New Tesla Model 3 Entry Level RWD - $45,900 + $1,400 Delivery + $400 Order Fee + On-Road Costs @ Tesla

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New Tesla Model 3 Entry Level RWD - $45,900 + $1,400 Delivery + $400 Order Fee + On-Road Costs @ Tesla
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mr_vino89 on 01/10/2026 - 10:48 tesla.com (9667 clicks)
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Tesla has introduced a new entry level for the Model 3 RWD for $45,900.00 + $1,400 delivery + $400 order fee (+ on-road costs) which is $9,000.00 cheaper that the Premium RWD model ($54,900.00).

Naturally some features have been omitted from the Premium model:

"The front seats have lost their ventilation function, while the 8.0-inch rear touchscreen – which passengers could use to adjust climate and media settings – has been removed. Two USB-C outlets remain in the rear, while there’s one at the front of the cabin.

Ambient lighting is also listed as being present only in the footwells, instead of running across the dash as in the Premium. The seats also aren’t fully upholstered in leatherette, now featuring textile inserts, and the sound system features seven (instead of nine) speakers."

However, standard equipment still includes:

Panoramic glass roof
Hands-free power boot-lid
Matrix LED headlights
Power-folding exterior mirrors
16-inch touchscreen infotainment system, incl. embedded media apps, Grok AI, Pet Mode
Wireless phone charger
Heated, power-adjustable front seats
Heated steering wheel
Heat pump
Autonomous emergency braking
Blind-spot monitoring (incl. blind-spot camera)

Using the same battery as the Premium RWD, the RWD has 572km of WLTP range – up 52km – and a 0-100km/h time of 6.2 seconds.

source: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/tesla-model-3-becomes-…

Seems like a decent value for an EV sedan with decent range.

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  • Megatron on 01/10/2026 - 10:49

    The market pressure is getting to them.. good for the consumers.

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      • Niko123456 on 01/10/2026 - 11:33

        It does, it's called Basic Autopilot

        • 7
        • ATangk on 01/10/2026 - 11:34

          It was already removed in US and Canada, whats to say it won't be removed here next?

          • -6
          • Niko123456 on 01/10/2026 - 11:35

            @ATangk: I dunno what you want me to say?

            It's available here on this car.

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          • Make it so on 01/10/2026 - 11:36

            @ATangk: Seriously? Subaru's have had that for over a decade, often included as standard.

            • -6
            • ATangk on 01/10/2026 - 11:37

              @Make it so: They're forcing people to pay for FSD on Teslas.

              The basic product is terrible it cancels cruise control when changing lanes.

              • 1
    • Megatron on 01/10/2026 - 11:50

      2027 Tesla Model Y Performance gets $4500 price cut amid move to Chinese sourcing

      https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2027-tesla-model-y-per…

      • 7
      • OhNoUShiz on 01/10/2026 - 12:49

        Trump will be umbrage

        • 3
        • Kanjus on 01/10/2026 - 17:25

          He no like Teslerr no more

          • 0
      • Rob-4x4 on 06/10/2026 - 15:20

        Australian delivered Model 3 and Model Y Tesla's have come from the tesla gigafactory in China since 2021

        • 2
        • Brick50 on 07/10/2026 - 21:16

          MYP is manufactured in Germany until recently

          • 1
    • HY2000 on 01/10/2026 - 12:09

      Thanks to flooded Chinese EV

      • 7
      • Windows98 on 01/10/2026 - 18:09

        This is a bad thing?

        • 2
      • Dandaman21 on 02/10/2026 - 06:04

        Like the chinese Tesla?

        • 2
        • PainToad on 02/10/2026 - 10:42

          Do you also consider an iPhone a Chinese phone just because it was manufactured in China?

          • 2
    • life is suffering on 01/10/2026 - 12:39

      Thank you BYD

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    • klaw81 on 01/10/2026 - 11:00

      Because they're SUVs, and you want a quick sedan that doesn't handle like a boat?

      I curse this stupid trend towards bloated, top heavy, roly-poly SUVs.

      Oh, and no scheduled servicing is pretty sweet.

