Tesla dealership opening in Brandon...

[Maroon Eagle]

[FONT="]Tesla announces grand opening of first Mississippi dealership https://t.co/MNIclarNF0— WJTV 12 News (@WJTV) July 14, 2022 [/FONT]​

 

[8dog]

Another California co moving to Mississippi.

 

[Leeshouldveflanked]

The closest charging station to me is 19 miles away…

 

[onewoof]

The new no traffic Austin

 

[Shmuley]

It's interesting that this dealership will be located in one of UMMC's now-defunct, former gym properties that Johnny Black offloaded. I think the property changed hands once before Musk's outfit bought it.

 

[onewoof]

Tesla solar powerwall only $13K. Average American spends $5K on gas/year so in year 3 you are in the black.

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

It's interesting that this dealership will be located in one of UMMC's now-defunct, former gym properties that Johnny Black offloaded. I think the property changed hands once before Musk's outfit bought it.

The state bailed him out on that deal. Shad should investigate UMC "buying out" those locations.

 

[jethreauxdawg]

Go on, tell the class what you’ve heard.

 

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Tesla solar powerwall only $13K. Average American spends $5K on gas/year so in year 3 you are in the black.

Let me take $13K off my taxes and I might consider it.

 

[onewoof]

As long as you charge the power wall exclusively with solar power, it is eligible for 26% tax credit. So it ends up only costing $9.6K

 

[WrapItDog]

As long as you charge the power wall exclusively with solar power, it is eligible for 26% tax credit. So it ends up only costing $9.6K

I'm gonna pass unless they throw in a free squeegee

 

[HamSammich]

No gas, no squeegee

 

[EdwardDrayton]

RAM 2500 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel.

I think one of those Tesla things will fit in the glove box, you know, for emergencies?

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Hope you’re enjoying the 5.00 diesel like I am.

 

[MSUDAWGFAN]

I got a BMW i4 a few weeks ago. I may very well have been the first person in Mississippi to get one. I much prefer the look of mine to a Tesla and it feels much more luxurious. But there are advantages of a Tesla. One is the charging network, but they are opening it up to all EVs this year so that's going away.

For me, I drive so much my payment of my new car is only about $200 more than my operating cost of just driving my 2006 Honda Accord, so yeah, it was a great move. I would have had to spend about $500 in gas so far and my calculations based on my price per KwH and the amount of electricity I've used is right about $80. No brainer for me.

 

[EdwardDrayton]

No doubt Desoto. 140 bucks to fill up last week. Not for the faint of heart.

 

[onewoof]

Good luck with that. I'm cautiously pessimistic of first generation products. It's been my experience that the first generation of products always has several bugs to work out before it's ready for primetime.

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

I got a BMW i4 a few weeks ago. I may very well have been the first person in Mississippi to get one. I much prefer the look of mine to a Tesla and it feels much more luxurious. But there are advantages of a Tesla. One is the charging network, but they are opening it up to all EVs this year so that's going away.

For me, I drive so much my payment of my new car is only about $200 more than my operating cost of just driving my 2006 Honda Accord, so yeah, it was a great move. I would have had to spend about $500 in gas so far and my calculations based on my price per KwH and the amount of electricity I've used is right about $80. No brainer for me.

I know nothing about german vehicles (I'm a honda/toyota) man, but isn't their reputation for reliability poor? The joke I've always heard is, "don't buy a german car unless you can afford a mechanic to ride around with you."

 

[aTotal360]

Overall they are pretty reliable. Problem is when you do need something, you need to sell your other trailer home.

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

Overall they are pretty reliable. Problem is when you do need something, you need to sell your other trailer home.

As long as I can keep my prosthetic leg, I'm good.

 

[TheBigEDawg]

Let's go Brandon!

 

[MSUDAWGFAN]

That's certainly the reputation, but keep in mind electric vehicles require less maintenance because there are less parts. No oil changes, no transmission fluid because there is no transmission


I'm a Honda guy too. Drove 2 for a total of 25 years and close to 600,000 miles. But after driving electric, I never want to go back to a gas car if I don't have to.

 

[HotMop]

No gas, no squeegee

No gas, no squeegee?

 

[Dawgg]

Be sure you read the manual and familiarize your passengers with the 17 step process for opening the doors or windows in the event of a power failure.

 

[mstateglfr]

Good luck with that. I'm cautiously pessimistic of first generation products. It's been my experience that the first generation of products always has several bugs to work out before it's ready for primetime.

