Hi Everyone,
A little background: I've always been a die hard car guy. Had a slew of BMWs in the past, an Audi, a couple of 911s, Hondas, Toyotas, and a Prius. We currently own an Odyssey minivan for the family hauler duty, a Mini Cooper for my commute, and my prized toy...a 1982 911 SC.
Since the introduction of the Roadster and then the Model S I had always looked at Tesla and the EV revolution with a somewhat skeptical eye even in light of many friends and colleagues with Model S cars they always swore by.
My wife has always been a Tesla fan and kept mentioning the fact that we should get one. I have a nightmare commute over the SF Bay Bridge every day and I have to admit that seeing the EVs in the far lane just zip through got me thinking she was right.
Fast forward to the last few weeks where we have test driven the X, S, and 3 in that order. I've become smitten with the 3. I used to spend many a day at the track racing my cars as well as shifter go Karts. The 3 is quite a drivers car. A nice tight but compliant suspension and fantastic acceleration and roadholding. We love the simplicity of the interior as well as the exterior styling. Our car is being delivered this Sunday: Blue with white interior, long range AWD with 19" wheels and EAP.
I am a bit OCD about our cars so I'm concerned about all of the quality reports, but I'm approaching it with an open mind...I will go over the "checklist" thoroughly and ensure that all concerns get addressed. Before the purchase, we were loaned a car overnight and that Model 3 had no squeaks, rattles, or groans, felt drum tight, and the panels were perfect.
I'm not dismissing the fact that Tesla needs to (and sounds like they are) improve in the quality area, but I can also go on for a page or two about some of the issues I had with our previous BMWs and Audi as well as Hondas and Toyotas.
Ironically the best build quality of any car I have ever owned is my 1982 911...but I digress.
Anyway, I just wanted to say how much we're looking forward to being part of the crowd. All of your posts and insights have really helped us to make the decision.
A little background: I've always been a die hard car guy. Had a slew of BMWs in the past, an Audi, a couple of 911s, Hondas, Toyotas, and a Prius. We currently own an Odyssey minivan for the family hauler duty, a Mini Cooper for my commute, and my prized toy...a 1982 911 SC.
Since the introduction of the Roadster and then the Model S I had always looked at Tesla and the EV revolution with a somewhat skeptical eye even in light of many friends and colleagues with Model S cars they always swore by.
My wife has always been a Tesla fan and kept mentioning the fact that we should get one. I have a nightmare commute over the SF Bay Bridge every day and I have to admit that seeing the EVs in the far lane just zip through got me thinking she was right.
Fast forward to the last few weeks where we have test driven the X, S, and 3 in that order. I've become smitten with the 3. I used to spend many a day at the track racing my cars as well as shifter go Karts. The 3 is quite a drivers car. A nice tight but compliant suspension and fantastic acceleration and roadholding. We love the simplicity of the interior as well as the exterior styling. Our car is being delivered this Sunday: Blue with white interior, long range AWD with 19" wheels and EAP.
I am a bit OCD about our cars so I'm concerned about all of the quality reports, but I'm approaching it with an open mind...I will go over the "checklist" thoroughly and ensure that all concerns get addressed. Before the purchase, we were loaned a car overnight and that Model 3 had no squeaks, rattles, or groans, felt drum tight, and the panels were perfect.
I'm not dismissing the fact that Tesla needs to (and sounds like they are) improve in the quality area, but I can also go on for a page or two about some of the issues I had with our previous BMWs and Audi as well as Hondas and Toyotas.
Ironically the best build quality of any car I have ever owned is my 1982 911...but I digress.
Anyway, I just wanted to say how much we're looking forward to being part of the crowd. All of your posts and insights have really helped us to make the decision.