What car/s did you come from?

[Moneesh]

Say what? Correct me if I'm misunderstanding you but the original model S was not built on a CLS frame. Ignore this post if you are referring to something else.

When I began researching the Model S and visited for a test drive, my specialist informed me that the CLS I was driving had the same "footprint" as the MS, because they used this as a base for the MS prototype - he was an early Tesla employee and seemed to know what he was talking about.

He told me it would be a smoother transition for me than others, because the CLS and MS have the same dimensions as a result of the original design being influenced by the CLS chassis. He didn't' say it was a CLS chassis today the model S, but he said it was used in early prototypes. The steering column and signal stalks are almost identical, which I can attest to. Whether Daimler makes them or a 3rd party, they're the same.

 

[wilheldp]

When I began researching the Model S and visited for a test drive, my specialist informed me that the CLS I was driving had the same "footprint" as the MS, because they used this as a base for the MS prototype - he was an early Tesla employee and seemed to know what he was talking about.

The "footprint" is probably just the wheel base and chassis size. Tesla wanted to make a luxury, full-sized sedan, so they probably just took the measurements from the CLS to get the size the car correct. The positioning of the battery pack and motors is vastly different than the positioning of an ICE and transmission, so they couldn't possibly have used the chassis from the CLS as the starting point for the Model S.

 

[Austin Powers]

My previous cars (I replaced 2 cars with my Tesla) were a 2014 Porsche cayman and a 2013 Chevy Volt ("gateway" EV). The Porsche was for weekends, and the Volt was my commuter car. I rarely drove the Porsche, particularly with 3 young kids. My wife has a big family Van that handles my kids and thier million activities.

Very happy with my Tesla and will definitely buy another.

Any notable differences between the Volt and Model S, other than the obvious performance and range? IMHO, Volt is a lot more cost-effective as a daily driver.

 

[wdolson]

When I began researching the Model S and visited for a test drive, my specialist informed me that the CLS I was driving had the same "footprint" as the MS, because they used this as a base for the MS prototype - he was an early Tesla employee and seemed to know what he was talking about.

He told me it would be a smoother transition for me than others, because the CLS and MS have the same dimensions as a result of the original design being influenced by the CLS chassis. He didn't' say it was a CLS chassis today the model S, but he said it was used in early prototypes. The steering column and signal stalks are almost identical, which I can attest to. Whether Daimler makes them or a 3rd party, they're the same.

The Model S also has an almost identical footprint to my 1992 Buick. I have found the size very familiar, my SO doesn't like big cars and driving the S has been an adjustment. She likes everything else about it though. She would have a P90DL if money was no object.

 

[Filter]

Any notable differences between the Volt and Model S, other than the obvious performance and range? IMHO, Volt is a lot more cost-effective as a daily driver.

The Volt is an excellent commuter car, it's even fun to drive in city traffic due to the instantaneous torque. When it transitions to gas, it somehow is less fun..
However, the Model S is a car that I LOVE driving. The combination of the power, practicality ( I have 3 kids, and the room in the Model S on weekends is much appreciated) and features (autopilot!) make me smile daily. I almost (except for the occasional tight curve) never miss my Porsche, and definitely not my Volt.

If you are looking for an economical commuter that's more fun to drive than the prius, the Volt is a great choice. If you want to have the best car in the world, buy a model S
Clearly, I'm a little biased..

 

[oferrer]

I'm coming from a Porsche Cayman and expecting delivery of my MS early next month. To the Porsche people who recently posted here (@rcsting, @Filter): have you missed the handling at all? I do enjoy driving the Cayman, especially around curves. I'm of course looking forward to getting the MS, but since I had to sell the Cayman I hope I won't miss it too much.

 

[rcsting]

I'm coming from a Porsche Cayman and expecting delivery of my MS early next month. To the Porsche people who recently posted here (@rcsting, @Filter): have you missed the handling at all? I do enjoy driving the Cayman, especially around curves. I'm of course looking forward to getting the MS, but since I had to sell the Cayman I hope I won't miss it too much.

I owned a Cayman S before my Boxster GTS and Macan. I have to admit that the Cayman/Boxster were the best handling cars that I have owned. The one downside of the Porsche is that other drivers were constantly wanting to race which got old. I would never street race them.

The Model S has the perfect overall package for me. The ride is amazingly comfortable and its very quick. There isn't mush body lean since the battery weight is so low and the acceleration never gets old in the Tesla. I see that you're in Atlanta where Porsche North America is located so you probably see quite a few Porsches in the area.

 

[Filter]

I'm coming from a Porsche Cayman and expecting delivery of my MS early next month. To the Porsche people who recently posted here (@rcsting, @Filter): have you missed the handling at all? I do enjoy driving the Cayman, especially around curves. I'm of course looking forward to getting the MS, but since I had to sell the Cayman I hope I won't miss it too much.

The Cayman, as you well know, is amazing in the curves. The Model S isn't close (my opinion) but it's a completely different class of vehicle.
It has excellent dynamics for a large sedan and compares favorably to a panamera. It's an all round athlete, not a track star like the Cayman.

