To Tesla or NOT to Tesla????

To Tesla or NOT to Tesla????

Harry B.Pro Member
Lender · New York, NY · Member since 2026 · 70 posts · 22 votes

How many of you guys/gals drive Tesla or any other EV brand?

Last year, ahead of the end of the big tax incentives, I decided to stick it to uncle Sam and take advantage of some tax incentives. I decided on trying EV, after decades of really loving muscle cars, fast imports, exotics and european luxury cars. I wouldn't call myself a car 'enthusiast', i think 'car junkie' better describes my habits! I love buying cars, modifying, showing them off, racing nationwide, pulling the engine and even extreme light weight modifications.

At 54 years old, I've calmed down a bunch, but i still have 'need for speed'. I wanted to try ev and looked at all the manufactures in term of experience and success, and i decided on Tesla as the best network, (just like I chose iphone over android.)

First off, if you love camping and fishing and hate electronics and always forget to charge your cellphone-- EV cars are not your thing! -lol

On the other hand, if you're actively digital tand pack 2 cellphones, a macbook pro use a watch to pay for groceries-- you will love EV.

I chose the model y because I'm 6ft ^in and i need a big car. I loved the X actually, but the Y was cheaper. The car I chase is AWd and includes the BOOst feature (extra 100hp) and has FSD. This car drives itself and It's fast and it's surprisingly cheap to own and maintain.

Any Tesla fans on BP?? Check in!!!!

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Vaibhav PuranikPro Member
Member since 2025 · 75 posts · 40 votes
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I have been driving. Tesla for the last couple of years. I use FSD most of the time. I drive from LA to San Francisco Bay Area using FSD. Once you drive Tesla everything else feels useless! I am definitely a big fan.
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  • Vaibhav PuranikPro Member
    Member since 2025 · 75 posts · 40 votes
    4w
    I have been driving. Tesla for the last couple of years. I use FSD most of the time. I drive from LA to San Francisco Bay Area using FSD. Once you drive Tesla everything else feels useless! I am definitely a big fan.
  • Harry B.Pro Member
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    Lender · New York, NY · Member since 2026 · 70 posts · 22 votes
    4w

    Recently I used my Gl550, because some friends needed a ride from the airport. Since getting the Tesla, i've driven it no more than 2-3 times for trips under a mile.

    It took what it seems like forever to get the car to cool temps,, it was 92deg outside and the car was boiling. --NO interior precondition settings.

    I was soooo annoyed at the gas pump!.. Since i hadn't driven her for months I decided to check the oil--icky!! lol --I just unplug when I leave my house,, gas stops actually seem like the true waste of time!

    I was even annoyed by the fumes once i cracked the gas cap. -I've never smelled 'fumes' at a supercharging station ever! lol

  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
    4w

    No thanks.....I always roll around in a Truck and/or a Jeep. Working, hauling, off-roading.....no time/patience to charge.

    Love the smell of ICE in the morning anyway.

    But you guys enjoy, they look like cool toys!

    • Harry B.Pro Member
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      Lender · New York, NY · Member since 2026 · 70 posts · 22 votes
      4w
      Quote from @Bruce Woodruff:

      No thanks.....I always roll around in a Truck and/or a Jeep. Working, hauling, off-roading.....no time/patience to charge.

      Love the smell of ICE in the morning anyway.

      But you guys enjoy, they look like cool toys!


       I swear i thought the same. I realized, I use the bathroom at gas stations while buying cigarettes, I sleep, and I eat 2-3 times per day.. So there's always time to charge,,,just like my cellphone. hahaha

      Also, I would love to see you try a cybertruck for a few days. It will haul whatever you are hauling, be a blast looking like 'cool dad' with the kids, and drive you home.

      Before you say you hate it, just give it a shot! I had the worst case of 'charging anxiety' until I realized how easy it fit my schedule. --If the area you live in doesn't have the support I totally get it!

  • Flipper/Rehabber · CA · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    4w

    Look up;   amp=d 33 ford

    Now there's a fun EV

  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
    4w

    @Harry B. Lol..... but I wouldn't get any 'cool points' for driving an EV truck...quite the opposite actually :-)

    And there ain't no charging stations in the middle of the desert, or on those long lonely country roads....

    Just not my kinda thang.....but thanks!

    • Harry B.Pro Member
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      Lender · New York, NY · Member since 2026 · 70 posts · 22 votes
      4d

      Ok ok that's fair. This is no 'twin turbo f-150 aka 'the mexican GTR' Nor a v10 Dodge nor Raptor!!! hahahah

      But if you're into the "moon rover cyberpunk thing"..... lol

  • Michael K GallagherBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus OH · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    4d

    not a tesla driver but got a used bolt a couple years ago for $14K and have loved the thing ever since. great getting around car town and can usually get to dayton and back without needing to stop and charge. I've got just a standard 120 volt outlet on my parking pad, would like to upgrade that eventually, really would like a solar setup for that and my shed.

  • Jay HinrichsBusiness Member
    Real Estate Consultant · Summerlin, NV · Member since 2014 · 45k+ posts · 66k+ votes
    4d

    I just bought my wife a new model Y sold her X I have owned 6 teslas I am a fan boy.. FSD is genius full stop.

    and the new superchargers are so fast that by the time you walk in buy a coffee take a pee your done and ready to go at half the price of gas.

    • Harry B.Pro Member
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      Lender · New York, NY · Member since 2026 · 70 posts · 22 votes
      4d

      Juniper is soooooo nice, but the doors 'don't go up'! lol

      It's a plaid X for me next year. 1000hp awd is insanity!

  • Real Estate Agent · Kansas City · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    4d

    I've been on the fence on one. Wish they were still producing the X models

    • Harry B.Pro Member
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      Lender · New York, NY · Member since 2026 · 70 posts · 22 votes
      4d

      My next buy is definitely an X plaid next year when I return my cheap lease!

    • Jay HinrichsBusiness Member
      Real Estate Consultant · Summerlin, NV · Member since 2014 · 45k+ posts · 66k+ votes
      4d

      U can buy a used one and they have dropped like over 50% from their new sticker prices.. however I would caution you on one that is out of warranty

      I always sell mine right when the warrenty is going out or very soon after..

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    4d

    get a hummer bro

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