Used 2016 Tesla Model S 75D Sedan Review
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terra firma, Apex, NC, 04/25/2017
2016 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
I was very enthused by the videos on the tesla website and the fact that the driver did not have to do anything, the test drive was very different. First off, on AP, it kept going over the double yellow line and the third time it did it the car coming towards me honked...I was scared for my life in the first 5 min of my drive ! Then the limitation of 35mph on back roads ! So there is no … point A to B self drive yet. That was a con in the videos. Whole AP tech is still in beta mode. Self park was a joke. It just went half-way and then the dealer says he doesnt want it to hit bushes so self-parks it. Car essentially needs data and they give you 4 years for free after which you have to pay for it. Wasn't the least bit impressed, it was just a polished version of what my $30k Forester could also do; but going over the double yellow, 3 times, was a bummer.
Its not a BMW - but thats OK
Dr S - BMW Owner, Mountain View, CA, 08/31/2020
2016 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
No way can this thing corner with the responsiveness of a BMW 3 or 5 series. Single speed driving allows much faster acceleration and deceleration that materially changes the driving experience. Take your foot off the "gas" and it feels like you are in 2nd gear. If someone tries any annoying passive aggressive "box you in maneuver" you can pass them before they can pull ahead. You … can pretty much pass everyone - all the time. Its liberating! Having said that, I tend to drive it more cautiously than with my BMWs.
Tesla has engineered so many small things into the driving experience that when I return to other cars I am reminded how much they are missing. Free power for life, no key entry, radio that plays when you enter, light that set to your liking, stereo controls that actually work. Even so, I don't think I will ever use Autopilot and I can park the car myself.
Overall, this is an entertaining, sometimes ecstatic, driving experience.
Tesla S 75D 5 1/2 yes experience
Guy, 09/23/2021
2016 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
Exceptional car. Comfort, safety, fantastic driving experience. Replaced tyres x1, two new headlights (LED fail), one door lock. Looks stunning. Replacing for 2022 Model S LR. Also bought a Tesla 3, great smaller car for city driving.
Best car I've ever driven
Tony G, Fredericksburg, VA, 12/08/2020
2016 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
0-60 in 4 seconds, AWD, self-driving (mostly on highways), massive trunk space and frunk space up front, great stereo sound, sunroof and moon roof so the entire roof is glass. Oh yeah, and fart noise (thanks Elon)! In retrospect, I should've probably waited and bought a 2018 because of the full self-driving technology that is available for those models and up. The 2016 has auto-drive … on the highway as long as there are lines on the road. Otherwise self-drive is useless. Summon is hardly ever used as well since it can only go back or forward. It doesn't actually park itself. Regardless, I love this car and look forward to driving it every single day.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Tesla Model S 75D Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Impressive range on higher-end models
- Pro:strong performance across the board from all models
- Pro:advanced technology features that aren't available from other luxury brands
- Pro:abundant cargo space for a sedan
- Pro:available seven-passenger configuration makes it more family-friendly than most luxury sedans
- Pro:free access to Tesla's expanding Supercharger charging station infrastructure.
- Con:Lacks the convenience, familiarity and luxury polish of similarly priced sedans
- Con:unproven reliability record
- Con:small dealer network means you might not live near a service center.
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