JessEV
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So based on this:
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=4228
it does seem there are many here who simultaneously enjoy the purity of electric cars like the Leaf AND still enjoy fast/powerful ICE cars.
For the last little while, I've been looking forward to when the 2 can come together in the form of a Tesla Model S. Same all electric purity as the Leaf. Just gorgeous Maserati-ish design (and have you guys seen the auto extending/retracting door handle?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agSUjWsffew). Same price as a BMW 5-series. 7 seater. Pano glass roof. 17inch touch screen. Just so many things to love about it.
With the 230mile battery pack + options, the Model S will come in around 77k, landing at under 70k after the Fed tax credit. My order should be out around end of 12.
By the end of 12, my Leaf will have a residual value of around 18k. My 911S conv will be worth around 50 if I'm lucky. In total, very close in combined value as a new Model S.
Leaf is more utilitarian as a low profile tool around town car
Leaf probably has better miles/kWh than the Model S
Leaf has poorer range, but then I can just pull out the 911
Model S has a pano roof, which in many ways is close to having a convertible
911 is just so much more pure as a raw sports car though.
I was totally on the path of "convergence" and switching over completely to the Model S but I'm really wondering if 2 separate, dedicated tools (1 for utility, 1 for performance) is better than 1 slightly compromised 2in1 gorgeously designed tool.
Ignoring new car risk and Tesla-still-being-around-risk, which is a better choice?
Is Leaf+911 > Tesla Model S?
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=4228
it does seem there are many here who simultaneously enjoy the purity of electric cars like the Leaf AND still enjoy fast/powerful ICE cars.
For the last little while, I've been looking forward to when the 2 can come together in the form of a Tesla Model S. Same all electric purity as the Leaf. Just gorgeous Maserati-ish design (and have you guys seen the auto extending/retracting door handle?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agSUjWsffew). Same price as a BMW 5-series. 7 seater. Pano glass roof. 17inch touch screen. Just so many things to love about it.
With the 230mile battery pack + options, the Model S will come in around 77k, landing at under 70k after the Fed tax credit. My order should be out around end of 12.
By the end of 12, my Leaf will have a residual value of around 18k. My 911S conv will be worth around 50 if I'm lucky. In total, very close in combined value as a new Model S.
Leaf is more utilitarian as a low profile tool around town car
Leaf probably has better miles/kWh than the Model S
Leaf has poorer range, but then I can just pull out the 911
Model S has a pano roof, which in many ways is close to having a convertible
911 is just so much more pure as a raw sports car though.
I was totally on the path of "convergence" and switching over completely to the Model S but I'm really wondering if 2 separate, dedicated tools (1 for utility, 1 for performance) is better than 1 slightly compromised 2in1 gorgeously designed tool.
Ignoring new car risk and Tesla-still-being-around-risk, which is a better choice?
Is Leaf+911 > Tesla Model S?