What prevents me from buying a new Tesla is really Musk himself. I love my M3, but not enough to want to line his pockets further with a new purchase. If I was to buy another, it'd be from a 3rd party, used.
(I get that even if I bought it used, I'd still be paying that $9 / mo for the connectivity, so it's still technically giving Tesla money. Can't always "win" it all.)
Also to pre-empt comments regarding wait till you hear about other CEOs who are bad / worse that you are funding - you're right; can't fight battles with everyone, have to pick and choose, and this is the one I choose.
(I get that even if I bought it used, I'd still be paying that $9 / mo for the connectivity, so it's still technically giving Tesla money. Can't always "win" it all.)
Also to pre-empt comments regarding wait till you hear about other CEOs who are bad / worse that you are funding - you're right; can't fight battles with everyone, have to pick and choose, and this is the one I choose.