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        • dan76n on 01/10/2026 - 12:31

          Agreed but not for $250+
          Annual car services are a complete joke and in most cases unnecessary.

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          • Big L on 01/10/2026 - 19:41

            @dan76n: Necessary but not for $250+

            It's a common theme on this site that commenters think that the general populace are as intelligent. They're not.

            EVs are great, but they're heavier than usual ICE cars so are harder on brakes, suspension and tyres in particular. They're faster off the line and if driven hard, they're more susceptible to wearing those components.

            • -4
            • dan76n on 02/10/2026 - 06:29

              @Big L: Brakes on EVs wear significantly slower than on ICE vehicles.
              Most tyre retailers offer deals where they will inspect your new tyres for free every ****.
              Pedders does a brake, tyre and suspension check for $28.

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              • Big L on 02/10/2026 - 23:53

                @dan76n: That's perfect, do that annually! I couldn't care less where it's done, as long as it's recommended and done.

                Read the link I posted from the Tesla owners manual on brake wear.

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            • bulletmark on 02/10/2026 - 07:55

              @Big L: Clearly you don't have an EV because you rarely need to use the brakes.

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            • dogboy88k on 02/10/2026 - 22:38

              @Big L: "A modern Toyota HiLux has a kerb (empty) weight ranging from approximately 1,830 kg to 2,327 kg, depending on the specific model, body style, and accessories."

              "The curb weight of a Tesla Model 3 ranges from approximately 1,611 kg to 1,861 kg (3,552 lbs to 4,087 lbs), depending on the specific model year, battery size, and drive configuration"

              Compared to cars in their class, EVs might be heavier, but they're not heavier than many very common ICE cars.
              This was the bullshit being touted as a reason for an EV road tax ("they're ruining our roads !")
              If those ICE cars can be fitted with tyres that last, so can an EV.

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        • Windows98 on 01/10/2026 - 12:36

          Forcing people to pay $300 for someone to look at the car and say thumbs up all good so that they can keep their warranty is a bad thing?

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        • klaw81 on 01/10/2026 - 12:38

          Brakes are almost universally a non-issue on Tesla vehicles, since they are rarely used.

          The car does remind you to get rotations based on kms travelled so they're going to be inspected occasionally anyway and I always ask the guys to take a look at the suspension while they're doing it.

          IMO the service schedules applied to EVs are mostly a scam to milk customers for a bit of extra money, and are never worth anywhere near what the dealer charges.

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          • Elyxar on 01/10/2026 - 12:59

            @klaw81: Remember that time when a Tesla factory even forgot to install the brake pads… fun time for all involved.

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            • klaw81 on 01/10/2026 - 13:27

              @Elyxar:

              Remember that time when a Tesla factory even forgot to install the brake pads

              A single incident, not a widespread issue.

              Apparently GM and Ford have both had similar issues in the past - I wonder how it happens.

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              • Elyxar on 01/10/2026 - 19:08

                @klaw81: Yeah, gotta wonder. World class manufacturers scan each individual part before being added to the vehicle build, including the torque used on bolts. Missing parts would likely be flagged as missing at some point.

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                • klaw81 on 02/10/2026 - 08:14

                  @Elyxar: Brake pads are usually only held looselly in place with a couple of spring-loaded clips.

                  My guess is that the robot doing the brake assembly pick and place failed to place one of the brake pads correctly, or it was slightly out of spec and didn't fit into the brake caliper as designed and fell out. Once the caliper was in place it would become almost impossible to see that something was missing. The whole subframe for that car would have been assembled and installed in a car with that pad missing.

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            • Big L on 01/10/2026 - 19:45

              @Elyxar: Remember when Toyota denied having acceleration and brake issues?

              https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-20/toyota-pays-1-3-billi…

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            • Big L on 02/10/2026 - 23:55

              @Elyxar: It doesn't need them anyway

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          • Big L on 01/10/2026 - 19:43

            @klaw81: Brakes are rarely used on Teslas? 😂

            To the downvoters of my comment, I give you Exhibit A.

