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Tesla seemed too complicated to me, I’d be an early adopter(actually early consumer). Just drive a Honda or Toyota.

But I heard friends bought a Tesla since an online order was easier than dealing with car dealers.

And Tesla is not a sports car or a luxury car. So why buy them.

If you don't like/trust your car dealer go to another one. Just make sure that they don't keep you from leaving. When they ask to make a copy of your drivers license make sure you get it back right away. Don't hand over the keys to your car to get a value for a trade-in until you've agreed upon a price for the new car. (And know the fair value of your trade-in before you walk in so you can turn down their trade-in offer.) And don't be afraid to walk. You haven't wasted your time if you've learned about a new way for car dealers to try to screw you. One time a "sales manager" showed me a number for a car which I agreed to and then he took it to his "manager" and came back with a higher number. I said goodbye and never looked back.

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