Recent content by meenboli

Can we have a different thread about the 'scamdemic'? - I can go on about that one for hours! 😂 And, these things will sort themselves out I think, when the various industries of each country apply pressure - and the various governments realise it isn't working properly. Things are generally...

"Thankfully a GT4RS sits in the garage for me to enjoy." I think this is what we call a first world problem... 😉

@Eagle7 - You’re probably right to be fair 🙏🏻 However - the subject is a problem - and it’s directly connected to the purchase of an Emira. It’s a tricky one - we all have an opinion (albeit not the same one).

I'm liking your use of the word 'idiot' here - it's a very accurate utilisation of the word.

30% of Teslas are made from overseas parts - therefore Trump's Tariffs will simply cause an inflation increase in the US, making US cars harder to sell overseas. Economics doesn't appear to be his, or his administration's strong point.

Not so sure - generally speaking, Europeans like European and Japanese cars - (and China are making inroads) - the perception of US cars is that they are not good enough. I'm not saying they're not, I'm saying that's the belief.

Elon won't see the 25% tax - the US government will. And I expect that it would, due to sentiment, lead to less sales in the UK. And possibly more sales in the US - everybody is going to be driving the same car! 😂

Yes I know - the VAT is irrelevant, almost everything has 20% VAT (including the Emira - £15,207 in my case). But it should be evened out - Tesla would have a lot to lose from that.

UK should put 25% tariff on Teslas - then Musk can go crying to his buddy about what a cock up he's made. Sounds only fair to me...

It's this kind of dictatorship control that makes me very uncomfortable.

The fact that the USA imported half of its car sales last year tells you that people don’t want to be forced to buy American cars, just like British people don’t want to be forced to buy British built cars etc. I’m pretty sure (on the whole) that what’s going on is not what the Americans voted...

Not all companies are large. It’s not good. For the US either.

I think Trump/Vance/Musk are a shocking combination. What has happened to the world? How do manufacturers legislate for this? - all electric, not all electric, hybrid, hydrogen. Wouldn’t be surprised if they all went bust!

There are still cars on the Lotus website (albeit at dealers dotted about the country) - and they are still showing at list, or very close - good way to get them snapped up maybe...

Yes agreed - I'm assuming it might stem the 2nd hand price drop a little... And the question isn't as simple as what can people afford - it's whether they think it's worth it, compared to what else is available for the money...