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Used 2020 Tesla Model S Sedan Consumer Reviews

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Electric short - 1 star

Dan Schaffrin, 07/19/2020
2020 Tesla Model S Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
56 of 93 people found this review helpful

We tested a Tesla model S performance vehicle after we had our Alfa Romeo Stelvio for a year. The Tesla was quicker than our Alfa, and that's all I can say about it. However being a drag racer back in the 70's, I will say that performance would scare the life out of any daily driver. My wife is 5 ft tall, and the seat would not raise high enough for her to test drive it. Very disappointing. It was 91 degrees outside and the a/c never did perform adequately. All we can positively say about the Tesla is it was quiet. The dash is so lack luster, and the 100% information flat screen is too much to deal with when driving the vehicle. We had a hard time trying to find anything we were looking for even sitting in the parked car. Also the passenger door had to be slammed to get it to shut. Tesla does not have any quality control.Reading the complaints online, this has been a problem from the start. Tesla has not addressed, or corrected the fit and finish problems. The ride is hard and noisy when the road is anything but smooth. Tesla guarantees a buyer can return the vehicle within 7 days for a full refund. But they don't tell you that the refund of your money may take months. All people need to do is look at all the complaints online. That is a terrible way to run a business!

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5 out of 5 stars

On our 3rd model S

T. Donavan, 11/20/2020
2020 Tesla Model S Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD w/Prod. End 05/20 (electric DD)
17 of 29 people found this review helpful

We have owned 3 Models S's since 2013 and plan on getting another when they finally refresh the exterior. We have driven the cars on long road trips many times and have put combined over 100k miles without any problems. It is so fast, fun to drive, and has huge interior space. Fits more gear than our Cayenne. It costs about 10$ to go 300miles, and is one of the safest cars you can drive. It could use a better interior but other than that it is the best car ever made. Ignore the 1 star reviews from these morons who have no idea what they are talking about.

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2 out of 5 stars

It does not live up to the acclaimed performance

Dan Meinung, 11/19/2020
2020 Tesla Model S Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
14 of 35 people found this review helpful

The total mileage is not as high as they advertised. Autopilot mal-functions often. The navigation system is not intelligent. Speed is slow, does not remember history, and is not versatile in searching. And it gives often less desiable routes. In addition, the side mirrors block driver's front view. And the seats are awkward and the seat backs are uncomfortable for necks.

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5 out of 5 stars

Can't imagine owning anything else

BigChuckDawg, 11/15/2020
2020 Tesla Model S Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
6 of 15 people found this review helpful

I have owned my Model S P100D for 3.5 years. I just hit 100K miles. I can't imagine owning another car. Its quicker than a Ferrari but, I can drive it every day.

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1 out of 5 stars

terrible quality, ponzi scheme like attutude

tesla driver, 08/19/2020
2020 Tesla Model S Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
22 of 59 people found this review helpful

The car has so manu quality issues that it can be best compared to YUGO. The entire experience is one of a lottery. if you get a car that has minor issues you can enjoy acceleration until your battery turns out to overheat. Getting service on it is close to impossible. If you want go cart performance coupled to kit car quality. TESLA is the right car, if you want quality and reliability, never a tesla

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