Tesla S P85 or BMW M4
Discussion
Hi All
First real post so go gentle!
I am in the (probably enviable) position of having either of the above to choose for a company car. I've sat in and drive both but I'm no closer to a solution. Either car will be on a 4 year lease, I'm used to changing them every year so feels like a big decision.
I love the Tesla, it's early days for them but it's an uncanny experience driving something so fast so quietly and the interior feels special (although the touchscreen might become wearing!). I run a green design and build company so it's eco-credentials really fit with the company and the 250ish mile real world range is fine 99% of the time.
I'm coming out of an Audi S4 (B8) hence the appeal of the BMW. I go across to Wales and couple of times a year with mates and I think the M4 would be great for this, we were also thinking of the Nurburgring next year; I can't see the point in doing any of that in the Tesla. It's a proper drivers car as opposed to a fast one, although I probably only use that a couple of times a year.
Total cost of each is pretty much the same (Tesla more to lease but much less running costs) although I'll pay about £300/mth in BIK tax on the BMW.
All and any thoughts gratefully received...
First real post so go gentle!
I am in the (probably enviable) position of having either of the above to choose for a company car. I've sat in and drive both but I'm no closer to a solution. Either car will be on a 4 year lease, I'm used to changing them every year so feels like a big decision.
I love the Tesla, it's early days for them but it's an uncanny experience driving something so fast so quietly and the interior feels special (although the touchscreen might become wearing!). I run a green design and build company so it's eco-credentials really fit with the company and the 250ish mile real world range is fine 99% of the time.
I'm coming out of an Audi S4 (B8) hence the appeal of the BMW. I go across to Wales and couple of times a year with mates and I think the M4 would be great for this, we were also thinking of the Nurburgring next year; I can't see the point in doing any of that in the Tesla. It's a proper drivers car as opposed to a fast one, although I probably only use that a couple of times a year.
Total cost of each is pretty much the same (Tesla more to lease but much less running costs) although I'll pay about £300/mth in BIK tax on the BMW.
All and any thoughts gratefully received...
It really depends on what you want - a sports car in sheeps clothing (almost) or a very innovative luxury sedan with great straight line performance.
Since you mentioned the Nürburgring I’d say get a M3. The Tesla recently did a lap around the Nordschleife and overheated about half way through the first lap. He had to drive it back into the pits in limp mode with all sorts of Suzuki Swifts and 20 year old Peugeots passing him on the way there.
http://jalopnik.com/heres-what-a-tesla-model-s-can...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJT4OtufDss
Since you mentioned the Nürburgring I’d say get a M3. The Tesla recently did a lap around the Nordschleife and overheated about half way through the first lap. He had to drive it back into the pits in limp mode with all sorts of Suzuki Swifts and 20 year old Peugeots passing him on the way there.
http://jalopnik.com/heres-what-a-tesla-model-s-can...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJT4OtufDss
Bit OT but does anyone else wonder if Tesla will be quick to revise the interior of the S as almost all the reviews I've read have criticised the 'Tablet' in the middle.
Back On Topic. I'd have the Tesla in a heartbeat over the M4 because of BMW's complete lack of customer service, their expectation the customer will be the 'Test mule' & their continual refusal to accept faults are not characteristics of their cars!!
Back On Topic. I'd have the Tesla in a heartbeat over the M4 because of BMW's complete lack of customer service, their expectation the customer will be the 'Test mule' & their continual refusal to accept faults are not characteristics of their cars!!
Hi everyone.
Thanks for all the comments back. Looks like it's coming down on the Tesla side... I already have to "explain" the carbon-heavy S4 to the few customers that notice it so guess that seals it.
I'd like a bike as a toy but I'm sure I'd kill myself... maybe something for the weekend at some potion.
Thanks everyone, really useful.
Thanks for all the comments back. Looks like it's coming down on the Tesla side... I already have to "explain" the carbon-heavy S4 to the few customers that notice it so guess that seals it.
I'd like a bike as a toy but I'm sure I'd kill myself... maybe something for the weekend at some potion.
Thanks everyone, really useful.
Tesla for me. By far the more interesting car and aligns best with the business. The M4 would be (as the M3 was) too much of an attempt at an all rounder and it will be both expensive to run and not as good as a proper sports car at the sports car thing. You couldn't do any sort of client facing work with the M4 as you'd look like an utter hypocrit IMHO.
I'd take the Tesla and if missing a sporty drive, buy a proper sports car to go with it.
I'd take the Tesla and if missing a sporty drive, buy a proper sports car to go with it.
I'd have a Tesla, providing it would fit within my work duties (consider having to wait for a few hours at a charging station while you travel to the next place because your charge fell low earlier than expected). I think you would have to carefully plan trips with that car.
Then buy something older and a bit sheddy for hooning about in and burning fossil fuels
Then buy something older and a bit sheddy for hooning about in and burning fossil fuels
Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff