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Brian L-C, 03/18/2019
2018 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
The acceleration is wickedly fun. Autopilot is hugely convenient in stop and go highway traffic. Where you live relative to superchargers and service centers could influence whether this is a good purchase. Besides the very occasional glitchy software function, or mechanical part function (for which there are few), there is almost no maintenance required. I would have gone just for an oil change 4 or 5 times in a year driving over 30k miles. I had just one routine check for the Tesla in a year. In temperatures below freezing the battery range falls dramatically. I use about 160 miles of range to travel 100 miles when the temp is down around 10 degrees. The cabin also gets very hot on sunny, hot days. Automatic temp features will keep the cabin under 103 when you're not using it (which will impact battery). As I never travel more than 130 miles/day for work, range is never an issue. Vehicle inspections are interesting. Most garage attendants have not inspected a Tesla before. Be prepared to walk them through every check they need to make. If they want to see under the car, inform them of the jack function and weight of the car.
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Love it and hate it!
Chris, 03/18/2019
2018 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
39 of 40 people found this review helpful
Tesla is a great car with industry changing features. The technology is great but it is definitely not a full self driving car but a supercharged cruise control. Still much better than most any car out there. Having and electric car with no gas fill is great but don't be fooled by the advertised range. You will not get close to it unless you keep it under 35 mph and in 70 degree weather. Sales process was horrible for me. I was expecting a new car with all the advertised features but received an older version with a lot of features missing including satellite radio, heating steering wheel, etc. Tesla gave me some free perks to try to make up for it but when you pay this much for a car you expect to get what was advertised. Car also came with a defective wind shield. After replacing it and spending about 30 days in service over the last 5 months I'm still having rattling noises. Car also makes a grumbling noise when you floor the accelerator. Tesla says this is normal and there is no fix for it. One of the top features of this car is the acceleration. Too bad it sounds like it's going to fall apart when you floor it. Service is horrible compared to Audi. You make an appointment on-line (no one to talk to), when you bring in your car it sits for 3 days before any one works on it, when you call the service department no one answers your call, car comes back dirty and seems no one test drives the car after service has been performed.
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Horrible service and customer support
Dr. RP, 05/15/2019
2018 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
35 of 36 people found this review helpful
I have had an issue with the car making loud clunking noise and the top sunroof trim coming off. I scheduled a services. Tesla cancelled the service and texted that they will send a mobile service. It has been over 2 weeks and no on knows when they will provide the service. This is almost the case every time, i have contacted Tesla for service. I am so disappointed..Where is Mr. Musk with all his promises for product and process excellence??????
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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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Truly Special
Stephen, 04/08/2018
2018 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
46 of 52 people found this review helpful
The 75D Model S is more than a car — it’s a movement and Tesla found a way for us all to become part of the automotive transformation with zero sacrifices. There is something for everyone in this car. It’s fast, clean, classy, high tech, and it drives itself. I have not owned my car long enough to speak to reliability but so far so good. Customer service (Springfield NJ) has been excellent. The Model S is pricey (even with incentives applied) but never buyer’s remorse. In fact, every time I drive this car I am amazed by how much technology is at my fingertips. Autopilot is by far my favorite feature. The ability of the car to park itself into the garage is a major convenience. My garage is tight. Seeing the car perfectly position itself between walls and columns is impressive to say the least. As much as I love the 75D, there is room for improvement. Tesla needs to refine the operation of the Fronk door. No need to simulate a classic car hood. It’s a storage area not an engine compartment. As it stands, the Fronk is not set up for high volume use. The lack of Apple Car Play is a disappointment. And although the bright white seats are a highlight (stunning in fact), the seats in form, control, and sophistication lag most high-end luxury cars. In short, the value of this car is far greater than the cost. Elon Musk created something very special with the Model S and the 2018 Model demonstrates Tesla’s commitment to excellence.
Buyer's remorse?
BLC, 12/02/2018
2018 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
No...I love the car. I went from a BMW 3 series xDrive to this, and the driving experience in the Tesla has been phenomenal. The OTA updates since March 2018, when I got the car, have only made the experience better. The features in today's Teslas will become common, and then outdated, in the near future, but that's just how things generally go. Charging will get faster. Methods of charging will change. Fuel types will change. But you got to jump in some time. The current autopilot eases long commutes. Frustrating stop and go traffic isn't as frustrating because work tasks like checking emails, organizing schedules, and taking notes are possible. The car handles well in all weather conditions (wet, dry, deep snow).
