Boy, isn't that the truth. I lived in Dallas 50 years and made/lost a fortune, but never want to go back.
Hm, "Bodyhauler"? Meatwagon, or junk car transport?
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Boy, isn't that the truth. I lived in Dallas 50 years and made/lost a fortune, but never want to go back.
Hm, "Bodyhauler"? Meatwagon, or junk car transport?
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?
The local Austin news was reporting that it was chosen over Tulsa.
California population is still growing, and there are several expansion projects in the central valley,
in conjunction with the future High Speed Railways network.
What's viable about this is you definitely don't want to be in the City of Austin or in Travis County - most red tape in Texas for building projects, very California-like. Out east of Austin somewhere makes sense.
Any reliable source?I see now it's being reported that Tesla has purchased 1,500 acres near Hutto, Tx. That would be great!
And close to everything in the Austin area.
The property is off of TX 130 which bypasses I-35 through Austin. Traffic heading north from that factory site wouldn’t hit I-35 until north of Georgetown, and heading south it goes all the way to I-10.After taking a look at this map, out of curiosity, I drove up to this property yesterday afternoon. It was about a 1/2 hour drive from my place in downtown Austin. Once you get off of I-35 and head east on US 79, you're on a 4-lane divided road with lots of stop lights and local traffic, with scenery varying between strip malls and a bit of rural / farming use. Hutto is essentially a suburb of a suburb. Trucking lots of cars out of here towards I-35 could really congest that road.
The property is off of TX 130 which bypasses I-35 through Austin. Traffic heading north from that factory site wouldn’t hit I-35 until north of Georgetown, and heading south it goes all the way to I-10.
I think it was Molly Ivans that said the secret to happiness in Austin is avoiding I-35.
Texans can easily buy cars directly from Tesla. I bought two Teslas from the comfort of my home and picked them both up at the Houston Service Center. Easy process for me. Who (from Texas) said you can’t buy a Tesla in Texas?
Was it also comical to build GF4 in Germany? Or was it strategic and logical?Can't even legally sell their cars in Texas but Elon wants to put massive infrastructure there? LOL... Yes I'm sure Texas will finally override the state dealers association but it's really comical if you take a step back and look at it...
Jeff
It may be one of the most positive elements of the move. Gulf States Toyota is responsible for lobbying this stupid Texas law and if I were to guess, Elon has already laid the groundwork to rid the state of this mentality.Can't even legally sell their cars in Texas but Elon wants to put massive infrastructure there? LOL... Yes I'm sure Texas will finally override the state dealers association but it's really comical if you take a step back and look at it...
Jeff
Can't even legally sell their cars in Texas but Elon wants to put massive infrastructure there? LOL... Yes I'm sure Texas will finally override the state dealers association but it's really comical if you take a step back and look at it...
Jeff
I am not sure I agree 100%. No doubt when out looking for cars and ready to buy it is true, but I bought my Tesla on an impulse on line, and never got to the point of even looking locally. It would be great to have both options.Bottom line: For those of us who were certain of what we wanted, buying a Tesla in Texas was no sweat at all. Not just that, the online process was a slam dunk!
That said, allowing Tesla sales staff to be involved on site would be a huge deal. Not only would the points of contact multiply all over the state, folks on the fence could be more easily persuaded and most people still remain more comfortable with the traditional process.
Tesla also completely misses out on the "impulse buy" segment of auto sales. Just think about what giving people the ability to see, test drive, finance and drive away with a Model Y/3 on the spot could do. There is no bigger "Wow" factor than punching it the first time.
It's not illegal, there is just no process thanks to Gulf States Toyota lobbying. Currently to buy a new Tesla in Texas you have to place the order online, the car gets titled in Fremont then the title gets transferred to Texas - that is the work-around. Obviously it's not hard to get one, just a little inconvenient, I did it and so have 1000's of others. Used Tesla's can be sold and titled anywhere, in any state as far as I know.Illegal? I bought two Teslas in Texas. Just call me RENEGADE!