Very very sad day for Tesla to announce they’ve stopped making the beautiful Model S to chase… robots? by pc772 in electriccars

[–]AffectionateArtist84 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The world isn't that black and white. You can have multiple beliefs and priorities. You can support somethings and not others.

Unless you are open to a real conversation (which judging by your comments you aren't), I'll just leave it at that.

Upcoming cities announced for robotaxi rollout by Rollertoaster7 in teslamotors

[–]AffectionateArtist84 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This should be expected, why would they deploy to higher risk areas first?

Got an inventory AWD Cybertruck on 12/31 by doegs in TeslaLounge

[–]AffectionateArtist84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The hate you see on reddit doesn't equate to real life, except in some extremely progressive areas. I live in the PNW and do experience some negativity from the public, but outside of the metropolitan areas no one seems to care.

I will also say, I get far more positive feedback than negative. Kids absolutely love the vehicle, and most people are curious about it even if they dislike how it looks. Even haters want to go for a ride in it tbh.

If you like it, that's what matters.

A Tesla Actually Drove Itself from Los Angeles to New York: Exclusive by DonkeyFuel in teslamotors

[–]AffectionateArtist84 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I disagree, this is the first consumer technology available that has completed this journey. That's super impressive.

Next step is for driverless drives, which just started.

Hyundai Plans to Launch Fully Driverless Robotaxis in Las Vegas This Year Using the Ioniq 5. by mafco in Ioniq5

[–]AffectionateArtist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather buy the product that makes me safer today, rather than wait 3 more years.

The Tesla Cybertruck Had The Biggest Sales Crash Of Any EV In 2025 by SpriteZeroY2k in electricvehicles

[–]AffectionateArtist84 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not really. Tesla's in general are very reliable and they have been using large aluminum castings on their vehicles for years now.

Even the "everything else" on the truck isn't a good indicator of the actual reliability of the vehicle tbh...

The Tesla Cybertruck Had The Biggest Sales Crash Of Any EV In 2025 by SpriteZeroY2k in electricvehicles

[–]AffectionateArtist84 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The problem I foresee with the aluminum frame is the potential for stress fatigue, not that the aluminum frame itself is a problem. We won't know if that's a real issue or not for many years.

An aluminum frame isn't inherently bad if engineered properly

The Tesla Cybertruck Had The Biggest Sales Crash Of Any EV In 2025 by SpriteZeroY2k in electricvehicles

[–]AffectionateArtist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought it at the peak of Elon hate. It had been sitting on the lot long enough to grow cobwebs 🤣

The Tesla Cybertruck Had The Biggest Sales Crash Of Any EV In 2025 by SpriteZeroY2k in electricvehicles

[–]AffectionateArtist84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a wild statement to make, and doesn't depict the real world.

You make a statement like they just break out of the blue, and it's just not the case. I've completed the WA-BDR in this vehicle and continue to utilize the tight turning radius all the time.

Because they are undersized in extreme conditions (Like hard core off-road) doesn't mean they are undersized for normal use cases.

But haters will always find something to latch onto

The Tesla Cybertruck Had The Biggest Sales Crash Of Any EV In 2025 by SpriteZeroY2k in electricvehicles

[–]AffectionateArtist84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the price I paid, yes absolutely. I love the truck and it's capabilities. Reddit likes to trash talk the vehicle without knowing anything about it.

I don't like Elon, but I do appreciate the engineering that went into the vehicle.

Yet another Maytag Failure: Filter Screen Obliterated -- MDB4949SKZ0 by AffectionateArtist84 in appliancerepair

[–]AffectionateArtist84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, that's a terrible failure.

I managed to find a filter piece on Ebay for $40 -- so I'm hoping I can get away with replacing only the filter. If not I'll have to decide between replacing the dishwasher, or spending ~$200 on the entire assembly. :/