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Re:Tesla (TSLA) surpasses BMW's valuation as one soars and t... by LeonM on Thursday November 08, 2018 @10:13AM (#18406751)
> Who's still interested in new BMWs?

This. Exactly this.

I've overheard potential buyers (not just at BMW, but all car dealerships) asking questions like:

- Can I get this car in an all-electric version? > No

- Can I get this car with AWD (dual motor) > No

- Can I get this car with autopilot > No

- Will this car receive updates over the air? > No

- Does the base model come with 300+ HP? > No

- Can I control this car using an app? > No

- Can I fuel/charge for free? > No

Then why pay 80k for a 5-series, if you can also get a tesla for that price?

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Re:Tesla (TSLA) surpasses BMW's valuation as one soars and t... by cache_miss on Thursday November 08, 2018 @10:20AM (#18406821)
Not to mention resale. A 2013 Model S still sells for 40k. A 2013 BMW 5-series sells for about 15k. All BMW has left is its badge.
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Re:Tesla (TSLA) surpasses BMW's valuation as one soars and t... by hcg on Thursday November 08, 2018 @04:06PM (#18410031)
They should really just have anyone who asks if they can control the car using an app tossed out.
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Re:Tesla (TSLA) surpasses BMW's valuation as one soars and t... by LeonM on Friday November 09, 2018 @07:31AM (#18413924)
Being able to pre-heat the cabin, or checking the charge status on a phone is a reason to be 'tossed out' of the dealership? Boy, you'd be a good car salesman!
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