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Yeah, you're definitely not in the Tesla demographic. When Consumer Reports dropped Tesla from the recommended list due to the number of repairs needed, they noted that an astonishing 97% of Tesla owners would buy another one... despite all the hassles.

That says a lot about people who buy Teslas.

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Well for one, I can't afford it, so realistically I am not in the demographic. But if I could afford it, I would want it to be less hassle. Besides that I am really excited for it, well heck, for any tech Elon builds.

Day-to-day, it's less hassle to charge in your garage every night than have to visit a gas station once a week. It's only long trips where it's more hassle. Current Tesla buyers are people who think that decision is a slam-dunk. It's safe to say that there are some number of similar fanatics in the lower price band of the Model 3.

Or it says a lot about the experience of driving a Tesla compared to a gas car.

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