Recent content by BigEgyptian

Speaking of range... saw this on social media the other day, and it might be what I need to do in the dead of winter :D :D

Thank you, I actually need the longer wheelbase of the S, due to us being a long legged family :) Hahaha Completely agree, and THIS is exactly why I'm considering it. There is no doubt that it's far more efficient than any ICE engine. It's all a matter of range, at this point :)

To sum up, my gameplan is as follows: 1. Rent out a Model S (or ask the dealership to lend me one) for a weekend to see if/how it fits our lifestyle 2. Drive out to the place where I'll work, to scope out the area and see if there are any chargers nearby Based on my findings, buy the model that...

In that case, then there's an interesting discrepancy I found, and is part of my 'scope out' plan: Plugshare is only showing the L2 charger at town hall. Google maps is showing 2 more chargers in the area: 1. Tesla Destination Charger - 60 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810 - this one's the closest...

Thank you @CSFTN ; my assumption of 40% loss was actually based on a blog post for someone who had bought an 85D, and lived in MA. Not too far from where I live (can't seem to find the link now, but will paste here once I find it again). When doing my calculations, I actually added a buffer to...

I'll just leave this here, as it's helping me a LOT in my research of the different models: The Ultimate Tesla Buyer's Guide 2020 | Current Automotive It's simple, concise and has most everything in 1 place.

This is great input, thank you. The reason I'm thinking about the S, not the 3/Y is because I'm hoping the longer wheelbase will give us more room (tall family). From your comment, it really sounds like the 90 may not have enough juice for my commute, so I'll need to stretch for: a. The 100D b...

I have to agree, you do make a good point. The routine will definitely get old quickly. I hope so! Good thing is that I don't have to buy now; work is 100% remote at the moment, and is forecasted to continue to be so into 2021 (I work in IT). All my research has been to confirm that I'm ready...

Yes, I did read about that. To be honest, it did not 'click' until you put it in the comment, thank you! I actually thought about renting one on Turo, not calling up the service center. Let me try that, and see if they have something available.

I like diesels mostly for their efficiency, especially on highways, where the majority of my commute will be. The new ones have gotten so good as well (barring VWs cheating fiasco, of course) That's exactly what I was concerned about. There's no covered parking. Middle of Feb, it's going to be...

Thank you for replying @Tam THIS! SO MUCH! The challenge is to find one that has enough range, and still fits the budget. Honestly, FSD is not really high on my priority list. Granted, I have not been commuting yet, and I have no idea when I'll start commuting. However, I have a feeling that...

Forgot to add; only reason I'm considering the Audi A6 & A8 is that I think I may need the longer wheelsbase. I'm tall (6'3", 34 inseam pants) and my kids are tall too (our 11 yr old is 5'9" already). I'd like to buy a car where I don't have to push the seat forward, for the kids to sit behind me.

Hi everyone, First post! :) So, just got a new job, that will require a bit of a change in lifestyle for us. My commute is going up from around 20 miles each way (about 30 mins, little traffic) to 85 miles each way (1.5 hrs) each way - saving grace is that I won't be driving every day; only...