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Ninga

(8,830 posts) Sun Feb 16, 2025, 04:39 PM Feb 16

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I’ve owned a Tesla since Jan 4, 2021.
I am not, in the spirit of Sheryl Crow, going to sell it.
The name calling I’ve read here via the proxy of Tesla ownership, how crappy it is etc etc, sends the loud and clear message that quite clearly any Tesla owner is a status seeking musk loving idiot.
The car I drive has nothing to do with how I vote.
Mr Ninga suggests I change my screen name to Ilovemytesla. He just gives me heartburn.

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I may no longer be welcomed here at DU. [View all] Ninga Feb 16 OP

Oh no Prairie Gates Feb 16 #1

I know. Ninga Feb 16 #2

welcome recovering_democrat Feb 17 #101

They are very expensive to buy and difficult to sell anyway. LeftInTX Feb 16 #3

My son owns one as well. He loves it. nolabear Feb 16 #4

I'm not going to give anyone shit for having bought a Tesla before 2024. Ocelot II Feb 16 #5

Eh, it's fine. MissB Feb 16 #6

Never would consider it! But you hit on the Ninga Feb 16 #11

Both my daughter and SOL own one. bif Feb 16 #7

I understand. I don't want to get you started! Ninga Feb 16 #9

As my mother used to say, "Sticks and stones may break your bones... LAS14 Feb 16 #8

Own and drive what you want. I wont touch a Tesla product. CentralMass Feb 16 #10

Henry Ford was Hitler's friend. I refused to buy Ninga Feb 16 #15

Henry Ford was the CEO of Ford until 1945 and he died in '47. They have had different leadership for 80 yrs. CentralMass Feb 16 #22

Yes that's true. But in 1960 it was just 13 years Ninga Feb 16 #26

Is Musk different ? CentralMass Feb 16 #40

He's equally and maybe worse Ninga Feb 16 #46

According to my husband, started his career in late 1960's as a mechanic, cksmithy Feb 16 #68

Found on road dead ybbor Feb 16 #69

He said, "Heard that one too." cksmithy Feb 16 #71

Heard that one too, funny. cksmithy Feb 17 #99

My Rebl2 Feb 16 #91

Sorry you can't drive anymore. cksmithy Feb 17 #102

"This is Chevy country." yagotme Feb 17 #98

Funny, cksmithy Feb 17 #104

Has to be really, really quiet, though. yagotme Feb 19 #112

Well, with that in mind SalviaBlue Feb 16 #43

I have a friend who owns a Tesla, nice guy. LisaM Feb 16 #64

This is true. SalviaBlue Feb 16 #75

I didn't know about all that. And forgot it was he who had... electric_blue68 Feb 16 #76

He's creeped me out forever. LisaM Feb 16 #79

Oh, hadn't thought about that re Star gazing (which I'd do if.... electric_blue68 Feb 16 #82

Astronomers have been complaining about it for a while. LisaM Feb 16 #92

Got it. How nice you get to do that, even w the visual anoyance electric_blue68 Feb 16 #94

I wouldn't worry about it Renew Deal Feb 16 #12

Read the other day that Tesla stockholders are looking at suing Musk for ruining the brand. I wouldn't sell either. Silent Type Feb 16 #13

So why publicize the fact you own one? HereForTheParty Feb 16 #14

Because when the OP's rightly critical of Musk Ninga Feb 16 #21

A learning opportunity for those who can't think past their rants EdmondDantes_ Feb 16 #28

I mean, I'm still stuck on Twitter. Tommy Carcetti Feb 16 #16

I'm on twitter, facebook, bluesky, google.... LeftInTX Feb 16 #27

Well, gee, if we are making confessions... birdographer Feb 16 #44

The ownership of a vehicle, does not a person make... rasputin1952 Feb 16 #17

Don't have self driving. Never wanted. And yes Ninga Feb 16 #23

It's easy to rationalize supporting Nazis JoseBalow Feb 16 #18

You're good. Selling it now can't hurt Musk. Easterncedar Feb 16 #19

I've had a Model Y since 2021 doubleplusgood Feb 16 #20

I have a couple of close relative that have cars. mackdaddy Feb 16 #24

No. You're welcome here. Lunabell Feb 16 #25

Will not. Ninga Feb 16 #29

That was a joke. Lunabell Feb 16 #36

Your car ownership doesn't perturb me whatsoever EYESORE 9001 Feb 16 #30

Your choice. We are in bizarre times. Drive it if you love it. NewHendoLib Feb 16 #31

Bumper sticker suggestion - My other cars a POS too ! Bigerhalf Feb 16 #32

I live in an apartment. People here have told me that's worse than living out of a shopping cart. Scrivener7 Feb 16 #33

