apvbguy said:
mitch672 said:
There is no "Leaf versus Tesla"' it's like comparing a Volkswagen to a Masersti; they will both get you from point A to point B (as long as it's less than 73 highway miles away in the Leaf). There really is NO comparision... Trust me, I've driven a Leaf, and I own a Model S. It's good to have done well enough in life to be able to afford a Model S, I would not say I am "rich"
I could afford a Tesla S, however I am in a LEAF, why? because 80+k is too much for me to spend on what is still an experimental form of propulsion. I leased my LEAF for 2 years with the hope that the technology will progress in that time to a point where a Tesla isn't a 5 year ownership experience that will have little resale value. If I want "luxury" or the wow factor ( even though the LEAF generates alot of wow ) I will get in my MB sl550 gasser, something I haven't done since I brought the LEAF home 3 weeks ago
The Leaf can never be a single persons only car, unless they never drive anywhere.
73 mile highway range is not acceptable. Once I sell my Plug in Prius, the Model S will be my only car.
The price does not matter if the vehicle can't do the job. You could buy 2 Leafs, your still not driving 135 miles in one direction, then returning the same day without any charging (270 mile highway range charge). Tesla also has the SuperCharger network being deployed, free road trip fuel for life. Again, there is NO comparing a Leaf to a Model S. The Model S replaces an ICE, the Leaf only does partially.
I'm not worried about the resale value, there is no need to even consider selling it for at least 10 years, also Tesla now has an upgrade program in place, if you want their latest high end model (not realy needed, but availble). Tesla wants you as a customer for life, and they are implementing policy's to make it likely.