Something unusual happened today...

[Snowbolster]

I was standing at a light where a Model Y driver pulled and stood next to me, normally my Mach-E garners no attention from the gazilion Teslas here in the bay, but this guy who was an older gentleman looked at me and gave me the thumbs up.

First thumbs up from a Tesla driver!

Just made me feel good so wanted to share. Anyone else got any positive gestures from Tesla drivers on the road?

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[breeves002]

I've had two thumbs up from model 3 drivers in my 3 months of ownership. Most don't even notice the car though.

 

[RockwallRick]

My doctor drives a Tesla Model 3 but he seems to be very interested in the MME!

 

[Snowbolster]

Ahahaha, it would actually make a lot of sense

 

[jdk22]

I was standing at a light where a Model Y driver pulled and stood next to me, normally my Mach-E garners no attention from the gazilion Teslas here in the bay, but this guy who was an older gentleman looked at me and gave me the thumbs up.

First thumbs up from a Tesla driver!

Just made me feel good so wanted to share. Anyone else got any positive gestures from Tesla drivers on the road?

I was at a DEED event (drive electric earth day) and the organizer drove a Tesla, but she put me at the prime spot since my Mach E was new. Also, there was a lot of camaraderie among all the EV owners. I really appreciated that.

 

[@kWhpony]

Went out as a single golfer yesterday morning and parked across the aisle from a model Y. As I was loading up my cart, the owner came back to his car to retrieve something and commented that he liked the vehicle.

Turns out I was paired with him and his buddy so on the way back to the parking lot after the round, I took the opportunity to sit inside a Tesla for the first time.

For a first time electric vehicle owner, our MME is a nice transition between ICE and EV vehicles. Our steering wheel controls and door controls are still there compared to the minimalist controls in the Tesla. But those model Y seats were definitely more comfortable than the MME.

 

[Mach-E VLOG]

I'm pretty active on Twitter using the same name as here. That gets me a lot of attention from Tesla fans. To be fair, most are actually nice. They still prefer their Tesla but welcome me to the EV community. I just got invited today to a Tesla meetup this weekend.

But there is also a significant number that are just delusion about their Teslas. They will argue that the Mach-E is slow, out-dated, can't charge, the range sucks, CoPilot sucks, BlueCruise with suck even more, and it's ugly.

What I think is really interesting is that if I post about a successful charging session, they ignore it. But if I post about a charging failure, they like it, retweet it, reply like crazy.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

I was standing at a light where a Model Y driver pulled and stood next to me, normally my Mach-E garners no attention from the gazilion Teslas here in the bay, but this guy who was an older gentleman looked at me and gave me the thumbs up.

First thumbs up from a Tesla driver!

Just made me feel good so wanted to share. Anyone else got any positive gestures from Tesla drivers on the road?

I waved at a Model Y stopped waiting for me to go by on a one-lane bridge (I had the right of way). It was a white model y (duh) and they waved back. Ok, it was my next-door neighbor and that's why I waived. But does that count?

 

[T_to the_A]

Model Y exiting a parking garage right as I got to my car. Guy knew exactly what I was about to get into, no airs or drama from him. Very complimentary. He and his wife stopped and we had a quick chat about EV cars and how enjoyable they are.
Maybe a Seattle thing? Seems here about 1 of 5 rides is an Elon car...

 

[@kWhpony]

I'm pretty active on Twitter using the same name as here. That gets me a lot of attention from Tesla fans. To be fair, most are actually nice. They still prefer their Tesla but welcome me to the EV community. I just got invited today to a Tesla meetup this weekend.

But there is also a significant number that are just delusion about their Teslas. They will argue that the Mach-E is slow, out-dated, can't charge, the range sucks, CoPilot sucks, BlueCruise with suck even more, and it's ugly.

What I think is really interesting is that if I post about a successful charging session, they ignore it. But if I post about a charging failure, they like it, retweet it, reply like crazy.

Sounds like the same type of feud between Apple & Microsoft devotees but that's declined over the years once Microsoft accepted that Apple devices aren't going away and now their software runs on them seamlessly.

Full disclosure, I'd rather work on a PC but own both an iPhone and iPad. And yes, the best job I've had in my career was at Microsoft.

 

[ChasingCoral]

I'm pretty active on Twitter using the same name as here. That gets me a lot of attention from Tesla fans. To be fair, most are actually nice. They still prefer their Tesla but welcome me to the EV community. I just got invited today to a Tesla meetup this weekend.

But there is also a significant number that are just delusion about their Teslas. They will argue that the Mach-E is slow, out-dated, can't charge, the range sucks, CoPilot sucks, BlueCruise with suck even more, and it's ugly.

What I think is really interesting is that if I post about a successful charging session, they ignore it. But if I post about a charging failure, they like it, retweet it, reply like crazy.

Tribalism is strong in the fanbois.

 

[Mach-E VLOG]

Sounds like the same type of feud between Apple & Microsoft devotees but that's declined over the years once Microsoft accepted that Apple devices aren't going away and now their software runs on them seamlessly.

Full disclosure, I'd rather work on a PC but own both an iPhone and iPad. And yes, the best job I've had in my career was at Microsoft.

Or going back to the Camaro and Mustang rivalry. That type of stuff I get when you try to claim which one is better. What I don't get are the efforts to claim the other is just absolute trash or personal insults. I've also been accused of lying when I say I got more than the EPA estimated range or had no issues at a charging station. I've even posted pics and video of that and they say it must be staged or fake. I wish people understood that my enjoyment of the Mach-E does not detract from their Model Y.

But again, many have been really cool. Earlier this month I ran a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and had several donations from those Tesla fans. One even donated $500. For most of them (and us), we still realize they are just cars and there are more important things.

 

[JamieGeek]

Or going back to the Camaro and Mustang rivalry. That type of stuff I get when you try to claim which one is better. What I don't get are the efforts to claim the other is just absolute trash or personal insults. I've also been accused of lying when I say I got more than the EPA estimated range or had no issues at a charging station. I've even posted pics and video of that and they say it must be staged or fake. I wish people understood that my enjoyment of the Mach-E does not detract from their Model Y.

But again, many have been really cool. Earlier this month I ran a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and had several donations from those Tesla fans. One even donated $500. For most of them (and us), we still realize they are just cars and there are more important things.

Back when I had the F-250 I was working on contract at GM (yup! GASP!).

One of the GM guys had a get together at his lake house. Partway through the afternoon I hear a loud "WHO PARKED THAT FORD IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE?" I own up to it and get "Have to respect the competition--its a good truck" LOL

 

[HuntingPudel]

Back when I had the F-250 I was working on contract at GM (yup! GASP!).

One of the GM guys had a get together at his lake house. Partway through the afternoon I hear a loud "WHO PARKED THAT FORD IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE?" I own up to it and get "Have to respect the competition--its a good truck" LOL

Back in the ‘90s I met a friend through dogs (yes hunting Poodles). Her husband worked for Dodge. He was one of the honchos in the Viper Racing program. His daily drivers were a ‘70 GTO and a ‘68 SS Scumaro. She drove a Dodge minivan.

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