My Experience with a Tesla Model Y Performance
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Agreed. I still love my GS and think it's fantastic for what it is. The balance of sport and luxury is excellent and is a true Grand Touring car as "GS" (Grand Sedan) suggests. I've driven every model in the Lexus lineup (including F cars) and I think it's one of the best cars Lexus has ever done in that it's a terrific expression of the brand, but the Tesla is just next-level. I've loved my Lexus experience over the last ~6 years with 2 GS F-Sports. I have tremendous respect and appreciation for the brand, but I think I'm ready to see what the Tesla experience is like and all that entails, quality issues and all.
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Originally Posted by signdetres
Agreed. I still love my GS and think it's fantastic for what it is. The balance of sport and luxury is excellent and is a true Grand Touring car as "GS" (Grand Sedan) suggests. I've driven every model in the Lexus lineup (including F cars) and I think it's one of the best cars Lexus has ever done in that it's a terrific expression of the brand, but the Tesla is just next-level. I've loved my Lexus experience over the last ~6 years with 2 GS F-Sports. I have tremendous respect and appreciation for the brand, but I think I'm ready to see what the Tesla experience is like and all that entails, quality issues and all.
I hear the Model Y Performance will also get track mode eventually but who knows when that will be available.
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To be fair almost nothing can keep up with a Tesla regardless of price.
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^^^ There's no going back to regular gas/diesel once you experience some form of electric, even in hybrid form. Tesla's big draw is styling/tech and blazing fast electric torque. Not to mention the handling. It's going to take some time for infrastructure to catch up. But once it does, there would be a cost/benefit shift in many major towns and cities. The herd will always take the smart and quick path. You have to make it viable for car buyers.
One thing Tesla needs to fix is the integrated smart screen control UI. You don't need to dive into multiple menus just to change the airflow of the vents or change the heat/ac.
One thing Tesla needs to fix is the integrated smart screen control UI. You don't need to dive into multiple menus just to change the airflow of the vents or change the heat/ac.
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I never got the appeal that accelerating quickly in a straight line seems to have with so many people. That's never excited me.
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Agreed. I still love my GS and think it's fantastic for what it is. The balance of sport and luxury is excellent and is a true Grand Touring car as "GS" (Grand Sedan) suggests. I've driven every model in the Lexus lineup (including F cars) and I think it's one of the best cars Lexus has ever done in that it's a terrific expression of the brand, but the Tesla is just next-level. I've loved my Lexus experience over the last ~6 years with 2 GS F-Sports. I have tremendous respect and appreciation for the brand, but I think I'm ready to see what the Tesla experience is like and all that entails, quality issues and all.
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I do miss the interior in my old GS. Aside from the AWD hump and the lag in the infotainment, I loved that thing. That being said, My 3P is the best daily driver I've ever had. Stupid fast, AP handles most of my commute, and I don't have to visit the gas station anymore. Plus, with my solar panels knocking out most of my electricity bill (I pay $2/month in the summer months) I don't feel any desire to drive economically at all
There's 1 red dual motor Y that popped up in my neighborhood last month. It looks nice, but Tesla needs to figure out a way to make an SUV that doesn't look so frumpy.
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There's 1 red dual motor Y that popped up in my neighborhood last month. It looks nice, but Tesla needs to figure out a way to make an SUV that doesn't look so frumpy.
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Originally Posted by Allen K
I do miss the interior in my old GS. Aside from the AWD hump and the lag in the infotainment, I loved that thing. That being said, My 3P is the best daily driver I've ever had. Stupid fast, AP handles most of my commute, and I don't have to visit the gas station anymore. Plus, with my solar panels knocking out most of my electricity bill (I pay $2/month in the summer months) I don't feel any desire to drive economically at all
There's 1 red dual motor Y that popped up in my neighborhood last month. It looks nice, but Tesla needs to figure out a way to make an SUV that doesn't look so frumpy.
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There's 1 red dual motor Y that popped up in my neighborhood last month. It looks nice, but Tesla needs to figure out a way to make an SUV that doesn't look so frumpy.
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The Model Y is nice looking though. When my minivan dies, my wife wants a Tesla so I'm hoping we get a Model Y with even longer range by that time. It would be nice having an EV that could do over 400 miles for road trips.
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I'm averaging 350 wh/mi these days because I don't commute anymore. I only drive it to go fast now.
I have a net surplus of solar right now so I guess the charging costs are free.
The Model Y is nice looking though. When my minivan dies, my wife wants a Tesla so I'm hoping we get a Model Y with even longer range by that time. It would be nice having an EV that could do over 400 miles for road trips.
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The Model Y is nice looking though. When my minivan dies, my wife wants a Tesla so I'm hoping we get a Model Y with even longer range by that time. It would be nice having an EV that could do over 400 miles for road trips.
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Nice post! I agree on some points on EVs. I need to see about the Y, have driven a couple different Model 3s though, including an AWD version. Not as quick as the Performance, but close enough I'd say? It was definitely a whiplash machine. Fun to drive, though I wouldn't say "sporty" - perfect for a daily. I have to disagree no not going back to ICE-powered cars though. I definitely still kinda appreciate the theater but then EVs have their own novelty as well. Depends on what the purpose of the car is.
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Originally Posted by arentz07
Nice post! I agree on some points on EVs. I need to see about the Y, have driven a couple different Model 3s though, including an AWD version. Not as quick as the Performance, but close enough I'd say? It was definitely a whiplash machine. Fun to drive, though I wouldn't say "sporty" - perfect for a daily. I have to disagree no not going back to ICE-powered cars though. I definitely still kinda appreciate the theater but then EVs have their own novelty as well. Depends on what the purpose of the car is.
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cool read! i agree after driving my friend's model 3 that it was exhilarating but i still love ICE vehicles. call me old fashioned but i enjoy listening to the engine as it climbs to the redline!
aural sensation is part of the driving experience - i might make an exception for the VW ID.R racecar or formula e...maybe!
aural sensation is part of the driving experience - i might make an exception for the VW ID.R racecar or formula e...maybe!