|
Correct, the model 3 HIghland is a refresh, not a new model.
However, it is quite an improvement. Cabin is quieter, adaptive suspension, better handling, faster charging, faster 0-60 and faster top-end acceleration. It’s blistering fast, handles and has sport and track modes that are fun and usable. For $55k you get the only 4000 lb EV sports car currently offered. You can mouth off about Tesla with silly rabid rants, but the refresh model 3 Performance is a noteworthy car. It isn’t big or luxurious, so it isn’t a 5-series competitor, but their cars cannot be ignored in terms of performance and driving fun value for the price. You do get sturdy seats, heated/vented in front, heated in back, 4 zone climate and driver assistance features and remote control, sport and track modes that are fun and adjustable. It’s not a 5-series competitor but more the size of a 3/4 series. The model 3 Performance weighs 4000 lbs, while the i4 weighs 5000 lbs. My M5 weighs 4300 lbs. BMW needs to get busy and finally produce an EV sports car.
No Teslas aren’t luxury cars, and the prices have adjusted finally to reflect that. Fine. I don’t get why people post with such anger about Tesla, constantly sniffing that buying a Tesla is beneath them, noone should buy it, or even that whole I would never buy an EV attitude. Fine. Buy what you want. Don’t buy what you don’t want. Stop trying to talk down to people who buy other things. Why is it so important that you “convince” others not to buy a Tesla or an EV? Why are you so angry? Maybe look into getting some therapy?
As to the buying process, I think that going to the dealer is overrated. I really don’t enjoy the haggling, and don’t really enjoy the pickup that much either. Maybe European delivery would be a great adventure, but that’s not available any more. For many people buying base model Teslas (mostly what is sold I think), it is just a driving appliance and ordering up on the smartphone is ideal. Tesla is actually trying to improve the delivery experience if you watch more recent Youtube videos, which is handy since everything is controlled through the touchscreen in those cabins, so some people really will need some coaching. Tesla isn’t alone either, I understand you buy an Ioniq 5 (and Ioniq 5N “hot hatch” as well?) on Amazon.
|