I'm a new convert. Ordered a Model Y performance and it was taking too long to come in, so I did a several month search for low mileage Model S w/ HW4. Found a 12/2023 build date with 11K mi and had it shipped to me. Great price, easy process, so now my daily is a Model S. Great car, and I use FSD most of the time even in town. Just fantastic on road trips and takes driving from being a drudge to just chillin till you get to where you're going.

We're empty nesters now and other car is a big SUV. It is a good mix for us.

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Posted by Warfox

B.R. Native (now in MA)

Member since Apr 2017

3775 posts

Posted on 1/15/26 at 9:24 am to Will Cover

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Lucid, in terms of luxury and performance, are better than Tesla. And I own a Tesla. However, Tesla, is light years ahead of Lucid, and nearly every other EV auto manufactuer with technology. I also have another vehicle (gas powered). I think EVs have their place, as long as you have a secondary vehicle that you could potentially use for longer trips. The infrastructure for EV needs more time to build out. A big myth is how long it takes to charge while at an EV station. Typically, it takes about 15 minutes to get back to 80 % battery capacity from 20 to 25 % at time of charge. It's not as short as it would be filling up your vehicle with gas, but it's not bad. While waiting, you can watch Netflix, read a book, listen to music -- all while inside the comfort of your cabin. I haven't been to a gas station in nearly 3 months as I use my Tesla to and from work daily, and charge it nightly back to 80 % at my house. My electric bill has increased anywhere from $10 to $15 per month, which is far less than what I would have spent on fuel. I also used Tesla's Full Self Driving (FSD) nearly 85 % of the time I am in my vehicle. It is incredibly safe. It will even back into a parking spot, inside my garage, without lines or markers. FSD (still supervised) is far safer than most human beings because it can see things that a normal human being cannot see -- or predict. Lastly, as you can imagine, it is the quietest cabin I have ever ridden in. Plus it is the fastest vehicle I have ever been in from 0 to 60 and again from 70 to 100 mph. Literally, it will pin you back in your seat. Updates are constant, and the technology for Tesla will only improve over time.

And good for you, I’m happy for you.

But I prefer and want my Gas engine vehicle.

It’s not an either or, and hopefully manufacturers will realize this and more fully implement/integrate gas + hybrid technology moving forward.

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Posted by madmaxvol

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Posted on 1/15/26 at 10:04 am to CAD703X

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keep the lexus. better long term investment.

I'm not so sure about that. My Lexus is starting to have some problems. I've got to fix a small oil leak by changing out the valve cover gasket and it's only 23 years old. In that time, I've also had to change oil, air filters and brakes. It isn't even a quarter century old yet, and every year I have to spend dozens of dollars on it.

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Posted by CAD703X

Liberty Island

Member since Jul 2008

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Posted on 1/15/26 at 10:11 am to madmaxvol

wife had to pry my 1998 4runner out of my cold dead fingers at 400k miles because she said it looked like i was driving a high school kid's car.

i asked her what she thought was going to happen to a new vehicle when i started hauling lumber, pavers and our dog crew around.

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