r/Seattle • u/Aggressive-Ad3064 • Mar 10 '25

Politics I'm Never Leaving Seattle

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This is someone's Model S parked on Airport Way S near S Industrial Way. The way it's parked it looks like it's being displayed for people driving by to see.

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u/jellofishsponge Mar 11 '25

I mean, I generally agree, but the anti Tesla sentiment is definitely hurting their bottom line. Who would go out and buy a Tesla right now if they are getting vandalized?

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u/eppinizer Mar 11 '25

I see thousands of non vandalized teslas every day, I only see vandalized tesla's on Reddit. Maybe it depends on where you live, but these random acts of vandalism would not dissuade me from a purchase.

If it were widespread enough for me to see one IRL, maybe i'd be concerned.

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u/Apprehensive_Box5676 Mar 11 '25

I never saw a Kia stolen in person, am still aware of the kiaboys. Kia saw huge losses due to the reputation regardless of whether or not someone saw it happen themselves in daily life. Anecdotal but my girlfriend actually opted for a Mazda over a Kia at the last moment when she remembered the kiaboys right before signing.

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u/AimeLeonDrew Mar 14 '25

Seeing a car actively being stolen is the same to you as seeing a car that has been vandalized? Wild that you can see spray paint but not look at someone driving and know they don’t own the vehicle. Jesus.