Are Tesla drivers replacing d-bag BMW drivers?
 

If I had time to kill and a Tesla, I'd have parked 3" from his rear bumper and plugged in.

Is the charge port on the drivers side? I can't see any reason for parking this way. The only cars that would pull up beside him would be other Teslas, with owners just as paranoid about protecting their $100k treasure.

I've found the key to avoiding damage is to always drive a crappier car than those around me.

The charging port is on the rear left side, and I suspect that with the bicycle in the rack, the cable didn't reach even when it was backed in.

I don't see any problem, One simply puts the bike and bike rack on the cars roof and then charge ones own car. I'm sure the other owner wouldn't mind. Heh heh

I don't agree with the premis...I believe they are JOINING the bmw drivers, not replacing them!!!������

Which is something I've never understood. If you're at the economic level where you can spend $100K on a car, why get paranoid? If it gets scratched, you can just buy another :-)

2 thoughts:

1. It seems people become increasingly protective of their stuff as they accumulate more, which is counter-intuitive on the face of it. You would think people with relatively few things would be more protective of what little they have. Perhaps when you have more to loose, protecting it becomes a greater concern?

2. Rich people live as though they were poor, and poor people live as though they are rich. In general, the truly wealthy drive relatively (in proportion to their wealth) economical cars. They didn't get rich by being frivolous with their money. Poor people (anyone living beyond their means) over-extend their finances by purchasing things that bring immediate gratification. They might be very protective of their pride and joy, since they aren't able to own many very expensive things. The opposite might also be true; their lack of concern about investing wisely also carries over to a lack of concern about protecting their investment.

I make $40k / yr. On that salary, I'm able to afford travel anywhere I wish, or to spend $20k on a whim. I have these options because I don't spend money on a whim, and travel as economically as possible. I'm price sensitive with everything. Previous generation things cost less, but they are still new to me. I get the same satisfaction owning the previous generation of something that others get owning the current model.

My coworker makes $65k / yr and has had to borrow rent money on several occasions due to unexpected expenses (car needs brakes, etc). He just financed a new Dodge Challenger R/T, which will cost over $40k over the next 6 years. He rents a small apartment, I purchased a 4 bedroom home.

Because your not but you do anyway? I'm the same way, just at the other end of the scale. I am paranoid about putting my 45-year-old car on the road with other drivers holding smart phones.

About 20% of buyers of a large ticket item, buy above their 'economic level'. There really CANT afford it or to maintain it but are trying to impress someone - friends, family, neighbors...them selfs !!
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