Hello all! I've been somewhat of an active reader of these forums over the past two years since I've been heavily researching & planning for one of my biggest dreams: owning a Roadster. The company & especially the Roadster have been an overbearing obsession of mine since 2008, & I never thought I'd be able to own one until recently.
I've nearly 100% decided I'd like to wait for an Electric Blue in any year/trim, but would prefer a 2.0 due to the interior updates. At the same time, I would also consider any color for the right price, but with the market rarely having more than 20 for sale at a time, it seems like the most painful waiting game possible.
Regardless, it is finally in my plans to make it happen this year, and I was hoping I could have a few questions answered by real owners with real experience.
- I am located in the Dallas, TX area, where for the better part of five months out of the year, it's very humid, & very hot; at times up to 105 degrees in the summer. Should I be at all worried about overheating? I've read that most 2.0 & above have two fans as opposed to one in the 1.5's, but am still skeptical. Is holding out for a 2.5 worth it due to the PEM update for spirited driving in harsh conditions?
- I have test driven two Roadsters (1.5 #169 and 2.0 #606) but didn't get to experience the car for more than fifteen minutes. Do you all find that the seats are comfortable for long drives? I will be coming from a 2011 CR-Z that is one of the most comfortable seats for long drives I've experienced, so that factor is important to me.
- Are there any other required aspects/improvements I should know to plan for when I finally receive my dream car?
Thank you so much in advance to anyone willing to help a new guy out!
I've nearly 100% decided I'd like to wait for an Electric Blue in any year/trim, but would prefer a 2.0 due to the interior updates. At the same time, I would also consider any color for the right price, but with the market rarely having more than 20 for sale at a time, it seems like the most painful waiting game possible.
Regardless, it is finally in my plans to make it happen this year, and I was hoping I could have a few questions answered by real owners with real experience.
- I am located in the Dallas, TX area, where for the better part of five months out of the year, it's very humid, & very hot; at times up to 105 degrees in the summer. Should I be at all worried about overheating? I've read that most 2.0 & above have two fans as opposed to one in the 1.5's, but am still skeptical. Is holding out for a 2.5 worth it due to the PEM update for spirited driving in harsh conditions?
- I have test driven two Roadsters (1.5 #169 and 2.0 #606) but didn't get to experience the car for more than fifteen minutes. Do you all find that the seats are comfortable for long drives? I will be coming from a 2011 CR-Z that is one of the most comfortable seats for long drives I've experienced, so that factor is important to me.
- Are there any other required aspects/improvements I should know to plan for when I finally receive my dream car?
Thank you so much in advance to anyone willing to help a new guy out!