I found the advise outdated, even as a teenager. I've always believed that since automakers 

are constantly improving, first-year models need to be on par with whatever else available.

 I then became a journalist covering cars. I discovered firsthand the sheer number 

recalls that most automobiles and trucks have for their first model year

Despite its claims of disruption, Tesla is essentially the same as every other Detroit company. 

It is based in California. I must admit that I wasn't shocked when early Cybertruck owners