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This follow up article has some interesting tidbits including the tires, and off the record comments from other drivers on the track with the S proto. https://jalopnik.com/heres-what-happened-with-teslas-ambitious-first-attempt-1838221405

i think you just cost me $580

I don’t think anyone claimed the fit and finish were comparable to Porsche. Some folks are apparently shocked at how much money Porsche wants above and beyond Tesla for that quality. And the badge. Dunno why they are surprised looking at the pricing for both the hybrid Panamera and the...

I don’t know why they keep showing it head on. It looks so much sleeker and closer to the 911 design in profile

‘that’s some pretty cool stuff. I don’t see any indication of it, and I assume they’d advertise it, so it seems unlikely. that said, it’s awd with an extremely advanced traction control system. They’ve advertised the reaction times are 10x faster than the 911. So ... do you really need it ?

well the Tesla run here was a prototype with PSM motors, unlike the current generation (which uses 1 each). We don’t run what else changed. Switching to 800V would be a fun plot twist. Or possibly they just added more cooling and compensated for the weight by ripping out the interior. They...

have you met CarPlay ?

I’m not sure what to make of these build issue complaints. I know a lot of Tesla owners in CA and none of them have had problems. That’s not exactly scientific but then neither is internet ranting. Tesla does have a reputation for issues early in the production line, so maybe some batches...

I hadn’t realized this but Amazon is a big investor in Rivian, so of course it wouldn’t be Tesla. Also these appear specifically designed for Amazon as opposed to generic Semi or Pickups, and that’s not a good business for Tesla. Huge operational distraction from the Y launch. So missing this...

#1 chassis dynamics and braking. I have nothing but respect for Tesla and the model 3. It made me realize something was missing in my life (a new car). I’ve driven the model 3 extensively. It’s excellent. It’s now my default recommendation to everyone. But it does not handle like a German...

probably worth calling your sales rep.

Tesla is in a catch-22 on that front. Their corporate mission is to make EV accessible not exclusive. Their business focus is on the model 3 and model y. They can’t go up market without destroying their purpose and business model. They can focus on reputation, and improving their build...

barring randomly bursting into flames while parked, there’s no chance Porsche doesn’t sell 10K units in 4 years. They’ll announce the lower priced 4S in a month. Next year, perhaps even early spring, a “base” model at an even lower price. They sold over 8000 panamera last year and this car is...

Somebody wrote a whole article about my feelings ... https://drivetribe.com/p/why-teslas-plaid-powertrain-is-Owfb3XeYQNuwpy3WVNcOSw for the record, I don’t doubt the 2021 model s will smoke the 2020 taycan

I don’t think that’s what they are waiting for. My guess is more an 992.2 style revision when better / more cost efficient batteries are available 3-4 years out.

the 3 motor Tesla won’t be available before November 2020. And it’ll feel like, drive like, and have the customization like a Tesla. It’ll also be a higher priced trim than the current model S. My wag is $130K in line with the previous ludicrous mode pricing. It will likely perform...

Some spectator eye balled it. It’s about as unofficial and unscientific as you could possibly get. Honestly, it means nothing because it’s a modified prototype and non production tires. When it’s a factory unit on top trim tires, we’ll see. I don’t doubt Tesla, with considerably better...

I’d be thinking about one of the 3rd party chargers like https://www.chargepoint.com/drivers/home/ there are plenty of alternatives if Porsche isn’t providing the set of options you want.

Hmmm. To sports design the front fascia or not to sports design ...

yeah that’s a good point. Bank auto loan rates are low, and overall interest rates are very likely to be going down over the next year or two.