Hello:
Been lurking for a while and figured time to step out from the shadow. I have been interested in electric cars since the eighties but the trouble was always the range. I toyed with the idea of an EV1 as a run about car when I lived in Palmdale CA. I just couldn't get over the idea of not being able to own one. No offense but I just cant see the point of a lease (though I am happy for you if it works for you.) I figured I'd wait till GM changed their "lease only" policy in a few years. We all know how that turned out. Then I heard about the Tesla roadster and was blown away. I have followed Tesla off and on since then.
In 2006 I took my first tentative steps toward electrification with the purchase of a Prius Hybrid. Nearly 12 years later I am looking at jumping in fully. The Prius is and has been a great vehicle. I have been able to get 600 miles with about 11.2 gallons, have taken it on several road trips, put 212,000 miles on it and am still on the first set of break pads. Now I am looking forward to not having to change oil or stop at gas stations.
My dream right now is a P100D, pearl white with ultra white seats, a sunroof, and 2.5 autopilot. As long as still dreaming, FSD also but I realize that is 6 months off still. <grin>. However, my budgeting rationalization is still nearer Prius territory. I am looking at the used market and check consolidator and used car sites daily. My research has me looking in the direction of P85Ds and I am working on my more frugal self (and my wife) to justify it. At the same time I am looking at the non performance side of the equation and have entertained the thought of a Bolt or a Leaf. Either of these would be about half the cost, and, effectively $7500 less than that if I take delivery before 2018. The Leaf, at 150 mile range is at the bare minimum for my mission needs. The Bolt with 230+ miles would meet my range needs. The reviews are mostly positive and I understand style and performance the limitations. However, the killer is the charging network. Tesla has ease of charging in the bag at this point in time. A bolt would fit a daily driver profile but road trips?
One other thing that has come into play for me is the X. I would never have considered an SUV or crossover until I drove this one (P100D). Wow! Other than being a bit less responsive in cornering handling it is still an impressive piece of machinery. There was a signature X90D with ludicrous on one of the dealer sites that really had me considering buying it. My six year old daughter has no such hesitation though. She is all in for an X ("white seats with a space and wing doors - please daddy!?")
As far as buying it goes, I am still learning about the benefits and drawbacks of private party versus CPO, versus dealer purchase. I guess I am still open to any of them.
Oh, and the title? Well I just wrote my first note to Austin asking them why they would not want an a US company, providing US jobs and building a US product to not do business in a state that is supposed to be all about jobs, prosperity, competition, and doing the right thing. It urged them to do the right thing with the alternate fuel incentive bill they are considering.
Well, that's my story. So far.
Been lurking for a while and figured time to step out from the shadow. I have been interested in electric cars since the eighties but the trouble was always the range. I toyed with the idea of an EV1 as a run about car when I lived in Palmdale CA. I just couldn't get over the idea of not being able to own one. No offense but I just cant see the point of a lease (though I am happy for you if it works for you.) I figured I'd wait till GM changed their "lease only" policy in a few years. We all know how that turned out. Then I heard about the Tesla roadster and was blown away. I have followed Tesla off and on since then.
In 2006 I took my first tentative steps toward electrification with the purchase of a Prius Hybrid. Nearly 12 years later I am looking at jumping in fully. The Prius is and has been a great vehicle. I have been able to get 600 miles with about 11.2 gallons, have taken it on several road trips, put 212,000 miles on it and am still on the first set of break pads. Now I am looking forward to not having to change oil or stop at gas stations.
My dream right now is a P100D, pearl white with ultra white seats, a sunroof, and 2.5 autopilot. As long as still dreaming, FSD also but I realize that is 6 months off still. <grin>. However, my budgeting rationalization is still nearer Prius territory. I am looking at the used market and check consolidator and used car sites daily. My research has me looking in the direction of P85Ds and I am working on my more frugal self (and my wife) to justify it. At the same time I am looking at the non performance side of the equation and have entertained the thought of a Bolt or a Leaf. Either of these would be about half the cost, and, effectively $7500 less than that if I take delivery before 2018. The Leaf, at 150 mile range is at the bare minimum for my mission needs. The Bolt with 230+ miles would meet my range needs. The reviews are mostly positive and I understand style and performance the limitations. However, the killer is the charging network. Tesla has ease of charging in the bag at this point in time. A bolt would fit a daily driver profile but road trips?
One other thing that has come into play for me is the X. I would never have considered an SUV or crossover until I drove this one (P100D). Wow! Other than being a bit less responsive in cornering handling it is still an impressive piece of machinery. There was a signature X90D with ludicrous on one of the dealer sites that really had me considering buying it. My six year old daughter has no such hesitation though. She is all in for an X ("white seats with a space and wing doors - please daddy!?")
As far as buying it goes, I am still learning about the benefits and drawbacks of private party versus CPO, versus dealer purchase. I guess I am still open to any of them.
Oh, and the title? Well I just wrote my first note to Austin asking them why they would not want an a US company, providing US jobs and building a US product to not do business in a state that is supposed to be all about jobs, prosperity, competition, and doing the right thing. It urged them to do the right thing with the alternate fuel incentive bill they are considering.
Well, that's my story. So far.
