Hybrid or Gas?
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I do not regret getting the 300h. I wanted the F-Sport look but it's not offered in hybrid. My decision was based on my comfort and my commute. I travel mostly in the city and to be honest with you I hate putting gas in my car lol. I was torn for a second not going to lie the F-Sport front bumper looks awesome and I really wanted that (maybe in the future I can retrofit the front bumper, who knows). But I didn't want the F-Sport seats because they tend to be more rigid and have less cushion. Ultimately boiled down to what part of the car I will enjoy the most, and it's inviously the interior that's what I will enjoy more than the exterior.
I'm getting excellent MPG and also makes me feel good about being green and help the environment.
I'm getting excellent MPG and also makes me feel good about being green and help the environment.
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Up until a couple weeks ago the base model was the 60, which had a 208 mile EPA range. That's probably what she was referring to, but like you said the lowest range you can currently buy is 240 miles on the 70D.
I was originally quite skeptical of the company, but as I learned more about them and got to try the car out I was eventually converted into a big fan. For someone with a long commute, having an option like Tesla is a godsend. I want to wait for all the Model X details to drop, as some of them will affect the S, but it is really hard to hold off after taking a P85D out and getting the wife's blessing for a non-P version.
I was originally quite skeptical of the company, but as I learned more about them and got to try the car out I was eventually converted into a big fan. For someone with a long commute, having an option like Tesla is a godsend. I want to wait for all the Model X details to drop, as some of them will affect the S, but it is really hard to hold off after taking a P85D out and getting the wife's blessing for a non-P version.
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There is a distinct group of price conscious Tesla buyers like myself. I can stomach the up front cost, and my commute brings the long term cost much closer to something like an NX turbo that I cross shopped against.
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It's not offered in Canada either. Just in Europe, Asia and Australia....... Pretty much everywhere but North America lol
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TV ad
Thanks again for all the great feedback regarding my decision to choose a hybrid. Now if it would only come in!
First off, the Tesla model I saw at the showroom was the very basic one, priced around $70k, and it was last summer. So, it probably was the discontinued model some have mentioned.
For those of you loving the F sport grill, and I am one, here's something interesting. Last night I saw the ad on TV. At the end, the three models are side by side. Turbo, sport and hybrid. They All have the sportier grill! Is this fake advertising or was this shot in Asia? I wish I could get the hybrid with that grill!
Loving this forum!
First off, the Tesla model I saw at the showroom was the very basic one, priced around $70k, and it was last summer. So, it probably was the discontinued model some have mentioned.
For those of you loving the F sport grill, and I am one, here's something interesting. Last night I saw the ad on TV. At the end, the three models are side by side. Turbo, sport and hybrid. They All have the sportier grill! Is this fake advertising or was this shot in Asia? I wish I could get the hybrid with that grill!
Loving this forum!
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Update on my NX hybrid purchase-
Took a drive to the dealer's large parking lot to see what I could see. There were 5 NX 300t s on the lot. 2 red, a silver, a white and black. Saw my salesman while I was there. He told me that the white one that they had found in the system which did not seem to be taken, had been claimed. So, I won't be getting that white one that was due in. Now how long? He said I'm getting the next one. He thinks it's silver. Fine with me. Now, the waiting!
Took a drive to the dealer's large parking lot to see what I could see. There were 5 NX 300t s on the lot. 2 red, a silver, a white and black. Saw my salesman while I was there. He told me that the white one that they had found in the system which did not seem to be taken, had been claimed. So, I won't be getting that white one that was due in. Now how long? He said I'm getting the next one. He thinks it's silver. Fine with me. Now, the waiting!
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Update on my NX hybrid purchase-
Took a drive to the dealer's large parking lot to see what I could see. There were 5 NX 300t s on the lot. 2 red, a silver, a white and black. Saw my salesman while I was there. He told me that the white one that they had found in the system which did not seem to be taken, had been claimed. So, I won't be getting that white one that was due in. Now how long? He said I'm getting the next one. He thinks it's silver. Fine with me. Now, the waiting!
Took a drive to the dealer's large parking lot to see what I could see. There were 5 NX 300t s on the lot. 2 red, a silver, a white and black. Saw my salesman while I was there. He told me that the white one that they had found in the system which did not seem to be taken, had been claimed. So, I won't be getting that white one that was due in. Now how long? He said I'm getting the next one. He thinks it's silver. Fine with me. Now, the waiting!
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I've not been to test drive the ES. After reading the feedback here and watching some YouTube videos, I'm convinced that l prefer the hybrid. Thanks for all the great input!
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Hybrid purchase update -
I received a call from my salesman last night. A hybrid had come in and was mine if I wanted it. I asked what color it was and it was black with black interior. I'm not wanting a black one, but I asked if I could come drive it and he said of course. So, I got to drive it, it was fine, tried all the different modes. It's a beautiful vehicle, just not the color for me. I know he would've loved if I had taken it, but I asked for him to check to see what is in the pipeline. He gave me the specs on an Atomic Silver loaded, with black interior. Still not sure about the black interior, but will decide when it is in town, probably at the end of the month. I also asked him to call me if anything else popped up.
I'm really excited about getting this car, but have never owned or wanted a black vehicle. I'm sure there is someone lusting for that color combo!
I received a call from my salesman last night. A hybrid had come in and was mine if I wanted it. I asked what color it was and it was black with black interior. I'm not wanting a black one, but I asked if I could come drive it and he said of course. So, I got to drive it, it was fine, tried all the different modes. It's a beautiful vehicle, just not the color for me. I know he would've loved if I had taken it, but I asked for him to check to see what is in the pipeline. He gave me the specs on an Atomic Silver loaded, with black interior. Still not sure about the black interior, but will decide when it is in town, probably at the end of the month. I also asked him to call me if anything else popped up.
I'm really excited about getting this car, but have never owned or wanted a black vehicle. I'm sure there is someone lusting for that color combo!
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