Tesla will close most of its stores and only sell cars online

Re:Tesla will close most of its stores and only sell cars on... by ceejayoz on Thursday February 28, 2019 @05:41PM (#19276063)

I'd vastly prefer buying a car at a fixed price online than go to a dealership.

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Re:Tesla will close most of its stores and only sell cars on... by AJ007 on Thursday February 28, 2019 @06:02PM (#19276241)

I'm not sure if it has been fully appreciated how big of a differentiator this is for Tesla and how difficult it will be for the other auto-makers to shake the dealership model.

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Re:Tesla will close most of its stores and only sell cars on... by tappaseater on Thursday February 28, 2019 @05:54PM (#19276185)

Having just purchased a Model 3 in December, I second this wholeheartedly. It was the best buying experience I've ever had.

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Re:Tesla will close most of its stores and only sell cars on... by godzillabrennus on Thursday February 28, 2019 @06:08PM (#19276284)

Maybe switch the dealerships to rental outlets? Kind of like silvercar?

If I rent a Tesla then within 1 year of the rental I buy one then Tesla discounts my purchase the cost of a day of the rental.

It’d be a great strategy and cover the costs of the dealer network.

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Re:Tesla will close most of its stores and only sell cars on... by Zanni on Thursday February 28, 2019 @06:16PM (#19276355)

That's a great idea. Hell, I just want to be able to rent a Tesla whenever I travel out of town.

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Re:Tesla will close most of its stores and only sell cars on... by Someone1234 on Thursday February 28, 2019 @05:56PM (#19276205)

So do I.

Test-driving is the only reason dealerships even needs to exist. Unfortunately even most vehicle renters only stock a handful of models (typically less expensive trims).

Online sellers need to get together and open up test drive locations. They don't sell from there, just let you figure out what you'll order online.

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