I've owned over 25 cars so far and driven 100+ different models, years all over the world including Lada (a *sugar* box) from Russia.
Nothing comes close to a Tesla what so ever for its intuitive, modern driving experience.
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I've owned over 25 cars so far and driven 100+ different models, years all over the world including Lada (a *sugar* box) from Russia.
Nothing comes close to a Tesla what so ever for its intuitive, modern driving experience.
I don't know about that. Saw a lot of Ladas and was a passenger in one in Cuba earlier this year. Pretty sweet ride
Really going OT...you'd be surprised what still runs, what they run on, and how they are maintained. Not a Lada but a picture of the "intuitive control system" in typical Cuban car. The guy had two wires he would touch together for the horn!
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RogerHScott
Active Member
RogerHScott
Active Member
At first you will hate your Tesla because it will take the veil from your eyes and reveal that everything you thought about cars
up until now was an illusion -- nothing but a mirage. Then you will love your Tesla, as you realize that it, and only it, reveals
the automotive Truth. You will then sell all of your belongings, cash in your kids' 529 plans, and sink everything into TSLA.
up until now was an illusion -- nothing but a mirage. Then you will love your Tesla, as you realize that it, and only it, reveals
the automotive Truth. You will then sell all of your belongings, cash in your kids' 529 plans, and sink everything into TSLA.
jmanning
Member
WHAT are you doing ????? Why trade in the M6, you get to go to convenience stores and get candy bars AND coffee at the same stop.
We electric drivers have to go out of our way to do that ! YOU got to smell the sweet scent of gasoline EVERY time you pumped. We electric drivers have to rent a car to do that or look creepy trying to get a whiff of it when others fill up !! YOU got to hear the roar of an engine while we electric owners have to hear the sounds of nature as we drive down the road or the music we play without ANY other engine roaring sounds, DAMN !!! YOU got to worry of whether or not a gas station is open or not at 2am in the morning while electric drivers have no such drama, the electricity is always running !!!! MAN you missed out on those experiences, maybe you will trade this car in and get a Hummer to satisfy those needs........
We electric drivers have to go out of our way to do that ! YOU got to smell the sweet scent of gasoline EVERY time you pumped. We electric drivers have to rent a car to do that or look creepy trying to get a whiff of it when others fill up !! YOU got to hear the roar of an engine while we electric owners have to hear the sounds of nature as we drive down the road or the music we play without ANY other engine roaring sounds, DAMN !!! YOU got to worry of whether or not a gas station is open or not at 2am in the morning while electric drivers have no such drama, the electricity is always running !!!! MAN you missed out on those experiences, maybe you will trade this car in and get a Hummer to satisfy those needs........
CHG-ON
Still in love after all these miles
You'll be surprised at how quickly you begin to think: "why did I like those so much?".
I now look at fossil cars as incredibly primitive. Except maybe an Aston... But even then, I always hesitate at the idea of gas. I've been thinking lately about what's next. Not that there is a next in my plan. But I always think about it. And I simply cannot think of any other car that I would want as my main vehicle. Except, perhaps an X. But my S holds longer stuff! I could put my dogs in the X. That's it!
Seriously though. Every time I think of what I would want as the ultimate car, this one does for me.
Though it would be fun to have one of the new little sexy Miata's for darting around.
I now look at fossil cars as incredibly primitive. Except maybe an Aston... But even then, I always hesitate at the idea of gas. I've been thinking lately about what's next. Not that there is a next in my plan. But I always think about it. And I simply cannot think of any other car that I would want as my main vehicle. Except, perhaps an X. But my S holds longer stuff! I could put my dogs in the X. That's it!
Seriously though. Every time I think of what I would want as the ultimate car, this one does for me.
Though it would be fun to have one of the new little sexy Miata's for darting around.
Canuck
Well-Known Member
I really like the one foot driving, especially when driving on the highway, and up and down windy mountain highway roads. Whenever I drive an ICE now I feel like the vehicle is out of control with how easily it rolls and all the braking required.
