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Re: Elon Musk moves to Texas

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Post by throwaway894345 »

bryanlarsen wrote: post #4

Criticizes California for excessive regulation, then moves to a state where it's illegal for Tesla to sell its cars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_US_dealership_disputes#T...

From your own link:

> Texas residents can still easily buy a car from Tesla

Yeah, the regulation seems silly, but presumably it's a trite inconvenience compared to California shutting down various Tesla operations. Certainly we can't conclude from this one example that Texas and California are comparable with respect to "excessive" regulation.

Re: Elon Musk moves to Texas

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Post by goshx »

bryanlarsen wrote: post #4

Criticizes California for excessive regulation, then moves to a state where it's illegal for Tesla to sell its cars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_US_dealership_disputes#T...

"These laws make it illegal to buy a car from Tesla in person, at a Tesla Gallery. Thus, all Texas orders are taken via the internet or over the phone. Texas residents can still easily buy a car from Tesla, but the purchase is handled as an out-of-state transaction and must be completed before the vehicle ships to Texas."

Tesla is not your regular dealership. Car purchases are made online anyways.

Re: Elon Musk moves to Texas

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Post by throwaway894345 »

tyleo wrote: post #8
bryanlarsen wrote: post #4

Criticizes California for excessive regulation, then moves to a state where it's illegal for Tesla to sell its cars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_US_dealership_disputes#T...

Interesting... do you think it could be part of a strategy to get Texas to change this law?

I doubt Tesla really cares all that much. The link says Texans can easily buy Teslas from Tesla, but they have to complete the paperwork before the car ships to Texas. It seems like a very minor inconvenience compared to dealing with the various California regulations and bureaucrats.

Re: Elon Musk moves to Texas

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Post by jowday »

Isn't the actual listed location of residence more a formality for a billionaire like Musk? I presume he'll still rent residences in LA and the Bay Area considering he'll be back and forth for business related to Tesla and SpaceX.

This seems like he's renting a place in Texas and making a big deal out of 'moving there' to make a point about California's regulatory environment.

Re: Elon Musk moves to Texas

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Post by toomuchtodo »

goshx wrote: post #12
bryanlarsen wrote: post #4

Criticizes California for excessive regulation, then moves to a state where it's illegal for Tesla to sell its cars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_US_dealership_disputes#T...

"These laws make it illegal to buy a car from Tesla in person, at a Tesla Gallery. Thus, all Texas orders are taken via the internet or over the phone. Texas residents can still easily buy a car from Tesla, but the purchase is handled as an out-of-state transaction and must be completed before the vehicle ships to Texas." Tesla is not your regular dealership. Car purchases are made online anyways.

This. All of our Teslas were bought online, and we showed up at the gallery or service center only to take delivery ("here's your [fob|rfid key] and we'll auth the vehicle in your Tesla account").

Carvana has a similar model for used vehicles, and they are very successful with the demo they cater to (buy online or in app, with a test drive period after purchase if you want to return the vehicle). People hate the traditional dealer sales experience apparently (half tongue in cheek, it's terrible, it really is).

Re: Elon Musk moves to Texas

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Post by nemothekid »

bzb6 wrote: post #10
addicted wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm not sure what accents on letters have to do with being proud of one's heritage.

Because accents are part of your language and your language is an integral part of your heritage.

I don’t think the a European language is particularly important in the heritage of those from Latin America

Re: Elon Musk moves to Texas

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Post by throwaway894345 »

cft wrote: post #2

Historical tweet from a CA Assembly Member from Southern California: https://twitter.com/LorenaSGonzalez/status/12592878791775313...

I'm not sure if you're sharing this to echo the sentiment, but it's plausibly worth sharing to note that this politician is transparently working to drive Tesla operations out of her jurisdiction.

Re: Elon Musk moves to Texas

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Post by SEJeff »

This article conveniently leaves the fact that he'll pay millions more in taxes in California due to TX not having any income tax until the very end. Also, his two biggest current projects (Giga Texas and Starship) are currently in Texas. This makes a lot of sense from a business standpoint and will just continue the flight from California.

I suspect that once they have the Giga Texas built and delivering vehicles that TX lawmakers will quickly change their tune since TX is the biggest market in the US for trucks.

Re: Elon Musk moves to Texas

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Post by cft »

throwaway894345 wrote: post #17
cft wrote: post #2

Historical tweet from a CA Assembly Member from Southern California: https://twitter.com/LorenaSGonzalez/status/12592878791775313...

I'm not sure if you're sharing this to echo the sentiment, but it's plausibly worth sharing to note that this politician is transparently working to drive Tesla operations out of her jurisdiction.

I am just linking the historical background for Musk's move. Not sure why I'm getting downvoted- it's a factual tweet from a politician from where he lived.

Re: Elon Musk moves to Texas

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Post by cumwolf »

jowday wrote: post #14

Isn't the actual listed location of residence more a formality for a billionaire like Musk? I presume he'll still rent residences in LA and the Bay Area considering he'll be back and forth for business related to Tesla and SpaceX. This seems like he's renting a place in Texas and making a big deal out of 'moving there' to make a point about California's regulatory environment.

Yeah I think this is just a ruse for attention but what do i know
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