Austin is not like Dallas. There is plenty of wide open spaces near Austin.I tried buying a house with property "near Dallas", like Plano, still no land. If by near you mean 3hr drive during rush traffic, maybe.
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Austin is not like Dallas. There is plenty of wide open spaces near Austin.I tried buying a house with property "near Dallas", like Plano, still no land. If by near you mean 3hr drive during rush traffic, maybe.
Did you ever heard of Texaplex, or the Texas Triangle?Austin is not like Dallas. There is plenty of wide open spaces near Austin.
Texaplex: New Book out Now!Did you ever heard of Texaplex, or the Texas Triangle?
The Texas Triangle is formed by the state's four main urban centers, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin,
connected by Interstate 45, Interstate 10, and Interstate 35.
And future location of the Texas Central high-speed rail line between Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.
Service on the line could start as early as 2026, and will be the first dedicated high-speed rail line in North America.
The cities and counties in or near the Texas Triangle, a megaregion of the US state of Texas:
City names in bold in the map legend are in the top 10 most populous Texas cities.
If it wasn't for California Tesla would not exist. Who has been supporting Tesla in their infant stages? Californians. Who has bought @50% of all Tesla's? Californians. Musk throws an unhinged, entitled billionaire tantrum and wants to move to Texas? A state that won't even allow him to sell Tesla's. If the board of directors was to approve this move - and it is up to them - then they are just weak puppets. Maybe it is time to send Musk to the abyss like Apple did with Jobs so that he can come back enlightened.
California population is still growing, and there are several expansion projects in the central valley,Settle down...this is not a move to Texas/Tulsa, it is a new factory they need because they are growing.
If Tesla does decide to eventually close the Fremont plant
they will then need even further expansion and may open more plants near this new one,
or may choose yet another location.
If it wasn't for California Tesla would not exist. Who has been supporting Tesla in their infant stages? Californians. Who has bought @50% of all Tesla's? Californians. Musk throws an unhinged, entitled billionaire tantrum and wants to move to Texas? A state that won't even allow him to sell Tesla's. If the board of directors was to approve this move - and it is up to them - then they are just weak puppets. Maybe it is time to send Musk to the abyss like Apple did with Jobs so that he can come back enlightened.
I'll have to dig out my old geometry school book, because something doesn't add up here...The Texas Triangle is formed by the state's four main urban centers, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin,
Check a map (not a geometry book), that’s a triangle. Austin is along one of the 3 sides.I'll have to dig out my old geometry school book, because something doesn't add up here...
Boy, isn't that the truth. I lived in Dallas 50 years and made/lost a fortune, but never want to go back.Austin is not like Dallas.
Honestly I didn’t give it a second thought when I bought mine a couple years ago. I checked out the car at a gallery, made made my purchase online and waited. Then it was delivered and scheduled for pick at my local service center. They did a great job of walking through the car and I was on my way. I hate the idea of Texas dealership unions stopping Tesla from direct sales also, but I’m not sure how different my experience would have been either way.Is selling Tesla vehicles directly to the public a major negotiation factor in building a Texas factory? I think Texas is one of a handful of states that doesn't allow direct vehicle sales to the public. Tesla should not build a factory in Texas without rights to sell all Tesla vehicles directly to tbe public.
Gee, it must be difficult to buy a Tesla in Texas. I assume you must do pickup in another state. Not a quick drive!
Honestly I didn’t give it a second thought when I bought mine a couple years ago. I checked out the car at a gallery, made made my purchase online and waited. Then it was delivered and scheduled for pick at my local service center. They did a great job of walking through the car and I was on my way. I hate the idea of Texas dealership unions stopping Tesla from direct sales also, but I’m not sure how different my experience would have been either way.
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I guess I did have to pay a deliver fee of 1 grand now that I think about it. Would like to have had that money for some new wheels or cool upgrade I guess.
Interesting. I didn’t realize that. I paid the standard 1000 then like everyone else, and nothing more.everyone pays that 1k delivery fee. Even with other manufacturers (Might very slightly per manufacturer). (Unless you were charged an extra 1k beyond the initial 1k).
If it wasn't for California Tesla would not exist. Who has been supporting Tesla in their infant stages? Californians. Who has bought @50% of all Tesla's? Californians. Musk throws an unhinged, entitled billionaire tantrum and wants to move to Texas? A state that won't even allow him to sell Tesla's. If the board of directors was to approve this move - and it is up to them - then they are just weak puppets. Maybe it is time to send Musk to the abyss like Apple did with Jobs so that he can come back enlightened.
Given that Tesla has become quite adept at workarounds, the differences to a Texas New vehicle buyer probably will not be huge. The impact on Tesla economics will be substantial, and being able to stock new and used inventory for immediate delivery will change the buying experience for those who desire immediate gratification. For those of us habituated to order and wait, probably not much change.Interesting. I didn’t realize that. I paid the standard 1000 then like everyone else, and nothing more.
all that being said. What is the downside of no direct sales? As far as the consumer goes......
I’m sure it DOES matter to Tesla themselves, but to me what would have been different?
Is selling Tesla vehicles directly to the public a major negotiation factor in building a Texas factory? I think Texas is one of a handful of states that doesn't allow direct vehicle sales to the public. Tesla should not build a factory in Texas without rights to sell all Tesla vehicles directly to tbe public.
Gee, it must be difficult to buy a Tesla in Texas. I assume you must do pickup in another state. Not a quick drive!
Is selling Tesla vehicles directly to the public a major negotiation factor in building a Texas factory? I think Texas is one of a handful of states that doesn't allow direct vehicle sales to the public. Tesla should not build a factory in Texas without rights to sell all Tesla vehicles directly to tbe public.
Gee, it must be difficult to buy a Tesla in Texas. I assume you must do pickup in another state. Not a quick drive!