Recent content by jtc1

Im delighted to hear it CAN fishtail. rear wheel steering is helpful and fun at times. The electronic nannies will keep you from getting into real trouble. Glad to hear Tesla has not gone too conservative in this area.

Pretty much where I am. Something of a Tesla fanboy - but a few things need to get worked out if Im to slap down $107k for a P85 P+. I was in a fever like you were - but became a bit angered by the cost of the options and the conflicting ... "the MS has so few moving parts to maintain - oh but...

OP here – thanks for the excellent feedback. From what I know – I think I am EXACTLY who Tesla is afterwith the P85. Currently own a 5 Series BMW, Career in technology, car geek, married withtwo kids, 12.5 mile (one way) commute to office. (I even ride my bike to work. The roads are...

Yeah - I know... Imaging posting same question on M5 forum?! I have noticed a bit of early adopter angst from some of the members here about option cost and missing content. Not unique to this brand but helpful info.

When I spec the Model S as I want it - it is very close to $100k. I can find a very low mileage (<5000) '13 BMW M5 for upper $80's. Really like the p85 but M5 has more content (HUD, range, track capable, luxury items, etc.) and is slightly more proven. Hard to say which is more fun to drive...