I have a neighbor 3 houses away who owns a white P85D (not upgraded to Ludicrous) and a blue M6. I never see the M6 leave his driveway but the P85D is always in and out. He drives 75 MPH on a rural 35 MPH zone. i.e. he drives like your typical BMW owner (sorry no offense intended). I spoke with him once and he was already keenly aware the M6 was faster than his P85D at freeway speeds, but he still preferred the driving experience of the Tesla.
If the P90D doesn't have the Ludicrous option, you'll soon figure out that 70-90 passing is not quite as fast as the M6. Fortunately you add Ludicrous as a software update for $10K after the fact and that brings it more in line with the M6's passing speed. On a battery charged to 90% or greater and warm enough, Insane = 463 hp while Ludicrous is 532 hp. Both numbers at the motors shafts. However, the good news is that the AWD tesla only loses 10% from motor shafts to wheels which is basically half of what typical AWD ICE cars lose.
Also, if you're a stop light to stop light driver, the P90D will kill almost anything else on the road up to 60 MPH. Even just Insane is way faster up to that speed than any sedan.
400 to 500 lbs lighter than the Tesla depending on which version and year. 560 to 600 hp depending as well.
I sold my '14 M5 for our tesla and regretted it for the first week or two. I missed the exhaust and paddle shifting but quickly started to love the instant power of electric. Now it doesn't bother me as much and I definitely don't miss the frequent gas station trips.
It also helps that I still have my e93 M3 to drive around when I feel the need for ICE.
It also helps that I still have my e93 M3 to drive around when I feel the need for ICE.
Finally someone who's a REAL car enthusiast. I got the Tesla for the wife and will not get rid of the E92 M3 for some time- crossing fingers my bearings don't fail. Taking a car on the track is a whole new level of awesomeness most people will never do.
For every day driving, nothing will beat the Tesla for the push in the back for the 2-3 seconds you can floor it before you're at go to jail speeds... but that gets old real quick in terms of driving enjoyment, IMO.
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The lease on my F10 M5 ended in November of '15 and we picked up a P85+ in April just to give it a try. That was my 3rd M5 and 5th M car. Drive a Sierra Denali HD through the Michigan winters. So, I can say that I do still miss my M5, however they really are two different experiences. As an all-around car, the M5 (and M6GC) are clear winners to me. The engineering, fit and finish and comfort are just better than the Tesla. I know, posting that on a Tesla board will most likely get me some incoming fire, but my opinion.
However, as far as unique, efficient and cutting edge, the Tesla wins over the M5/M6 cousins. As a co-worker says, the Tesla has a "Bang-pow" factor and the M5 just kind of blends in with the crowd. Only 2-3% of people really get the prestige of the M cars - but a lot more see the Tesla as something special. Short story is, they are both something special.
I have been an M5 fanatic for quite a while now. The Tesla has been a great experience and time will tell if, in about a year, I am placing my order for a P100DL or placing an order for the next generation M5. I don't know the answer yet, but I can tell you that I am enjoying the Tesla as much as the M5 - just in different ways. Do I miss my M5? Yes, but not enough to make me sell my current MS.
However, as far as unique, efficient and cutting edge, the Tesla wins over the M5/M6 cousins. As a co-worker says, the Tesla has a "Bang-pow" factor and the M5 just kind of blends in with the crowd. Only 2-3% of people really get the prestige of the M cars - but a lot more see the Tesla as something special. Short story is, they are both something special.
I have been an M5 fanatic for quite a while now. The Tesla has been a great experience and time will tell if, in about a year, I am placing my order for a P100DL or placing an order for the next generation M5. I don't know the answer yet, but I can tell you that I am enjoying the Tesla as much as the M5 - just in different ways. Do I miss my M5? Yes, but not enough to make me sell my current MS.
I traded in my 8 month old 2013 M5 on my first Model S P85+. No regrets. The other cars seem sort of "ordinary" now...
Mike
+1 - I did have add a quart of oil a little too frequently - don't miss that at all!
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
This is the truth.
Always use the best tool for the job... 911 for the track and Model S for the street.
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