Hello from Cincinnati

[brandonmbeard]

Hello,

I am an avid Tesla enthusiast and future owner (pending all the financing gets ironed out).

I have been contemplating the Model S since early 2012. I think I have finally settled on a configuration and ready to drop the reservation payment.

Model S Config:
60Kw ---> May do 85Kw if I can convince myself to spend another $10,000
Black ---> I plan on wraping it a more vibrant color
Textile Seats ---> Never been a fan of how leather wears on daily driven cars
Carbon Fiber Dash
21" Wheels
Tech Package ---> Not sure why this isn't standard, I can't imagine this car w/o it
Air Suspension
Parking Sensors ---> I've been told these are a near must
Fog Lamps
Sub Zero

Needless to say once I make that reservation I will be waiting like a kid for Christmas. Luckily the 60Kw will deliver just about that time. Maybe they can drop it off at my house with a giant red bow on it, like the Lexus commercials.

 

[dsm363]

Congrats! Definitely consider the 85kWh especially in cold weather and snow where your range will decrease maybe 10-15%. Do you travel outside the city much? If not, the 60kWh is more than enough. The 60kWh doesn't come with Supercharging unless you add the $2,000.
21" rims will require a separate set of rims for winter tires so have to add that cost. Looks like a great setup n

 

[brandonmbeard]

Pulled the trigger tonight

Standard Model S
85kWh Battery
Black Body ---> Most likely to be wrapped in Metallic Matte Blue
19" Wheels ---> Ordering an aftermarket set of 22" Wheels for Summer
Leather Seats
Carbon Fiber Dash
Tech Package
Air Suspension
Fog Lamps
Parking Sensors
Sub Zero Package
Parcel Shelf

I don't think I missed anything too critical. Says late October for delivery! Looks like an early Xmas for me.

 

[PokerBroker]

Awesome! Hope to meet you at an Ohio gathering soon!

 

[ibcs]

Congratulations on your purchase. If you ever in Englewood (north of Dayton), look me up on Plugshare. I will be able to give you a shot of juice (HPWC - 80 Amps) if you need it traveling through the area. I've had my Model S since November and you will love it.

We have a group that gets together on the Ohio Tesla Owners on Facebook. We've had meetings in Columbus and Dave and Buster's North of Cincinnati. Great time to meet other owners.

---Kent

 

[Rifleman]

Congrats! If you are ever passing though Harrison and need some juice, I am always willing to share my 14-50 with fellow Tesla enthusiasts.

 

[brandonmbeard]

Thanks guys. I will be having my electrician put an external 14-50 outside my garage so that those passing through the I-75 corridor can stop and top off. Too bad I can't just restrict the use to Teslas!

 

[dsm363]

Nice. 22" rims will get curb rash if someone looks at them wrong but will look great

 

[Rifleman]

Too bad I can't just restrict the use to Teslas!

Come on, show some love for us Volt drivers That being said, I have my 14-50 listed on plugshare, and have never had anything but a Tesla stop to charge. Most J1772 drivers do not have the means to plug into the 14-50, and most plug ins in this region are Volt's, and will normally just use gas instead of hitting up a residential charger. I did have one leaf driver trying to go from Indy to Cincinnati call me wanting to charge (I have a J1772 as well for my Volt) and while I was happy to let him stop by, he ended up on a flatbed before he ever made it anywhere close to my plug. Why he was trying to make a 100 mile drive on a 70 MPH road with zero places to stop and charge in a car rated for 75 miles range is beyond me.

 

[texex91]

Congrats on the config and inbound S!

 

[dave]

Congrats! Can't wait to see that wrap!

I'm down in Florence, KY. My 14-50 is also available if you need an extra shot on your way home one day.