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I hope you see this reply, because I'm very curious about your opinion on this I have watched from afar as Tesla (wisely, to me) approached the market top down

I hope you see this reply, because I'm very curious about your opinion on this I have watched from afar as Tesla (wisely, to me) approached the market top down with the S and Roadster. But I'm definitely the type that is very practical as far as vehicles go: get me from point A to point B, do it reliably for a long time (10-15 years with regular maintenance), and hopefully do so for around $25k base. Where do you see the Model 3 vs the Prius (or Bolt? I think I can pick up on your feelings on the Volt) currently, in those terms? My mind is literally blown by some of the 0-60 and quarter mile numbers, but those end up as very low priorities for me when I'm thinking about getting a new vehicle. edit: the technologist in me loves the Tesla platform, but the car buyer in me loves being 4-5 generations into a platform, at least. edit 2: ... so, I have no idea why people are downvoting me. If you did, I'd appreciate some feedback so I can avoid it in the future, but I asked a car question on a car submission in response to a car comment.

codeulike 8y ago
Good question. Consider the short range Model 3 vs the longer range Nissan Leaf thats supposed to be coming next year. They will both have similar prices and ranges. Then its the choice between the cool looking, more futuristic car which might have issues vs the more regular, likely more dependable one. I think Tesla are counting on autopilot to differentiate them, but that wont be compelling to everyone.
- throwaway5752 8y ago
  I can't see how anyone that's spent a minute in an infosec related position could desire autopilot. I am trying closer to the "trying hard to tolerate that it's present" stage.
HeadsUpHigh 8y ago
As far as Tesla is concerned I think you should look for the Model Y when that's announced. That's probably going to be much closer to your price range.
- throwaway5752 8y ago
  Price range is just a matter of being cheap and the utility I attach to a car (not status or fashion, but a tool that happens to have the steepest depreciation curve of just about anything in the universe). I've priced out the 3 and the benefits are sufficient that $20-25k outside of that price target is a tradeoff I'm willing to make. Thanks for the Model Y pointer.

codeulike 8y ago

Good question. Consider the short range Model 3 vs the longer range Nissan Leaf thats supposed to be coming next year. They will both have similar prices and ranges. Then its the choice between the cool looking, more futuristic car which might have issues vs the more regular, likely more dependable one. I think Tesla are counting on autopilot to differentiate them, but that wont be compelling to everyone.

throwaway5752 8y ago
I can't see how anyone that's spent a minute in an infosec related position could desire autopilot. I am trying closer to the "trying hard to tolerate that it's present" stage.

HeadsUpHigh 8y ago

As far as Tesla is concerned I think you should look for the Model Y when that's announced. That's probably going to be much closer to your price range.

throwaway5752 8y ago
Price range is just a matter of being cheap and the utility I attach to a car (not status or fashion, but a tool that happens to have the steepest depreciation curve of just about anything in the universe). I've priced out the 3 and the benefits are sufficient that $20-25k outside of that price target is a tradeoff I'm willing to make. Thanks for the Model Y pointer.