RE: Tesla Model S: PH Carpool
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Idonthavencb said:
Model 3 alternatives? Audi A3 e-tron. Volkswagen Golf GTE.
Dull, slow, front wheel drive with a nasty little hybridised four pot, but just fondle those dashboard plastics. Mmm, listen to that thrashy little engine and bask in the glow of that premium badge. Proper petrolhead nirvana. Oh the imagine!I took a P85s out last year. I went into the test drive wanting to hate it. I came out wanting to buy that model. I'm a car person and a tech person. The Tesla brought them together. For my situation the tesla only makes sense for high mileage. It would have been perfect if it wasn't for the job I took dictating a company car with a 3.5 V6. Welcome to the US.
I'm looking forward to having a drive in one.
There was a static display at a trade show I attended last weekend, and just having a play around with the P90D got both my wife and I thinking. I'll grant you neither of us drive opulent luxurious cars but the interior was very nice, the infotainment system was great and I loved the way it felt. So much so I've started taking steps to find out if it's affordable and viable.
I am seriously considering the man maths, and I've not driven one yet. But I really do need to make the maths work based on what I've seen so far.
I think the only thing I want from it which I don't believe is the case, is the hard whirring whine the WEC cars get on braking and hard acceleration, that would be the icing on the cake for me, though I also appreciate, not entirely inkeeping with the rest of the car!
The naysayers in this thread are really very annoying, we get it chaps, this car is not for you, you don't like it. Now can you please let everyone else who wishes to discuss them do so in peace.
There was a static display at a trade show I attended last weekend, and just having a play around with the P90D got both my wife and I thinking. I'll grant you neither of us drive opulent luxurious cars but the interior was very nice, the infotainment system was great and I loved the way it felt. So much so I've started taking steps to find out if it's affordable and viable.
I am seriously considering the man maths, and I've not driven one yet. But I really do need to make the maths work based on what I've seen so far.
I think the only thing I want from it which I don't believe is the case, is the hard whirring whine the WEC cars get on braking and hard acceleration, that would be the icing on the cake for me, though I also appreciate, not entirely inkeeping with the rest of the car!
The naysayers in this thread are really very annoying, we get it chaps, this car is not for you, you don't like it. Now can you please let everyone else who wishes to discuss them do so in peace.
^^ Go and book a test drive, there always a way to get manmaths to work 
Used 2014 85kWh RWD S are now under £50k direct from Tesla. They come with a 4 year, 50K mile warranty (same as brand new car), and the original battery warranty keeps going till 2022. Wait end of the year and sub £40K 85kWh used S will be with us....Wouldn't that make a nice X-mas present to your self.
Used 2014 85kWh RWD S are now under £50k direct from Tesla. They come with a 4 year, 50K mile warranty (same as brand new car), and the original battery warranty keeps going till 2022. Wait end of the year and sub £40K 85kWh used S will be with us....Wouldn't that make a nice X-mas present to your self
.Idonthavencb said:
bertie said:
You've never tried one have you?
No. And nor will I ever want to. If I was to spend £85,000 I would buy an A8L, Bentley Flying Spur or a slightly used S63 AMG.Model 3 alternatives? Audi A3 e-tron. Volkswagen Golf GTE.
Model X?
A Range Rover Autobiography.
Still, stick to your dream of that fiesta
I think they're brilliant cars personally. Granted they aren't the most awe inspiring things to look at, and the interior is rather different to an equivalent £80k BMW/Audi/Merc, but they aren't poor quality in any respect. They are somewhat surreal to be in, no fixed dials or controls to speak of, you really feel like you're sitting in something from the future (imo anyway)
And performance wise they are staggering. That instant torque & acceleration will leave almost everything for dead. By a pure performance metric they are fantastic sports cars.
I really don't see why people can't look at them (and EVs in general) as the future of utilitarian driving. It doesn't mean you can't also own a lovely mechanical-feel manual gearbox wholly impractical weekend car. For me stuff like Teslas elevate - not diminish - the traditional petrol sports cars. They are clearly the future.
And performance wise they are staggering. That instant torque & acceleration will leave almost everything for dead. By a pure performance metric they are fantastic sports cars.
I really don't see why people can't look at them (and EVs in general) as the future of utilitarian driving. It doesn't mean you can't also own a lovely mechanical-feel manual gearbox wholly impractical weekend car. For me stuff like Teslas elevate - not diminish - the traditional petrol sports cars. They are clearly the future.
otolith said:
Dull, slow, front wheel drive with a nasty little hybridised four pot, but just fondle those dashboard plastics. Mmm, listen to that thrashy little engine and bask in the glow of that premium badge. Proper petrolhead nirvana. Oh the imagine!
The GTE isn't slow. And still has better quality materials than a Tesla.98elise said:
I'm willing to bet you've never driven any of them.
