Will the Model S fit in our garage? Any volunteers? (Cambridge)

[juliusa]

Here is an example of the dangers of backing out. Happened a week ago where I live.

http://newcanaan.patch.com/groups/o...ney-23-months-victim-of-driveway-car-accident

 

[Robert.Boston]

Here is an example of the dangers of backing out. Happened a week ago where I live.

http://newcanaan.patch.com/groups/o...ney-23-months-victim-of-driveway-car-accident

Very sad article, but you'll always be backing up one way or the other (unless you install a turntable in your garage :tongue.

Also take into account where you want the charging cables. You will want the plug in the same corner as the car's charge port, placed to minimize risk of tripping and cost of installation.

 

[TampaRich]

That's kind of a strong statement with zero explanation to back it up...

I worked for UPS for 16 years, and all package car drivers are instructed to back into their parking spaces for safety reasons.

 

[jerry33]

Very sad article, but you'll always be backing up one way or the other (unless you install a turntable in your garage :tongue:

True, but when parking, before you do the backing up, you have a clear view from the front when driving by, and then only a few seconds of backup time. When you pull in to park there is a much longer time for the situation to change. In addition, you have to stick a lot more of the car out onto the street or into the lane before you can see what's coming.

And like NSXrox says, many companies enforce backing up to park. If it wasn't a lot safer, they wouldn't do it.

 

[tliving]

I back into my garage every day and the opening is tight (just a few inches on either side of the mirrors. But with auto tilt and the camera its never been a problem.

I back in since its the only way to get my charge cord to reach.

 

[hiroshiy]

So now this is further OT, but here're images of *everybody* parking back-in in Japan

’“ŽÔ￾ê - Google ŒŸ￾õ

# the search word is "parking"

Edit: I'm not sure why it doesn't go to image search from Tapatalk...

 

[Elctrek]

Remember... you still have to back up whether it's backing into or out of your garage or parking space.....

 

[jerry33]

Remember... you still have to back up whether it's backing into or out of your garage or parking space.....

When you are backing in, you had a look from the windshield before you did the backing. No such luck when backing out.

 

[Sembiance]

My wife and I just placed an order for a Model S! On Monday we'll be visiting the showroom to take a second look at fabrics and colors and finalize and confirm our order! Woot!

 

[Robert.Boston]

Yea! There are examples of almost every color combo in the Boston area, so if you're waffling, ask. I drove my green S over to PeterK's before he ordered so his family could see it. He got blue, so clearly they were underwhelmed, but I still wouldn't change it for any other color.

Re interior, personally I don't like the cream headliner (used on all cars) with the gray leather. I'm in a tiny minority on this POV, however.