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Mayhemm
Model S P85+ "Lola"
Spoke with Jon briefly yesterday morning. The repairs apparently went well and I'm scheduled for my TD on Wednesday. Barring a snowstorm or something, I should be all set! (Though, after what happened last time, I'm trying to keep my excitement under better control)
Mayhemm
Model S P85+ "Lola"
There may be some truth to that; just received this picture regarding my test drive tomorrow.
Note the reference to a store on Robson St.
I'm not familiar with Vancouver at all, but the Pacific Centre isn't on Robson, is it?
Mayhemm
Model S P85+ "Lola"
Had my test drive this morning. Upshot: I want this car now! Concerns about ride quality were totally unfounded. Had almost 3 hours with Jon to go over the car and answer all my questions.
Test drive itself was about 40 minutes and took us north of the city. It had a bit of everything; high speed highway driving, winding turns, and bumper to bumper traffic. Excellent route all around!
Some things of note :
- Tire roar was very pronounced on some road surfaces
- I found the steering wheel comfortable but very thick. I'll get used to it, but combined with the lack of lateral support, it made holding my position during high speed turns a bit of a chore.
- The store is NOT going in Pacific Centre, but in its own property on Robson Street early next year.
- Canadians now have access to the Residual Value Guarantee when financing the car (though 60-85 percent of the vehicle value must be financed to qualify)
- Had a BMW sedan (M5 or 4-door M3) want to race me on the highway. I get the feeling this will be a regular occurrence
- Audio system was pretty underwhelming but someone had messed with the equalizer and Jon didn't really know how to fix it (I was busy driving) so maybe it was just poor settings.
- Test car was not electronically limited. I briefly had it over 90mph on the freeway
Test drive itself was about 40 minutes and took us north of the city. It had a bit of everything; high speed highway driving, winding turns, and bumper to bumper traffic. Excellent route all around!
Some things of note :
- Tire roar was very pronounced on some road surfaces
- I found the steering wheel comfortable but very thick. I'll get used to it, but combined with the lack of lateral support, it made holding my position during high speed turns a bit of a chore.
- The store is NOT going in Pacific Centre, but in its own property on Robson Street early next year.
- Canadians now have access to the Residual Value Guarantee when financing the car (though 60-85 percent of the vehicle value must be financed to qualify)
- Had a BMW sedan (M5 or 4-door M3) want to race me on the highway. I get the feeling this will be a regular occurrence
- Audio system was pretty underwhelming but someone had messed with the equalizer and Jon didn't really know how to fix it (I was busy driving) so maybe it was just poor settings.
- Test car was not electronically limited. I briefly had it over 90mph on the freeway
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The south end of the mall ends at Robson St with 3 Robson St entrances (to the main anchor store). Sears moved out of there and it's being renovated. It's believe it will be a Nordstrom's.
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Had my test drive this morning. Upshot: I want this car now! Concerns about ride quality were totally unfounded. Had almost 3 hours with Jon to go over the car and answer all my questions.
Test drive itself was about 40 minutes and took us north of the city. It had a bit of everything; high speed highway driving, winding turns, and bumper to bumper traffic. Excellent route all around!
Some things of note :
- Tire roar was very pronounced on some road surfaces
- I found the steering wheel comfortable but very thick. I'll get used to it, but combined with the lack of lateral support, it made holding my position during high speed turns a bit of a chore.
- The store is NOT going in Pacific Centre, but in its own property on Robson Street early next year.
- Canadians now have access to the Residual Value Guarantee when financing the car (though 60-85 percent of the vehicle value must be financed to qualify)
- Had a BMW sedan (M5 or 4-door M3) want to race me on the highway. I get the feeling this will be a regular occurrence
wow, way better than my test drive. my was mostly a 30kph drive through Stanley Park. Didn't even get a grin.
. Re: tire noise. Vancouver and your route is particularly rough road. Almost as bad as the I5 from Blaine to Bellingham.
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I'll be scoping out this...
This was posted last week:
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/10/tesla-vancouver-robson-showroom-opening-soon/
Mayhemm
Model S P85+ "Lola"
wow, way better than my test drive. my was mostly a 30kph drive through Stanley Park. Didn't even get a grin.
Re: tire noise. Vancouver and your route is particularly rough road. Almost as bad as the I5 from Blaine to Bellingham.
Yeah, I got the impression that was a one-of-a-kind route since I flew in 1800km just for the test drive. Sorry to hear yours wasn't as good.
The tire noise was noticeable but not terrible. We have a lot of that rough coat pavement at home too. Nothing rides quietly on it. I didn't have any music on to help mask it either.
Mayhemm
Model S P85+ "Lola"
I also should probably watch what I say on the forum. Tesla (or at least the Vancouver service guys) are listening.
Prior to my test drive, I was informed that they recognized my username and were aware of my online "presence". Couldn't tell if they meant this as a positive or negative though. :redface:
Haven't really said anything I'm ashamed of (well, I may have bitched a bit loudly about the price increases). Still, nothing notorious.
Prior to my test drive, I was informed that they recognized my username and were aware of my online "presence". Couldn't tell if they meant this as a positive or negative though. :redface:
Haven't really said anything I'm ashamed of (well, I may have bitched a bit loudly about the price increases). Still, nothing notorious.
Vger
Active Member
Was at Powell St to drop off the car for some work and met the new Product Specialist Robin Petersen. She is very enthusiastic about sales prospects. She said at a recent event they had 400 leads and she was already out of business cards. Bodes well!
