I test drove a Tesla Model S 100 D

[unclebilly]

I drove my 500 HP 930 that day, got the $319 speeding ticket to prove it... then I drove the Tesla.

WOW! What a car!

The salesman encouraged me to test the acceleration... Hole Efuk!

So I’m going back on Monday to do the 90 minute test drive with my family. I spent $17000 dollars on fuel last year so I’m thinking one of these makes sense for us for lots of reasons.

It was a very expensive morning.

[Jims5543]

While not a Model S I bought a used i3 and love it.

Went from spending $250 a month in gas to $40 a month in electricity and $24 a month in gas.

[recycled sixtie]

I'd say you have no business spending 17 grand on fuel unless you have a business!
I understand the need for an electric vehicle. Having said that they have to be priced right.

[cairns]

In Calgary winters you're going to drive a Tesla? How far? And just how often do you expect to test that acceleration?

I can't think of a car that makes less sense up there. Certainly at $100K plus.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I don't spend close to that in gas but I will look at the Chevy Bolt this summer as a city runaround car.

[scottmandue]

It's a fad! Electric cars will never catch on!

[pksystems]

$17,000 in fuel in one year? Get rid of the giant truck with the lift kit.

[fxeditor]

We've owned our Model S 60 for a little over a year now and still absolutely love it! The only issue we've had was a yellowing around the MCU (center screen) that was replaced quickly under warranty.

The fact that we can charge at night for a whopping 8 cents per kilowatt hour overnight is truly a game changer. Also, the fact you have a "full tank" every morning is wonderful. The Supercharger network is great too. We've only used it a couple of times but it's fast, efficient, and the stations are usually located in places with decent places to eat or shop (at least here in Socal). I'm sure you already have one, but incase you don't here is a referral code that will get you free Supercharging for the life of the car! http://ts.la/michael863 .

I hope you and your family enjoy the new ride!

Michael

[speeder]

I think that Tesla cars are cool but what does that 100D cost? I think they are WAY more than $100k new. That would be the cheaper models.

Also, they do alright in cold climates. People in Minnesota drive them but it’s safe to assume that anyone who can afford a Tesla there has a garage to park it in at night for charging. The battery packs are extremely well insulated from outside air.

Tell us how you spent that much on fuel. What is your primary DD and how many miles do you drive it a month? Electric cars can save people a lot of $$ when the math works out. Buying a new Tesla 100D usually destroys the equation before you begin unless the alternative choice was a new MB AMG or something else that costs $150k and depreciates $10k a month.

[island911]

Speeder nails it.

FWIW, I have a business neighbor who went crazy on buying and upgrading a Model S D-whatchamacallit. He had many electric cars prior. And then the Tesla was gone. He now drives a Hellcat and smiles more than ever.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by speeder

I think that Tesla cars are cool but what does that 100D cost? I think they are WAY more than $100k new. That would be the cheaper models.

Also, they do alright in cold climates. People in Minnesota drive them but it’s safe to assume that anyone who can afford a Tesla there has a garage to park it in at night for charging. The battery packs are extremely well insulated from outside air.

Tell us how you spent that much on fuel. What is your primary DD and how many miles do you drive it a month? Electric cars can save people a lot of $$ when the math works out. Buying a new Tesla 100D usually destroys the equation before you begin unless the alternative choice was a new MB AMG or something else that costs $150k and depreciates $10k a month.

All excellent reasons for you not to buy a Tesla. So don't buy one.

[island911]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

All excellent reasons for you not to buy a Tesla. So don't buy one.

all he's doing is questioning the MPG logic

[speeder]

Yep, there is no chance of me buying a new Tesla. I live in a 100 year old apartment building most of the time w no charging facilities in the garage, so that makes the decision for me but don’t crave one anyway.

I know several people who own them, they are cool but I’m an old fashioned guy when it comes to motor vehicles. I still like IC engines.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by unclebilly

The salesman encouraged me to test the acceleration... Hole Efuk!

So I’m going back on Monday to do the 90 minute test drive with my family. I spent $17000 dollars on fuel last year so I’m thinking one of these makes sense for us for lots of reasons.

[island911]

LOL ^

Hey, let's do some math

17k$ in fuel. That's a lot of fuel.

Say $2.50/gal average last year. Oh wait, it's Canada, eh? so $4/gal, eh ? (it was less last year)

So 17k/4= 4,250 gallons of fuel.

Let's say he drives a tank that gets only 12mpg. -> 51,000 miles driven last year. Minimum.

How is the Tesla going to rack up that kind of mileage? Do you have a 140 mile per day commute? and then do the same on weekends, just for fun?

If you do, I can't imagine you did it with a car that got only 12mpg.

[mikehinton]

If you're thinking about an EV, get a Bolt. Far less $. Pretty good range (we average about 260 per charge). Built by a real car company.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by mikehinton

If you're thinking about an EV, get a Bolt. Far less $. Pretty good range (we average about 260 per charge). Built by a real car company.

I think he wants the car and saving something on fuel is an added bonus. He mentioned “electric car” on this board and the usual suspects pounced. If you mention “electric car” on this board you’d better have a full personal history and a DNA sample ready or they’ll call you a liar.

[mikehinton]

Perhaps you're correct. I guess I was just looking at the practical aspect of EVs. We really like ours, but truth told, I'd rather be burning excessive quantities of gas in my carbureted 911T .

[speeder]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

I think he wants the car and saving something on fuel is an added bonus. He mentioned “electric car” on this board and the usual suspects pounced. If you mention “electric car” on this board you’d better have a full personal history and a DNA sample ready or they’ll call you a liar.

Well, I don’t know what you are talking about since I’ve never knocked EVs on this board and you were responding to me. If this guy drives enough to burn $17k worth of fuel and he can replace that brodozer or Bentley w a Tesla, he may save $$, yes. But the Model S 100d can easily cost $150k+ and depreciates like a tuna sandwich according to eBay bids, where they are very plentiful w super low miles. The design is getting long in the tooth w no changes and their customers are people who want the latest status symbol. It has nothing to do w saving $$ or being green at those prices.

Don’t you have a Chevy Volt? Those pencil out great for a lot of people, including friends of mine. I’d consider one if I could charge it here. Prius’s can also make financial sense but I don’t want to drive one. I have a Jetta TDI w manual trans that is thrifty and actually fun to drive.

[island911]

brodozer or Bentley



but wait, is a Bentley a brodozer ? Or is that a Hoedozer?