1 Year Anniversary of Ownership!

[Ugliest1]

Next week, for my birthday, we're driving up through Eastern Utah for some mountain biking in Moab, hiking in Arches, and rafting the Colorado. I've never been through this part of the country so I'm very excited about the trip. These are not places I would have thought an electric car could manage just 2 years ago. My Model S has definitely added some adventure!
Cheers.

Make sure you hit Dead Horse Point State Park!!!!! about 45 min west of Arches. See Going Cross Country a bit more leisurely starting at post #4 for a bit more info. I can't help but encourage it; as beautiful as Utah is, DHPSP is my favourite.

*edit* BTW, nice screen name !!

 

[VolkerP]

Congrats from me, too, and thanks for being a member of this awesome ownership community.

 

[FLDarren]

Congrats on a wonderful relaxed year and many many more to come. I can't wait to experience the joy that is the Model S.

Go enjoy that bridge #9555. I know the one you're talking about.

 

[LoL Rick]

Congratulations on your accomplishments and 1 year with the car. Wishing you many happy returns!

I think I might know that bridge also and can't wait to get on it when my car arrives.

 

[Btrflyl8e]

It was actually the Gandy bridge... I somehow manage to hit the span most days free and clear of other cars. Now the Howard Frankland can be fun, too. Assuming it's late at night! 4 lanes of fun, and a lot longer!

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Congrats, my 60 sister from the other coast!

 

[Btrflyl8e]

Thanks! Just for fun, I rode in the Silverado to grab some dinner last night. It was not fun.

 

[SarahsDad]

I can completely identify with the driving-more-now-that-I'm-driving-a-Tesla philosophy. My previous daily driver was an M5, averaged 8,000 mi / yr over the prior 5 years. Now, 8 months into my Tesla ownership, I just passed the 10,000 mile mark. At this rate I'll almost double my normal yearly mileage.

I'm starting to go on drives just to enjoy the scenery, to "stop and smell the roses". Just yesterday I drove up to the Western NC mountains and it was beautiful (I posted about it here - Ascent of Mt Mitchell and the Magic of Regen).

It's like therapy. What an amazing car.

 

[reddy]

Christal,

Today is MY one year anniversary, and all I can say is WOW. It will be hard to match this driving experience.

Once we get superchargers nearby, you'll find me on long, long road trips. And at 1 year, I have have zero loss of miles, still at 272 for a range charge....

 

[Btrflyl8e]

Christal,

Today is MY one year anniversary, and all I can say is WOW. It will be hard to match this driving experience.

Once we get superchargers nearby, you'll find me on long, long road trips. And at 1 year, I have have zero loss of miles, still at 272 for a range charge....

Happy anniversary!!!! I don't obsess about loss of range like some, maybe because range really isn't a big deal to me. Which is why the 60 was more than enough for me, maybe. But, I am certainly happy that I haven't seen any decline in mine, either!

Here's to more superchargers opening!

 

[Treker56]

Congrats!! Same here - S60 P8293 delivered April 20, 2013 in NoVa. knock on wood - zero issues. been in the SC twice -- tire rotation at 6,000 miles and annual service at 12,500. Have exactly 12,800 on the odo. Best. Car. Ever!

 

[Merrill]

Thanks! Just for fun, I rode in the Silverado to grab some dinner last night. It was not fun.

Yes, totally agree I hate to drive the ICE anymore. Feels klunky and noisy and like a bucket of bolts, and before the Tesla I thought the Mercedes was a nice car. What an incredible turn of events, glad everyone is having so much fun and keep the stories coming.

 

[Btrflyl8e]

LOL, I wasn't even driving. It wasn't fun just being a passenger.

 

[DrGuest]

Happy Birthday My Beautiful "Inspiration". You have been a total Inspiration for dozens and dozens of Engineering students, Friends, Relatives and the many Tesla Fans out there that have taken pix, waved, given Thumbs Up, and many other kinds of Tesla Moments that have made me feel like a Rock Star these past 365 days! 15,897 Miles of Pure Driving Pleasure! Btw, I wanted my name to be more visible, so I named my Driver Profile, Inspiration so it shows up at the top of my 17 inch display.