I am not a Tesla guy. They look cool. They sound cool. Some models have a legit "ludicrous speed" function. Two neighbors of mine have them. They like them. I like the idea of EVs displacing ICEs (internal combustion engines, for you laymen and laywomen). And I like the idea of getting the far left's collective panties in a bunch by reminding them that cheap, abundant natural gas produced from hydraulic fracturing is the likely source fuel powering their car. But I don't have one. My primary car is a leased 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The lease is cheap (sub-$400/month), the technology is decent, and my primary need with that vehicle is to lug kids, sports gear, shrubs for the town mulch area and other detritus around my town. So I drive that. My wife drives the "nice" vehicle in my family. She keeps the inside in a shabby condition, which drives me nuts, but perhaps that is a post for another day.
One day, I would like to have a toy vehicle. Maybe a three-wheeled motorcycle or one of those fun looking dunebuggy-type vehicles you can take on the road.
But maybe a Tesla would work too. And Elon Musk sure knows how to whet my appetite. Tesla announced on Tuesday that it was lowering the price of its Model S "Long Range" sedan to $71,990. But Mr. Musk announced another cut last night (a mere one day later!), bringing the price below $70,000.
The exact price, you may ask? $69,420. Those numeric strings sound familiar to anybody around here? Elon Musk and his "I'm worth $90B, people love my car and I have no fucks to give" attitude are on full display here.
If you buy your car and then want to show your Tesla pride, feel free to buy some red satin shorts with a Tesla logo. They're nice for the ladies in your life. The shorts sell for...wait for it...$69.420. Honest to God. Take a look here if you want.
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