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Originally Posted by EricSMG
I just don't see how a single speed electric car is going to provide A) the high speed pulling power and B) the mechanical feedback I want. How can a sports car be fun without motor/driveline feedback?
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Take your friends up on the offer - it's a completely different experience.
Ride as a passenger when you aren't expecting the rush - and then make sure that you drive so that you can see how instantaneous the 'throttle' is. People are taking these out on the track and pushing them hard - check out Unplugged Performance's Tesla Corsa.
I agree with others about the build quality - it's more of a $30k car with a $20k battery. The M3/M4 isn't necessarily luxurious (vs the 5) but I would put the Tesla is closer to a 1/2er. The single screen captures attention as being odd - but it really works in day to day driving (touch screen tablet is easier than navigating through iDrive menus).
I love mine (only a LR RWD), but also kept the M