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I so don't get it. I've driven them. They're fine, and sure, they're made for fun. But the purple prose you see about how orgasmic driving one is is bullshit. I

by _jal 6y ago

I so don't get it. I've driven them. They're fine, and sure, they're made for fun. But the purple prose you see about how orgasmic driving one is is bullshit. It is a car. It goes. Yay. If I had to drive to commute, I'd own a car, and likely spend more on it that I would for a pure utility vehicle. But I still wouldn't shell out for a Tesla any more than I would a Bentley - just so very not worth it to me. I'm not criticizing - I spend what looks like crazy money on things other people don't care about. To each their own. But there will always be a niche for those Priuses everyone likes to crap on - for people who just don't give a damn about car status games and just want to get from A to B.

mft_ 6y ago
Having recently acquired a model 3, I get where the previous poster is going. It’s the cumulative effect of lots of small details: no key, no unlocking the car, no turning it or starting an engine, no gears... then the smoothest quietest experience of any car I’ve owned (admittedly I’ve never been in a Rolls or similar) thanks to the drivetrain, all in a very calm, comfortable, minimal space. I think I’d describe it as having just the lowest cognitive burden of any car just about ever. It’s peaceful, I guess, when most cars aren’t.
SEJeff 6y ago
I will say that for long daily commutes, autopilot is worth the money. It was basically originally designed for Elon to drive around the cess pool that is Los Angeles's highway system so it is mostly flawless in stop and go highway traffic. On long (> 5 hour) commutes, I find that I'm less tense / weary when I drove much of the way on autopilot. Granted, it is still not 100% so I do stay attentive at all times, but it means that I can (for example) look around and behind me to keep good situational awareness while knowing I'm safe to do so.
- bryanlarsen 6y ago
  Did a 3000km road trip (+3000km back) across Canada in a Tesla. Autopilot was a god-send when driving at night, I could focus most of my attention watching for moose, deer and coyotes. Charging was a non-issue, the battery lasts longer than my kids' bladder.

by _jal 6y ago

mft_ 6y ago

Having recently acquired a model 3, I get where the previous poster is going. It’s the cumulative effect of lots of small details: no key, no unlocking the car, no turning it or starting an engine, no gears... then the smoothest quietest experience of any car I’ve owned (admittedly I’ve never been in a Rolls or similar) thanks to the drivetrain, all in a very calm, comfortable, minimal space. I think I’d describe it as having just the lowest cognitive burden of any car just about ever. It’s peaceful, I guess, when most cars aren’t.

SEJeff 6y ago

I will say that for long daily commutes, autopilot is worth the money. It was basically originally designed for Elon to drive around the cess pool that is Los Angeles's highway system so it is mostly flawless in stop and go highway traffic. On long (> 5 hour) commutes, I find that I'm less tense / weary when I drove much of the way on autopilot. Granted, it is still not 100% so I do stay attentive at all times, but it means that I can (for example) look around and behind me to keep good situational awareness while knowing I'm safe to do so.

bryanlarsen 6y ago
Did a 3000km road trip (+3000km back) across Canada in a Tesla. Autopilot was a god-send when driving at night, I could focus most of my attention watching for moose, deer and coyotes. Charging was a non-issue, the battery lasts longer than my kids' bladder.