Congrats. Out of curiosity, did test the Model 3 or X? Or consider waiting for the Y?
I did test the Model 3 and the Model X. There were some things I didn't like about both. I prefer big sedans, but the X would be my second choice behind the S. I don't think I would get the 3.
Things I don't like about the Model 3:
- The exterior door handles. I don't think I would ever get used to them to the point where I'd be OK with having to open the door like that. I much prefer the door handles on the S and X that pop out when you approach or press on them.
- The single center display. I like having the display behind the steering wheel as well as the center display.
- The overall design is just a tad too bubbly for me.
- The aero wheel covers. I've never been a fan of hub caps at all.
Not that the model 3 is a bad car. It's just that if I'm going to pay tens of thousands of dollars for a car, I'm going to get exactly what I want. Even when I went to buy my 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE, the experience was something like this.
Me: *Walks up to salesperson.* Hi, I'm looking to buy a black 2013 Toyota Camry XLE Hybrid. Do you have one of those I can test drive?
Him: Let me check. *Checks database* Yeah, we have one.
Me: Cool.
So we went on a test drive. I liked it. It was as expected and it was the first time I was going to have a rear camera.
Him: Are you sure you want a hybrid? I've got a regular Camry XLE you can test drive.
Me: Yeah I'm sure. I'll test drive the regular XLE, though. Couldn't hurt.
Test drove the Camry XLE...
Me: That was cool. I'll take the black Camry XLE Hybrid, though.
Him: I've also got an SE you can check out.
Me: ... Sure, I'll test drive that. (Using their gas, why not?)
Test drove the SE
Me: That was cool. I'll take the black Camry XLE Hybrid.
So the sales guy finally started to get the paperwork going. One of the managers came over to me in the mean time...
Manager: So what's the deal with the hybrid? It doesn't really save you much on gas...
Me: (Uhh, that's bullshit) Yeah it does. The car is rated for 38 highway and 40 city. The gas only cars don't get that much city mileage at all.
Ended up driving away with the black 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE after test driving 4 different cars.