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            • klaw81 on 01/10/2026 - 23:11

              @Big L: Yes, unlike most EVs the regen braking intensity of Tesla vehicles is permanently set to High (at least for their current models) which permits one pedal driving.

              As a result, the brake pedal only gets touched to put the car into Drive at the beginning of the drive, and into Park at the end.

              It's relatively common for Tesla vehicles to get 300,000km from a set of brake pads due to this arrangement.

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                • klaw81 on 02/10/2026 - 07:47

                  @Big L: What's your point again?

                  Yes, Tesla vehicles have mechanical brakes very similar to every other vehicle. They exist for emergencies, and when you need more braking power than the regen can provide.

                  The mechanical brakes simply don't get used much. It's pretty easy to drive to the shops and back without once touching the brake pedal.

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                  • Big L on 02/10/2026 - 10:43

                    @klaw81: Thanks for another anecdote, and you still haven't said anything about tyres and suspension

                    • -3
                    • klaw81 on 02/10/2026 - 17:03

                      @Big L:

                      Thanks for another anecdote, and you still haven't said anything about tyres and suspension

                      Actually, I did: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/17938623/redir

                      they're heavier than usual ICE cars so are harder on brakes, suspension and tyres in particular

                      This is mostly false:

                      1. They're demonstrably NOT harder on brakes; in fact, quite the opposite. Regenerative braking means they're considerably easier on brakes than the average vehicle.

                      2. They're not "harder on suspension" either. The suspension components of an EV are designed for and rated for the weight and power output of the vehicle they're fitted to.

                      3. Vehicle weight is only one of many factors affecting tyre wear. And while EVs are generally 10-15% heavier than the equivalent ICE vehicle, they are fitted with tyres that are rated for that weight. The driving style of the owner, the road surfaces driven on, and the hardness of the tyre compounds are usually the most important factors in tyre wear.

                      As I said above, I'm not against having those components inspected occasionally. In the case of a Tesla specifically, there's no scheduled inspections but the car does gives reminder about maintenance items, which includes tyre rotations. Getting the tyres, brakes and suspension visually inspected during rotations is a good idea, and it's priced far more sensibly than dealer servicing schedules since it only takes a few minutes to complete.

                      • 1
                      • Big L on 02/10/2026 - 17:13

                        @klaw81: Bye, Tesla fanboi.

                        • -5
                        • klaw81 on 02/10/2026 - 17:36

                          @Big L: I'm sharing relevant information and lived experience about Tesla vehicles on a post about Tesla vehicles, and you're butthurt.

                          Don't let the door hit you in the way out champ.

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                          • Big L on 02/10/2026 - 23:49

                            @klaw81: I'm not hurt, you're talking shit because it reinforces your choice.

                            Your 'relevant information' is anecdotal or when comparing against other vehicles, is biased. Similar to the other fan comparing a Tesla to a Hilux in order to make a weight comparison.

                            Tyres and suspension must be fine according to you, because they're manufactured to suit the weight of the car - just like every other vehicle, from pushbike to road train, you fool.

                            Thanks for the passive-aggressive call of 'champ' too, because it shows how butthurt you are about any criticism of your beloved Tesla.

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      • Bimbobob on 01/10/2026 - 16:03

        Top heavy how?

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        • klaw81 on 02/10/2026 - 09:05

          Higher ground clearance and higher passenger floor, plus a taller passenger compartment and upright seating position equals a very high centre of mass compared to a traditional sedan, wagon or hatchback.

          Combine that with tall, high profile tyres and soft suspension typical of this type of vehicle, and you end up with a large amount of body roll and an inclination to tip over during cornering. Look up Moose Test videos on Youtube for a demonstration.

          I despise driving a vehicle with such poor driving dynamics, plus I hate the upright seating position.

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    • kml22 on 01/10/2026 - 11:01

      When someone asked this question, you had no idea.

      • 1
    • PainToad on 01/10/2026 - 11:03

      a high end Chery or Geely.

