If you were not getting a Model S what would you get

gg_wants_a_tesla said:

So, in 2+ years' time, what car - that you are presumably driving now - would you be swapping out for the Model S?

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I have a Jetta TDI so it'll get me through until the Model S arrives. Can't wait.

Dave

A Land Rover Freelander II, hopefully. That's the reason I'm still hoping for the 4WD option.

1996 Volvo 960 sedan. It has been very reliable, given the high dealer maintenance costs (requires brake job though). Has 123,751 miles. I will be keeping it with Model S.

After GM and others crushed their EVs I promised myself I would not buy a new car unless it is an EV.

Not replacing ... adding to my list.

09 Cadillac Escalade EXT.

Currently I have a 1984 Mazda 323 which will be replaced with the Model S. So should be a nice upgrade

Cobos

2006 Lexus 400h. I just did my 75,000 mile service, so will probably have around 100,000 miles by the time my S comes in.

An '08 Audi A6 Avant or, possibly, a Tesla Roadster but it depends upon whether I've had all of the fun by the time it arrives... maybe not.

MPT said:

An '08 Audi A6 Avant or, possibly, a Tesla Roadster but it depends upon whether I've had all of the fun by the time it arrives... maybe not.

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Aren't they going to let you guys keep the Mini-Es?

2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Already have a Roadster, and a diesel F-250.

2000 Saturn SL1 with 105,000 miles, routinely averaging 40-43 MPG combination city/highway.

Just had the intake manifold gasket replaced. I hope it's the last significant ICE maintenance cost I'll ever have to make.

It will be a big change for me. I'm tired of manually rolling up the windows and reaching around to the back door from the inside to unlock it!

Todd, tell me about it... I've only got 2 doors, and some a****le tried breaking into the car destroying the passenger door lock and making a huge hole where my drivers side door lock used to be.

With such an old car (though with only slightly above 50 000 miles on the odo) I only coughed up for repairing the driver side door. Partly because crawling in through the hatchback got old real fast and the snow falling into the hole in the door is usually bad for rust

Hopefully a cheap tuneup and mandatory control is all I will need to spend until I get myself an EV.

Cobos

1992 Saturn SL2- 117,000 miles

I will most likely keep my 2006 RX400h when I get my Model S. The reason is I need something for the winter snow driving.

I'll be replacing my 2004 Prius (currently at 97,000 miles). For the time being we'll be holding onto our 2006 Highlander Hybrid as our travel, hauling, long range vehicle.

A 2003 Saturn L200.

It's been a good car, but it was the first real indication that GM was creeping into Saturn design. It's got a few more good years in it, so I know it will hold out just fine. But my wife is itching to replace it now, so I'm going to have to sweet talk her into waiting.

I'll be replacing my '06 Civic. A nice commuter car. I'm hoping not to have to buy any more ICE's... but I'm keeping my '09 Ford Taurus X until the EV range increases.

I'm currently driving a 2003 Audi A6 with ~57,000 miles on it. I'll probably keep her just for winter reasons since her quattro is awesome in the snow.

Hopefully a few plans I have for this year will come to fruition so I can finally put the money down on a Model S. If/when that happens I'll be sure to report in with my reservation number. :biggrin:

right now

right now I've got a '96 civic with 223,000 kms. I know for sure I won't still be driving it when the model S is out though. (I'm sick of driving around an appliance) We've got a 2006 mazda 3 I might have moved on to, or I might pick up something else. If I were single I'd have ordered a roadster already, but with a family the roadster would really just be a toy for me.

- mnx

Seat Leon 1.8VT (2001) and 170.000km

still a nice ride, starting to look old, but the sports pack, make it fun to drive