| It makes me question the methodology Tesla uses for refurbishing and reselling a lemon. It would’ve been pretty easy to restore non autopilot software (as this event shows) before they sold it. After seeing the way this is handled, I for sure wouldn’t be willing to spend $8K on a feature that can be removed so easily if I was configuring a new Tesla - regardless of whether or not private party sales have different policies. The SAAS model is less appealing when it comes to durable goods. Indeed, maybe we shouldn’t allow software features to be rolled back after the car is delivered. I decided against Tesla in 2017 when I bought my first EV. I wasn’t into the complete lack of control in ownership - no ability to order parts or do my own repairs, vendor lock in for onboard DC fast charging equipment, cars made on “beta test” like production lines in tented parking lots, the chance of nefarious software updates from Tesla (or others) bricking functionality the car; or causing security issues. Maybe the buyer should’ve done more homework, call Tesla before purchase and verify features? It’s a bad situation for the buyer; and another reason I have added to the growing list of reasons not to buy a Tesla. |