A recent thread on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum shows a marked divide between Tesla owners when it comes to what kind of stickers both Tesla sedan and Cybertruck owners are putting on their vehicles.
"Whilst driving my Cyberbeast I gave my first thumbs down to a model 3 owner rocking one of the stickers the other day… So satisfying yet , at the same time, so bizarre what the world has come to." ―Lowcoe
This post was one of many conflicting opinions of whether or not a Tesla owner should apologize for their purchase sparked by this OP's post:
The "I Bought This Before We Knew Elon Was Crazy" sticker and the "Buy a Rivian" magnet struck a chord with some Tesla owners who expressed their opinions on the matter in their distinct groups:
- Those that dislike it.
- Those that do it or agree with doing it.
- Those who have a realist or more Zen approach to the apologetic stickers.
Hating the semi-apologetic stickers is understandable.
Tesla owners have been victimized by fringe anti-Elon activists who see Tesla and especially the Cybertruck as symbols of what is wrong with American politics today, even to the point where some Tesla owners feel that they are at war with Tesla-haters.
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Those Who Dislike the Stickers
He should sell it if he really feels that way. We need warriors, not wimps." ―TAD
Imagine spending $1600+ a month, and you hate what you drive. That must be soul-crushing."―ChiTownCT
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Those That Do It or Agree with Doing It
I love my Cybertruck, but I put a similar sticker on my bumper after the Elon salute." ―Yaz11238
Omg, I need the "I bought this before you went crazy magnet LOL." ―Photon
Perhaps they are removable Velcro or some sort of cling, and these are cheap insurance when needing to park in areas vulnerable to vandalism?
Just a thought. I go to Oakland all the time and having a removable cling anti-musk sticker crossed my mind for cheap insurance against graffiti and hate. Luckily that s**t seems to have majorly died down. At least around my neck of the woods." ―The Tumbler
Those Who Have A Realist or Zen Approach To The Problem
I wanna live in a world/nation where people mind their own business and follow the golden rule. Clearly, it's too much to ask." ―dalton108
I don't usually sticker my vehicles. But I have been collecting stickers for my ski helmets and a Thule box for my skis. That's very common amongst the ski crowd. Kind of like stickering your travel luggage back in the old days.
Anyhow, the truck bed will eventually be the repository for my skis when I go on long road trips to ski, so that's where the stickers are going.
I prefer the positive approach, the things I'm for, rather than a negative approach, highlighting the things you're against. Gotta save our winters, so we can ski, and drink good coffee while we do it. No one could be against that. And plant a few trees while you're at it.
Putting on anti-Elon stickers seems like so much self-loathing. Weird. Must be unpleasant to come out to your beautiful Tesla to see that hateful sticker. All my stickers have pleasant memories for me." ―Beetlebug62
Are You a Stickler for Tesla Stickers? Do you think that the stickers help anyone or are they a barrier to Tesla owner solidarity? Let us know about it in the comments section below.
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Timothy Boyer is an automotive reporter based in Cincinnati who currently researches and restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. He also reports on modern cars (including EVs) with a focus on DIY mechanics, buying and using tools, and other related topical automotive repair news. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites as well as on Facebook and his automotive blog "Zen and the Art of DIY Car Repair" for useful daily news and topics related to new and used cars and trucks.
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