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Craving to trade in my PIP for a Tesla Model S

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Dark_Prius, Apr 23, 2013.

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  1. Dark_Prius

    Dark_Prius Member

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    Few years ago, I was inspired when I saw a Prius cruising down the parking lot with no engine noise. Then I traded in my Land Rover for a Prius gen III, but my first Prius is defected since I was only getting 30 to 35 mpg at the most. After a year of trouble shooting, frustration, disappointment, I traded in for a Porsche Cayenne.

    Then, the PIP came out last year, I was like wow, how cool it would be to drive with electric. With no regret, I got the PIP base and enjoying every day with the MPG and Electric Mode.

    Recently, I test drove the Tesla Model S, wow wow wow, 100% electric, it got Porsche performance, not to mention the 17” LCD screen.

    I have been seriously considering selling my PIP, so I am wondering if I am the only one here been craving for a Tesla Model S.
     
    #1 Dark_Prius, Apr 23, 2013
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  2. bisco

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    probably not, but you may be the only one who can afford it!:p
     
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  3. Tideland Prius

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    ^ what he said. The question is how many of us can afford it :D
     
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    You are not the only one craving a Tesla. You are one of the few who can afford one. I wouldn't be driving a PiP if I were in your shoes. Judging by your car history, you've gotten a new car every year for the past 3 years. Sounds like you're due for another one. And when the Tesla Model X SUV comes out in 2014, you can upgrade to that.
     
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    No, you are not the only one
     
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    priuskitty PIP FAN

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    If I win the PowerBall, I will be first in line:D
     
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    Well, I purchased one--still deciding whether to sell the 2001 or 2004 Prius. What I determined was that if I keep it for a reasonable length of time, I'll be out of pocket about the same amount as if I had purchased a Camry, and only slightly more than a Prius.

    (Not too great) pictures from Earth Day weekend: Album: Earth Day 2013
     
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    that's funny...

    a land rover to a prius then to a cayenne then back to a prius...

    I see a trend here. Shouldn't you be looking at another suv? :D
     
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  9. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    I like the pictures
    I'm itching to do a trade for a Tesla roadster or model S, but the odds are NOT yet..:(
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    You are not the only one craving a Tesla. You are one of the few who can afford one.​
    I'm waiting for my clearing house giveaway to arrive!:D​
     
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    :) The Telsa is a super nice car, even better that it's 100% electric and long range. In reality, I could swing it, but it's more car than I need at this point in my life. Plus, I tend to be conservative when I spend money. I might want the best, but I can live with less. That's why I drive a Prius Plug In, currently at 70% EV mode. It fun experiencing driving all electric, even if it's short range, on a budget.
     
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  12. Dark_Prius

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    To explain my car history, my wife got a Pilot, so we don’t need another SUV for the family. As I mentioned the MPG I was getting from my first Prius, I was so pissed at the car I traded in for a Porsche Cayenne. Well, shortly after I got a new job which requires a lot of diving and my gas bill was over $400/mo with the Cayenne. Since my company reimburses gas, I got the PIP almost for free and it has been great.

    As for the Tesla, I still need to pull together my financial resources in order to effort one. Let’s not mention the price tag for now. Since we are PIP owners, I cannot emphasize how cool it is driving the PIP when it is fully charged but after 13 miles we are back to a regular Prius.

    For the Tesla, 100% electric and the sensation from the acceleration you can’t find from a combustion engine. I just hope this technology would be more common sooner so we have more affordable choices, although we have the Nissan Leaf, Honda fit EV, but they seem like a toy compared to a Tesla. Isn’t the Tesla just like the first Apple iphone when it first came out few years ago?
     
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    I feel the same way, but can't get the Tesla off my head after my test drive.
     
    #13 Dark_Prius, Apr 23, 2013
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    You are not alone, many recommend people not test drive as they will then find a way to own one;-)
    The Tesla I am really looking forward to, as far as a general impact on the light vehicle market, is their third gen sedan, due out around 2017/2018.
     
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    Just make sure it is what you really want and statisfies all your needs.

    Otherwise, you'll be jumping back to Prius shortly. :D
     
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    Exactly! We get the joy of driving the Greatest Car in the World, and after 13 miles, we are down to Second Greatest Car in the World.

    Unless you drive a Tesla.
     
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    i think that when we run out of juice, we are one small step ahead of the greatest car in the world.:cool:
     
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  18. Dark_Prius

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    Did you get the 60kwh or 85kwh? How do you like it? Any range issue? Do you have to fight for a public charger?
     
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    I have a PiPa and a Rav 4 EV. Now that RavEv is fun as hell to drive. Oh and its 1/3 the price of the Tesla at $31k (after rebates)
     
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    I am going through the same phase now (but the cheap version). I want a Nissan LEAF badly (with the RAV4 EV being my 'dream car'), the top-of-the-line LEAF is cheaper than the Prius Plug-in Base (lease wise), but I'm guessing I'm stuck with the Prius unless I find someone to take over the lease. Nothing wrong with the Prius Plug-in, I just want all electric now, no more ICE for me, don't need the range, as I still have my V6 RAV4 as backup.

    Jealous as hell of you RAV4EV/Tesla guys!
     
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