Still, stick to your dream of that fiesta
I've driven the Autobiography, the S55 AMG, and the A8. All were very well put together, and did not contain a sStill, stick to your dream of that fiesta
t 1-speed EV drivetrain. The sound the S55 made from its 5.5 Kompressor engine is something the Tesla would never match. Oh, and the Fiesta ST is a fantastic car. Still, stick to w
king off to Elon Fuzzy gangzoom said:
^^ Go and book a test drive, there always a way to get manmaths to work
Used 2014 85kWh RWD S are now under £50k direct from Tesla. They come with a 4 year, 50K mile warranty (same as brand new car), and the original battery warranty keeps going till 2022. Wait end of the year and sub £40K 85kWh used S will be with us....Wouldn't that make a nice X-mas present to your self.
Stop it!! I'm in enough trouble for dropping in that the P100D has been announced and that the summon function is in development! Used 2014 85kWh RWD S are now under £50k direct from Tesla. They come with a 4 year, 50K mile warranty (same as brand new car), and the original battery warranty keeps going till 2022. Wait end of the year and sub £40K 85kWh used S will be with us....Wouldn't that make a nice X-mas present to your self
.Idonthavencb said:
98elise said:
I'm willing to bet you've never driven any of them.
Still, stick to your dream of that fiesta
I've driven the Autobiography, the S55 AMG, and the A8. All were very well put together, and did not contain a sStill, stick to your dream of that fiesta
t 1-speed EV drivetrain. The sound the S55 made from its 5.5 Kompressor engine is something the Tesla would never match. Oh, and the Fiesta ST is a fantastic car. Still, stick to w
king off to Elon Fuzzy Its amazing how a car you will never drive or own can cause you so much hatred.
bertie said:
Idonthavencb said:
There's one thing that the Jag does that the Tesla will never match:
Noise.
Elon Musk is not a petrolhead. Cars should be produced by petrolheads. See AMG as an example.
You reckon Ratan Tata is a ptrolhead?Noise.
Elon Musk is not a petrolhead. Cars should be produced by petrolheads. See AMG as an example.
I had an xfr with pulley upgrades, map and custom exhaust. It sounded phenomenal, it was virtual impossible to give up as a peteolhead myself.
It took about a week to move on and only occasionally do I miss the noise. In fact I actually enjoy the silence.
Idonthavencb said:
Err, the 04 S55 AMG didn't have the engine ICE, but even if it did , it would still sound better than a Tesla.
I think we all get your views on Teslas. You do not seem to be adding anything useful to this thread and are making it quite boring, so why not try and contribute positively to the discussion?Idonthavencb said:
otolith said:
Dull, slow, front wheel drive with a nasty little hybridised four pot, but just fondle those dashboard plastics. Mmm, listen to that thrashy little engine and bask in the glow of that premium badge. Proper petrolhead nirvana. Oh the imagine!
The GTE isn't slow. And still has better quality materials than a Tesla.p1stonhead said:
Idonthavencb said:
otolith said:
Dull, slow, front wheel drive with a nasty little hybridised four pot, but just fondle those dashboard plastics. Mmm, listen to that thrashy little engine and bask in the glow of that premium badge. Proper petrolhead nirvana. Oh the imagine!
The GTE isn't slow. And still has better quality materials than a Tesla.Idonthavencb said:
98elise said:
I'm willing to bet you've never driven any of them.
Still, stick to your dream of that fiesta
I've driven the Autobiography, the S55 AMG, and the A8. All were very well put together, and did not contain a sStill, stick to your dream of that fiesta
t 1-speed EV drivetrain. The sound the S55 made from its 5.5 Kompressor engine is something the Tesla would never match. Oh, and the Fiesta ST is a fantastic car. Still, stick to w
king off to Elon Fuzzy I currently work at a VW dealer, if a Tesla position/dealership opened near me, which it will.. I'd move straight away.
It's the future, they've caught all of the others out and are really gaining speed.. Go research them and take off the whole Clarkson "NOOOIIISEEE" hat, those vehicles are on a limited time span, one day before your driving days are over (I'd say from your posts and your dream car choice, a Fiesta ST.. You're probably mid twenties?) you'll be driving an EV.
Jonnny said:
Idonthavencb said:
98elise said:
I'm willing to bet you've never driven any of them.
Still, stick to your dream of that fiesta
I've driven the Autobiography, the S55 AMG, and the A8. All were very well put together, and did not contain a sStill, stick to your dream of that fiesta
t 1-speed EV drivetrain. The sound the S55 made from its 5.5 Kompressor engine is something the Tesla would never match. Oh, and the Fiesta ST is a fantastic car. Still, stick to w
king off to Elon Fuzzy I currently work at a VW dealer, if a Tesla position/dealership opened near me, which it will.. I'd move straight away.
It's the future, they've caught all of the others out and are really gaining speed.. Go research them and take off the whole Clarkson "NOOOIIISEEE" hat, those vehicles are on a limited time span, one day before your driving days are over (I'd say from your posts and your dream car choice, a Fiesta ST.. You're probably mid twenties?) you'll be driving an EV.
Idonthavencb said:
p1stonhead said:
Idonthavencb said:
otolith said:
Dull, slow, front wheel drive with a nasty little hybridised four pot, but just fondle those dashboard plastics. Mmm, listen to that thrashy little engine and bask in the glow of that premium badge. Proper petrolhead nirvana. Oh the imagine!
The GTE isn't slow. And still has better quality materials than a Tesla.What does "only supporting 115k" of them even mean?
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