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Old Dec 3, 2024 | 11:22 AM
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My average wh/mi on the 3P was 330. Those wider tires I put on didn't help
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I can't get over how good my son's model 3 LR AWD highlands is. Insane combination of performance/tech/comfort for the money. If Elon makes the same level of improvement to the Y, it may put other car makers out of business.
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Originally Posted by Bob04
I can't get over how good my son's model 3 LR AWD highlands is. Insane combination of performance/tech/comfort for the money. If Elon makes the same level of improvement to the Y, it may put other car makers out of business.
The current Y already outsells (in the US) the Accord, Camry, Corolla, Civic and will probably be outselling the RAV4 this quarter. The updated Model Y has already been spotted being tested and will be out soon. For the money, there nothing that comes even remotely close to the Model 3 and Y for exactly what you mentioned, IMHO of course

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Model Y refresh should be a step above the new 3, better body integrity due to front and rear castings being a major factor.
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Old Dec 3, 2024 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob04
I can't get over how good my son's model 3 LR AWD highlands is. Insane combination of performance/tech/comfort for the money. If Elon makes the same level of improvement to the Y, it may put other car makers out of business.
The 180 you have done on this is amazing to me lol

We’ve gone from “I can’t possibly imagine the pain of plugging my car in” and “I love my gas station” to “he’s going to put everybody else out of business!” Hilarious.

Elon is a smart guy. That’s all I will say.
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Old Dec 3, 2024 | 09:19 PM
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The 180 you have done on this is amazing to me lol

We’ve gone from “I can’t possibly imagine the pain of plugging my car in” and “I love my gas station” to “he’s going to put everybody else out of business!” Hilarious.

Elon is a smart guy. That’s all I will say.
@AJT123 is next
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Old Dec 3, 2024 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
The 180 you have done on this is amazing to me lol

We’ve gone from “I can’t possibly imagine the pain of plugging my car in” and “I love my gas station” to “he’s going to put everybody else out of business!” Hilarious.

Elon is a smart guy. That’s all I will say.
I remember, I used to be the one arguing with him 😂. I guess you can say he's evolved. I've said many times, once you go EV, you're perception changes, most don't want to go back
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
The 180 you have done on this is amazing to me lol

We’ve gone from “I can’t possibly imagine the pain of plugging my car in” and “I love my gas station” to “he’s going to put everybody else out of business!” Hilarious.

Elon is a smart guy. That’s all I will say.
Yeah, 180 degrees hilarious. Almost as 180 degrees hilarious as you being a huge EV cheerleader with your pom poms out all the time telling everyone else that the very real drawbacks to EVs are fictious and that they just really EV haters that don't want to buy an EV. But then you turn around and use a multitude of excuses to purchase another ICE vehicle.

Of course, the reality is I said over 7 years ago on this board that I was going to purchase a Tesla. The advantages just had to outweigh the very real hassles and concerns, like range, charging and battery life. The Plaid was the car that did it for me. The improvements of the Model 3 also tip the scales. And if the Model Y improves as much, it will do it for a LOT of people. I know, change is hard, but I suspect you will actually get there. One day.



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Originally Posted by Bob04
Yeah, 180 degrees hilarious. Almost as 180 degrees hilarious as you being a huge EV cheerleader with your pom poms out all the time telling everyone else that the very real drawbacks to EVs are fictious and that they just really EV haters that don't want to buy an EV. But then you turn around and use a multitude of excuses to purchase another ICE vehicle.

Of course, the reality is I said over 7 years ago on this board that I was going to purchase a Tesla. The advantages just had to outweigh the very real hassles and concerns, like range, charging and battery life. The Plaid was the car that did it for me. The improvements of the Model 3 also tip the scales. And if the Model Y improves as much, it will do it for a LOT of people. I know, change is hard, but I suspect you will actually get there. One day.

Not trying to be snarky - it's great how the capabilities of a Tesla got to the point where it has convinced a lot of people to get one.

I was in the same situation before 2016, test drove a Model S and 3 years later I got one. That one 15 min drive was enough to convince me to get one ages ago. 👍
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It was actually a 2020 Hyundai Ioniq EV that peaked my interest, at only 138 HP and 150 miles of range, it was smoother than any four cylinder that exists. That lead to the Polestar which tipped the scales, and the Model Y that cemented it.

Glad Bob that it's all working out for you and all the roadblocks are being lifted. In my case, I'll never need to go back to an ICE, when my Sienna dies, that's all she wrote
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I like the Model 3 update and the Model S still looks great and it's such an old design.
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Originally Posted by Bob04
Yeah, 180 degrees hilarious. Almost as 180 degrees hilarious as you being a huge EV cheerleader with your pom poms out all the time telling everyone else that the very real drawbacks to EVs are fictious and that they just really EV haters that don't want to buy an EV. But then you turn around and use a multitude of excuses to purchase another ICE vehicle.

Of course, the reality is I said over 7 years ago on this board that I was going to purchase a Tesla. The advantages just had to outweigh the very real hassles and concerns, like range, charging and battery life. The Plaid was the car that did it for me. The improvements of the Model 3 also tip the scales. And if the Model Y improves as much, it will do it for a LOT of people. I know, change is hard, but I suspect you will actually get there. One day.


Come on, have a sense of humor about it lol. The ability to laugh at yourself is an important ability. You have done a big 180, yes you said you would buy a Tesla but you said you would buy it as a fun car you never needed to depend on. You also made a ton of frankly absurd complaints about EVs such as plugging it into your garage being a huge ordeal and that you love going to the gas station...and now its your favorite car. There is humor in that, admit it!

And I never said drawbacks to EVs are fictitious, I said your specific arguments were fictitious and they were. Range issues when traveling is a very real concern, and as you pointed out thats the reason why I didn't get one this time even though I really wanted one.

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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Come on, have a sense of humor about it lol.
Dammit, I had the PERFECT blackberry meme but I can't find it now!

Sorry I let y'all down, it was a good one. Lol 😭
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