Here's What It's Like To Own The Tesla Model S Plaid: Dude, I Love (Or Hate) My Ride!

[@ronkemperful]

My 95 year old uncle just bought a Tesla Model 3, his first electric car. The first thing he did as he pulled out of the Loveland Tesla store was to floor it! And darn it, after a week he still hasn’t allowed me to drive the car! He says the car has been the biggest thrill in his life!

[@Queensizemusic]

Ha! What a great story.

[@wally560]

Tesla = easy target for ‘comment haters’ but we should remember this is a US/American car. Conceived here. Designed here. Engineered here. Manufactured here. Luv it or hate it, have to admit, it’s purdy darn sweet that we’re kickin’ world’s arse right now in ev tech. Tesla, Rivian, Lucid all exceed the performance/metrics of foreign ev’s atm. Thanks 4 sharing the car Chris & TFL, enjoy.

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

Tesla was conceived, started, developed and owned by a South African.

[@mattbrew11]

@@Ijusthopeitsquick he absolutely had American citizenship at all of those points

[@RogerM88]

@@Ijusthopeitsquick Tesla wasn't conceived, started, developed by Musk.

[@RogerM88]

What you talking about? Tesla fanboys are some of the "haters" with "game over" videos to bash on other Automakers. And quick to come in defense of any Elon or Tesla product.

[@giobikefans]

Exactly. Mach E... assembled in Mexico.

[@infamousnachi]

As a 2021 model s LR owner, this is the most unbiased review I have seen so far. Good job!

[@ChosenMJ]

Must be the ONLY one you have seen.

[@howarda4242]

Observations from my ownership: 1. New track mode fixes handling and brakes 2. Yoke is fine and helps steady the car especially on the road with acceleration. It also has cool functionality and offers and unobstructed view of the dash. On a road track it’s not as good but overall I like it . 3. The car was governed at 163mph but will now do ~172mpg gps verified since track update . The car can easily do 200mph in terms of power.

[@asafbenhaim7382]

Great comment, I am considering purchasing either Plaid or 3 performance. Handling is important to me, but plush interior is also a nice to have. I have a suspicion Id be happier with model 3P, but not sure!

[@1wasinAlpha]

This was some quality video!!! Real life review of the Tesla Model S Plaid. Such video's just don't exist much nowadays, I guess cause car reviewers are bound by some contract and shit or something when they review cars!!! I liked this episode a LOT!!! Thank you Roman and Roman the 2nd :D

[@TFLcar]

Roman says thanks for the kind words!

[@odisy64]

Its pretty simple, car reviewers make money on views but need a car to review, so when a company sends a free car to review, the reviewer is incentivized to say nice things so companies keep sending them cars.

[@1wasinAlpha]

@@odisy64 not incentivized, but i believe they are bound to by some bullshit contract! I know they don't like what they say from their previous videos but then they change and say something stupid... and that looses reputation!!! EE Veritasium Scishow and scishow Space aren't the channels to abide by that rule and TFL is now one of them!!! BTW Check out Projectr FARM! He buys his stuff with his own money and don't care about what others say! KZbin must remain like this or it's gonna fall apart really soon! Especially when TIKTOK is gaining heavy GROUND!

[@odisy64]

@@1wasinAlpha i do watch project farm, pretty reliable guy, gamernexus is the reviewer i trust the most.

[@joemcdonough7509]

@@TFLcar Those words are well deserved. I love when I can come to your channel and get honest reviews and not a PR approved video. In fact, this is the best way to get honest reviews, either by buying the cars, which you have done numerous times, or having owners come on for their own perspectives. See you in 2022!

[@h3runs]

I love these real world, real owner reviews; they really come across as honest and unbiased. This tesla review was no different. With several so called "professional" reviews, they spend a lot of time giggling at the speed and then mention childish gimmicks like fart mode 🙄. This Plaid model is undoubtedly a ridiculously fast car, but doesn't seem like an overall great vehicle.

[@HoosierDaddy_]

An electric car video sponsored by Sinclair gas! Lovin' it!

[@ChosenMJ]

That should tell you something.

[@VK-se4zf]

The German Autobahn is not limited to 155 mph - there is no limit.

[@Likethetacosauce]

Thought it had sections that had speed limits.

[@loverichardson9954]

@@Likethetacosauce yup. There are limits on the autobahn however alot of areas are detestricted

[@VK-se4zf]

@@Likethetacosauce Yes, there are certain sections with limits, but approx. 70 % are not limited.

[@MotorsByHG]

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[@mattlimberg5763]

The Autobahn largely isn't restricted legally, but the German automakers decided let's cut the pissing contest and limit our normal road cars to 155 mph, special cars can go faster, to protect the public and environment.

[@terryrutherford2114]

I had a 1991 C4 ZR-1 built by Haibeck (500 HP) and I would have been put to shame. The plaid is awesome, but I still love the feel and sound of an internal combustion engine, naturally aspirated or not. I know eclectic is the way we are going, I embrace it, but I hope I can keep my old cars. Thanks for the video!

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

My son has a Xtreme Blazer with a built LS in it. It makes a lot of noise and is fast! I like the Plaid Better, because when I drive his Blazer fast it draws too much attention! Plaid is Silent but Very Fast!!!

[@derrickhatfield6163]

Tesla vehicle review brought to you by Sinclair Oil BAHAHAHA

[@Kimbrough87]

Lol not a Oil burning gasoline Ad while reviewing a clean efficient Tesla 😂🚗

[@_TrueDesire_]

i got Specsavers and an ad for the new AMG 😂 (don’t wear glasses/lenses)

[@MiniJCW22]

So many Tesla haters, wow. They’re not my cup of tea, and I think a lot of “car people” would agree EVs just do not scratch that itch that a petrol engine does, but hard to deny this thing is an impressive feat of engineering and you have to respect what Tesla has done for the EV market. I really like this guest as he is very honest about the good and bad. Enjoyed the video like always.