At what point is the 1st generation of EVs considered over for you?

 

[onewoof]

When each manufacturer makes their 2nd gen product. They don't all get to copy from Tesla ya know, which is well past it's first gen

 

[mstateglfr]

When each manufacturer makes their 2nd gen product. They don't all get to copy from Tesla ya know, which is well past it's first gen

Reply fail on my part. I see now that you were referring specifically to the BMW.

 

[PhredPhantom]

The closest charging station to me is 19 miles away…

I have a Tesla Model S P100D. I live in Noxubee County, MS and the closest supercharger to me is in Meridian, 50 miles away - but I do most of my charging at home.

For the driving I do, it works out great for me. I almost never drive more than 200 miles per day unless I’m going on a trip somewhere like I did last month to Pigeon Forge, TN, and Tesla’s supercharger network is great for times like that. An added bonus is that my car is a 2017 year model which was the last year that included free supercharging for the life of the vehicle, so my cost for travel was Zero.

They’re not for everybody but I’ve owned all kinds of vehicles in my life including 4WD pickups, Corvettes, and various other “regular” cars and, for me and my type of driving, this is the best vehicle I’ve ever owned.

 

[Trojanbulldog19]

Been riding in teslas all week here in California. Cramped. One girl told me it takes her about 25 dollars to do a full charge at a non peak time. It will go around 220 miles. She also renting it for her Uber at 300 a week! Still cheaper than the double gas prices she was paying a month ago on a gas car. Peak time charging is double cost charging snd it takes about 40 min for a full charge.

 

[paindonthurt]

Thats just factoring in the cost of the powerwall. Doesn't account for the additional cost of the car as well.

 

[MSUDAWGFAN]

Good luck with that. I'm cautiously pessimistic of first generation products. It's been my experience that the first generation of products always has several bugs to work out before it's ready for primetime.

So far, and I've only owned it a few weeks now, it's given me zero issues. And everyone that has been in it has been very impressed.

 

[onewoof]

BMW will make a nice car. A lot rides on their brand name And I'm sure the interior is better and it does look better than a Tesla. Tesla has some neat features on it's tablet like interface but it's more of a function over form company.

I think BMW is being cautious on promoting their EV for now. And I'm sure they are tracking any issues closely. Hopefully they did all their homework and all their testing. It's not easy.

 

[Mayor of Little London]

Originally Posted by HamSammich View Post
No gas, no squeegee

No gas, no squeegee?

NO GAS…NO SQUEEGEE!

 

[Dawg1976]

I would imagine when it's no longer a 1st generation model.

As far as EV's go I don't plan to buy one anytime soon. If I were to buy one now I think the Cadillac Lyriq is a good looking one. I can see buying one when I'm no longer driving out of town or no more than a 200 mile radius. I'm an old guy so that may only be 10 years away. Hopefully bugs will be mostly gone by then and I'm still alive.

 

[The Peeper]

That should be interesting in January and February when we seldom see the sun

 

[The Peeper]

I may very well have been the first person in Mississippi to get one

Which probably means that no technicians in MS have ever seen one either?

 

[onewoof]

The good news is with competition and time the average price of these vehicles will drop as well and that's when it really makes sense to consider buying one. The reliability will also go up significantly.

 

[DirtyDog]

[FONT="]Tesla announces grand opening of first Mississippi dealership https://t.co/MNIclarNF0— WJTV 12 News (@WJTV) July 14, 2022 [/FONT]​

If y'all aren't aware, MDOT is under a mandate to install a new network of EV charging stations around the state. They conducted a survey to assess whether to install them at traditional gas stations, stand-alone lots, or as part of hotels/food chains etc. The ability to charge your EV in Mississippi will be radically different by 2024. I don't own an EV, but they will become normal by 2025 as U.S. automakers all move to their "2nd Gen" EV designs. The Federal government has put so many incentives out there, that automakers are forced to accelerate development. In addition, new Federal matching fund grants are moving state agencies along to develop the infrastructure network to support them.

https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/electric_vehicle_charging_infrastructure

 

[T-TownDawgg]

Until I see 10-12 year old EVs with 200k miles, the original battery packs, and a grid that can charge tens of thousands of these damn things day or night, we’re still 1st gen and I’m on the sidelines.

 

[vhdawg]

GRAY-DANIELS TESLA....REEEEEEGARDLESS!!!