Tesla for Sale: Buyer's Remorse Sinks in for Elon Musk's E.V.-Owning Critics

There are also some interesting pictures out there where people have tried to rebadge their Tesla, so that its manufacturer isn't too obvious from certain angles.

Biggest remorse is antifa's trying to deface cars.

Won’t speak for the new models, but my 2018 S is still as great as it ever was, assuming that they don’t screw it up via OTA some day. Not going to sell it just because 50% of the country wants to me, just like I didn’t care when 50% of the country didn’t want me to buy it.

Nice of them to publish this in case you missed...

"As Musk tears through Washington, some Tesla owners feel buyer’s remorse" - Washington Post 2/24/25

"Elon Musk takes a leading role with DOGE, some Tesla customers are rethinking their allegiance" - CBS News 2/25

"Tesla Owners Ditching Cars in Protest Over Elon Musk" - Newsweek 2/16/25

"California Tesla drivers feel conflicted about their cars over Musk" - NPR 2/28/25

"Musk's embrace of right-wing politics risks turning off car buyers" - AP 3/3/25

"Are Elon Musk’s politics costing Tesla sales?" - CNN 2/18/25

"Musk embrace of right-wing politics risks turning off car buyers" - ABC 3/3/25

Back in 2024...

"Would-be Tesla buyers snub company as Musk’s reputation dips" - CNBC

Back in 2023...

"Elon Musk's antics have turned off some Tesla buyers" - Business Insider

Back in 2022...

"Elon Musk’s politics trigger strong reactions from Tesla customers" - CNN

Even the NY Times had an opinion piece in 2022...

"How to Destroy a Brand, Musk Style"

You bought a Tesla , you own a Tesla. It’s totally fine, stop pretending it is something else. Don’t be fake.