I call total bs. First, what a ridiculous mis leading title and secondly, I've driven all over Florida(and all the states up the east coast) and never "needed" to go over 85(never mind on my first trip)Troll alert.
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I call total bs. First, what a ridiculous mis leading title and secondly, I've driven all over Florida(and all the states up the east coast) and never "needed" to go over 85(never mind on my first trip)Troll alert.
I have to question Tesla's decision to limit to 80mph. 90mph would have been better and safer for loaners.
I got into a similar experience today. I was passing a truck and missjudged how far the exit was.
I got into a similar experience today. I was passing a truck and missjudged how far the exit was.
thegruf
Active Member
So, slow down and get behind the Civic, what's so "terrible", "irresponsible" and "careless". I'm not saying Tesla did not make mistake by not unlocking the speed limit, what I'm saying that you're blowing issue out of proportion.
The traffic speed is 80mph. The 65 mph civic should not take carpool at first place. And this is nothing wrong to overtake a 65mph car when traffic speed is 80mph. You should buy a leaf rather than tesla, you can enjoy 65mph every time on the freeway in the carpool and block as many people as you want.
I find this thread humorous due to the outrageousness of the claim that not being able to exceed 85 is a safety issue.
- If traffic is moving at 80 there are likely multiple lanes. Use them.
- Having learned to drive on the East Coast and having lived in 5 major metropolitan areas (including LA) I've never needed to go 85+ to be "safe."
- If you, as a driver, "needs" to make such a maneuver it is on you to ensure your equipment is ready to make such a maneuver. Can your car accelerate that fast? Are your tires in good shape? Did you forget to take your car out of valet mode and it is going to stop at 85? Not only are you responsible to know all this when making the move it is that much more important to know that when in a loaner or a new car. If I were going to make this move and I've never exceeded 85 in the car I'm in you can be sure I'm going to think twice before trying it at that moment without having tested my equipment.
I'm trying to imagine the court case: "Your honor...I know the speed limit was 65 but, but, but...everyone ELSE was going 80 and Tesla made it so my car wouldn't exceed 85...it's everyone else's fault I caused the accident."
- If traffic is moving at 80 there are likely multiple lanes. Use them.
- Having learned to drive on the East Coast and having lived in 5 major metropolitan areas (including LA) I've never needed to go 85+ to be "safe."
- If you, as a driver, "needs" to make such a maneuver it is on you to ensure your equipment is ready to make such a maneuver. Can your car accelerate that fast? Are your tires in good shape? Did you forget to take your car out of valet mode and it is going to stop at 85? Not only are you responsible to know all this when making the move it is that much more important to know that when in a loaner or a new car. If I were going to make this move and I've never exceeded 85 in the car I'm in you can be sure I'm going to think twice before trying it at that moment without having tested my equipment.
I'm trying to imagine the court case: "Your honor...I know the speed limit was 65 but, but, but...everyone ELSE was going 80 and Tesla made it so my car wouldn't exceed 85...it's everyone else's fault I caused the accident."
Why dont you complain to Honda forum and tell them of the horrible and horrendous suffering they made you to endure.
I dont think anyone said it was wrong; what I said in particular was that you're being a drama queen over exaggerating and over dramatizing a minor issue.
Nah, I'm good with my X, thank you. I'm kind of puzzled with your assumptions, but be it as it may. Good luck.
I have to disagree with you based on my personal experience. When you are trying to overtake a slower longer vehicle, your instinct is to accelerate not go at a constant speed and you will be unpleasantly surprised that your loaner is not going faster.
You are only driving the loaner for a few days. Maybe we are supposed to never overtake another vehicle when in a loaner or an underpowered rental.
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As far as the loaners are concerned, I'm fairly certain the limited top speed is stated in the paperwork you sign prior to being handed the keys. It's been a while since I had my car in for service so I could be mistaken but...
bonnie
I play a nice person on twitter.
FlyF4
Son of a MX
Yup, I agree. Let me see if I got this right. OP is angry that Tesla prevented him from driving at a speed at least 15-20 mph above the legal limit in SoCal? Maybe thank Tesla for saving your life and those of others by not allowing you to go 90 plus.
FlyF4
Son of a MX
Ok, I am a person with a LITTLE driving experience and I don't agree. In fact, I have driven over 700,000 miles in my lifetime and never caused an accident. Perhaps it is because I am not in such a hurry that I tempt fate by driving at a speed where I know I will not survive an accident. You might be comfortable, but as you pointed out (driver sped up), you never know what other drivers are going to do, or what may happen on the freeway. It's a person like you that almost killed my son a couple years ago.
I read all the pages in the iPad when signing out the loaner/demo car. I believe I recall reading about the speed being limited.
I'm with you. Most days I need to bust a buck to save my life as well.
I need to jump from the overpass to the onramp 20 feet below, and if I don't keep it steady at 103 mph, I either fall short and slam into the guardrail, or fly completely over it and land in a grocery store.
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Remember he wasn't driving a loaner, he purchased an inventory car that had the speed limited in case it would be used as a loaner, if I understand this correctly. Nevertheless, the speed restriction was removed after this incident and I think the OP should move on and try to enjoy the car after this "terrible " experience.
Chopr147
Active Member
TMC is great for Tesla info, talk, rumor etc........... and plenty of complaints. But this one takes the cake! Tesla is the evil corp. that only cares about their bottom line , so they limited this poor souls Tesla to 85 mph. Do I have this right? Sorry Joe Z but sympathy here will be in very short supply. You will be added to the many complainers with less than 10 posts who hit and run. It's a list that gets longer every time a publication runs a story from a TMC owner complaint.
