Well for 40k more you do get a nice, shiny plaid badge.
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I did a Plaid launch yesterday (with battery preheat, Cheetah stance, the whole 9 yards..) with a friend from out of town, I don't often do them (due it not being a spontaneous thing, it requires a bit of setup), but damn if I don't say "holy *sugar* this was totally worth the extra $40k" every time I do it, lol.
That said, where I do enjoy the sleeper car aspect, I absolutely would have preferred a little something that maybe hints "this is the fastest car in the world" to passerby, lol.
Dirty Dog
M3LR 2018, MYLR 2021, MSLR 2022 & CT on order!
Exactly, you don't buy a Tesla to say look at me, but a special wheel, floor mats, seat belts,brakes painted or seats (more than piping). Stuff that would cost Tesla a few thousand.
Dirty Dog
M3LR 2018, MYLR 2021, MSLR 2022 & CT on order!
Yes but for us mortals, I don't need a Plaid. The LR is faster or comparable speed to most Porsches. It should have been $20k more than an LR. That would be a fair price with the speed and minimal differentiation. JMO
that was my decision factor. For $20k more, I would have opted for the one additional motor. (Since thats really all you get). But at $40k? For additional acceleration that I'd rarely use? I couldnt do it..and considering I always (at any speed/any time) have more than enough acceleration on tap with the LR? I have zero regrets. (especially at the $79k price I paid)
That said, I def understand those who made the choice and got the plaid. The acceleration (when used) must be nothing short of monstrous. (and I refuse to test drive one...the old saying, dont miss what you've never had/tried).
That said, I def understand those who made the choice and got the plaid. The acceleration (when used) must be nothing short of monstrous. (and I refuse to test drive one...the old saying, dont miss what you've never had/tried).
DaBean
Member
I may regret it in a little while, but for me it’s also the only time in my life I’ll ever be able to say “I own the fastest accelerating production car in the world”. Even if/when that gets downgraded to “…sedan in the world” that’s still cool.
Agreed that it would have been nice for it to be slightly more differentiated, like BMW does with M cars. But hey, we all still bought it so I guess we’re the suckers.
That’s exactly why I opted for the LR. It looks like the same sleeper for $40K less.
If I slapped a plaid badge on it the only way to tell is the piping.
Dirty Dog
M3LR 2018, MYLR 2021, MSLR 2022 & CT on order!
40K more for a Plaid seems to be a bargain. You could spend $300,000 for a McLaren 720s and be a second slower than the Plaid. 
Some get an email notification about needing to process delivery or the "next steps for delivery". Some use browser add-ons to continually scrape the page. Or the age old just keep refreshing the app or website manually.
It is not like the bat signal though, no flashy lights, doge meme or Elon's face light up the sky. Sorry.
Spyderman09
'22 Model S Plaid - Black/Black/CF
I dunno about that. When I got my VIN, the clouds parted, three turtle doves came and landed on me, gave me roses, and flew off.
... or they just sent me a text like you said. I think I actually got the "pay us now" notification before the delivery scheduling one.
Its all relative. INcluding to ones income. To some with high incomes/net worth? $40k is like, $400.00. To others? May be a bigger hit..40K more for a Plaid seems to be a bargain. You could spend $300,000 for a McLaren 720s and be a second slower than the Plaid.
But overall, is the performance to dollar ratio a "bargain" for a Plaid when compared to anything else in that 2 second 0-60, 9 second 1/4 mile range? Its a MAJOR bargain.
Its just that compared to the LR...its a bit less of a bargain.
I mean, the proper way would be the skies parting and a fart noise plays letting you know you were the selected one.
Future software update to the Starlink satellites.
Like the charger ... Tesla would probably just stop including floor mats but then keep the car price the same
Little update, service center touched up the scratch at the base of the passenger door. Defect is still visible if you get up close but no one will know unless they specifically look for it up close. I think I'm going to let it pass. They did offer a $300 service credit. Other option is body shop and presumably repaint of the entire door. Dont want to do that really, worried I may end up with another issue.
Overall glad I accepted the car. It's well put together, especially the interior. I was not expecting that. Seats are not as comfortable as my 21 f150 platinum but the cooled seat function really shocked me. They work extremely well, and that's on the lowest setting. Almost feels as if they are ducting in actual A/C instead of just a fan pulling air thru the seat perforations. The ones in my ford are basically useless even on highest setting.
Next stop is PPF.
Overall glad I accepted the car. It's well put together, especially the interior. I was not expecting that. Seats are not as comfortable as my 21 f150 platinum but the cooled seat function really shocked me. They work extremely well, and that's on the lowest setting. Almost feels as if they are ducting in actual A/C instead of just a fan pulling air thru the seat perforations. The ones in my ford are basically useless even on highest setting.
Next stop is PPF.
Dirty Dog
M3LR 2018, MYLR 2021, MSLR 2022 & CT on order!
I'm not anti Plaid. For the speed it is a no brainer compared to the field. I just feel like compared to the LR, they could give you more for that 40k. Even the M3P compated to M3LR gives you different wheels, painted calipers and track mode.
Track mode is exclusive to the Plaid vs the LR (it's the least they could do), but they could've absolutely tried harder to differentiate. The P100D vs the 100D had even more differences, in that the the 100D only had "Chill" and "Normal" acceleration modes, vs the P100D's Chill/Sport/Ludicrous, and the 100D did not have the launch mode. Now, the LR has a 3rd "Insane" mode *and* launch control included which does make it closer to the Plaid. The P100D also have a more aggressive throttle mapping, which they likely do with the refresh cars as well (although I haven't driven an LR to be able to confirm that).
I don't disagree with it being ~20k of difference as it is, but I also don't disagree with them charging $40k because it is such a screaming bargain compared to the competition. Like I said, they could have (and should have) tried a little harder to make it more "special", but I still love it.
I actually like that the LR and Plaid look the same. First thing I did was take off that stupid plaid badge along with the front plate holder. I like to keep the fools on the street guessing lol
Had Tesla kept the original Plaid+, I might have considered it. But I just can't justify myself a Plaid. For all my practical needs, LR checked all the right boxes - never mind it actually has higher rated range than a Plaid.
That said, still would love to experience the Plaid acceleration...if only just once...
That said, still would love to experience the Plaid acceleration...if only just once...
Jmo, the plaid is an incredible bargain for those who actually care about having a 9 second quarter mile with all the creature comforts and not a worry about failing inspections.
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