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Over many years, I’ve learned that luxury to me is, in part, not having to go to a dealer and not needing to do the periodic maintenance required on an ICE.high price for limited luxury
Tested: 2020 Tesla Model Y Crosses Over Into the Mainstream
Interesting... not sure I agree with their comparison.
"Looks just like a bloated 3 and drives worse, fit and finish issues, a high price for limited luxury."
I don't think the Auto Review Community knows how to review Tesla (Or probably any electric vehicle). Yes, Tesla are over priced when compared to ICE. Tesla has decided what feature set they want to produce. I have been a BMW owner for over 25 years. I have owned two X3. I am trading in my X3 for a MY. I am doing it because the MY will give me the same space as my X3. It will not be a luxury. But I gave up on BMW for over the air updates. Heck, couldn't even get Android Auto or Waze. Had to buy a Chinese Head unit to do it. Their driver aides lag behind Tesla. I can not warm up my X3 in the winter before I go get in it. I come from the Tech industry. I want a computer with wheels. One that the company is constantly updating and adding features. I expect that Tesla will change their software model over time. Just like Apple and Microsoft have done. I will probably have to pay for some new features and even pay a subscription. I hope not, but programmers cost a lot of money.
I have made the value decision. I have turned down two delivery dates on the MY. Tesla has to be more flexible with delivery appointments.
Tesla needs to get better at assembly and at customer service. That will only happen when the stockholders and the Board direct Musk to do it. Hope they do it before it impacts their bottom line. But history has shown that companies only make those changes when it is a crisis.
I am actually glad C&D gave Tesla a less than great review. Hopefully Tesla will heed what they said.
I have a MY on order (delayed it to January over quality concerns). The main vehicle I was cross-shopping was a BMW X3. Most of my cars have been BMWs including my current 1-series. Besides what you mentioned any other reasons you are shying away from the X3? One concern I have is the driving dynamics. The only other Tesla I have driven is a Performance M3 which obviously is going to be different than the MY. As you know driving a BMW there is something about the way it connects you to the road that I feel I will miss.
That more-or-less matches my experience on an 1100 miles road trip (20" aftermarket wheels, LR AWD). Averaged 335 Wh/m.Real world range at 75mph of 220, eh?
Over many years, I’ve learned that luxury to me is, in part, not having to go to a dealer and not needing to do the periodic maintenance required on an ICE.
I’ve also been a C&D subscriber for 27 years and last year decided to let it lapse due to a fundamental difference in opinion about the benefits of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation.
I think the Auto Review Industry knows EXACTLY how to review Teslas. Harp on minor issues, misrepresent and try hard to slow the move away from ICE vehicles. They may delay it, but they’re doomed. I suspect in 5-10 years, used ICE vehicles will have declining resale values.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I've noticed that Tesla really doesn't advertise in print publications. Wonder if that has anything to do with it.