Picked up a Tesla Model S for my wife's birthday....my car is still better!!
10-11-14, 01:57 AM
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10-11-14, 06:00 PM
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Nice, we can get the Model S for about $80K for the 60kw and about $95K for the 85kw here in Japan.
I seriously looked at the Model S 85kw for my wife as well, but she wants the LS when I finally decide on my car, so that kicked that idea in the butt.
Just curious as to if your wife is a car person and if not how easy is it to drive? My wife is not a car person.
I seriously looked at the Model S 85kw for my wife as well, but she wants the LS when I finally decide on my car, so that kicked that idea in the butt.
Just curious as to if your wife is a car person and if not how easy is it to drive? My wife is not a car person.
10-11-14, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave600hL
I seriously looked at the Model S 85kw for my wife as well, but she wants the LS when I finally decide on my car, so that kicked that idea in the butt.
Just curious as to if your wife is a car person and if not how easy is it to drive? My wife is not a car person.
Just curious as to if your wife is a car person and if not how easy is it to drive? My wife is not a car person.
The Tesla Model S, of course, also has an extremely high reputation (one of the highest-scoring cars Consumer Reports has ever tested), but its cruising-range, though excellent by pure-electric standards, still makes it somewhat limited compared to gas engines or hybrids.
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10-11-14, 06:39 PM
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many who are not 'car people' love the LS for its complete absence of drama or issues. 
i agree the LS was the best build quality luxury sedan on the market for a looong time. it still ranks above everything else in studies, but i agree that cars like s class, a8, etc., are also excellent.
i agree the LS was the best build quality luxury sedan on the market for a looong time. it still ranks above everything else in studies, but i agree that cars like s class, a8, etc., are also excellent.
10-11-14, 08:57 PM
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The Tesla Model S, of course, also has an extremely high reputation (one of the highest-scoring cars Consumer Reports has ever tested), but its cruising-range, though excellent by pure-electric standards, still makes it somewhat limited compared to gas engines or hybrids.
If you want drama free, the LS is probably going to be the better choice of the two.
10-11-14, 09:22 PM
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If your wife wants an LS, I'd sure have to say she's a car person. With the possible exception of the most recent Mercedes S-Class models, the LS has, for decades, been, IMO, the best mass-produced luxury sedan on the market. She apparantly knows automotive competence when she sees it.
The Tesla Model S, of course, also has an extremely high reputation (one of the highest-scoring cars Consumer Reports has ever tested), but its cruising-range, though excellent by pure-electric standards, still makes it somewhat limited compared to gas engines or hybrids.
The Tesla Model S, of course, also has an extremely high reputation (one of the highest-scoring cars Consumer Reports has ever tested), but its cruising-range, though excellent by pure-electric standards, still makes it somewhat limited compared to gas engines or hybrids.
many who are not 'car people' love the LS for its complete absence of drama or issues.
i agree the LS was the best build quality luxury sedan on the market for a looong time. it still ranks above everything else in studies, but i agree that cars like s class, a8, etc., are also excellent.
i agree the LS was the best build quality luxury sedan on the market for a looong time. it still ranks above everything else in studies, but i agree that cars like s class, a8, etc., are also excellent.
I on the other hand found the LS so un-stimulating, however I really wish they would do an LS-F and I would seriously consider one of those. That is the main reason why I am looking at the S65 AMG.
Back on topic, the Tesla really does look like a nice car and I may still end up picking one up as a company car to get some tax breaks here in Japan.
10-11-14, 09:53 PM
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i agree the LS was the best build quality luxury sedan on the market for a looong time. it still ranks above everything else in studies, but i agree that cars like s class, a8, etc., are also excellent.
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10-11-14, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave600hL
I on the other hand found the LS so un-stimulating, however I really wish they would do an LS-F and I would seriously consider one of those. That is the main reason why I am looking at the S65 AMG.