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https://www.tesla.com/VehicleSafetyReport Safest car I own. In fact, was driving my daughter yesterday, the car in front of me was just dragging his brakes as we were all slowing down. All of the sudden Tesla engaged the brakes so hard everything flew forward. I didn't notice it, but the guy in...

As a Tesla fangirl, I agree with what you've said. However, when it comes to investment/innovation/tech they are most definitely the leader and it'd be hard to disrupt a disruptor. Tesla is innovating in ways traditional manufacturers haven't been able to: complete bottom-up engineering due to...

Fair point, that's the one thing I don't like about the Tesla's... they're literally everywhere. Drove by a Taycan 4S today and it looked so nice, too bad I can't get past a few things Tesla just does better (for me). Oh and in the same stretch I drove by at least 20+ various Tesla's. Looks...

"The so-called Pikes Plaid retains its stock brake calipers but subs in Unplugged Performance/PFC rotors." "Before the car gets to Colorado, the company intends to fit its front end with [...] high-performance brake pads." Source...

I've had two appts with Tesla. They called me to ask what's going on, ran all the diagnostics remotely and showed up at my garage with the correct parts to be replaced a few days later. First time I was busy working, so the guy just did his thing. Second time the mechanic and I were chit...

They've actually been dropping steadily, especially towards the end of the previous run, to move the last units. Everyone was expecting a refresh, so most wanted to wait. For the refreshed model the prices went back up $10k, right out of the gate. However since then, there have been two $5k...

People liken Tesla's to Ikea as a way of cheapening them, when in reality it should be compared to solid high-end minimalist furniture. The minimalist interior wasn't done as a cost cutting measure but as part of the design (which is clearly not for everyone). If anyone here watches Sandy...

If you're going to go through that process, I recommend trying the Model 3 instead of the S - if the size works for you that is. Smaller, lighter, nimbler, etc. It won't win any show awards though and the interior is minimalist. Depends on your use-case and other cars I guess :) Don't forget to...

No, I was referring to the comment I quoted which talked about a Model S Plaid that broke down and specifically the part about "If you aren't willing to take some risk, don't buy the latest and greatest technology."

What would be more interesting to me, aren't the one-offs but some statistically significant sample. For example, one Tesla or Taycan catches on fire and it's all over world news. I just pulled up the NFPA report from last year and it reads: There are 56 vehicles fires for every 1 billion...

I really recommend you go drive one. I wanted to do the same, until I drove the Taycan. Only you will know if it's the right move. I ordered one, but won't be my daily driver. I still prefer Tesla for day-to-day. Very excited to get the Emira though!

Randy is a driver for Unplugged Performance, not Tesla/Elon and if you listen to him, he appreciates many cars, not just Tesla's, he's obviously impressed with the Plaid. 100%... not sure how one can justify the Plaid over the base S. 0-60 of 3.1s is more than fast enough. Speaking of fast...

I have potentially good news for you. Called Mercedes yesterday, they're not expecting anything EQS-related until January "at best." So keep waiting for the Taycan, the EQS won't be on the radar for a while, they couldn't even take a deposit, as there's nothing in their ordering system ;) The...

Even the EQS 580 (AWD) is ~4s 0-60 which is decent enough. But the base EQS 450+ RWD is a bit slouchy IMO. Wasn't a fan of the exterior of the EQS initially, but it's growing on me (must be getting old :surprised:). Definitely worth a test drive. They seem pretty competitively priced (before...

Beautiful pic! Interior was fully stripped, roll-cage, O2 system and race seat added, normal steering wheel (no surprise ;)), suspension tweaks (active Bilsteins, sway-bars), lightweight UP wheels/Yoko slicks. Race pads and if I were a bettin' man, I'd guess upgraded calipers/rotors. Lastly...

You've figured me out. This is the "versus" section... discussion here is about the Plaid. If you're not interested, you have the whole rest of the forum.

Just dropping this here, for those interested...

Did I say something that offended you? Or worse, isn't factual? I try to post information which is objective, but I can understand people wanting to live in a bubble. Let's not regress to ad hominems. I'll answer your question by saying that I like the Taycan, specifically its looks, and wanted...

The prereq's are needed to ensure you get the 'advertised' result on the drag strip and prep isn't uncommon if you race on the track, which ironically the Plaid is too fast for o_O However, even without any prep, it's still going to be faster than the Turbo S. Listen, you can hate the car...

? Why not? It's not like it has the complexities/maintenance of a traditional supercar/hypercar. It's the same electronics as their other cars in different packaging. I literally explained it in the part you didn't quote :rolleyes: The 90D was released in 2017, which may as well be 1997 in...