Are we talking about the purchase (sales center) or maintenance (service center). Clearly they can't exist adequately without a network of service centers. But what does a sales center have to do with the bolded option above?ohnabatko wrote: ↑ Politely disagree - diamond ring is very bad example of a luxury good that is virtually indestructible and has very little "service component"
Tesla is a depreciating asset with wear and tear, and subject to breakages - thus serviceability is a buying factor.
Certified 3rd party shops by Tesla is a great point, but I did not see this mentioned.
I'd agree they need some cars here and there for people to sit in and take for test drives. But maybe that can be done with an independent network of individual sales people that drive around? There are other alternatives to the traditional model.