Tesla Model S Refreshed
04-29-16, 07:41 PM
#91
I'm a big Tesla fan, but the one thing i could never get over is the lackluster interior design and fit-and-finish of their cars. I could not justify spending A7 or 6-series GC money on a car with such a lackluster interior (although I love the screen). It may slide if it were priced the same as a 5-series, but it is priced much higher. The same goes for the Model X (which I've seen in person and unlike the Model S it is not attractive from outside) and the Model 3, whose interior looks like absolute garbage.
Now in regards to this refreshed Model S, it is even sexier from outside (love what they've done with the front) and the interior, while lacking in color choices, does have some new wood veneer options. Great car overall.
Now in regards to this refreshed Model S, it is even sexier from outside (love what they've done with the front) and the interior, while lacking in color choices, does have some new wood veneer options. Great car overall.
04-29-16, 09:09 PM
#93
Lexus Fanatic
05-01-16, 09:50 PM
#95
Lexus Fanatic
I guarantee people consider both cars though...
05-01-16, 10:21 PM
#96
On paper, I find that the S Class is about one class above the Tesla Model S.
The S Class is about 6" longer in short wheelbase and nearly a foot longer in overall length in extended wheelbase, 3 inches longer in short wheelbase, and around 8 inches longer in extended wheelbase.
The Model S is almost 3" wider, while the S Class is almost 3" taller.
The S Class is heavier.
The S Class is much more expensive.
However, both cars can be compared.
Just like people comparing a GS350 with an RC350 coupe prior to purchase....
The S Class is about 6" longer in short wheelbase and nearly a foot longer in overall length in extended wheelbase, 3 inches longer in short wheelbase, and around 8 inches longer in extended wheelbase.
The Model S is almost 3" wider, while the S Class is almost 3" taller.
The S Class is heavier.
The S Class is much more expensive.
However, both cars can be compared.
Just like people comparing a GS350 with an RC350 coupe prior to purchase....
05-03-16, 12:20 PM
#98
Lexus Fanatic
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i know a few people with s classes... in no way did they consider a tesla at all. 
s-class says 'baller. made it. country club. not much interested in saving the planet. likes to be pampered.'
tesla s says 'desperately must be different. tech geek. wants to save the planet. likes to be noticed as different.'
s-class says 'baller. made it. country club. not much interested in saving the planet. likes to be pampered.'
tesla s says 'desperately must be different. tech geek. wants to save the planet. likes to be noticed as different.'
05-03-16, 01:22 PM
#100
Lexus Fanatic
i know a few people with s classes... in no way did they consider a tesla at all.
s-class says 'baller. made it. country club. not much interested in saving the planet. likes to be pampered.'
tesla s says 'desperately must be different. tech geek. wants to save the planet. likes to be noticed as different.'
s-class says 'baller. made it. country club. not much interested in saving the planet. likes to be pampered.'
tesla s says 'desperately must be different. tech geek. wants to save the planet. likes to be noticed as different.'
Its a niche product, just because your friends with S Classes did not consider the Tesla doesn't mean that people who chose the Tesla did not consider the S Class. I had a conversation with a client today just out of coincidence, he has a Tesla and he replaced an S Class with it...
05-06-16, 02:43 PM
#102
I just came across this youtube video, and the Model 3 has over 400,000 pre-orders.
Electric vehicles EV is an absolutely fantastic idea!!
I love it, and I can't wait till Lexus pulls their fingers out.
These hot Model 3 pre-orders are more about the fantastic electric vehicle idea, than about fantastic styling of the forthcoming Model 3.
It's just like small capacity turbos and part aluminium chassis - Lexus will gradually pull their fingers out.
Even longstanding Canon dSLR's had to gradually pull their fingers out and make new sensors with more dynamic range performance, to keep up with the new hot selling Sony sensored cameras.
However, although the this Tesla Model S looks quite conservative yet decent and I could easily live with one, I still find it difficult to live with the forthcoming Model 3's frumpy styling.
But that's just me though - they'll be others like Steve who love the Model 3's styling.
Perhaps Model 3 doesn't turn me on because it has a tall short look, with occupants seating high and upright above the battery pack?
But I don't really like the new "duck billed" nose on either car.
May be Tesla is trying to make their noses look like Porsches?
However the Porsches noses still look far far better though.
On styling alone, next to the Porsche, the Teslas' styling pales in comparison.
If Elon Musk could make his cars look more like Porsches, then he has my pre-order too!
Last edited by peteharvey; 05-06-16 at 03:06 PM.
05-06-16, 05:57 PM
#103
Pole Position
May be Tesla is trying to make their noses look like Porsches?
However the Porsches noses still look far far better though.
On styling alone, next to the Porsche, the Teslas' styling pales in comparison.
If Elon Musk could make his cars look more like Porsches, then he has my pre-order too!
But it's asking a lot for the $40,000 Tesla to look like a Porsche. That's like asking why an A3 or CTS doesn't look more like a Porsche. They're sedans made for a completely different purpose.
These Teslas are going to sell like hotcakes if they can keep the price point as advertised today.
05-06-16, 10:12 PM
#104
I think that's the case for all makes and models for me. The more they look like Porsches, the more I'd like 'em. And I bet we're not alone, Pete.
But it's asking a lot for the $40,000 Tesla to look like a Porsche. That's like asking why an A3 or CTS doesn't look more like a Porsche. They're sedans made for a completely different purpose.
These Teslas are going to sell like hotcakes if they can keep the price point as advertised today.
But it's asking a lot for the $40,000 Tesla to look like a Porsche. That's like asking why an A3 or CTS doesn't look more like a Porsche. They're sedans made for a completely different purpose.
These Teslas are going to sell like hotcakes if they can keep the price point as advertised today.
I'm sure flagship Model 3's will be $60k+, such that the Model 3 should aim to be as attractively styles as a Porsche Macan.
Likewise, the Tesla Model S costs just as much if not more than a Porsche coupe, such that the Tesla Model S should aim to look as good as a Porsche also?
05-07-16, 05:38 AM
#105
Lexus Fanatic
"Look as good" is relative. It's different, it's supposed to be different. Plenty of people love the way Teslas look.