Originally Posted by
gloopy
This is said a lot however I looked at every single car across the range at multipile different dealers (showrooms or whatever they're called) both new and used and didn't see a single issue that would give me pause in purchasing. And IMO BMW's are a joke. Extremely overpriced and under designed and you'd have to be crazy to own one out of warranty.
Tesla will do just fine. The occasional, radically hyped up "panel gap" or paint imperfection is minor especially when all things considered they make vastly superior cars to anything that could remotely be considered their "competition".
The BMW Loaded to the gills is at least 25,000 cheaper than the Tesla and closer to 32,000 if you want the Tesla self drive autopilot. Actual purchase price would be a even greater difference. Looking at both on the same day the BMW was so much better in every regard it becomes a question of how much is it worth to not use gas. Tesla started out with a great rep for service but that has evaporated. I have never noted so many people on forums seeking to lemon law a 100,000 dollar car. I currently own a electric car soon coming off lease. Really wanted to stay electric. The other options don’t look like they will be street ready for several years. The Rivian certainly looks interesting but keeps getting pushed back. The Mustang might already be a orphan as Ford plans another platform going forward. I really like the Audi Etron but it’s range limited and smaller than we want. The huge price drop on the Model X Tesla had me thinking it was the answer but I am just not feeling it. The dealer experience was about a 1 on a scale of 10 with BMW being a 9. Tesla has also stopped giving loaner cars and instead gives Uber credits if they need to keep it overnight for service. Even my Ford dealer gives me a loaner!