If my wife would have let me, I would have kept the Cayman for the occasional weekend drive. It was definitely a fun car.

That said, I absolutely love the Model S and I don't think you will miss the Cayman. The Tesla has so many wonderful attributes, I am truly satisfied with it.

 

[oferrer]

The Model S has the perfect overall package for me. The ride is amazingly comfortable and its very quick. There isn't mush body lean since the battery weight is so low and the acceleration never gets old in the Tesla. I see that you're in Atlanta where Porsche North America is located so you probably see quite a few Porsches in the area.

Thanks. Indeed, Porsches are pretty common around here. I haven't had a lot of issues with people trying to race me, likely because they are used to seeing Porsches all the time, but I wouldn't street race anyone either so I don't pay much attention. I definitely look forward to getting the Model S soon (Midnight Silver here too ).

The Cayman, as you well know, is amazing in the curves. The Model S isn't close (my opinion) but it's a completely different class of vehicle. It has excellent dynamics for a large sedan and compares favorably to a panamera. It's an all round athlete, not a track star like the Cayman.

If my wife would have let me, I would have kept the Cayman for the occasional weekend drive. It was definitely a fun car.

That said, I absolutely love the Model S and I don't think you will miss the Cayman. The Tesla has so many wonderful attributes, I am truly satisfied with it.

Thank you, I'm sure I will love the Model S. I know I will miss the Cayman every now and then as confirmed by both of you and I certainly wish I could keep it for the weekends, but I'm confident the Model S will be so great I won't think about it too much (if at all) once I actually have it here, can't wait!

 

[Odebek]

2014 VW Passat SEL TDI (Dirty Diesel) Trying to make up for the damage I have done over the last 3 years.

 

[alexvirital]

2012 Harley Davidson Iron 883N.

(And a 2014 Mazda3 5-Door, but saying goodbye to the Harley was harder.)

 

[Rmsosu]

2014 BMW 328GT which I love.....waiting for my 90 D to be born...aka Black Beauty

 

[Eyejay]

Intended to trade my 2012 Prius V for a Model S. Ended up trading my 2012 Sienna SE for a Model X instead. Hope to hang on to the Prius V for a couple of years and trade it for a Model 3.

 

[ebyard]

Renault Modus 1.5dCI - which is basically a Renault body on an elongated Clio chassis, Renault engine (same as in new A Class Mercedes..) and Nissan everything else, pretty much.

A stonking 86 horsepower

 

[Science fan]

I leased a 2014 Lexus ES 350 and have owned mostly Lexuses (Lexi?) and Volvos for many years. The car was fine; flawless with regard to deficiencies. The ES went from 0 to 60 in 7.1 seconds; my S70 does it in 5.5 seconds (slow for a Tesla). Getting on a highway is like magic because it accelerates from a rolling start sans delay for the kickdown. Poof! I am at highway speed. American designed and manufactured. No regrets about getting my Tesla.

 

[ssrajputev]

I had a 1999 Mercedes C230 that my parents gave to me in high school. It lasted me several years until 2015, as I was still in school and barely drove, when it started to have major issues. My parents got a Nissan Leaf then, which I ended up sharing and driving more than the C230 until I decided to lease a 2016 VW e-golf in November 2015.

After I drove the refreshed Model S twice in July, I decided to order one and transferred my e-golf's lease to get my Model S. I initially was calling myself crazy (my family included) for transferring my '16 e-golf after only having it for 9 months, but my Model S is such an amazing car that I couldn't wait for the Model 3. ;-) We still have 3 reservations for the Model 3 though!

 

[RamgeRover]

2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo

 

[TrevTremaine]

My previous vehicle was a 2013 Ford Explorer Sport. I have to say that buying a Tesla happened by chance after going to the Toronto auto show and looking at the Model S and new Model X and being offered a test drive. It's the test drive that actually sold me on it - worst conditions of the season (snow and ice) and it performed well beyond my expectations. It handles better in the snow than the Explorer, my wife's Subaru Forester and even my previous BMW 5 series touring.

A couple of years ago if you asked me what I thought of Tesla, my answer would have been it was a flash in a pan. 5000 Km in a little over 2 months says otherwise now.

 

[PtG62901]

My daily driver has been a full sized pickup for 15 years, with a Porsche 911 around for backup. Still need a truck, but not as much as before. Haven't driven a luxury sedan regularly in years, looking forward to it.

 

[Peaviner]

I'm coming from a 2000 Mazda Miata, which is my first and only car, purchased in 2010 with 45,500 miles. Six years, zero speeding tickets, a rebuilt engine, and 90,000 more miles and it's time to retire the Miata from its duty as a daily driver. The Model S is going to be my new daily driver with the Miata sharing weekends and track days with my Suzuki supermoto and Ducati superbike.

My wife has a 2008 Acura RDX that we plan to replace with an Audi Q7 next summer, unless we come around to the idea of an X (we're not sold on the styling quite yet).

We're still waiting on our delivery date, but it should be mid-September. We're getting pretty excited!