Tesla (previously Volvo dealership)

[HOT ROD]

[Pete]

The auto is back in Automobile Alley (several models on the lot):

[FighttheGoodFight]

I do wonder if we will see a law this year to allow them to direct sale? It has been brought up every year but doesn't seem to make it past committee.

[BoulderSooner]

I do wonder if we will see a law this year to allow them to direct sale? It has been brought up every year but doesn't seem to make it past committee.

direct sale doesn't benefit the state

[HOT ROD]

I do wonder if we will see a law this year to allow them to direct sale? It has been brought up every year but doesn't seem to make it past committee.

Of note that the location is also on Tesla's list of Stores and Galleries.

[HOT ROD]

direct sale doesn't benefit the state

wouldn't the state get sales tax? (even moreso)? also registration, tabs, and so on?

I fail to see how this differs for Tesla direct vs. dealerships other than the 'ole boy' NIMBY relationships the latter has with regulators. ...

[Lafferty Daniel]

Can you test drive cars here?

[jccouger]

I do wonder if we will see a law this year to allow them to direct sale? It has been brought up every year but doesn't seem to make it past committee.

You can already buy directly on Tesla.com

I'm sure you can go to the service center & have somebody help walk you through the process if you deem necessary.

[FighttheGoodFight]

You can already buy directly on Tesla.com

I'm sure you can go to the service center & have somebody help walk you through the process if you deem necessary.

Yea I know but usually they come with temp tags from Kansas or Texas. But since we have a dealer I was wondering if you could take delivery at the Service Center or if it was just for service.

[sooner333]

Yea I know but usually they come with temp tags from Kansas or Texas. But since we have a dealer I was wondering if you could take delivery at the Service Center or if it was just for service.

I found out you cannot take delivery in Tulsa, so I doubt you will be able to in OKC. Closest place for pickup now is KC. You can also get a (fully funded) car delivered for a fee.

[Pete]

Can you test drive cars here?

Yes.

[FighttheGoodFight]

I found out you cannot take delivery in Tulsa, so I doubt you will be able to in OKC. Closest place for pickup now is KC. You can also get a (fully funded) car delivered for a fee.

Ya I figured. That stinks. Hopefully it changes soon.

[Bill Robertson]

Ya I figured. That stinks. Hopefully it changes soon.

Not that I have a dog in the fight. I would need them to be way cheaper before I'd be in the market. But why can't they have a dealership like any other. They're a car manufactured just like any other car?

[shawnw]

Supposedly working toward a 25K car in the next few years

[FighttheGoodFight]

I dont think I would buy one from a build quality perspective. I have driven a 3 and S and was impressed but the value just wasn't there. I do applaud Tesla for make more EVs hit the market and the demand rise. We are going to see a flood of EVs in the future and will be a good car for a lot of folks.

[Bill Robertson]

Supposedly working toward a 25K car in the next few years

A 25k car is within my reach. The Tesla 3 starts at almost 40k.

[Jersey Boss]

I dont think I would buy one from a build quality perspective. I have driven a 3 and S and was impressed but the value just wasn't there. I do applaud Tesla for make more EVs hit the market and the demand rise. We are going to see a flood of EVs in the future and will be a good car for a lot of folks.

Their build quality is less than stellar. With extremely limited places for service I think I would wait a couple of years for a VW, Ford, or Chevy.
Tesla has a loyal following but I think a lot of their sales are based on being the flavor of the day and not when comparing other options like the Chevy Bolt.
Personally I would prefer either the new E Mustang or the VW electric bus.

[theanvil]

Not that I have a dog in the fight. I would need them to be way cheaper before I'd be in the market. But why can't they have a dealership like any other. They're a car manufactured just like any other car?

Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but here is what I understand ... Oklahoma is like a lot of states in that the auto dealer lobby is strong and has been successful in creating laws where only franchised dealerships can sell new vehicles, not directly from an OEM like Ford, Toyota, and the like. And, since all of Tesla’s stores are corporate owned, that keeps them from being able to open a store here.

[jccouger]

Their build quality is less than stellar. With extremely limited places for service I think I would wait a couple of years for a VW, Ford, or Chevy.
Tesla has a loyal following but I think a lot of their sales are based on being the flavor of the day and not when comparing other options like the Chevy Bolt.
Personally I would prefer either the new E Mustang or the VW electric bus.

Teslas are better in basically every measurable way, but you do you boss.

They have mobile service that will come to you wherever you are.

[jccouger]

A 25k car is within my reach. The Tesla 3 starts at almost 40k.

There is a bit of sticker shock, but keep in mind operating costs (fuel) and maintenance costs have proven to be much lower.

[Jersey Boss]

Teslas are better in basically every measurable way, but you do you boss.

They have mobile service that will come to you wherever you are.

They do have panache, no doubt. But reliability, eh.
I'll do Consumer Reports bud.
Tesla Reliability Sinks In Consumer Reports Annual Study
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.for...al-survey/amp/

[jccouger]

They do have panache, no doubt. But reliability, eh.
I'll do Consumer Reports bud.
Tesla Reliability Sinks In Consumer Reports Annual Study
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.for...al-survey/amp/

Oh the same consumer reports that had Tesla with 3 of the top 4 most satisfying cars? Interesting.

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...-satisfaction/

[FighttheGoodFight]

Oh the same consumer reports that had Tesla with 3 of the top 4 most satisfying cars? Interesting.

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...-satisfaction/

I mean that is an owner survey of satisfaction. Jeeps are on the top of that list too and we all know the great reliability of the Jeep brand!

[TheTravellers]

Oh the same consumer reports that had Tesla with 3 of the top 4 most satisfying cars? Interesting.

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...-satisfaction/

Satisfaction != reliability.

[Plutonic Panda]

I have heard bad things about Tesla customer service? Anyone here with actual experience that could chime in?

There was also the issue with the Tesla touchscreens but I don’t know how bad the issue was. I was so wowed by the model 3 I’m going to try and get one this year hopefully before the end of spring.