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Interesting. Test driving one is what killed all the hype for me. It was definitely fast but it just drives wierd and I found the interior feels cheap compared to similarly priced cars. Still, definitely more interesting than any of the other mainstream electric cars out there currently.

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I went to the model 3 AWD performance test drive day at their HQ, and walked away knowing I wouldn't buy one. The entire driving experience to me just felt so floaty, with essentially zero road feel. Im sure my mom would love it, but it's the antithesis of what i'm looking for.

You can pry my all mechanically/hydraulically linked pseudo racecar from my cold dead hands.

Yep, going to a showroom convinced me that a Volt was a good decision. I think they're both great cars, but I actually prefer Android Auto and the fit and finish of the Volt. That said I'd probably buy a Model 3 today since the part supply chain of the Volt will probably be drying up in the next decade (it's been discontinued).

At this point I think it may be a serious question of how long the Tesla part supply stays around.

Between uncertainty of the company’s future and just not knowing how well they support cars long term it could be an issue.

Yeah, driving a Tesla feels like driving a go-cart to me. I like to feel the rumble of the engine. Maybe it’s just because that’s what I grew up with.

I grew up with mustangs then corvettes, competitive amateur auto racing.

A Tesla P90D made of all those gasoline cars I used to have feel stupid. I can only imagine what insanity awaits us when electric drivetrains with that power are in actual sports cars rather than large sedans..

unnfffff

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Roadster_(2020)

For the first 20, maybe 30 minutes of driving.

I expected to feel that way when I got my Tesla, but it's turned out to be the opposite. I switch back and forth between a Model S and an Audi TTS, and whenever I get in the Audi, the engine rumble feels primitive, like a spinning hard disk instead of an SSD.

Yeah, driving a Model T feels like riding a train to me. I like to feel the hoofbeats of the horses. Maybe it's just because that's what I grew up with.

Haha, I’d probably enjoy galloping on a horse better than driving a Model T, as well.

Also, congratulations on your 130th birthday ;-)

I would agree with both. When I test drove one a) I realized the acceleration was otheworldly compared to my Prius b) Autopilot was good but not amazing c) I still wanted one badly (and still do - until recently I couldn't justify the cost esp. insuring it, will get one after my current lease ends).

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