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Plaid vs LR
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We will soon find out. The Plaid will be the first mass produced tri-motor EV on the market. I think Remac and a few others have a tri or quad-motor EV but only a handful of units produced at a price of $2M+, no thank you lol.
Had a Model S with Ludicrous. Used it quite a few times the first couple of months. Passengers, after the first experience, stated they wouldn't want to ride in the car if I did it again (even given a warning).
You can rocket-off at a light, but after a while, it becomes passe.
I'd use the range more than I ever did the Ludicrous mode, and the longer range can cut a 9 hour trip by at least 40 minutes (full charge at the beginning, reducing the charge(s) in the middle down to one, and a charge at the destination).
Placed the order for the LR Model S (white on white).
You can rocket-off at a light, but after a while, it becomes passe.
I'd use the range more than I ever did the Ludicrous mode, and the longer range can cut a 9 hour trip by at least 40 minutes (full charge at the beginning, reducing the charge(s) in the middle down to one, and a charge at the destination).
Placed the order for the LR Model S (white on white).
In my P100D, I launched the car only a few times. I much preferred the instant torque while already moving. My favorite was from 20-30mph up to 80ish which was faster than any other car I’ve driven. It actually made other fast cars I’ve owned feel slow. Well at least under 90mph (on a track of course.) But a very fast ice car like a 911 turbo or a tuned M5 or E63 could pull away from a P100D any speed above 90. Maybe not the case against a newer model S performance. The new plaid should be able to roast pretty much any street legal car at any speed.
I ordered an LR but was contemplating a Plaid. I have gotten used to the performance of my MX P100D and the MS LR is just slightly slower than my MX (0-60 2.9 seconds). I will say, while I don't launch my P100D often, the extra power is usable when at speed and it is hard to go back to a slower car.
Agreed. The LR is a great value for the performance.
Agreed. The LR is a great value for the performance.
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In the past, P100Ds used to cost in the north of USD 150k and prices came down quickly. I will patiently wait for the Plaid+ price to come down close to Audi S6/EQS prices. Meanwhile, I'll sport a Plaid Cybertruck for half the price.
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The EQS is expected to be over $100k when it releases (similar to the $103k the S-Class base starts at), comparing to the MS LR at $20k less - although the EQS doesn't have the same performance as the LR, it does have a much more traditionally luxurious interior (if that's your style). The AMG S-Class starts at $150k (before options, of course) and compares to the Plaid at $120k, an even wider price gap. Again, they're not really built for the same crowd, but if you're shopping solely on price tag, Tesla is going to look better there.
They had to keep up demand on the S/X because they 3/Y had been out for years with the perceived "newer" tech (despite constant small upgrades), and with no big updates to the top-end line, all options aside FSD already been grouped in (remember paying extra for cabin lighting, upgraded sound, etc?), price reduction was the only way. We'll see if they do indeed get back to their old tricks, but now that the 3/Y are the "older" models and the competition charging more than them, there isn't much pressure to drop it. Some people even think they'll raise, but I don't know how likely that is (maybe in light of the expected EV tax rebates).
The Cybertruck, though, does represent a huge value in comparison to the S/X.
They had to keep up demand on the S/X because they 3/Y had been out for years with the perceived "newer" tech (despite constant small upgrades), and with no big updates to the top-end line, all options aside FSD already been grouped in (remember paying extra for cabin lighting, upgraded sound, etc?), price reduction was the only way. We'll see if they do indeed get back to their old tricks, but now that the 3/Y are the "older" models and the competition charging more than them, there isn't much pressure to drop it. Some people even think they'll raise, but I don't know how likely that is (maybe in light of the expected EV tax rebates).
The Cybertruck, though, does represent a huge value in comparison to the S/X.
I’ve convinced myself that it’s going to be a long time before we see a Plaid Cybertruck. Given how difficult it’s been for Tesla to get the Model S out the door, I can’t image the issues they’re going to have getting the Cybertruck into full production. Combine that with fact that the Plaid+ has already been delayed into mid-2022 (for what I can only assume are battery/R&D reasons) and I’m expecting my Plaid Cybertruck in 2023 at the earliest. Hope I’m wrong.
We just purchased a model 3 LR for my wife would have liked to wait on a S model but since she is resuming work with a five day 80 mile rt commute we did not want to wait. As for the performance i have been driving hipo cars and bikes my entire life i think the LR Plaid specs are excellent . Think the Plaid S power would be more interesting in the Roadster which im looking forward to for myself
I've received no further insights, I'm hoping the + involves something similar to a "track package" of enhanced handling (suspension/wheels/tires) to be able to reach the track times they've been seen testing, but I'm not expecting it, haha.
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