Elon Musk Wants a $245,000 Deposit for a 2028 Car
John Coogan breaks down the Tesla Roadster deposit tiers, the 2028 delay, and why Elon Musk blends circus tricks with real hardware.
We Review ‘You Can See Everything’, Tesla Unveils Rocket Powered-Roadster | Diet TBPN
John Coogan and Jordi Hays review Nathan Fielder's absurd and cinematic Elizabeth Holmes movie, 'You Can See Everything.' They also analyze Tesla's dramatic Roadster unveiling featuring cold gas thrusters and rocket stunts, juxtaposing Elon Musk's 2028 production delay against Porsche's newly revealed retro Mission S concept. Finally, the hosts break down a sharp Friday sell-off in AI stocks that dragged down the Nasdaq, and celebrate producer Tyler Cosgrove's mention in The Wall Street Journal.
Key takeaways
- Tesla set the Roadster deposit at $45,000 within 10 days for the standard car and $245,000 down for the rocket thruster edition. Read more →
- Jordi Hays placed a $5,000 deposit for a Tesla Roadster two days before the live demo, then requested a refund once Elon Musk delayed production to 2028. Read more →
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Tesla Delayed the Roadster to 2028 After Seven Years of Waiting
Tesla delayed the Roadster to 2028. Jordi Hays explains why he refunded his $5,000 deposit and how scope creep hurts early buyers.
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