My S is a great car, which I purchased almost 3 years ago now. One of the first with the refresh, but as of right now it doesn't make much sense to get an S unless it is at a reduced price. You can't claim a vehicle or item is your premium offering if lesser items are almost on par at half the cost.
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Model S is a $60k car now...
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My S is a great car, which I purchased almost 3 years ago now. One of the first with the refresh, but as of right now it doesn't make much sense to get an S unless it is at a reduced price. You can't claim a vehicle or item is your premium offering if lesser items are almost on par at half the cost.
sillydriver
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I would get the glass roof too since I never open the sunroof and mine leaks! It leaks only rarely and just a few drops onto the front seat (or passenger). They took a shot at fixing it but it hasn't been completely effective - I usually drive the MS alone so it's not a big enough deal to pursue further. I suspect that one reason the sunroof was discontinued was because they didn't want to deal with leaks under warranty.
Agree, but is good to have it when you need it.
Every time my cousin fart is so bad that not even the bio-defense mode works. Then having a sunroof is 100% worth it.
The filter in the picture is a representation of an aftermath...(Burrito Meal)
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Buddyroe
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Your windows don't roll down?
(I just realized we still say "roll down" for pressing a button
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This is exactly why we ended up leaving Tesla after having owned Teslas since 2013. We went back to BMW and have been very happy with both the car itself and the value (we ended up getting the 530e for no money out of pocket after the trade of our P85D. The Model S design is stale, it lacks nice features that other cars have (HUD, for example) and not having to deal with superchargers anymore has been an unexpected joy. The longer Tesla goes without a premium model that has premium features at a competitive price, the less likely it will be that original owners like us will ever consider Tesla again.
I use mine every day. It might be a question of where you call home...
I would call HUD totally irrelevant. Especially because the S has a very nice instrument cluster.
What actually important features did you get with 530e?
Also, you either take a lot of road trips or don’t have a charger at home since you’re saying you’re tired of superchargers?
Maybe you need to try driving with a HUD and you'll see why people want them. If you think that an instrument panel is the same as a HUD, you may not understand what I'm talking about.
The other important features with the 530e? REALLY comfortable seats. A very quiet cabin. A great blend of performance and luxury.
And yes, we drive long distances pretty frequently.
Blu Angel
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@macbeth,
Here's the latest refresh news I could find.
There's some interesting tidbits of info such of mid-March 2018.
Tesla has begun rolling out the faster Intel hardware to Model S and X vehicles.
In addition, with Version 9, the UI now has the same modern approach as the Model 3
Tesla Model S and X Refresh Update - April 2019
In any event, if you really want to wait a few months,
you can rent a Tesla S from www.Turo.com for $57/day...
Rent Michael’s 2015 Tesla Model S in San Jose, CA | Turo
Here's the latest refresh news I could find.
There's some interesting tidbits of info such of mid-March 2018.
Tesla has begun rolling out the faster Intel hardware to Model S and X vehicles.
In addition, with Version 9, the UI now has the same modern approach as the Model 3
Tesla Model S and X Refresh Update - April 2019
In any event, if you really want to wait a few months,
you can rent a Tesla S from www.Turo.com for $57/day...
Rent Michael’s 2015 Tesla Model S in San Jose, CA | Turo
Nah, HUDs are complete gimmicks and for me a distraction.
I agree with the quiet cabin part, I am pretty disappointed with how loud S cabin is, Tesla really could’ve done a better job there. Feels like a drum sometimes.
Regarding luxury, that’s pretty subjective. For me, luxury is simplicity and clean design (not minimal like model 3, but simple like Model S). Sorry but 530e interior looks terrible imo.
Seats, maybe. I like the S seats, much better than my previous car. I wouldn’t want them to change it much.
Very sorry to hear about your accident. I suppose it is better, in a way, that it is totaled, because that gives you the opportunity to get something else. You won't have all the hassle and delays of getting major repairs done on a Tesla.
You could get a used Model S and enjoy it until the refresh happens, if it ever does. There is a lot of talk about one, but so far as i can tell, there is zero evidence of any refresh being in the works. I would not hold my breath. i would get yourself whatever car seems best for your needs from what is out there now, Tesla or otherwise, and not make your decision based upon the expectation of a pending refresh.
I once thought this, as well. Then when the time came to get another car, we did two overnight test drives on an LR Model 3.
The car felt very much like a go cart… Fun, fast, bumpy. I couldn’t see driving long-distances in it, and that is unfortunately my use case.
This reminds me of a brief ride I had in a friend's Mercedes E class last weekend. He gave my spouse and me a ride to and from a dinner meeting. Just a mile or two in each direction. One way I rode in front and the other way, I rode in back. What struck me immediately was the sense of silence when the doors closed. The cabin just absorb sounds. Admittedly, we did not travel far or fast, so this was not a full test. Very little sound from the suspension and tires, at least at city speeds. Plus, the rear seats were so much more comfortable than the Model S, and there was more leg and head room. I am not sure what year the car was -- it is a few years old.
I owned Mercedes E class for many years myself, before I got the Model S, but I had almost forgotten just how much quieter and more comfortable they are. Cabin comfort and quiet is definitely a deficiency in Tesla's capability and I would hope it is a high priority for any refresh. Once there is a viable competitive market for EVs, Tesla will need to step up their game on these aspects. Model 3 does not seem to indicate much progress on that score.
Everyone recognizes this, so I am not saying anything new. I just hope Tesla is working towards better cabin comfort.
I use mine pretty much every day. It was one of the factors in my purchading the S vs the 3.
DCEV
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We opted for a 2018 Model S over a 2019 mostly because of the sunroof.
IMHO it was a very bad decision to remove the sunroof as an available option for the Model S.
We love our sunroof and this is a great time of the year to enjoy the sun and fresh air from the sunroof.
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