I think you are going to enjoy the Tesla, and if it appeals to you, you will enjoy the buying process, which you can do in 10 minutes on your phone. No sales people, no up selling, you see what you are going pay, all the numbers are there. Just keep in mind it's a an appliance, and a good one IMHO.

I've already given out 5 referrals, including Bitkahuna

 

I should post my Tesla story from when the model S debuted. I directed and produced this video for Vossen where we showed the process of test driving with one of their people when they did that. Showed Tesla in a super positive light. Video goes viral, Tesla emails us basically complaining blah blah.

What a story to tell. Morons.

 

Let's see the video.

 

What was that, 2013? Now it's a different era, Tesla didn't even give out cars to journalists in those days. You had to borrow one from someone or get one off of Turo.

You should post it for sure

 

You can’t because the morons asked to take it down. After a month of arguing and realizing they were clueless about how youtube works and marketing we did. At SEMA later that year we spoke to another Tesla employee who stopped by our booth. We told him the story and he was shocked. Basically said that type of stuff was so helpful because they had zero marketing budget.

 

It was pretty early. At the time we all thought how cool Tesla was and the buying experience was different. Basically one of the guys girlfriends worked as the tesla rep. We showed the ipad process they used and everything. Put a gopro in the car and showed all the grins and smiling with the acceleration. The video really shined a positive light on them. And it takes time, money, effort to do them.

Obviously a beautiful car with 22” wheels.

Pretty sure this was the car we shot as the twin. We also realized the fitment for Tesla and Lexus sedans was identical.

 

I've been in them, I like them. She's the one to convince. I still have another 10 months in My China Syndrome Jeep, after that. Who knows. I don't go anywhere so I could just get another toy car.

I feel like I remember this story. One of our old members here got his S right around the same time.

 

I was listening to a speech (motivational), and the speaker was talking about being on "autopilot", meaning going about our lives like zombies. "Don't let the car drive you, you drive the car, otherwise you lose situational awareness". He wasn't talking about FSD, but I realized how true that statement was. Doesn't mean I'm giving up FSD, but just something to think about

Ok, that was my philosophical grain of wisdom for the week

 

We drove it... The self driving feature WAS the coolest part of the car. It didn't freak out once and the locals were their usual. Changing lanes less than a car length in front of me. Nailing the brakes when someone does it front of them causing the chain reaction back up. Felt like it was predicting the car that was next to it was going to do something stupid. (I'm sure it wasn't and was in my head) Then I started being paranoid that it was watching me, watch the other cars, and started making corrections because of what I was seeing.
I liked the gradual increase decrease in speed that would be impossible with gas motors. I was annoyed with the Logitech steering feel...until I found the setting to make it feel more like a car. That helped. I did a launch... that was cool. reminded me of when my 450H would launch, no gear change push from the back. (the jeep has that E launch feel, but there's still a 8speed trans)

I f'ing hate that screen placement though. How long does it take to get use to having to look to the center all the time for info?
I think I won't ever drive it enough to get use to it, and would be annoyed when I do. But as a Noob just getting in and driving it, along with letting "It" drive. I have to say it's pretty cool and impressive. It is intuitive too... I didn't have much of a problem finding stuff. Real test would be to let my mom drive it and have her figure it out.

Being an audiophile. The stereo system...sounded like it was done by 80s Bose engineers with hearing loss. I'll give all you Tesla fan-boys props after driving it for a while. The performance and what it is when you think about it. Is pretty impressive. The price, the speed, the economy, and comfort. Great car. Anyone tells me their Tesla stereo is "amazing" needs to have their ears checked...or has never heard a good audio system before.

Now for the Lucid!

 

Tesla's premium audio is pretty good, and it's generally well-reviewed and regarded. Did you play around with it? Possible someone before you had adjusted the settings? Also, depending upon what you drove, the Model Y Standard doesn't have premium audio.

 

Great review 👍 l'm more into podcasts so for me having premium audio isn't that important, but my coworker who is an audiophile says it sounds great to him

 

Not a "glowing" review but it was honest.
Might have to go more upscale to meet expectations.

Will Lucid cut it?
Maybe BMW or other?
@neurocity

 

I would also note that the idiot you can hear from 10 cars away with their bass cranked up so high that parts are falling of their car also considers themselves to be an audiophile. It's a highly-imprecise and largely self-anointed label.

 

Having auditioned systems that cost over $10,000 to me they sounded dreadful, speakers everywhere and the owner constantly bragging about moar watts. But that's what some people consider audiophile worthy sound.

 

Turn this up loud.
If you can't feel the base thumping, you need more base!