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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Model S, so we've included reviews for other years of the Model S since its last redesign.
The New World of Tesla
JPB, 09/25/2018
2018 Tesla Model S 100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
What you have to get used to is that you are driving a relatively simple mechanical device with very complex software. This is the future. Software is what will make a car unique, adaptable and eventually affordable. That Tesla can upgrade my software regularly means that model year of the car no longer has the same relevance it has for the legacy companies. Granted new battery technology might emerge but otherwise there is not much mechanical innovation on the Tesla horizon. We all wait for the 9.0 OS not a new engine or braking system or all the many gadgets that we used to get in our BMWs - half of which we never used. Once you understand your car (and your car understands you), it is like a relationship with you computer only it takes you places. What is particularly cool is that for this particular moment in time the realization that you are in the most technologically advanced automobile in the world. I realize that this will inevitably change but for this moment that is the truth - not the most expensive automobile but the most advanced. We have a S 100D and are now considering a 3 to replace our BMW 2 series.
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Repairs are a problem
Bill, 05/28/2020
updated 08/28/2020
2017 Tesla Model S 60 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
45 of 48 people found this review helpful
When you need repair parts for the car they are not readily available. In my case the MCU went bad after 30 months (2017 Model S) and Tesla has not even given me a date when a replacement will be available and it has already been almost 2 weeks. This is the computer that controls all the car functions. It's hard to believe that a major car manufacturer wouldn't have ready stocks of such an essential component of a $100,000 automobile that is not even 3 years old.
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I've owned a lot of cars
James Malarkey, 11/02/2017
2017 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
At an early age I had an unquenchable thirst from performance, reading virtually every single R&D from 1996 to 2017. I pursued power buying the best options available or testing it on the track. Having owned over 52 cars, and peddle time, behing the Ferrari, 458 F40, Acura NSX, and Porsche 993 GT3RS I thought I'd hit the pinnacle, but none compares to the Tesla... The Tesla to a car guy is a stealth bomber to the airforce, anything on the road expect a nuclear explosion. There's nothing like it! in standard form it seats 5, has class leading technology, and weighs 4500 lbs, yet will shred 0-60 in 4.2 seconds. It's so quite that when you speed people don't know how to react? There is no way to justify the speed as there's no noise, it's quite, like a mouse farting... no-one hears it. Speed isn't it's only game, utilization is off the charts! The car has two trunks, front and rear. The front alone is enough to store the groceries, the rear is large enough to put your living room in it. It's literally that big, and seems to have endless room. For me, and really the reason why I bought it was the enhanced autopilot, which allows me to dart down the road while answering emails and making follow up conversations, which gives me a leading edge over my competitors, and sets me apart from the heard. Bottom line I love it, and I hope it continues to impress.
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Best. Car. Ever.
DAYNE MYERS, 05/15/2019
2017 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
The Tesla Model S is the iPhone of cars - a revolutionary product. Like an iPhone, it’s expensive but worth every penny. Advanced technology, super quiet, and awesome acceleration and performance. As an electric car, there’s very little maintenance (no oil changes, for example). You don’t realize what a true game changer this is until you have one. Another review claimed charging is difficult and supercharger don’t work. I have had the opposite experience - charging is easy, and I appreciate not needing to stop at gas stations anymore. I’ve also driven numerous times between SF and LA and never found a single supercharger out of order in the three years I’ve had my S. In sum, it’s not just the best car I ever had, it’s one of the best products I’ve ever had.
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I love it.....but not perfect
W.A., 09/29/2017
2017 Tesla Model S 90D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
Things I love: styling, performance, large info center, smooth acceleration, no gas stations, low maintenance costs, incredible sound system, frunk and sub-trunk, rear cargo space, HOV lane, federal tax credit, summons feature, replacement parts seem nicely priced, my first Service Center experience was excellent, my first body shop experience was very good, many people think you are "cool" and environmentally friendly (and you are). Things I wish were better: fit and finish of body parts (not up to premium car standard), auto pilot still not a wow...needs more development, blind spot monitor is below expectations for such an advance vehicle, difficulty getting in and out of front seat...if you are tall, the front seat goes behind the "B" pillar too far thus the entering and exiting is more difficult. Final Verdict. I love the car. I doubt I would ever buy an ICE car again.
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