So this guy calls me to talk about our B-class EV's lease ending and trying to replace with another MB. They don't have pure EVs anymore, so C350-hybrid is the only option. With driver assistance package, it is at $56K before taxes.
So to have fun, I said we are also looking at Model3 which feels like a great deal at $50K with 310mile range. I didn't tell him we own a ModelS.
This is how he engaged me:
He: "if you try to get a Model3 now, you have to wait for 1-2years".
I: "Well, we had applied earlier and now can have the car in 3-6weeks".
---pause---
He: "Haven't you been reading news lately? Every day someone is dying. Cars are driving themselves to walls, into lakes. Blowing themselves up. Tesla as a company will not survive for long"
I: "Quite likely more people are dying everyday from MB and BMW accidents than Tesla accidents."
He: Pause..."Are you serious? Where did you find that stats?"
I: "Have you driven a Tesla yet?"
He: "No, and I won't. Too dangerous".
(I feel - secretly he wish he owned one...)
Anyways, I wrapped up saying, "MB is likely in quite a bit of trouble looking at the lines people are forming for Model3."
I think he would be putting an order for M3 shortly...
Happy Friday, happy long-weekend, and drive/stay safe - everyone!!
So to have fun, I said we are also looking at Model3 which feels like a great deal at $50K with 310mile range. I didn't tell him we own a ModelS.
This is how he engaged me:
He: "if you try to get a Model3 now, you have to wait for 1-2years".
I: "Well, we had applied earlier and now can have the car in 3-6weeks".
---pause---
He: "Haven't you been reading news lately? Every day someone is dying. Cars are driving themselves to walls, into lakes. Blowing themselves up. Tesla as a company will not survive for long"
I: "Quite likely more people are dying everyday from MB and BMW accidents than Tesla accidents."
He: Pause..."Are you serious? Where did you find that stats?"
I: "Have you driven a Tesla yet?"
He: "No, and I won't. Too dangerous".
(I feel - secretly he wish he owned one...)
Anyways, I wrapped up saying, "MB is likely in quite a bit of trouble looking at the lines people are forming for Model3."
I think he would be putting an order for M3 shortly...
Happy Friday, happy long-weekend, and drive/stay safe - everyone!!