On 3/10/19 10:32 AM, Peri Hartman via EV wrote:
At this point in their venture, it seems online sales will be fine. After all, they have back orders they are struggling to meet, even for the S, I think.
It seems to me, for the models now offered at the pricing levels, that Tesla is well balancing supply and demand. Demand generators will the the $35k 3 and the Y. With many more in the pipeline. We all watch with interest to see how it plays out. I am very bullish on Tesla. A the same time, recognizing the risk.
However, at some point when they have real competition and their production has caught up, they may want to change their mind. Buying cars, while not an impulse purchase, certainly relies on touchy-feely appeal. Once a buyer sees a car, and a good sales person realizes the "connection", there's a process you can't replicate online.
I doubt that it is quantified, but there certainly seems to be a GREAT deal of dissatisfaction with new car dealers and the car buying experience. The jury, of course, is still out but personally I don't think new car dealers will be missed.
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