I really like this from the OP:
"it was like going from VHS to DVDs"
I think I'll use that as it sums up my feelings and daily experience with the car for the most part. I also tell people that it's like driving a smartphone around, which also gets the idea across. I can also see how that would make it unappealing to some, but I actaully think that's accurate, as the Model S with an all touchscreen controls, no growling engine, etc, is unappealing to some (though I think even many of those minds would change if they actaully used it for a day).
@KingKitega
Clever!