Members here on DU told you that apartment living is Niagara Feb 16 #51

Yep. It was in a thread on the climate benefits of high density housing. Scrivener7 Feb 16 #86

I'm sorry that you had those asinine opinions directed at you Niagara Feb 16 #89

Meh. I don't care. I have a beautiful home Scrivener7 Feb 16 #90

I live in an apartment and one of my biggest wishes is to get out. LisaM Feb 16 #93

I lived in an apartment in the late 90's Niagara Feb 16 #95

Mine is a co-op in a neighborhood of historic buildings built in the 20s. Scrivener7 Feb 17 #107

That sounds lovely. LisaM Feb 17 #108

Yes. This is NY. Scrivener7 Feb 17 #109

What an odd thing to say senseandsensibility Feb 16 #53

I agree! Scrivener7 Feb 16 #87

The Second-Hand Market Has Tanked Anyway Deep State Witch Feb 16 #34

I doubt anyone here would not welcome you. If you said you bought it recently, that's a different story tulipsandroses Feb 16 #35

2018 M3 here. In my defense, this was pre-nazi musk. Voltaire2 Feb 16 #37

I get it. I like ve my car. After deducting home Ninga Feb 16 #41

I hope Canada puts the 100% tariff on Tesla they talked about yesterday bigtree Feb 16 #38

You can contribute, put on bumper sticker: "Tesla bought before Musk went NAZI, would not buy again. Please dont buy!" andym Feb 16 #39

Could do True Dough Feb 16 #49

I've always said... I won't allow the aura of Elon to spoil the success of SpaceX and Tesla WarGamer Feb 16 #42

I'm currently on my second Tesla model 3. I do really like the car and it's fun to drive, but I will NOT beaglelover Feb 16 #45

LOL WTF ! stonecutter357 Feb 16 #47

I know, right? Skittles Feb 16 #78

The only people I know have sold their Teslas LetMyPeopleVote Feb 16 #48

I drove my Tesla to protest Musk in front of the Tesla Ninga Feb 16 #50

Keep it. Enjoy it. Drive it. Ken Mosul Feb 16 #52

I notice Tesla getting rave reviews on car and driver sites. GreenWave Feb 16 #54

That's A Bit "Squishy" ProfessorGAC Feb 16 #65

Very efficient and not judging. Still don't like Hummer owners though.... You could always put a Harris/Walz sticker on! Evolve Dammit Feb 16 #55

We looked at them long before the current Musk garbage relayerbob Feb 16 #56

Maybe you'll reconsider... GiqueCee Feb 16 #57

I'm not going to dump on you because you own a Tesla Vogon_Glory Feb 16 #58

In the grand scheme of things, an electric car is more efficient energy-wise. Turbineguy Feb 16 #59

My niece & her husband own a Tesla car. They love it. I don't discuss it with them... Hekate Feb 16 #60

Not a problem Lithos Feb 16 #61

How much does a Tesla cost in the first place? PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 16 #62

$27,000 after incentives. CoopersDad Feb 17 #97

$18,000 cash for my 2017 Honda Fit. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 17 #100

If everyone drove a Tesla, the air would be a lot cleaner, no? What's the problem. Please ignore any protestations.... RussellCattle Feb 16 #63

An electric car is a good idea, not going to judge. TNNurse Feb 16 #66

Dear God! Don't let this get to you one bit. I've been a member for 22 years, and if I cancelled every subscription, Native Feb 16 #67

You did nothing wrong. EVs are environmentally friendly. surfered Feb 16 #70

You do you maxrandb Feb 16 #72

It's not that you're not welcomed, obviously flvegan Feb 16 #73

Thank you. I appreciate your thoughtful response. Ninga Feb 17 #105

I would not take it so personally - Musk is a first class idiot who is driving the brand into the ground. waterwatcher123 Feb 16 #74

do what you want Skittles Feb 16 #77

I actually love Tesla's, and I fully intended to buy one. But Meadowoak Feb 16 #80

Wouldnt worry about it. Eko Feb 16 #81

My brother owns a Tesla. Aristus Feb 16 #83

I'm sorry to tell you you're wrong. Morbius Feb 16 #84

I feel ForgedCrank Feb 16 #85

That is alright. Henry Ford supported eugenics and facism. Jacson6 Feb 16 #88

All automobiles are evil, especially my own. hunter Feb 16 #96

the mistake was giving a guy billions in green energy money rampartd Feb 17 #103

Well... at least you're not still on FACEBOOK as some of us are. Oopsie Daisy Feb 17 #106

'SO LONG TESLA' LetMyPeopleVote Feb 17 #110

You want to enrich Musk...that is on you. However, I will say Tesla has Demsrule86 Feb 17 #111

it could be worse GusBob Feb 19 #113