Got back from Santana Row today and boy, have I forgotten how much more gorgeous the Model S is in person since I last saw it six months ago at the Factory Tour. Of course, back then we didn't really get to stop and look at them; we were too busy being flung around the test track for 60 seconds and then kicked out of the car.
I didn't realize that the door handles don't just extend out from the car, but they actually pop the door out automatically when you slide your hand in -- you don't even pull anything (well, until after the door has popped open). Very, VERY cool, IMO.
Also, I thought the 19-inch wheels were MUCH nicer in person and on the car than on the Design Studio. I still want the 21s, though. And for no reason other than vanity. Heck, the 21-inch tires will cost way more than the 19s to replace.
LOVE the touchscreen, and I also thought the driver's seat was extremely comfortable. Like, noticeably awesome, IMO.
Finally, to chime in on the discussion from earlier in the thread about headroom: yeah, there's not a lot back there. Certainly less than other sedans. I'm 5'9" and I had BARELY any clearance to the headliner. Still, I won't be back there much.
For 6-foot passengers, though, it could be an issue.
Oh, and one more thing: in person, I was astounded at just how much SPACE this car has. Again, pics don't do it justice. The rear trunk area -- even with the seats up -- is cavernous, and that's not even including the extra trench that's big enough to hold a couple grocery bags. I'm pretty sure there's more cargo space back there than in my Infiniti G35 coupe and my wife's Mini COMBINED. Also, the frunk is big too -- the rear section of it seems to extend all the way to the passenger compartment.
Love love love this car. If only I could come up with enough money to buy it...