      🤭

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      • chickentaste on 01/10/2026 - 11:09

        Those two concepts can't exist in the same sentence 😁

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        • kml22 on 01/10/2026 - 11:16

          Yup, is like saying this car is better, no explanations given.

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        • Trentgibbo3 on 01/10/2026 - 11:36

          Yeh like anything other than the tesla drive train is impressive. The rest of it is plastic junk with subscriptions built in

          • 0
      • Brick Tamland on 01/10/2026 - 11:34

        Someone should tell them.

        • 1
      • BusMan247 on 01/10/2026 - 11:50

        Geely looks like a dolphin that’s had its first shave.

        • 0
        • FrugalityMaximus on 01/10/2026 - 14:15

          This is so weird, but also somehow right.

          • 0
      • dwbr on 01/10/2026 - 11:08

        The communists are much nicer ;)

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        • uccoffee on 01/10/2026 - 11:20

          fake communists

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          • taki on 01/10/2026 - 13:14

            @uccoffee: Real communists are those who understand & care for the Community (just like family or our body system ;)☯️🪃

            • 0
        • kittivitti on 05/10/2026 - 14:21

          Comrade you got no clue - I'm born and bred in USSR, immune to communists for life👍but you can try while I'm taking over your wealth… oh wait you bargain hunters got none 🤷‍♂️

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      • [Deactivated] on 01/10/2026 - 11:24

        better to support CCP eh

        • 5
        • Autonomic on 01/10/2026 - 11:38

          This car is built in china?

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        • Dandaman21 on 02/10/2026 - 06:05

          Exactly, this way you can support the CCP AND Elon, much better.

          • 1
        • kittivitti on 05/10/2026 - 14:22

          true, go get sent all your cash to China 🤦‍♂️

          • 0
      • BargainHunterMYz on 01/10/2026 - 11:27

        Just curious. How is he a scumbag vs BYD and other CEOs?

        • 4
        • Autonomic on 01/10/2026 - 11:37

          Destroying medicine and food that was about to be delivered to hundreds of thousands of poor kids? Being a white nationalist? Sex trafficking with Epstein?

          Pick your favourite.

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            • Autonomic on 01/10/2026 - 11:56

              @Geoff-bargain: Maybe don't destroy medicine and food already paid for and about to be delivered? Richest man in the world btw

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            • Gorby on 01/10/2026 - 12:06

              @Geoff-bargain: TIL George W Bush's PEPFAR anti-HIV program was a far left cause

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            • smartazz104 on 01/10/2026 - 13:04

              @Geoff-bargain:

              More like destroying funding to far left causes around the globe.

              Everything seems far left when you're far right.

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            • PainToad on 01/10/2026 - 13:22

              @Geoff-bargain:

              Why would it be US taxpayers job to support all other countries?

              Tell me you don't understand soft-power without telling me.

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              • tenpercent on 02/10/2026 - 01:56

                @PainToad:

                Tell me you don't understand soft-power without telling me.

                Is that what you say to Mrs PainToad?

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            • Nom on 03/10/2026 - 00:04

              @Geoff-bargain:

              funding to far left causes around the globe.

              America doesn't even have a "far left" party so this doesn't make any sense.

              Why would it be US taxpayers job to support all other countries?

              Because poor countries having outbreaks of things like HIV, famine, Ebola is awful - if a country has the means to prevent those things, then it's absolutely their job to try.

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              • mickeyjuiceman on 03/10/2026 - 07:02

                @Nom:

                Because poor countries having outbreaks of things like HIV, famine, Ebola is awful - if a country has the means to prevent those things, then it's absolutely their job to try.

                More to the point, it contains it OUTSIDE THEIR OWN BORDERS

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          • Maloo on 01/10/2026 - 12:16

            @Autonomic: Someone’s been reading too many bumper stickers in their search for acceptance and inclusion within their flock.

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      • niknikniknik on 01/10/2026 - 12:00

        He seems like a good bloke. I'd buy his cars and internet.

