Hello to All,
Though I don't own a Tesla S yet (the major word is "yet") I decided to join this forum and look for opinions in regards to my situation. I have taken both the P85 and S85 for demo rides in the last month. Since then, I have been following and reading all the posts on both this website as well as the forum posts on the Tesla website and am "addicted" to them. Very impressed with the enthusiasm of all the members that have posted - I own several different cars from various manufacturers (BMW and Mercedes) and belong to their forums and have not seen this type of owner engagement as compared to the Tesla site. I test drove the car at the Short Hllls mall store in NJ and visited the service center in Springfield NJ and was overwhelmed by the amount of knowledge and the "low key" approach of the sales team - a very different and unique approach versus my buying experience at "dealerships". The Springfiled service center took a lot of time explaining the car to me from a "service" perspective and patiently answered all my questions on concerns that I read from posts from this forum.
My daily driver is a 2012 BMW 550ix and I love the performance of the car and the creature comforts it has. After driving the Tesla, I am frankly torn as to what to do - unfortunately, I drive mostly local, so my gas mileage is a whopping 15 mpg!! When I drove the Tesla I love the "instant" acceleration al all speeds, the earrily quietness of having no motor and the technology of the car. I can see why so many members comment on the "Tesla grin" as I had it when I test drove both cars.
Because I live in NJ, there has been a recent ruling that Tesla can no longer "sell" cars in this state- I spoke to the Sales Mgr at the Short Hills store and he assured me that they will keep the store, but make it into a Gallery - meaning that they just can't talk price and take your sales order (you'll order on line anyway). This will be effective on April 1st - so not sure if I decide to "go for it" if there is any advantage to pull the trigger before the Apri 1st date? Comments please? Also, frankly not sure if I should wait for the AWD MS - because 1) I live in NJ and 2) have always had AWD cars. - Comments, please?
I think that I am sold on the car, but one of the things that nags at me is obviously, the "range anxiety" issue - do most feel that it is a common concern at first, and then goes away? - I only commute about 20 miles a day, so I was more concerned from a "longer trip" issue. Secondly, the interior (specifically the seats) doesn't look as "upscale" as the 550 - or is it just a different way to look at the "old world" thinking of what an automotive interior should look like? - Thoughts?
I appreciate any and all feedback - Thanks for reading my post!!
Tennisman
Though I don't own a Tesla S yet (the major word is "yet") I decided to join this forum and look for opinions in regards to my situation. I have taken both the P85 and S85 for demo rides in the last month. Since then, I have been following and reading all the posts on both this website as well as the forum posts on the Tesla website and am "addicted" to them. Very impressed with the enthusiasm of all the members that have posted - I own several different cars from various manufacturers (BMW and Mercedes) and belong to their forums and have not seen this type of owner engagement as compared to the Tesla site. I test drove the car at the Short Hllls mall store in NJ and visited the service center in Springfield NJ and was overwhelmed by the amount of knowledge and the "low key" approach of the sales team - a very different and unique approach versus my buying experience at "dealerships". The Springfiled service center took a lot of time explaining the car to me from a "service" perspective and patiently answered all my questions on concerns that I read from posts from this forum.
My daily driver is a 2012 BMW 550ix and I love the performance of the car and the creature comforts it has. After driving the Tesla, I am frankly torn as to what to do - unfortunately, I drive mostly local, so my gas mileage is a whopping 15 mpg!! When I drove the Tesla I love the "instant" acceleration al all speeds, the earrily quietness of having no motor and the technology of the car. I can see why so many members comment on the "Tesla grin" as I had it when I test drove both cars.
Because I live in NJ, there has been a recent ruling that Tesla can no longer "sell" cars in this state- I spoke to the Sales Mgr at the Short Hills store and he assured me that they will keep the store, but make it into a Gallery - meaning that they just can't talk price and take your sales order (you'll order on line anyway). This will be effective on April 1st - so not sure if I decide to "go for it" if there is any advantage to pull the trigger before the Apri 1st date? Comments please? Also, frankly not sure if I should wait for the AWD MS - because 1) I live in NJ and 2) have always had AWD cars. - Comments, please?
I think that I am sold on the car, but one of the things that nags at me is obviously, the "range anxiety" issue - do most feel that it is a common concern at first, and then goes away? - I only commute about 20 miles a day, so I was more concerned from a "longer trip" issue. Secondly, the interior (specifically the seats) doesn't look as "upscale" as the 550 - or is it just a different way to look at the "old world" thinking of what an automotive interior should look like? - Thoughts?
I appreciate any and all feedback - Thanks for reading my post!!
Tennisman