Neighbors jealous of the Model S :(

[artsci]

I thought it was a "spitting contest with a snake?"

I've heard the skunk version many times. Didn't know the snake one but it works.

 

[contaygious]

Haha still don't get what weight has to do with anything! I also have a tesla and a mini. Best combo! The mini leaves room in garage for the giant tesla and I can use the mini to street park in sf almost anywhere. I also get negative comments at time, but can't really hear much with the windows up and music on. I usually just floor it and leave em behind 3 lights or so.

 

[Zextraterrestrial]

I would say offer them a ride (unless they are just totally 'douchie' ). They might be nice if you show them the car a little and break down the gas vs electric advantages.
I have had nothing but positive comments from everyone I have spoke with or seen waving and giving thumbs up on the freeway.

I gave a couple of my neighbors rides and owe a couple of them rides. Everyone should experience a Tesla!

 

[efxjim]

My daughter found this quote when she got overly worried about what her stepmother was thinking about her.

 

[PeterW]

"What other people think of me is none of my business." Eleanor Roosevelt.

 

[kendallpb]

I would say offer them a ride (unless they are just totally 'douchie' ). They might be nice if you show them the car a little and break down the gas vs electric advantages.
I have had nothing but positive comments from everyone I have spoke with or seen waving and giving thumbs up on the freeway.

I gave a couple of my neighbors rides and owe a couple of them rides. Everyone should experience a Tesla!

They should! ;-) But with grumpy people, I'd just offer the ride (if that!) and not go into the Tesla spiel unless asked; they might see that as just showing off or proselytizing. "Why are you trying to convince me to get a car like yours, that's part of the problem here, my (husband|wife|son|daughter) keeps bugging for one!"

 

[ModelS1079]

Gg it is a testament to your good nature that so many folks have posted a variety of approaches you might take. Good luck , but most of all, kick back and enjoy that car! Hate to see you lose a moment to their insecurities. Onwards!

 

[XK8driver]

Haha still don't get what weight has to do with anything! I also have a tesla and a mini. Best combo! The mini leaves room in garage for the giant tesla and I can use the mini to street park in sf almost anywhere. I also get negative comments at time, but can't really hear much with the windows up and music on. I usually just floor it and leave em behind 3 lights or so.

Wow, my wife also drives a Mini!! Wonder how many Model S/Mini pairs are out there...

 

[Nikoli]

Wow, my wife also drives a Mini!! Wonder how many Model S/Mini pairs are out there...

Our Mini is about the only other car that will fit in the garage with the S!

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

We are all not afraid to be different although some neighbors frown upon such nonconformism!

 

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Infiniti FX

 

[Nichen]

Sorry to hear about this GG! You gotta wonder if they would have said the same thing if it was a BMW or a Mercedes? I take this whole story very personal. I know exactly what it's like when someone is judging you for trying to go "green". It's awful and they have no right to do so. Its VERY immature but it can hurt very much indeed. I remember my first car when I was 20 years old in 2004 and I bought a Ford Taurus here in Sweden. It ran on ethanol. I felt like I was doing some sort of difference....and I couldn't believe how total strangers started to judge me just because of that. Most were positive of course, and that's the important part. There will always be idiots around....and the jealous idiots around are the most immature ones. Stay strong dude, I truly think you are doing a difference for us all.

 

[AMPd]

I think my neighbors would welcome me driving a model S
better than the catless v10 M5 on cold mornings

 

[NEWDL]

Wow, my wife also drives a Mini!! Wonder how many Model S/Mini pairs are out there...

We have MINIs!

 

[digitaltim]

Wow, my wife also drives a Mini!! Wonder how many Model S/Mini pairs are out there...

Mini Cooper Clubman S and Model S family here in MD!!!

 

[Norcalgal]

My first post, another mini/ S family here in CA

 

[stevezzzz]

Welcome to TMC, Norcalgal! Be sure to post your delivery/early days experience with your new S in one of the relevant threads...

 

[radinator]

+1 for the Model S/Mini Cooper S group. It has been a smoother transition than I thought it would be.

 

[nolngrgrsngslde]

Some of my friends had a hard time accepting that i would spend so much money on a car. I did not see hostility but i did see some strange behavior whenever the car subject was brought up.