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      • Becoming Uncanny on 01/10/2026 - 12:06

        Have you ever owned a ford in your life? XD

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      • Koppeldread on 01/10/2026 - 15:11

        Yeah you are better off buying a Porsche, who used to make tanks for the Nazis. Or Volkswagen, who made cars for the Nazis regime. Maybe you would prefer a Mitsubishi who made fighter jets for the imperial Japanese Kamikazes. Maybe you just hate the Uyghur people and love Chairman Xi. Maybe you support Henry Ford and all of his views on the Jewish question. Honestly you can play this game all day, Tesla is such a weird place to draw the line.

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        • PainToad on 01/10/2026 - 15:28

          Porsche, who used to make tanks for the Nazis. Or Volkswagen, who made cars for the Nazis regime. Maybe you would prefer a Mitsubishi who made fighter jets for the imperial Japanese Kamikazes.

          Comparing things that happened in the past to things that are happening now is a strange logic. If a Nazi owned Volkswagen in 2026, I wouldn't buy a Volkswagen in 2026.

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          • Koppeldread on 01/10/2026 - 19:12

            @PainToad: Fine. I get it. You hate the Taiwanese.

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          • BigPeeper on 01/10/2026 - 19:32

            @PainToad: Why are you supporting a dictatorship who enslave minorities?

            https://www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStore.ashx?id=4767d3ce-8490-4…

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            • PainToad on 01/10/2026 - 21:48

              @BigPeeper: Just because I don't like Tesla doesn't mean I like Chinese cars.

              It's not a binary choice.

              Many cars brands based in friendly countries; Japan, Korea, EU.

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            • Joxer on 01/10/2026 - 21:58

              @BigPeeper: I think you're also confusing a country with a company. Tesla is not the US, yet you like cars from China as completely government owned.

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              • klaw81 on 02/10/2026 - 08:34

                @Joxer: Care to identify which Chinese car companies are fully owned by the national government?
                (Hint: it's definitely not all of them)

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                • PainToad on 02/10/2026 - 10:47

                  @klaw81: Jack Ma thought there was a separation between business and government. Then “disappeared” for years.

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        • vibrate on 02/10/2026 - 09:45

          Used to. Your argument is weak.

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      • Spets on 01/10/2026 - 19:13

        Bro you'd be so much happier if you never thought about him at all. Cos he sure as heck doesn't think of you.

        • 1
      • dealsucker on 01/10/2026 - 21:11

        Get well soon

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    • sunnyc on 01/10/2026 - 11:13

      Not sure if you're serious, you're comparing a performing person with a homeless mentally unstable person wearing a suit

      • -1
      • justtoreply on 01/10/2026 - 11:18

        I'm sure he's only homeless for tax purposes

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        • Bargainian on 01/10/2026 - 13:28

          Musk: Money will be worthless in a decade. Work will be optional.

          Also Musk: Give me trillion dollar pay package or I quit.

          Irony is lost on his fanboys.

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          • dealsucker on 01/10/2026 - 21:11

            @Bargainian: He did not ask for the package, he asked for controlling stake in the company which is worth a trillion dollars. There is a massive difference between the two.

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            • Bargainian on 01/10/2026 - 21:16

              @dealsucker: No, he ask for trillion dollar package. He got the package, he still doesn't control the company.

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      • Creamsoda on 01/10/2026 - 11:34

        Errr Tesla we get is made by the CPC. Obviously a thing CIA bot would neglect. The yanks doesn't track or hack at all no…they're the pinnacle of moral values representing the best of mankind.

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          • Creamsoda on 01/10/2026 - 15:20

            @backupper1:

            lol. Obviously a thing ccp bot would neglect.

            belittling and labelling people who choose to buy Chinese branded cars as CCP bots is obviously not trolling at all and you're not a bigot /s.

            I'm a Tesla owner and a BYD owner both are good cars both can be tracked like every other modern day tech ie (your phone). To claim one is better than the other reeks of double standard. Hey at lease China don't have jurisdiction in Australia unlike America.

            • -1
        • Koppeldread on 01/10/2026 - 15:14

          Assembled in china=/= made by china. Otherwise you would have to say that iPhones and Huawei phones are indistinguishable from a security perspective. It's not an argument you can make in good faith.

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