Apple has a reputation for Just Working. The Model S has a lower than average reliability rating. Just because I, individually, might buy a lemon MacBook does

Apple has a reputation for Just Working. The Model S has a lower than average reliability rating. Just because I, individually, might buy a lemon MacBook doesn't make Apple an unreliable brand. The Cadillac CTS for example has a much better reliability rating than Tesla (from Consumer Reports, which if you actually read the article on downgrading the Model S comes off as a bit fawning). So should I judge Cadillac on a vehicle known to have way below average reliability? By that standard, sure, a Model S might look pretty good. It's no Audi or Lexus though. EDIT: Also, this is what bothers me about fawning over Tesla. I pay what, a 20% maybe premium for Apple products MSRP? A decently equipped Model S costs 4X the price of a Leaf. Be willing to spend $120K on a Leaf and I'm sure you'll see bigger motors and double or triple the range. You'll get LTE for free for life. You'll get free DC quick-charging for life (while there are a handful or NRG evGo stations in DFW, there are ZERO superchargers, unless you count the one in Denton 46 miles and right at an hour away from anywhere). You'll get a bigger central display, better ergonomics, much better reliability and more utility (unless you actually plan to load up a 5th adult I suppose). Tesla isn't doing you some kind of a favor letting you spend over $100K on a vehicle with high depreciation. And there's no way you spent that much on your Escalade. They're nice cars. Nice for the price? Your Escalade will have lost much less value. We've got a few years yet before battery warranties expire. How big of a hit are you going to take when the market is flooded with off-warranty Model S's selling in the mid 20's to mid 30's range?