Seeing some discussion about current MS owners on lease, and our interest to continue with the MS, which is basically the same as it was then....vs the significantly upgraded competition (as an example coming from an E63S, the 2019’s are much improved vs the 2014 I turned in back in 2016 to get the MS).
Honestly, after 30k/3yrs of driving this car, here are some truths for me if it helps anyone else:
- These cars are bulletproof. Rolling computer. Minor things here and there, no worse or better than any other car. I guess better bc no real maintenance. But generally has been a tank. Used market filled with amazing buys, blows my mind for 50k people can have this toy used. Amazing car, generally.
- I don’t need the speed in reality, I have a P90DL, I would have gotten the P100DL if it was available and almost traded when they announced it....glad I didn’t. I never use the speed other than parlor tricks. 100D is just fine, don’t need the extras, IMO, I’ll take the range over the extra power, it’s just not really anything most ppl would use
- Ah range. It’s a non issue. Simple - do you routinely drive more than 200 miles in one sitting? If so, EV’s maybe not for you. If not, stop pontificating and buy.
- Refresh > non refresh not even close folks come on
- My least favorite thing about the car is the quality of the seats/interior/chassis. Just basic. Screen is great sure, alcantara, etc but the “feel” of the car is cheap, it’s not solid like an AMG car or comparable. Also the ride can be kind of rough for what it is/should be
All around the best car I’ve owned. Have to say. Autopilot is mandatory, don’t want a daily driver without it. So for me, I’ll go check out the RS7, E63S, Panamera, I’m on the list like everyone else for a Taycan, and maybe one other, but really I can’t see myself not just getting another MS. However, I really, really, really hope there’s another refresh. I’d hate to lease the exact same car I have with a few minor upgrades (kind of defeats the purpose) but I don’t think that’s enough to hold me back from getting another MS or MX...there just isn’t anything comparable yet. Killer product, Tesla, just gimme more
Honestly, after 30k/3yrs of driving this car, here are some truths for me if it helps anyone else:
- These cars are bulletproof. Rolling computer. Minor things here and there, no worse or better than any other car. I guess better bc no real maintenance. But generally has been a tank. Used market filled with amazing buys, blows my mind for 50k people can have this toy used. Amazing car, generally.
- I don’t need the speed in reality, I have a P90DL, I would have gotten the P100DL if it was available and almost traded when they announced it....glad I didn’t. I never use the speed other than parlor tricks. 100D is just fine, don’t need the extras, IMO, I’ll take the range over the extra power, it’s just not really anything most ppl would use
- Ah range. It’s a non issue. Simple - do you routinely drive more than 200 miles in one sitting? If so, EV’s maybe not for you. If not, stop pontificating and buy.
- Refresh > non refresh not even close folks come on
- My least favorite thing about the car is the quality of the seats/interior/chassis. Just basic. Screen is great sure, alcantara, etc but the “feel” of the car is cheap, it’s not solid like an AMG car or comparable. Also the ride can be kind of rough for what it is/should be
All around the best car I’ve owned. Have to say. Autopilot is mandatory, don’t want a daily driver without it. So for me, I’ll go check out the RS7, E63S, Panamera, I’m on the list like everyone else for a Taycan, and maybe one other, but really I can’t see myself not just getting another MS. However, I really, really, really hope there’s another refresh. I’d hate to lease the exact same car I have with a few minor upgrades (kind of defeats the purpose) but I don’t think that’s enough to hold me back from getting another MS or MX...there just isn’t anything comparable yet. Killer product, Tesla, just gimme more