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After owning a Tesla I will never own a gas car
Kevin W, 08/29/2018
2018 Tesla Model S 100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Tesla has been the best car I have ever owned. I am on my second one. The technology is amazing. The self driving capabilities relieve the burden and increase of the safety. The giant touch screen is very pleasing it convenient. Being able to pull into my garage and plug in rather than touching snotty gas candles has been my favorite. I have never had to have it serviced. No oil changes. No engine to dips. Unlike the Boxee electric cars of the past this car is very sporty and a beauty to look at.
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The Future has arrived and it’s Awesome!
Mitch98, 09/14/2019
updated 03/16/2020
2018 Tesla Model S 100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned many luxury sports cars - Audi, bmw, Lexus and Porsche and simply got tired of sitting in traffic getting 17 mpg, breathing in fumes when the window was rolled down or worrying about whether my kids would ever survive the global warming I was contributing to with my gas guzzling sports car. My next car was slated to be a 911 or A8. I decided to “rebel” and take a risk on this car. The Model S has exceeded all my expectations. Yes, those other brands are nicer inside, but you quickly adapt to the Tesla interior and it rapidly becomes very comfortable and pleasant. The performance is simply extraordinary- super car fast. The fact that I can drive it all week and plug it in at home whenever I feel like - never stop at a gas station again? No oil changes or maintenance? No more tail pipe emissions? I simply love this car and never tire of it after 10 months of ownership. Tesla simply has a massive technological advance and until others catch up, this is the only choice for me. Make the leap to an electric car and really enjoy the difference. To me it’s a similar leap as when we went from Old Cathode Ray Tubes (TVs) to LCDs or fro. Flip phones to IPhones/Smartphones. It’s just extremely unlikely you’ll regret the decision and miss your old car!
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Terrible customer service
drj, 02/17/2018
2018 Tesla Model S 100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
46 of 60 people found this review helpful
I’ve had a tesla for almost a year. It had several problems that where fixed. Yesterday my rear tire was punctured with an object on the road. I called Tesla roadside and my car was transported to the service center. I called early to make sure I had my car back on the same day Unfortunately there where NO spare tire or inventory tires in stock. Then there where NO tesla loaners cars. For a 100k+ vehicle that doesn’t come with a spare tire the support is ridiculous and unacceptable. I’m left without a car for a problem that could be resolved in 5 minutes with a spare tire. I had a full day a Patients to see at different hospitals and had to cancel on them because I had no reliable transportation. I called management and I’m still waiting for a call back. I love the car, but I’m done with customer service. Last tesla I will buy. I finally got my car back. Terrible car wash and vacuum job.
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The best car I've ever owned
PR, 07/24/2018
updated 07/27/2022
2018 Tesla Model S P100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
Got rid of all my gas powered cars after getting a Tesla. Take one for a test drive and you won't regret it!
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New Model S Long range next month!
Jeff Jones, 10/04/2020
updated 04/21/2025
2018 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I only have one regret regarding my my purchase of the Model S 75D, range. I should have purchased the 100D. For 99% of my driving the range of the 75D is way more than adequate. But for a 300-400 mile road trip, which is the maximum that I would ever drive in a single day, the 402 mile range “long range plus” is what I now own as well. My wife accepted her hand me down Model S 75D after I purchased the new refreshed Model S Long range in 2022. She has now driven the car 37000 miles and has had no service issues with the car. Update: Customer service has greatly improved in the last year. I am much happier with that. The car has amazing amount of room for carrying cargo and passengers. We save about $200 per month over the price of gas driving our two Model S Teslas. We only drive a combined 13000 miles a year. So those who put mileage more average would be saving quite a bit more each month. The convenience of charging at home is amazing. I surely do not miss driving to a gas station to fill up. Supercharging on the road is way cheaper than the cost of gas and only requires minor adjustments to your trip. The time saved over the course of a year not having to make special trips to the gas stations more than makes up for a little extra time on a road trip. There are many more superchargers on the road, very reliable and very fast.
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Best car I've ever owned.
