesla’s” ?

Jesus wept.

Dressy Tesla Tura

Is so much more demurer

Than all them other EVs because

You gotta get a gimmick if you wanna get applause!

"I live in LA and the streets are lousy with Teslas. Whenever I see someone driving like an asshole, 9 times out of 10, they're in a Tesla. "

The torque in even an average electric car is amazing - essentially it makes it easier to drive like an asshole.

Ugly cars for basic people.

OP is a shit-stirring idiot.

OP brings up some valid points.

R31 I can’t take anything OP says as valid until he learns how to use an apostrophe.

Elmo is doing a pretty good job of destroying Tesla. All the good will and brand value built up over the years is going right down the shitter

The dashboard configuration still looks like something someone put together in their home garage, on a budget.

Tesla hates unions. Please do not buy a Tesla.

Who the fuck is "Elmo"?

I’ve also been seeing a fair amount of Rivians. I have seen the inside of one, but I think they look nice from the outside.

[quote]Who the fuck is "Elmo"?

Elon Musk

I don't like Teslas or Musk, but Teslas don't look cheap or tacky.

They don't necessarily look super cheap to me, but they also don't give off a super high quality vibe. They're just meh.

The lack of front grills on electric cars still makes them look weird to me - like a toy fake car.

But I live in a city, don’t drive, and rarely pay much attention to cars, so I just haven’t acclimated to the change yet.

I think people will get used to no-grill look over time. Yeah, they still seem weird to me, but less so than before, because I see more and more.

I drive a Model Y Performance. I previously owned a Model 3. I love both. I can hit 60 in less than 4 seconds.

The minimalist interior is one of the things I like most about it. A giant wall of crudely marked buttons is ugly. And as much as you may hate it, more automakers are moving toward putting all controls a giant main screen. Tesla was just ahead of the curve.

I don't disagree about the exterior looks being a little bland or kind of weird. But it doesn't bother me. The new Model 3 has improved that, and the Model Y will likely follow suit soon.

Indians LOVE them. They're a shoddy and unreliable status symbol, but they've got the right brand, which is all an Indian dude in tech needs.

[quote]ain’t the look, y’all

You’re a fucking moron, OP.

Does one have to pay to charge them yet?

R46 Yes, at a Tesla supercharger. Those have always cost money.

It still only costs about $10 - $15 to charge a Tesla, which is quite a bit cheaper than a tank of gas.

Because they ARE cheap and tacky, that's why.

The build quality is terrible. The doors feel like they are made of cardboard when you close them and those stupid open buttons. I hate Teslas. I also know only from Uber experience.

They look like bugs. Giant bugs.

Come to think of it, in person I've only seen them in red, white, or black.

I've seen midnight blue. I've never seen one in a light color other than white - like light gray or beige.

The workmanship on Teslas is abysmal.

Because Elon Musk is tacky

I have a Tesla Y. It’s okay, not great, not awful. I’ll drive it for a few more years but won’t replace it with another Tesla.

Teslas only come in five colors: White, black, blue, red, and grey.

They come in either white or grey for free, but if you want another color, you pay about $900 extra.

Dang fools!

We have a Tesla Y and it’s been a mild headache since we got it. Wouldn’t get another one, so when the batteries on this one start to fade we’ll move on.

The spelling and grammar trolls are so pathetic. It's a bullshit internet forum, not a work document or an academic dissertation. Most people under the age of 112 are typing on their phones. Get the fuck over minor errors in spelling and grammar.

R43 - Putting all vehicle functions (operated by the driver) will create significant repair issues should any of those (climate, audio, navigation, safety/vehicle settings, heated/cooled seats, etc) fail. The technical ability of dealerships to repair a specific non-functioning feature is insufficient at this time. If your climate goes wonky then you lose that feature and repairing just that component can't be accomplished (depending on manufacturer). There are several Youtube videos about failed/malfunctioning master screens that pretty much disable the car depending on what failed. I recently bought a 2023 Honda Ridgeline which has Honda Sensing that consists of a suite of safety features that I mostly leave off due to personal preference. Once I set up the vehicle settings and audio preferences I rarely use the screen. The climate controls are just below the screen and consist of hard buttons that perform a specific function w/o having to drill down to a screen to adjust the temp or fan speed. Yes, many screen only cars allow for audible commands to adjust temp, fan speed, radio station, etc. but they are often plagued with the system not recognizing the command leading to frustration.

The minimalist look is fine from a visual standpoint but having to tussle with a screen instead of fixed buttons can lead to safety issues.

A perfect example is the new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus - it has a screen that goes across the full width of the dash displaying any/everything but is controlled by ANOTHER screen just below that! Talk about overkill.

I know one of the few people who owns a Kia K900 and it cost her $2500USD to replace the left headlight. It’s one of those headlights that turns in the direction of the steering wheel. And this car is six years old. On a Kia.

There is almost no market for used Teslas. The people who want them tend to be those who can afford them new.

