Regrets [Anyone regret trading in their ICE for their Tesla?]

[johnnycnote]

I have kept my Lexus RX as a second vehicle, and we drove that car about 100 miles in last 9 months.

We kept our ICE as well. Mostly use it for the occasional trip into Manhattan (don't trust that the parking attendant wont freak out when he sees a Tesla). I just wish the Tesla had a closer fit and finish to the Lexus

 

[ABQP3D]

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See that 286 Number? That's the actual energy you're using in the car to go one mile. The car has ~74,000 Wh of energy, so 74,000/286 = 258 miles of range on a full battery.

If you get that 286 number down to 240 where the EPA pins it (speed and acceleration are the biggest factors here) and you will get 74,000/240 = 308 miles of range on a full charge.

But why do that to yourself? Just enjoy the car and just plug the car in when you're not driving it. Florida has a million superchargers if you need to juice up in a pinch.

 

[Hunt3r]

See that 286 Number? That's the actual energy you're using in the car to go one mile. The car has ~74,000 Wh of energy, so 74,000/286 = 258 miles of range on a full battery.

If you get that 286 number down to 240 where the EPA pins it (speed and acceleration are the biggest factors here) and you will get 74,000/240 = 308 miles of range on a full charge.

But why do that to yourself? Just enjoy the car and just plug the car in when you're not driving it. Florida has a million superchargers if you need to juice up in a pinch.

It's not really that hard. My numbers are usually around the 250s for a typical commute, not really trying. Just not driving like all the other maniacs.

 

[sloth]

It's not really that hard. My numbers are usually around the 250s for a typical commute, not really trying. Just not driving like all the other maniacs.

So the lower the number the better?

 

[Hunt3r]

So the lower the number the better?

Yes. That's how much energy you are using.

 

[HOTRODHARLEY66]

Absolutely none. I can't see myself ever buying another ICE ever again. And I've owned a lot of cars. From a Hellcat Charger to classic cars to Fiats and on and on. I've had 2 Fiat 500e's (full electric model) which got me hooked on EV's

 

[Msicario]

Highway is the worst. Anything over 55 or so will also take a hit.

True..

 

[Happy Hippo]

Same. Also, I feel the range is not as good as advertised.

I have a 2022 RX and have a Model Y on order... On the fence with range loss during the winter. that is my main concern..

 

[Happy Hippo]

I do. I had a Lexus Rx. I miss the creature comforts and quality. I was attracted to the Tesla because of the tech. The quality and cheapness of the Tesla bother me now.

Are you going to trade in the Tesla back for the Lexus? What are your thoughts? I am in the same boat!

 

[johnnycnote]

Are you going to trade in the Tesla back for the Lexus? What are your thoughts? I am in the same boat!

Tough call, but I like the tech too much

 

[Happy Hippo]

Tough call, but I like the tech too much

Me too. And it is so much fun to drive!

 

[Hruodperht]

Are you going to trade in the Tesla back for the Lexus? What are your thoughts? I am in the same boat!

Almost, I have a Macan S coming in early next month. I feel like I scratched my Tesla itch and can now move on.

 

[sloth]

Curious

Tough call, but I like the tech too much

personally, I just want a car to take me from a to b. To be fair the tesla does that, but when it comes to highway driving, which in Florida there is a lot, the tesla is not very good.

 

[Sparky750]

I've still got an ice weekend toy and an ice van the van will never go until it dies because it's just so useful at everything. The toy we'll see because I honestly can't see me using it at all now. From my last car before tesla I miss the cooled seats other than that the tesla has converted me to EV plug in when I get home most of the time don't even think about energy etc it just works.

 

[Happy Hippo]

My bmw 2016 x3 got great gas mileage

I had 2 X3's all required premium fuel. the last one I had, had multiple electronic issues which were very costly and I dumped that car quick! it is a 50/50 shot with the bimmers...

 

[Happy Hippo]

I bought mine almost fully loaded out the door for 72k. So it's variable, but yes in the same ballpark for sure.

X3M has had numerous direct comparisons with the MYP by media outlets, so lets not pretend its a Ferrari. I'm actually paying more per month on the MYP...

Peace of mind too and no costly BMW expensive parts.. You save in the end. I came from an X3 as well. Problems galore!

 

[Happy Hippo]

Not really, my 2016 Audi needed a $3,000 brake job on top of annual maintenance.

I remember those BMW days!!!

 

[tkram82]

Now that resale value is in the toilet, yes I do regret the purchase. I feel like that was one of the biggest advantages that Tesla had over the market.

 

[804son]

Those high resale values were speculative at best....Buying a depreciating asset, and expecting a profitable market return is a disappointing decision in the making. Very few will exactly time the market to make such an investment work.

 

[tkram82]

Those high resale values were speculative at best....Buying a depreciating asset, and expecting a profitable market return is a disappointing decision in the making. Very few will exactly time the market to make such an investment work.

I could care less about making a profit, but I'd like to be able to trade my car in without taking a 15-20k loss. Resale value was baked into the current prices that people are paying and it just isn't commensurate anymore. Not even close.