Scott C, 06/14/2019
2018 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had a BMW 5 series for years prior to this, and I would not go back if they gave me one for free! By far the most amazing vehicle I have ever owned. The performance, speed, look, technology, no gas, free supercharging (I got in just before that ended), make for a special experience. I also really like that I am not burning gas or using oil. The features go on and on, the touch screen, auto-pilot, voice command,etc. It's not a car - it's a Tesla!
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Piece of crap - sales rep complete liars
Dan, 11/19/2018
2018 Tesla Model S P100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
35 of 59 people found this review helpful
NO NOT BUY THIS CAR. Sales reps were blatant liars on the 21 inch performance tires. I upgraded the tires for $7.5K and rep said you can easily swap the tires out in the winter. Not true, you need new tires and rims - another $5K+. God help you when you call the dealer for service; expect to be put on hold for an hour. If you schedule on line, they never respond to your emails. I have never seen service this horrible for a car over $100K. I tried to call and email dealer general manager and he could care less. Add to the fact the car rattles and squeaks constantly, you would think I bought a tinker toy. I am looking to trade it back it in, again dealer won't even respond. Absolutely horrible!
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Musk is not a car lover and it shows
Dave LV, 12/19/2018
2018 Tesla Model S 100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
24 of 40 people found this review helpful
Musk doesn’t want drivers but rather only passengers in self driving vehicles. He misses that a whole lot of us like to drive. Teslas lack: heads up displays, ventilated and massaging seats, door pockets, interior bling, leather, customizing design options, performance data recorders. And unlike competitors Jaguar and Audi, going off road in a Tesla voids the warranty. Teslas are more kit car-ish than real luxury. And not to have satellite radio even as an option in the Model 3 just shows Musk and his team have never driven across country where there is no cellular service along long parts of highway. Teslas are great for California but lack depth for most of the country. Hopefully a major update will address the many flaws.
Best Car I’ve Ever Driven
RChill, 01/23/2023
2018 Tesla Model S 100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just got a used ‘18 100D and absolutely love it. Best car I’ve ever driven. It’s unlike anything else. I have a family of 4 and the trunk is huge and I rides like a dream. If your lifestyle aligns with an EV this is the one to get.
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DOA
Jared, 08/26/2022
2018 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Car was dead on arrival. When they unloaded it from the truck, it wouldn’t even turn on. No problem. The dealer charged it overnight, and then determined that the car needed a new battery. It was sent off to Tesla three weeks ago, and no update on that status.
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No gas
Barry S. Walters, 09/29/2018
2018 Tesla Model S 100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
A fantastic car. I liken it to driving a spaceship. Incredibly fast. The auto drive feature is great on high ways.
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the made me pay for roadside service
mike, 01/14/2020
2018 Tesla Model S 100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
1 of 15 people found this review helpful
very bad
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Everything you need!
Dave A., 11/19/2022
2018 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's the quietest, sturdiest car I've ever owned
AMAZING!
Jesse, 12/06/2022
2018 Tesla Model S 100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Truly amazing vehicle!!! I love it!
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Smooth sailing!!
Seven Freeman, 11/29/2024
2018 Tesla Model S 100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I’ve read nothing but good things about this car, but getting to test drive it takes the cake! Feels like im on a magic carpet
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One of the best cars I've owned.
RB in Tulsa, OK, 05/29/2025
2018 Tesla Model S 100D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
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My wife and I have owned Honda sedans, a Volvo sedan, several Audi sedans, several Mercedes Benz sedans, a BMW sedan and a Porsche SUV. My 2018 Tesla Model S 100D has been one of the most reliable cars we have ever owned and a pleasure to drive. The OTA updates has kept the car feel more technologically advanced than newer cars. It has a classic look and few, intermittent squeaks. At 6 1/2 years of ownership and 50K miles, I have no desire to part with it. The 100 kWh battery has lost only 10% of its capacity thanks to charging limited mostly to use of the home 240V wall mounted charger.
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WOW
Goodkingharry, 02/13/2021
2018 Tesla Model S 75D 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 2018 Tesla Model S sedan is in SUPERB, LIKE NEW, condition with only 11,150 miles. As the second owner, I'm amazed at the many features this car has to offer. I love it and the only reason I'm selling it is because I bought a boat and need a pickup truck to tow. Hopefully, within the next year or so, I'll be looking at the Tesla pickup to buy. This car is absolutely beautiful, comfortable, AND FAST!!
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