Just test driven the new Tesla...
Just test driven the new Tesla...
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heppers75

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3,135 posts

246 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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Just been to the test drive event at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel.

I have to say a stunning and incredibly impressive bit of kit, so much so that I am now in the process of getting a lease deal on one sorted for delivery in October all things being equal.

The driving dynamics and performance were exceptionally good - the acceleration was incredibly impressive and mid range was supercar esqe.

It also seemed very well put together and thought out - overall a real winner IMO.


hornetrider

63,161 posts

234 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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Great looking car.

celicawrc

3,520 posts

179 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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How did it sound?

kambites

71,460 posts

250 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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yes Marvellous cars. I've yet to see anyone who's actually driven it come away with a significant criticism. I have no need for a barge, but if I did it'd be top of the list.

Debaser

8,426 posts

290 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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How did you get on with the large touchscreen?

heppers75

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3,135 posts

246 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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Debaser said:
How did you get on with the large touchscreen?
Incredibly easy to use, very intuitive and cleverly done.

Andyuk911

1,979 posts

238 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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That lump of plastic across the roof inside .. bit ugly and cheap plastic .., rest cool smile

heppers75

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246 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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Andyuk911 said:
That lump of plastic across the roof inside .. bit ugly and cheap plastic .., rest cool smile
Yes I noticed that as well, effectively splits the panoramic roof in half which was odd but didn't spoil the interior I don't think which I was as impressed with as I was the rest of the car.

jon-

16,534 posts

245 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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Elon Musk is pretty much a god amongst men.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk

He's progressing space travel at a rate far higher than anyone else, he's defining the next wave of the auto industry (and seemingly doing a good job) and seems to be an all round nice guy.

10/10 would bang.

Altrezia

8,740 posts

240 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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jon- said:
Elon Musk is pretty much a god amongst men.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk

He's progressing space travel at a rate far higher than anyone else, he's defining the next wave of the auto industry (and seemingly doing a good job) and seems to be an all round nice guy.

10/10 would bang.
He also goes by the name of Tony Stark, I think? wink

heppers75

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3,135 posts

246 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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Order confirmed... smile

Chicane-UK

3,861 posts

214 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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Adore them. Would love to have the money to afford one, but alas well out of my price range. Definitely keen on something electric in the not too distant future.

jon- said:
Elon Musk is pretty much a god amongst men.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk

He's progressing space travel at a rate far higher than anyone else, he's defining the next wave of the auto industry (and seemingly doing a good job) and seems to be an all round nice guy.

10/10 would bang.
Agreed. In a world of sheer corporate greed and an ever growing divide between the rich and poor, Elon Musk stands out as someone who really wants to effect change for the good of everyone. I find him fascinating.

AnotherClarkey

3,698 posts

218 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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I had a sit in one while in the States last week - very nice. I don't really get why people (or journos at least) nitpick the interior, it looked fresh, modern and entirely unlike the dreary coal holes that have become the norm. Couldn't believe how large the front boot was either.

My cash awaits the 3 series size one.

carreauchompeur

18,319 posts

233 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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Interesting. This is the first I've seen of one. What sort of range, etc do you get?

It's an exciting step, all new automotive technologies seem to dribble down from the luxury market...

Fantuzzi

3,297 posts

175 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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Awesome car! I love these, if ever I need the luggage space I know what will be top of my list!

Pics when you get it!

heppers75

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246 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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carreauchompeur said:
Interesting. This is the first I've seen of one. What sort of range, etc do you get?

It's an exciting step, all new automotive technologies seem to dribble down from the luxury market...
240 ish in general driving so it looked like.

carreauchompeur

18,319 posts

233 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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Similar to my M3 then, and a rather cheaper tank to fill smile

heppers75

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Thursday 19th June 2014
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carreauchompeur said:
Similar to my M3 then, and a rather cheaper tank to fill smile
And 30-90 faster!! smile

TimJMS

2,584 posts

280 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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£10.20 going by my rate. That isn't bad for a large vehicle that can seat 7, and can do up to 300 miles on that charge.

I agree entirely about Musk. Very much a can do attitude. Softly spoken. Gets things done.

B17NNS

18,506 posts

276 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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AnotherClarkey said:
My cash awaits the 3 series size one.
If he can filter the tech down to that market at a sensible price world domination surely awaits.