Recent content by RonI

There are so many parts of this it would take hours to explain. Suffice it to say, I worked for BMW and the vehicles and associated parts they produce today are cheap to manufacture and sold for extremely high profits. BMW sells many cars yes, but also many cars are sold to dealerships for use...

First, I didn't say I was getting my brake jobs done, I own and operate a BMW / MINI exclusive repair business, I know exactly what BMWs cost to maintain and they are 3-5X more expensive than Teslas and that's at our better than Dealership prices. Second, I am talking about 2014 and up vehicles...

Similarly priced vehicles: 1. Engines can be inspected, however the rate of oil consumption requires time. engine bearing and piston ring wear would require removal and teardown of the engine and thousands of dollars in labor and parts. 2. Battery health is not difficult to determine. My 15 year...

The point is, all cars have faults. The things you list like fit & finish were there before you decided to purchase and you did anyway. So you I don't feel that carries much if any weight. The noise, well if it's been there the whole time, again it could have been fixed or you could have...

Sounds like a lot of my BMW/MINI clients.

I think you underestimate my understanding LOL. Mine is a refresh 9/16 and look like new. Sounds like your headlights have been an issue but obviously this is not occurring to every vehicle. I could type until my fingers bleed listing the premature failures of BMWs built after 2010.

No, just not sure why some peeps would intentionally hang out here obviously for the purpose of spreading negativity. If you have given up on Tesla as obviously some have, why not focus your attention on the "new car"? It seems to me they are not actually passionate about products and thus why...

As a mechanic and BMW/MINI repair shop owner, my perspective is Tesla is unlike many manufacturers. Once the vehicle is out of warranty the manufacturers move on. 2013-15 S vehicles were the iPhone 1 of automobiles, early adopters bought them and many sold or traded them in on the newest iPhone...

Sounds like you should be on the Audi Owners Club Forums. It also sounds like you are outside of the US. I would guess any vehicle support from a newer US manufacturer outside the US would be a challenge and maybe something you should have considered before purchase. My S has been nearly...

So it was the "evaporating demand" comment that did it? Sorry. I was simply being satirical and using the "" from the prior post. I joined the Club to talk Tesla experiences and share some of my 30 + years of mechanical knowledge. Forums tend to be a hyperbole and filled with some very outspoken...

What did I make up?

Not defending Tesla, I already know the brand is going to take over the entire auto industry. I am simply expressing my opinions about some things and facts about others. BMW, will shrink by over 50%, Dealerships and many manufacturers will fail and sooner than most realize.

Tesla sales were up over 50% while "the entire industry to decline 22%". This is fundamental business, if your sales are up while everyone else's in your industry are down you have a long term winner.

M5? Great example, Thanks. $120k vehicle that burns oil at a rate(1 qt every 500 miles) that's acceptable to BMW but not to any smart person. They blow rod bearings rendering the engine destroyed and $35k to replace it. This car is completely stupid. Super expensive brakes (2500 per axle)that...

Yes, I did just join. I have had my S for a while now and felt I should join a Tesla club after I canceled my BMW car club of America membership after 25 years. So does that make me new? I have been in the auto business for over 30 years, I will go toe to toe anytime;)