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2021 Model S Plaid OMG

Blythewood, SC, 01/28/2025
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
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I have purchased a 2021 model S plaid stealth gray with 21 in. Arachnoid rims. I have previously owned a 550 hp Mustang GT that I thought was fast, it had been lowered and modified for driving with suspension modifications. From the perspective of power I can only say the tesla model S plaid has insane acceleration, I doubt there is much on the street that can out run you. So from the power spec perspective it is a 5+*. I have now seen a lot of reviews, talk about fitment and body issues but I can only speak about the 1 I have which is perfect I do not know what they got or what their knowledge is or what they expect but the what I have is just perfect there is no issue. From the driving perspective it handles as good or better than the Mustang, with a $20,000 after market suspension on it. And I can even modify the tesla for better performance. While the interior is relatively plain, that is what you would want, the things that are there are great I think there is an incredible amount of storage in the cabin and in the trunk and Frunk certainly way more than the Mustang had. I have had service come to me twice they have been incredibly helpful on time made extra recommendations to help as well as advising me about better options. I have not had any power train problems at this time. From my perspective since I bought a used Tesla plaid that caused me about the same as my new Mustang in 2013 I feel that I got an incredible deal and I would rate his car as a 5*. The car feels great to drive very comfortable the vision and room classrooms are all fantastic. I would say personally I am not big fan of the yoke but 1 has to remember that formula 1 cars use a yoke. I would agree that the screen layout could be better and I am think it would be better if it were closer I am a call person but it is still a just at the limit of my reach when I am actually driving. I would love to see a little more aerodynamic possibly factory lowering, larger spoiler in the back and more carbon fiber outside but then that is just me.

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2 out of 5 stars

yoke is a joke

Bob, 10/21/2024
2022 Tesla Model S 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
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positives: battery range, incredible acceleration negatives: ridiculous yoke steering wheel, pushbutton turn signals that require removing eyes from roadway, awkward placement of shift controls onto touchscreen, poor fit and finish for auto of its cost

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This car is really hard to beat

mswlogo, 12/28/2024
2022 Tesla Model S 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
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One thing reviews seem to neglect a lot is efficiency. This is one of the most efficient EV cars on the road. So few cars can match its range AND efficiency. I have had Teslas since 2018. A model 3, a Model X and this Model S. I’ve visited the Service center once for cracked rear window on Model 3 and have not been back since. Tesla has taken a long time to get gremlins out of auto highbeam, auto wipers and FSD. They have been nailing it lately. Even adding an auto trunk opening when you stand in the back. You don’t even have to kick the car. And Rear cross path too (not as good as true radar based cross path but not bad) Doggy mode is one of my favorite features and won’t own another car without it. Yoke is great too. If I did order another Tesla I would choose the Yoke again. Took forever to get used to blinkers but I’m good now. And newer cars fixed the horn placement. I keep looking for alternatives because I don’t like being associated with the CEO any more. But honestly nothing can touch this car. The only car that beats it on range and efficiency is Lucid. But Lucid is dreadfully behind on the tech. Even the premium audio systems have quality issues. And Rivian efficiency is a joke.

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