So, my 3-year lease on my Model S ends July 7, 2019. In preparation, I've begun looking for a replacement vehicle. Unfortunately, I cannot get another all-electric EV as I don't have a place to charge at my condo (LONG story). So having a Model S the past 3 years have been an absolute living hell; I love the car, hate the "charging" part. Again, this is a long and complicated story but has been a lesson learned.
What do you drive after having a Tesla for 3 years?! I test drove a few Acuras today but the engines are loud, they're rough as can be, shifting gears is painfully obvious, and there is zero power compared to the Tesla. The sales person was like "Oh, you're going to love this 280hp!" In the back of my mind I was thinking "Yeah, well my Model S has over 500 so, good luck with that..." The Acura RDX had the performance of a dead turtle.
Believe it or not, I might just settle for a fully-loaded Honda Accord Hybrid. The CVT is the closest thing to a smooth transmission, similar (albeit loosely) to the Tesla.
I'd be curious to hear the experience of others who are transitioning from a Tesla to another type of vehicle. I feel like we need to create a support group for "Ex-Tesla Owners" to help each other cope with the PTSD.
What do you drive after having a Tesla for 3 years?! I test drove a few Acuras today but the engines are loud, they're rough as can be, shifting gears is painfully obvious, and there is zero power compared to the Tesla. The sales person was like "Oh, you're going to love this 280hp!" In the back of my mind I was thinking "Yeah, well my Model S has over 500 so, good luck with that..." The Acura RDX had the performance of a dead turtle.
Believe it or not, I might just settle for a fully-loaded Honda Accord Hybrid. The CVT is the closest thing to a smooth transmission, similar (albeit loosely) to the Tesla.
I'd be curious to hear the experience of others who are transitioning from a Tesla to another type of vehicle. I feel like we need to create a support group for "Ex-Tesla Owners" to help each other cope with the PTSD.