I say NP!

"Alex B" (alexb420)
05/21/2014 at 20:00 • Filed to: None

I went to the Tesla configurator and optioned it like my family probably would. It came out to 87,000. NP all day long. Nearly 4ok cheaper then how Tesla recommends you option one up.

EDIT: EVEN MORE NP. ONLY 77K!!!!!!!! IT HAS THE 60kWh BATTERY, BUT IT STILL HAS A 203 MILE RANGE!!

DISCUSSION (32)

Brian Silvestro > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:02

This is why Teslas are selling like hotcakes.

Because they're innovative, practical, reasonably priced cars.

Saracen > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:03

I really want one after driving a P85+.

Alex B > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:07

As they should. Going from being in a Tesla into a Leaf is even a step backwards. And going from a Leaf to a gas car is a giant step backwards. For around town EVs are the perfect cars. And the Tesla makes highway miles more doable.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:08

That's it!!!!!!!! Wow I still cant afford one but wow.

Alex from Toronto > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:09

I'll take one in brown please

Alex B > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
05/21/2014 at 20:09

I could get it nearly 2k cheaper if I didn't select the 21'' turbine wheels.

EDIT: 4k cheaper! Awesome!!!!!

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:11

There is a dealer about 45 minutes away from me...........Why are you giving me bad ideas?????????

Alex B > Alex from Toronto
05/21/2014 at 20:11

For me it was a toss up between the brown and the green. Having seen both in person numerous times I like the green better.

Brian Silvestro > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:11

Tesla is literally the only option here then.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:13

Is it bad my idea of NP for a new car is something in the mid-to-high $20,000?

I understand the Tesla is completely different animal, and the pricing is actually really good considering the tech behind it, but still.

Saracen > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:13

But the turbine wheels are SO SEXY

Saracen > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:14

brown with black turbines. oh yes.

Alex B > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:14

When the cheaper model comes out we'll probably get that. My parents don't really want to pay 80k for a car even though we can. But regardless some kind of Tesla will probably replace out Odyssey.

Alex B > Saracen
05/21/2014 at 20:15

Yeah, by the Cyclone ones aren't half bad for half the price.

Saracen > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:17

I don't think that look works as well in the 19" size. I think 4k on turbines is better spent than 2k on the cyclones. It's base wheels or black turbines for me.

Alex B > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
05/21/2014 at 20:18

My nearest Tesla store is about 25-30 minuets away. I've configured an even more NP model.

Alex B > Saracen
05/21/2014 at 20:19

I guess. I don't think I've seen a base well Model S yet. All the Tesla owners around me option theirs up to the gills.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:19

Why are you making me want one sooooooooooooooooo badly?

Alex B > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/21/2014 at 20:20

It's not bad. Different NPs for different people!

Brian Silvestro > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:20

The Model E makes the most sense, for every person who needs a DD really.

Alex from Toronto > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:21

Is it like British racing green or darker. Most I've only seen the model s in black.

Alex B > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:22

Yes. The Leaf is good and all, but I wouldn't make it my only car. I would have to own a gas car or Tesla along with it. about 99% of my family's driving is in the Leaf, but there are times when you need just a bit more.

Alex B > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
05/21/2014 at 20:23

What car do you DD now?

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:30

I don't have a car I have a motorcycle that I BUILT MYSELF AND RIDE ILLEGALLY.

Saracen > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:30

There is a store walking distance from my house ;)

PatBateman > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:35

Mine priced out at $122,200.

Not sure I'd pay that.

CRider > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 20:36

I want one, but it would have to be a P85+ (really fast one) model with air suspension and that giant moon roof. And them ain't cheap. But the running cost is pretty low so you have to account for that.

Alex B > PatBateman
05/21/2014 at 20:37

You must have restraint on the option sheet!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 21:57

+10 points for selecting it in green. Green is a color that needs to come back on modern cars. I remember a time when every model of every manufacturer had at least 1 shade of green to choose from.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 22:00

or you could use the base wheels for winter wheels and get some sweet 22" vossen wheels for under 3K

PatBateman > Alex B
05/21/2014 at 23:44

Restraint... What is this word you speak of?

Rico > Alex B
05/22/2014 at 21:58

It's one of the only factory shades of green on a modern car I like.