So if you own, not lease, you’ll need to be lucky.

R58, your Ridgeline sounds more my speed. No need to touch the screen unless your preferences change. Aside from that are you happy with it? Good seating for tall guys?

R60, one thing I do believe about Teslas is that the batteries will give out before the car does. The reason Tesla was able to successfully start up manufacturing was because there are so few moving parts, i.e. the parts that break first. I’m not sure if the exact numbers but Teslas have something like a tenth of the mechanical parts that a traditional internal combustion engine does.

This is ostensibly the reason Tesla doesn’t produce their own branded replacement parts, there is such a low demand for them.

I think both Honda and Toyota had brief experiments with getting rid of some physical buttons on some models but brought them back quickly - things like volume knobs and HVAC controls.

R58 - My 2023 Ridgeline (RTL-E) is a replacement for a 2014 Ford F-150 (King Ranch) that was totaled due to an unexpected mishap. I chose the RL over the other mid-size trucks (Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger) due to it's larger interior, more features and overall far superior ride/handling. Got a 2023 in mid-January and after the test drive I knew the RL was the right choice. I got a good deal on the vehicle and 0.9% financing for 3 years on balance after 30K down payment.

I'm 6'2" tall and the RL has plenty of room and the seat is very comfortable. Mine is the up level RTL-E with all features (dual power seats, moonroof, leather, premium sound, etc.). The RTL-E was discontinued for 2024 MY and the Trailsport replaced it w/most of the features of the one I got except for the premium sound. The Honda Sensing consists of about 8 different 'safety' components that may have some value depending on how much and where you drive. This is my first vehicle with all that kinda stuff and I find some of it (especially the CMBS (collision mitigation braking system) to be annoying. Eyes on the road hands on the wheel!

The ride is truly sublime - very smooth and quiet over most road surfaces and the 3.5 V6 has got some serious onions when pressed. I'm getting an average of 24.5 mpg which is nearly 7mpg over my dearly departed King Ranch.

As you may know, the Ridgeline is based off the previous generation Pilot which is why some don't classify the RL as a 'real' truck. I consider it a very capable vehicle that has some truck-like capabilities with a great ride and handling. One really neat feature is the in-bed trunk that can hold quite a bit of stuff or loot if you are a Costco shopper.

Not sure what type of vehicle you are considering but if you want but the RL offers a lot. Attached image is similar to mine.

Thanks r64 / Icky

We're both about your height and we need a pickup for much needed work on our old summer cabin. We also need a backseat to occasionally accommodate relatives (mostly his mother). He had a 2017? Ford F350 but it was a true lemon. It was destroyed by a city bus while parked downtown.

R62 backwards. The car will probably fall apart before the batteries die.

Forgot to add, he rejoiced when it was totalled.

R65 - You are welcome. My 2014 F-150 was a super nice truck and in excellent shape w/ultra low miles. I had no intention or plans to replace it but life happens so it was the Rldgeline. I can only wonder how difficult it would be to pilot an F-350 which is super heavy-duty and much bigger than my old truck. The RL has a very spacious back seat (for it's class) so 2-3 adults could fit if not too tall. The transmission is a 9-speed with push buttons instead of a traditional shifter which I like although some people don't based on the Honda forum I frequent. I live in a rural, off-road area and I need the capability of 4WD/AWD should snow hamper mobility. The RL has one of the best AWD systems which is one of many reasons I chose it. Good luck with whatever you decide on for trips to the old Summer cabin.

Oh yeah - about Tesla. The only one I liked (style wise) was the model 'S'. The others (X, Y, 3) look like blobs with a nondescript appearance bordering on anonymous. If you want an electric vehicle and need to make a statement LUCID is the only game in town.

Thank Icky

[quote] The spelling and grammar trolls are so pathetic

Functional literacy is important for the whole of society, online and off.

Get fucked r70. You all come off like prissy schoolmarms.

So very prissy.

The first time i saw the truck i hated it, the second time , i fell in love

The CyberTruck says a lot about the owner, none of it good and none related to brains or dick.

R57 - Since they don't have enough brains to spare and their dick could be mistaken for a Vienna Sausage the roll around in a 'Look At Me' Siphon Truck that is a mere bauble that will loose it's shine in quick order - especially if they don't get the attention they seek. There is a Youtube channel 'Hoovies Garage' where he bought one of the trucks - and it's rusting already! Of course Elmo is scheming up another unnecessary idea to get more of their money.

That's what the targeted demographic likes.

[quote]one thing I do believe about Teslas is that the batteries will give out before the car does.

My brother's Tesla is only a couple years old and the battery died. It's covered under warranty but if it wasn't it would be $20K.

The CyberTruck isn’t selling, so it’s not what the demo wants.

You just know the CyberTruck is something that Musk himself dreamed up on the back of some envelope.

Because Elon is cheap and tacky

The Cybertruck seems...pointless.

CyberTruck is something Elon dreamed up while high on ketamine.