I'll try not turn this post into another rant but I finally got around to dropping my model 3 off for a collection of issues.
So anyway, dropped car off in Glasgow and was then advised that they would need my car "a while" to investigate some of the issues, so I requested a loaner from them which I picked up over the weekend. It was a 2017 model S and I thought I would share my thoughts as it may be of interest to someone.
Firstly, it actually feels like a proper car, it feels heavier (probably because it is), but everything about it feels firm, substantial, unlike my opinion of the model 3's build quality and materials. Naturally, the car feels a little larger but that feeling didn't last too long. I definitely like the layout inside, with the touch screen and the instrument cluster. It felt comfier inside and generally a nicer place to be. Everything about it felt better quality.
There were only 3 issues with the model S that I could see, the cooling in the drivers seat wasn't working, the wipers were noisy and there was no radio but in comparison to the issues I have with my model 3, these are really minor.
I know there will be loads on here that would slate the model S for their own reasons but I'm curious if anyone has went the other way, from a model 3 to an S and why.
I probably won't keep my model 3 much longer (coming up on 1 year in a week or so) and am most likely to go back to a diesel 4x4 but I have to admit, I certainly like this model S, it's really surprised me and just wonder if owning one would prolong my relationship with Tesla or even EV's generally.
So anyway, dropped car off in Glasgow and was then advised that they would need my car "a while" to investigate some of the issues, so I requested a loaner from them which I picked up over the weekend. It was a 2017 model S and I thought I would share my thoughts as it may be of interest to someone.
Firstly, it actually feels like a proper car, it feels heavier (probably because it is), but everything about it feels firm, substantial, unlike my opinion of the model 3's build quality and materials. Naturally, the car feels a little larger but that feeling didn't last too long. I definitely like the layout inside, with the touch screen and the instrument cluster. It felt comfier inside and generally a nicer place to be. Everything about it felt better quality.
There were only 3 issues with the model S that I could see, the cooling in the drivers seat wasn't working, the wipers were noisy and there was no radio but in comparison to the issues I have with my model 3, these are really minor.
I know there will be loads on here that would slate the model S for their own reasons but I'm curious if anyone has went the other way, from a model 3 to an S and why.
I probably won't keep my model 3 much longer (coming up on 1 year in a week or so) and am most likely to go back to a diesel 4x4 but I have to admit, I certainly like this model S, it's really surprised me and just wonder if owning one would prolong my relationship with Tesla or even EV's generally.