Update on Taking Tesla Private

Re:Update on Taking Tesla Private by JabavuAdams on Monday August 13, 2018 @10:31AM (#17750354)

I sympathize, but getting things done sometimes requires holding your nose. No man / country is an island. The key questions are how much bad behaviour is tolerable to reach a good end, and are your justifications primarily self-serving, or public-serving?

I'm uneasy with Saudi Arabia having a large interest in Tesla. It seems like a national security issue. On the other hand, Tesla's stated goal is to transition the world to sustainable energy. Getting Saudi Arabia out of the oil business would be a big step.

I say all this as a Canadian in the middle of our un-diplomatic spat with Saudi Arabia.

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Re:Update on Taking Tesla Private by toomuchtodo on Monday August 13, 2018 @11:05AM (#17750653)

As a Model S and Model 3 owner, I agree with this sentiment. Sometimes you need to make friends with enemies.

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Re:Update on Taking Tesla Private by gizmo385 on Monday August 13, 2018 @12:24PM (#17751267)

What are the biggest differences you've noticed as an owner between the Model S and the Model 3? Obviously they're different cars in terms of expense, but are there any things in the Model 3 that you wish your Model S had? Just curious to hear the opinions of someone who owns both.

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Re:Update on Taking Tesla Private by toomuchtodo on Monday August 13, 2018 @01:48PM (#17752028)

Model 3 is more nimble, not quite a Subaru WRX but gets close. Also the Model 3 display and interior are more minimalistic. My 75D Model S having less range than my Model 3 would be the only thing that sticks out.

I don’t prefer one over the other, they each have their pros and cons.

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Re:Update on Taking Tesla Private by zmix on Monday August 13, 2018 @11:10AM (#17750687)

Some people call that corruption.

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