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We're talking about new cars, with new technology, warranties and that actually look decent among today's newer cars on the road. 32/38 mpg and 60 hp vs 53/46 mpg and 99hp Prius C[?] $18k ottp at local dealer in red/orange. Prius isn't so bad in driving. I enjoy it. If I wanted more fun, id get another ae86 and sh!t on it 24/7...or till it gets stolen. Returning to thread: Tesla 250 miles/charge.... vs 400+ miles Prius C at half price..... Sure it's not a 'Tesla,' but at least it doesnt look warped and morbid. These full on electric cars are not my thing... I like the quietness, but thats about it. Here in CenCal, they are barely making charging parking spots public. We're not ready for them and at the 30k (33-35k OTTDP imho), I'd rather go for a fully equipped Camry hybrid. That, or a old wrx/sti and a 2001 1zzfe corolla. Maybe even a ugly Civic.
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Prius > Prius C. It's 5k or 33% more for a 100% better car.
But I'd rather have an electric. The last time I drove 400 miles in a day was when i drove to socal. I do that less than once a year. Screw dat.
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Tesla Model 3 receives 325,000 pre-orders, early customers to get gifts
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I drove one of these Model 3 dohickeys today. My brother just received his long range model with interior upgrade and autopilot. It's slick, comfortable, and fast. It is beyond easy to drive quickly, and get used to in short time. It's a lot like driving an iPhone, lol. Too bad it's way more than I want to pay for a car. I also didn't like that just about everything is controlled through the touch screen...perhaps they will add a few more controls in future models. There is a strange joy in silently thrashing a 2013-14? Camaro SS without issue... |
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My brother, the one who actually owns and drives it everyday, says that the range figures have been accurate. Perhaps you should have some real experience with one before spouting off nonsense. In the time I was driving it spiritedly, the range indicator went from 180 ish miles left to 171 ish. That was a good half hour of driving...
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310 miles averaging 55mph in an electric car is actually really good. The EPA current standard averages something closer to 35-40 and they raised it due to complaints. I've heard that at low speeds they do even better.
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The brake regeneration actually helped increase the range a bit while driving (so some mileage was reclaimed then expended again during hard driving). Also, that half hour or so included some traffic and red light stops here and there.
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Well, how far do you think you went? I don't call averaging 18 mph a spirited drive. Yes, electric vehicles do very well in stop and go, but you aren't going to travel 300 miles in those conditions (assuming the car could do it).
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Crimony, we had to sit at some lights and some traffic on the freeway to get to some open places and empty roads... it's called traffic. We did several short bursts from slow rolls and dead stops to high speeds. Sorry, I don't have the patience to explain every little detail to an obvious Tesla hater. I just came on here to give my impression since I enjoyed stomping on it, and hadn't seen any driving impressions posted on here lately.
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