She also told me she is planning a test drive event in Victoria, which we have been pushing for.
She also told me she is planning a test drive event in Victoria, which we have been pushing for.
I'm pretty sure Tesla considers TMC to be a double-edged sword, but I'm certainly well-known to be a TMC'er and it's been nothing but positive. Just treat people with respect; if they tell you something in confidence don't post it on the forum.
IMHO it is perfectly okay to call Tesla out on something you disagree with. I have done it on occasion and I'm obviously a huge fan of the company.
Mayhemm
Model S P85+ "Lola"
Yeah, I try not to be too much of a troll.
I was just a bit surprised when Jon was like "You're Mayhemm on the forum, right?" because I'm neither a particularly active nor vocal TMC member.
I was just a bit surprised when Jon was like "You're Mayhemm on the forum, right?" because I'm neither a particularly active nor vocal TMC member.
Zapped
Model S - PURE EV
Mayhemm
Model S P85+ "Lola"
. . .owner said:
puppy thoughts said:No you won't. That Tesla keeps you away for DAYS!
That would be fantastic! I'm out of the country right now but scheduled a January test drive in Vancouver when we are over there anyway. Until then, and until the stock gets back in gear and hits, oh, $250-$300, I'll have to be satisfied with my Tesla hat.
By the way, note that the phrase "back in gear" is now an anachronism!
Just heard from a business acquaintance in the area The Tesla store will be at 929 Robson Street in the location being vacated by H2O plus No timeline known
Canuck
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
I'm new here. Just signed up here today and I'm going for a test drive with Robin on Wednesday. I live in South Surrey. I drove down to Bellevue last night and checked out the mall store. It was crazy busy but I guess that's to be expected on black Friday. Thankfully, the salesperson there was very helpful and she spent a long time with me despite it being busy because she knew I was serious and not a just another mall gawker.
I'm interested in the model S 85 since I need the extended range. I have a vacation home in Tulameen which is 30 minutes north of Princeton. The drive from my home to our lakehouse is 296 km via #1 to Hope, then #3 to Princeton, then 30 km on Coalmont Rd to Tulameen. I'd like to be able to make it there in one charge (without any significant "range anxiety") and any input from people here who know the route would be appreciated. I understand it's well within the stated range but there are a couple of high elevation mountain passes to go through (I'll be doing those in my Tahoe Hybrid in the winter months) but at all other times of year I want this car for that drive, and also for around town, for which range is not an issue. For those who don't know the route, but who have this car, this is from Wikipedia, and your comments on the range would also be greatly appreciated:
"There are several significant ascents in this stretch between Hope and Princeton. The first is the steep climb to the Hope Slide, followed later by the remainder of the climb up to Allison Pass at an elevation of 1,342m (4,473 ft). After the summit of Allison Pass, where the Crowsnest crosses from the Fraser Valley Regional District into the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, the road descends for 40 km (25 mi) before beginning another long climb up Sunday Summit (1,284m, 4,280 ft). Soon after Sunday Summit is the descent into Princeton."
I'm thinking that driving at highway speeds, with air on in the summer, and heat at other times (I would get the winter package), and climbing two steep mountain passes, range may be a concern? I see there is a charging station in Hope (non-Tesla of course but I'm going to get the dual chargers). Still, I still don't like the idea of having to wait around when I'm always anxious to get to the lake and I usually drive home late Sunday night. A Tesla charging station at Manning Park would sure be nice!
I'm new here. Just signed up here today and I'm going for a test drive with Robin on Wednesday. I live in South Surrey. I drove down to Bellevue last night and checked out the mall store. It was crazy busy but I guess that's to be expected on black Friday. Thankfully, the salesperson there was very helpful and she spent a long time with me despite it being busy because she knew I was serious and not a just another mall gawker.
I'm interested in the model S 85 since I need the extended range. I have a vacation home in Tulameen which is 30 minutes north of Princeton. The drive from my home to our lakehouse is 296 km via #1 to Hope, then #3 to Princeton, then 30 km on Coalmont Rd to Tulameen. I'd like to be able to make it there in one charge (without any significant "range anxiety") and any input from people here who know the route would be appreciated. I understand it's well within the stated range but there are a couple of high elevation mountain passes to go through (I'll be doing those in my Tahoe Hybrid in the winter months) but at all other times of year I want this car for that drive, and also for around town, for which range is not an issue. For those who don't know the route, but who have this car, this is from Wikipedia, and your comments on the range would also be greatly appreciated:
"There are several significant ascents in this stretch between Hope and Princeton. The first is the steep climb to the Hope Slide, followed later by the remainder of the climb up to Allison Pass at an elevation of 1,342m (4,473 ft). After the summit of Allison Pass, where the Crowsnest crosses from the Fraser Valley Regional District into the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, the road descends for 40 km (25 mi) before beginning another long climb up Sunday Summit (1,284m, 4,280 ft). Soon after Sunday Summit is the descent into Princeton."
I'm thinking that driving at highway speeds, with air on in the summer, and heat at other times (I would get the winter package), and climbing two steep mountain passes, range may be a concern? I see there is a charging station in Hope (non-Tesla of course but I'm going to get the dual chargers). Still, I still don't like the idea of having to wait around when I'm always anxious to get to the lake and I usually drive home late Sunday night. A Tesla charging station at Manning Park would sure be nice!
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