The only plus side is the Model S loaner, many places don't even consider giving their customers a loaner.Tesla have had the car for 11 days now
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On the plus side Kevin, you can cart around a load more stuff in the S, and it is actually meeting your range needs.
I know it's not a 2 seater sports car, but is it growing on you yet ?
I've been reflecting on my test "ride" of the i8. The use of a gearbox was the biggest let down..
I suspect it would cope admirably from a NVH pov over a 200 mile drive, especially compared to the Roadster. Next time I meet up with you or Alex, I'll have to blag a ride to see if my hunch is right though.
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P.S. Hope you get your car back soon
I know it's not a 2 seater sports car, but is it growing on you yet ?
I've been reflecting on my test "ride" of the i8. The use of a gearbox was the biggest let down..
I suspect it would cope admirably from a NVH pov over a 200 mile drive, especially compared to the Roadster. Next time I meet up with you or Alex, I'll have to blag a ride to see if my hunch is right though.
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P.S. Hope you get your car back soon
I've driven the model S several times over the last few years and it's not for me. Bends that I can take at speed in the Roadster have the Model S wallowing all over the road and I have no doubt I'd be in a ditch in no time
You also need to find a huge parking space which I find really inconvenient.
The car has been parked at Tesla for 6 days waiting for parts
I know exactly what you mean.I've driven the model S several times over the last few years and it's not for me. Bends that I can take at speed in the Roadster have the Model S wallowing all over the road and I have no doubt I'd be in a ditch in no time
You also need to find a huge parking space which I find really inconvenient.
Sounds like the i8 will be the right tool for the job then. OK it's not pure EV, but I'd imagine it's more comfortable than the Roadster over long distances, but still able to go round corners.
In fairness to Tesla I've not driven one with the plus suspension setup on 21's which I'm sure would take some of the wallow out.
In non-P guise, it's by no means bad in context, i.e a comparable Audi A7, but then a 2 tonne luxo-barge isn't going to corner like a 750kg track car
As the cold weather sets in the usual reduction in max range is happening. Nothing to worry about as it recovers come spring time
180 or so miles in summer and now around 175 at each full standard charge.
CAC value has dropped by 3 over the last few weeks. Also it's sat in storage mode for a couple of weeks at 20% so that might mean the pack needs a bit if balancing...
So far still very happy with the car, almost 3 years now and over 52,000 miles...
180 or so miles in summer and now around 175 at each full standard charge.
CAC value has dropped by 3 over the last few weeks. Also it's sat in storage mode for a couple of weeks at 20% so that might mean the pack needs a bit if balancing...
So far still very happy with the car, almost 3 years now and over 52,000 miles...
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I'm not seeing any reduction in range because of colder weather (my car is garaged)... 158 miles and CAC 128.37 in standard mode at 56000 miles...
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£40 for a wiper blade
They are £5 on ebay!
Even more reason I will be taking my S to a local mechanic for it's annual inspection
Here's my choices as I see them right now:Option 1:
Stop on way to work at backstreet garage
Mechanic: "Hmm yep, brake pads look OK"
Me: "Thanks here's a £20, buy yourself a pint."
Option 2:
Drive 150 miles to the nearest service centre
Tesla: "We will need your car a day"
Me: "Ok, See you tomorrow"
Drive 150 miles home
Next day.
Drive 150 miles back to the nearest service centre.
Tesla: "We changed you windscreen wiper. It was OK, but we changed it for you anyway as part of our customer centric approach"
Me: "And the brakes?"
Tesla: "They were fine. The car is very light on brakes, due to our awesome Regen system"
Tesla: "That will be £500 please"
Drive 150 miles home
@Simon Mac its critical we get the right and information required to repair our cars. Today Tesla insist they undertake the annual service as part of the warranty so i'm tied into them for another two years or 30,000 miles (iirc).
I used to believe that allowing Tesla to operate without dealers was a good thing but today I have serious doubts about a manufacturer selling cars direct
I used to believe that allowing Tesla to operate without dealers was a good thing but today I have serious doubts about a manufacturer selling cars direct
Me too.I used to believe that allowing Tesla to operate without dealers was a good thing but today I have serious doubts about a manufacturer selling cars direct
I suspect your case is slightly different, because yours is now in an extended warranty situation. (A bit like how BMW will continue to honour warranty if you service at franchised dealers)
For the first 4 years, in the S's case, there is no such limitation since the EU changes of the "Block Exemption Rule"
I'm sure you know this, but for the benefit of others that might stumble across this thread:
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/general-advice/right-to-repair-campaign.html
Whilst I suspect for now many S owners wouldn't dream of taking their cars outside Tesla (or have bought on a finance deal that mandates it), come 4 years time they will, and Tesla will be facing a sticky situation because they will be flouting EU legislation. TBH I suspect it's why Tesla have so carefully termed it "inspection" rather than "service".
I'm watching the evolution of Tesla's business model with great interest. It's a fascinating blend of free market capitalism and totalitarianism!
Yep, very interesting. I have no doubt the plan will soon include some sort of "recurring revenues". Some sort of subscription push, as in the IT world are my suspicion on where they will end up.
It wouldn't surprise me at all if the Model 3 has an £x per month service contract, to cover the 3G, "My Tesla Service" and Superchargers.
The goal will be to lock people in to some sort of "ecosystem", with (relatively) easy entry, but much harder exit. With this you get a constant flow of income, and only have to invest in just enough innovation to keep competition under control. (Remind you of another Californian based company?)
In fact when you buy a Tesla, you are also "signing up to a subscription" on the order sheet. Just the price is £0 per month.... sooner or later that will no longer be the case.
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