Some Tesla models are about the price I paid for my (I'm still driving it) 1998 Toyota 4Runner.

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And they actually promote DIY repair :

[tesla.com]

@FearlessFly Trade in your 4Runner then. Those are not repairs on that schedule you posted. Tesla forces their customers to go to their dealer for repairs that aren't in warranty or they won't support your vehicle. That blocks your vehicle from using Superchargers and void your warranty for covered repairs. Elon Musk is a douche. [bit.ly]

@barjoe I don't/won't click on any link that I can't hover and know its' destination.

Since my 4Runner was 'totalled' (for insurance) and I did all the repairs myself, I have never had any intention of divesting myself of it since I bought it 5/98.

@barjoe I have also seen YT videos with detailed instructions how to modify most/all Tesla OS software.

@FearlessFly Good thing you didn't have a Tesla. You wouldn't have had that option. I use Bitly. Twitter habit. [reddit.com]

@FearlessFly couldn't hover over your links either btw on this site

@FearlessFly You would be noncomplient according to Tesla. That what Right to Repair Act is all about. Not just Tesla. John Deere had forced farmers to shut down because of computer gliches. Check out "Rich Rebuilds" on YouTube. The guy rebuilds salvage Teslas. They're suing him.

@barjoe "according to Tesla" -- I don't see how that would be different from any-other auto Co. I also don't see why any RtoR legislation (or discussion) should be limited to cars or farm machinery.

@FearlessFly I would agree with you on that. A lot of people don't know about Right to Repair. It's a burning issue.

@FearlessFly Other auto companies you can buy aftermarket parts, you can get scanners and do you own repairs or take to any shop. Tesla you can't. John Deere has proprietary encrypted software and forbids aftermarket. It shouldn't be different but it is.

@barjoe I would say that because most RtoR legislation hasn't gotten very far yet is BECAUSE it is NOT (yet) a "burning issue".