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Originally Posted by G50
We’ve had nothing but BMW, Mercedes and Porsche for 35 years. My wife said she’d never want an EV. We borrowed a relative’s Model 3 for a few weeks a few years ago. Now we have our own and she’d never go back to gas.
They are much, much better cars than the (now) anti-Musk media likes to lead people to believe.
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I was the same way. The most eco I would have ever gone would have been hybrid. However, I was killing time at the mall a few months ago and walked into Tesla. I've been in the store many times before just browsing, but never drove one. I struck up a convo with a salesguy and he said I should go for a test drive. He gives me the card, and off I go! Wow, I thought this car was a revelation! It was smooth, quiet, comfortable and well made, unlike what all the naysayers were saying. I ordered one that day and it arrived at the end of April. I bought the car for my gf because I knew she would like it, but she is always hesitant to try new things. So, I drove it for a couple months and liked it. Last night she was saying how quiet and comfortable the car was and easy to park compared to the Audi A5 Sportback.
It is an appliance, but many feel it is a prestigious car. I think it is more of an aspirational car that is attainable. Now, what I really miss about the Tesla is not having to go to gas stations. Come home, plug in and you're good to go. I am now looking at lightly used Model Y Performances to replace my Alfa. It will be used for daily duties and hauling stuff like wheels/tires, tools and other car parts. For me it would fit the bill. Why get rid of the Alfa? Long story, but my dealer dropped the line and there is no one here to service/repair them.
