P85D won't be available for test drives

[svp6]

I think the early cars probably did not have all the production-version features of the P85D, and as such Tesla was restricting their use. Once new P85Ds are available I suspect Tesla will allow test drives, just the same way they allowed tests with the P85D. It is VERY annoying to have a test ride rather than a test drive. I am also sure that test vehicles can have the "insane" acceleration locked by software, as well as max speed.

 

[spentan]

Just confirmed a test DRIVE for the P85D at the Devon, PA service center. I specifically asked if it was a ride only and they said no, I could drive it! I did say that if I didn't feel comfortable taking it to the max, if I could have them drive it for me and they said yes to that as well. So P85D is officially cleared for test drives now :biggrin: Get out your checkbooks!

+1

My test Drive is at 4pm today! Can't wait.

Apparently not the next gen seats tho.

Will report back

 

[randompersonx]

+1

My test Drive is at 4pm today! Can't wait.

Apparently not the next gen seats tho.

Will report back

Definately curious on how Sport differs from Insane, and if it keeps it in Insane if you turn the car off and back on.

 

[NoMoGas]

It's a hunch, but I don't think you'll be able to get all your money back when you return a car.

Trust me, you do

 

[spentan]

Definately curious on how Sport differs from Insane, and if it keeps it in Insane if you turn the car off and back on.

When I turned the car on, it was already in INSANE mode

 

[tezco]

I think that makes sense from a liability standpoint. I don't think a lot of people realize how quickly you can get into trouble with a car that launches like a P85d. The average person walking into a showroom won't know how to handle nearly 700hp.

Just like you can't jump into a complex airplane until you are type rated, we need something like this for these types of cars. New drivers shouldn't be allowed to jump right into a super highpowered or heavy car. We see examples of this problem fairly often with teenage drivers killing a car load in their WRX's, or mangling another family when they crush them with their Suburban.

 

[Nevek]

P85D at Westlake Seattle Store

Just got the first drive in the P85D at the Westlake Seattle store. Rainy and snow, but lots of traction. New seats are in place in the blue beauty. It's pretty fast.

 

[MarcG]

Nice, this is the exact same interior that I'll (eventually) get. Did you get to check out the rear next-gen seats and whether they fold flat?

 

[Nevek]

(hope someone can fix my pictures for me)

Nice, this is the exact same interior that I'll (eventually) get. Did you get to check out the rear next-gen seats and whether they fold flat?

No, just a quick ride up the 5 freeway and back. I really want the Model X, so I wasn't going over all the details like seats and range. Hopefully someone with one on order will fill us all in.

But it is an exciting machine.

 

[Jaff]

This is the P85D "Air Hog" version that can drive upside down! :wink:

 

[Nevek]

This is the P85D "Air Hog" version that can drive upside down! :wink:

Thats what I get for posting from my phone in a bar!

 

[jpet]

Thats what I get for posting from my phone in a bar!

We understand you needed a drink after test driving a P85D. :tongue:

 

[darthy001]

Oooh, thats the first picture I think I've seen of the new black seats with all black interior. That is just what I have ordered:smile:

Thanks!

Any comments on the seats?

 

[jpet]

These next gen seats do look great, don't they? As a finishing touch I would have liked to see a Tesla "T" on the headrest.

Oooh, thats the first picture I think I've seen of the new black seats with all black interior. That is just what I have ordered:smile:

Thanks!

Any comments on the seats?

 

[darthy001]

@jpet oh yes, they are a big reason I got of the fence and finally ordered a car. Didn't get less exited when the "recaro"-name surfaced on the window-stickers:biggrin: Tesla T is actually suprising to me that they havent added to be honest.

 

[Nevek]

Any comments on the seats?

I had not spent much time in the old ones so can't really say much-and I was busy trying not to dent their shiny new machine!

I did notice the rear headrests cover more than I would have liked of the rear window, but that's what mirrors and the go-pedal are for, right?

 

[timf]

I went on a test drive today in San Diego. The rep drove for the first lap and then we were allowed to drive. They do not have the next generation seats yet unfortunately. The second motor sure does make a lot of noise compared to the old RWD models.

 

[dsm363]

I take it we can change the title of this thread then since there are test drives?

 

[dsm363]

Thats what I get for posting from my phone in a bar!

Republic bar? Located right next to Westlake store so why not?

 

[Nevek]

Republic bar? Located right next to Westlake store so why not?

The bar at Serious Pie, just a little past the Republic. Had to get my mushroom and truffled cheese pizza with a pint of seasonal "Nice and Naughty" cider (10.5% alcohol, so you get upside down pictures, of course). Sounds like you know the area.