Envy and justification to own a model X

[quicksilver99]

I haven't received a model X and already getting criticism by friends and family. I typically give the following reasons

1) yes I can get a cheaper ICE
2) I have finances to buy
3) it is a safer car to drive
4) I don't question your purchases and wants
5) I enjoy driving the car
6) gas vs charging
7) environment

Anymore I can pile on...

 

[mkspeedr]

LOL - tell them you will give the a ride and just smile.

 

[mikevbf]

If it makes you feel any better, everyone in my large extended family discouraged me from buying a MX because our family' culture is to keep a low profile public appearance. If you have kids, reason 3 is enough. It was for me.

 

[vandacca]

8) Lower maintenance
9) Lower fuel costs
10) X should outlast ICE by a factor of 2 or 3 (due to sealed bottom, mostly aluminum body, etc.)

And when they ask you how much you pay for it, simple say they start at $80K US.

 

[vrykolas]

Not that it's a reason I tell friends publicly, but I also had a reason to use it to "vote with my wallet" for electric vehicles.

I did the same reasoning for when we bought our 2007 Honda Civic hybrid.

But our main reason (especially my wife's) was for safety.

 

[dlyle65535]

I also struggled creating a justification that I was completely satisfied by. It is somewhat elaborate, but here goes:

- I want the car.
- I can afford the car.

Hope that helps.

-David...

 

[jtdiddy]

funny we were dealing with the same scenario. my wife is a very conservative and not flashy person (i.e. drives a prius) and had a long standing rule that we will never get a car over $50k.

we were planning to get the long range model 3 but that was pushing almost $60k

our friends and cpa suggested that we get the X through our business because of the many deductions the X receives (i.e. sect 179, and 100% depreciation plus all fed/state credits, no gas, and safety etc...).

so it made sense for us to get the X and justify it.

we just placed our order and our delivery date is June. I'm so stoked!

 

[boaterva]

Do you use kids’ car seats? FWDs are good for access. Don’t use for that myself but I’ve seen plenty of videos on LikeTesla and elsewhere.

 

[quicksilver99]

Great advice...even today someone said why I am not getting the new EVs from jaguar or Mercedes or Kia. I said one word...supercharger

 

[newtpootywinkl]

We’ve been electric since late 2012 because we wanted to vote with our dollars. When it was time to buy a larger vehicle for my business ICE wasn’t even on the table. The tax law makes it a lot easier though and while I’m not in love with the assumptions that will come with the car it’s a small price to pay!

 

[skitown]

Echoing above. Voting with my wallet is what I do and say.

 

[animorph]

We bought our our MX for road trips, so:

* Autopilot
* Just maybe it will drive by itself before I become a terrible driver.

 

[mattack4000]

Tell them you are friends with Elon musk and he gave you one

 

[Tiger]

- I want the car.
- I can afford the car.

These are the only real reasons you need. The rest are only additional affirmations for yourself (and maybe other future buyers).

 

[caesartheday]

Clearly time for family therapy session. What do you care - your money, your decision, your car. Live and let live people.

 

[Saimaannorppa]

Some colleagues or acquaintances open the the discussion with "how much did it cost". My honest answer is "I'd rather not think about it, can we talk about something else." Only once someone didn't get it.

The best answer to truly stupid comments is silence.

 

[GuyC]

I am picking up an X later in March

Here's my response

1. I want an EV (have solar and trying to be more responsible )
2. I want the diamond lane sticker ( Bay area commute )
3. I need over 200 miles range ( can't understand why anyone is still making cars with less )
4. I want a good enough level of autonomous function to alleviate the stress of commuter traffic ( adaptive cruise +)
5. I want a tow hitch ( trailer, ATV etc)
6. I want to put my aged bulldog into a flat trunk ( ease of loading )

If there is another car then I ask them to enlighten me (had a Panamera Turismo on order and cancelled it as it didn't meet the spec) because honestly I have resisted Tesla (worried on build quality and bay stigma) till now but nobody is stepping up and meeting this...

Thats what I pose back and they shut up surprisingly :-0

Their last stupid comments are then

1. Well its ugly
2. Its overpriced
3. The material quality and feel isn't like your german cars

 

[Fellsteruk]

I only went on a test drive and friends was all;
- did you win the lottery
- them Tesla cars have poor build quality
- you won’t fit them in a parking space “I’m in the UK so that may be true” lol

Ignore them, that’s my intention

 

[Sonic_78]

Typically, premium cars come with premium service and run on premium gas. There is a considerable after sale cost of ownership. But buying, say a model X, you get a premium car with minimal service and runs on the cheapest of fuel. Even further cost savings with free supercharging. That's my justification anyway....

 

[jtdiddy]

at the end of the day, there will always be haters for any type of luxury type of car bc most people can't afford them and will find reasons to hate them bc of that.

if you can afford it and want the car, then life is too short to justify things to narrow minded people. True friends/family will be happy for you so go get it and enjoy it.