Tesla Model Y Now Available to Order
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mike150
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Yup, when I read up on them it was the wheels in the Premium I couldn't like. Why do manufacturers fit **** looking wheels to lower spec cars?
So people buy the higher spec model for more money. Mystery solved!
mike150
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I would doubt the profit is any different on different models and it costs nothing more to design a nice 19" wheel over a bad one.
Btw ......... Polestar 2 is another Tesla model 3 alternative.
They are just wheels. You can change them.
The wheel shop
mike150
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Far nicer than a Tesla imo, looks great inside and I'm sure it'll be better screwed together.
I've only seen one in the road so far
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I've seen a few of the Polestars. There's one round the corner from here. Looks are a subjective thing but if it was cheaper than the Tesla I'd probably take it but I don't think it looks as good. Otherwise I would be going for the Tesla too tbh.
It's funny how the Korean cars are lauded by most but it's not a clear cut or easy decision when it's your own money at stake, especially at this price point. I suspect a lot of the sales will continue to be due to pricing but we'll see how many of the endorsers pay full wack for one over the next few years (I suspect not many).
Seems fairly crap that there's no deals locally. Is there not even an option for someone here to match? Have you looked into leasing through your bank? Halifax or First Direct (can't remember which) do it.
It's funny how the Korean cars are lauded by most but it's not a clear cut or easy decision when it's your own money at stake, especially at this price point. I suspect a lot of the sales will continue to be due to pricing but we'll see how many of the endorsers pay full wack for one over the next few years (I suspect not many).
Seems fairly crap that there's no deals locally. Is there not even an option for someone here to match? Have you looked into leasing through your bank? Halifax or First Direct (can't remember which) do it.
andy9eleven
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I've seen a few Ioniq 5 deals in the £300-400 a month bracket which are pretty compelling. Not sure if it was the top spec car but it was still a 5 second to 60 car, and they look absolutley superb to me. For daily use I think it would be great, plus it's hatchback versus Tesla 3 being a saloon.
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0-60 is only a party piece. It doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things, does it?
I mean, would someone spend £40k+, just to accelerate away from lights faster than Michelle, who's on the school run in her 320d with eBay M-Performance stickers and 3 cracked M4 replica alloys? Michelle doesnt care. Michelle wont even notice
I mean, would someone spend £40k+, just to accelerate away from lights faster than Michelle, who's on the school run in her 320d with eBay M-Performance stickers and 3 cracked M4 replica alloys? Michelle doesnt care. Michelle wont even notice
andy9eleven
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Agreed. That Carwow video, without any drama it did a 4.79 to 60. The next model down would be perfectly fine for daily use imo, as the Tesla and the really fast accelerating stuff I could see being frustrating in normal use. Most other road users just aren't calibrated for it, and certainly in my case the opportunities to take advantage of a 3 second car aren't there.
I'd be more interested to know what happens to the range when doing 90+ down the motorway as I imagine aero will play a significant part in the real world range.
Rocko
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Rocko cares. Not sure why you'd spend £40k+ on a car with less spec than another one TBH.
The model in the carwow video is top spec. The next model down is 215hp, 135 less than the Tesla.
No offence to Hyundai drivers, but if I aimed for a Model 3 LR and ended up in a mid spec Ioniq 5, I'd be disappointed.
Sent him an email, must follow up on it.