i really would like to say thank you to all of you, who are sharing their problems in this thread - but for a new member of this forum (and also formyself - i am a roadster owner), this thread must be quite shocking, because if you just read all of this, you must think this car has a load of problems and ins't finshed yet. but all of you are helping to get this car better and better.
i would like to say a word to all of you who are hesitating about buying the model s (should i buy or should i not?) - after reading this thread.
i was last friday and sunday in zuerich to drive the model s. sadly the weather was quite bad and wet but the ride was just fantastatic. i think you must sit in the car and drive it. the motor, the powertrain and the battery are just outstanding. to be honest, no cumbustion enginge can keep up with it's instant torque and smoothness, and this in complete silence.
i understand everyone very well who bothers because of some qualitiy issues, because for this money you just get a fully loaded bmw, mercedes, audi, etc. but for me the model S is the first and only car in history, which makes it possible, to quit on fossil fuels and travel with my family through a continent, and, if you like even by solar power! (and by the way, i'll bet i must smile everytime i push the accelerator, and this will last for many years).
so make sure that you don't get in panic if you read this thread! but read it and then you will prepared if you possibly find an issue.
so i went home and after almost 2 years of thinking both ways, i've just ordered a model s in pearlwhite with grey wheels. i really hope that many others will find the courage do the same. not just in the united states but also in europe! the future is here - let's drive it...