"Jonathan Harper" (jbh) 02/17/2017 at 21:54 • Filed to: None

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I’m not usually a Tesla fan but after I shot this car, which also has a custom pleated red leather interior, I kinda want one. Thoughts?

The name of the company doing this customizing is T Sportline.

For Sweden > Jonathan Harper 02/17/2017 at 21:56

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My thought is you shouldn’t have shot it. If a bullet punctures the battery, it’s lit fam.

TheHondaBro > Jonathan Harper 02/17/2017 at 21:56

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The Model S has an Italian elegance to it. Frankly I think it looks fantastic.

Jonathan Harper > For Sweden 02/17/2017 at 21:57

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This was just before that, you’ll never believe what happened next!!

Jonathan Harper > TheHondaBro 02/17/2017 at 21:58

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I love the silver wheels with matte wrap, makes em pop.

AestheticsInMotion > Jonathan Harper 02/17/2017 at 22:03

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Really not feeling the red logo, but otherwise that thing is gorgeous.

OPPOsaurus WRX > TheHondaBro 02/17/2017 at 22:03

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They do look nice. I think they are a little bland tho. With it kinda being the car of tomorrow, it didn’t have to be that restrained while still being speaking to the masses

Amoore100 > Jonathan Harper 02/17/2017 at 22:04

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They’re nice, but for some reason I feel like the interior lacks that special something for being a luxury car.

I’m not sure how to quantify it, but the S90's interior is just a place that I’d much rather be in.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Jonathan Harper 02/17/2017 at 22:05

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I’ve found the Model S to be a one-trick pony—it provides face-flattening acceleration and little else.

Okay, its EV-ness is still somewhat novel. It looks pretty sharp and still somewhat unique. It’s spacious inside. But it doesn’t do luxury car or sporty car particularly well. It’s more like an incredibly fast and better-looking electric Toyota Avalon.

scoob > Jonathan Harper 02/17/2017 at 22:09

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Does anyone else think the black and red color combo is extremely played out?

PatBateman > Jonathan Harper 02/17/2017 at 22:10

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P100D or GTFO.

WilliamsSW > Jonathan Harper 02/17/2017 at 22:11

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I dunno, but I’m test driving one Monday and will know better then.

I’m with aestheticsinmotion in the logo, but otherwise that looks awesome— the wheels are perfect.

S65 > Jonathan Harper 02/17/2017 at 22:14

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Hot

wafflesnfalafel > TheHondaBro 02/17/2017 at 22:19

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Agree - I really like the new nose. And with quickest sedan on the planet performance numbers to back it up.

for Michigan > scoob 02/17/2017 at 22:27

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Absolutely.

gmctavish needs more space > Amoore100 02/17/2017 at 23:04

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That’s because the S90 has maybe the most appealing interior I’ve ever seen.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Jonathan Harper 02/17/2017 at 23:42

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Not worth their price when you put the technology aside

avalonian > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 02/18/2017 at 08:31

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That’s a great compliment. Since I have a avalon lol

Jonathan Harper > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 02/20/2017 at 13:04

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Not a bad thing!

Jonathan Harper > Amoore100 02/20/2017 at 13:04

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Definitely. Which is why guys are dropping 30k on custom leather interiors made from the same hides Ferrari and Bentley use.

Jonathan Harper > scoob 02/20/2017 at 13:05

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I still dig.

Jonathan Harper > PatBateman 02/20/2017 at 13:05

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This is that...

Jonathan Harper > WilliamsSW 02/20/2017 at 13:07

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almost like the BMW Competition wheels they used on the E46 M3.

Jonathan Harper > S65 02/20/2017 at 13:07

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quite so!

Jonathan Harper > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 02/20/2017 at 13:08

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...that could be true of any product. The price is for the technology...

RT > Amoore100 02/20/2017 at 18:26

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Well yeah, since that Volvo interior is beautiful.

And also because IRL, the fit and finish of the Teslas aren’t too great. Panel gaps are big and seats get worn down pretty quickly. This is one of the few problems with Tesla and modern American luxury brands in general. They have made plenty of progress, but they haven’t nailed the  luxury side of things. With just a little more focus on quality and materials, these could be fantastic.

Amoore100 > RT 02/20/2017 at 21:20

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Indeed, but even then the Tesla doesn’t seem to have the glamor of a Bimmer...

the attention to detail of a Lexus...

or the plushness of a Hyundai.

Spare and minimalistic is one thing, but unpleasantly bare is another. Something about it screams “Porta-potty” rather than “Ikea” in the design, not to mention the poor materials and build quality. Hell, Renault nailed the fuck out of minimalism a decade and a half ago, get your shit together Tesla!