Re:Tesla Q1 2021 Results
by nick_kline on Monday April 26, 2021 @10:05PM
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Every 2 or 3 months it changes for everyone when they +/- it by $500. It's not a negotiation. It is surprising to me they do this, I cannot understand the tweaking.
I was looking at a used car, and it changed price several times a week. You might also look at the experiences of used tesla buyers. The price isn't the only thing they've played with, they've been doing the same sorts of things with features and even warranty coverage, all of which have in general gotten worse.
In the beginning Tesla's selling point was that they were not a dealer, you go to the showroom and there is no pressure because everyone pays the same price.
Except with their pricing monkey business, you're replicating the same high-pressure "buy now before the price goes up"... for everyone.
Aren't they over the hump? Can they get away from gym-membership stuff?
Combine that with the variability of other nonsense - when will I get my car/truck? surprise! square steering wheel! etc...
A true premium experience should treat people better, and ONLY inflict positive drama.