[@ChosenMJ]

Insecure people love to hate. Anything that gets more attention than they think it should brings out the losers and the pathetic. That Plaid, despite its flaws is still better than 90% of the ICE vehicles it competes against. Someone will always love it and someone will always hate it.

[@mocheen4837]

People who can afford a Tesla Plaid probably have a GT-3 parked in their garage. Their only car will not be a Tesla. I have a Model 3 Performance along with four other modified ICE cars. The Tesla is my commuter car. I am not rich so I. An assume other Tesla owners have weekend cars as well.

[@mt2nv1]

Roman…Autopilot = adaptive cruise control. Full Self Driving = Full Self Driving 😉 Plaid is currently limited to 164 mph. Generally, it’s a safe bet to just go with what a Plaid owner says. After all….that’s the fun of owning one.

[@TedKidd]

So, the S is a beast but the 3 has fun personality. I love how he put it. I have FSD beta on both of my cars. It's awesome, but yes you have to supervise it.

[@archigoel]

Two issues you mentioned: - Bad on Twists: This should be fixed via Track Mode, which was released today. - Shadow Braking: Tesla will be release v 11 FSD, in about 5 months, it will be a "single stack" for FSD & AP, & solve the phantom braking.

[@upnorth7497]

I am all for autonomous driving, but I have to say it is really scary when the car does something it ought not to be doing. My grandparents have a 2021 Buick Enclave Avenir. It has lane keep assistance. First, I understand that the lane assistance is just an assistance program, I don't rely on it. But, frequently, when you pop over a hill, the car will all of a sudden jerk to one side really hard. That type of autonomous mistake really bothers me. That is scary when the car does something out of the blue when you think you are in total control.

[@shitloveaduck]

- What if that happens in icy conditions???? It could send you into a spin,,,,,, yikes!

[@seanz6586]

Keep your hand on the wheel so you can feel what the car is doing and react.

[@upnorth7497]

@@seanz6586 I do keep both hands on the wheel... At all times. But when the car does this, it jerks the wheel aggressively. I always react but not before everyone in the car is thinking I swerved to miss something, that isn't there. Even tho I have my hands on, it still creates an unsafe and uncomfortable situation. I hope that Buick fixes this in a future software update.

[@TFLcar]

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[@grabir01]

Shame a C4? You can get a good C4 for 5000 bucks , they love the twisties and will go 400-500 miles on a fill. Your S Plaid cost 1400000 bucks, hates the twisties and needs a re charge every 300 miles. oh.. The shame.... lol

[@Lordllloflllshadow]

C4 u mean corvette ?

[@HaroldReece]

I guess you never have to stop for gas in that Vette.

[@AkioWasRight]

@@HaroldReece Stopping for gas in the Vette requires all of 5 minutes, much of which is spent digging around for your card.

[@grabir01]

@@HaroldReece You missed it in my post. I posted 400-500 miles.

[@grabir01]

@@Lordllloflllshadow Corvette 4th Gen. That is what the Tesla owner said was he shamed a C4.

[@BryceLovesTech]

$140k in a automatic car wash yikes, hire a professional detailer

[@zohaib876]

Facts! Automatic car wash is quite possibly the best way to ruin your cars paint

[@Mike-dd8bd]

This car is a daily driven car that will probably be sold in a few years. When you go to sell the car bring it in for a detail. Hiring a professional detailer to come out every week is extreme.

[@theadventureinsider]

@@zohaib876 Even with my $10k Ford Focus I feel like an idiot using an automatic car wash. Not just the brushes and stuff but guaranteed rock chips.

[@GUNMETALGUYUSA]

Let me get this straight.... you pay a 140 ,000 dollars for a car and have to be " allowed " to use an additional feature you already paid for ? Pure Ridiculousness. 🤦‍♂️

[@AndrewPL5]

It tells you that upfront. It's also a beta feature. It is only allowed right now to "safe" drivers. I'm sure that's a good thing for the safety of everyone. It's not like they are hiding that, they say everything before you purchase FSD. To be clear, it has nothing to do with the car its self, it's the OPTIONAL FSD that is purchased.

[@GUNMETALGUYUSA]

@@AndrewPL5 I understand and was previously aware. My point was bathed in sarcasm and astonishment that we are getting to a point, willingly, to accept this dynamic

[@AndrewPL5]

@@GUNMETALGUYUSA to accept this dynamic? Again, this is an OPTIONAL beta program basically at the moment, that costs 10k+. Buyers are aware they need a high driving score. It does make sense if you want to use self driving features you have to prove you're a good driver. Countless times people are sitting in the rear seat, sleeping, etc, with self driving enabled. Those people do not deserve that feature and are putting others at risk. So again, it does make sense at the moment while features are in beta, and "self driving" isn't really "self driving" yet.

[@GUNMETALGUYUSA]

@@AndrewPL5 🤔😲🥺 ok. Take Care.

[@AndrewPL5]

@@GUNMETALGUYUSA 😂😂😂 pathetic

[@streetmoney21]

Funny how Ferrari owners don’t complain about the controls on the steering wheel, but people who drive fords and Toyotas do. The yoke is a great change of pace. The owner should make an appointment with Tesla to have the hood adjusted and the rattling checked. Didn’t hear rattling in the video. Great to have that plaid badge. Those were limited to a small number of cars. Definitely a fun car to drive and a pleasure to own.

[@rayshepherd2479]

Price is now $89,990 for the Plaid with round steering wheel, 19 inch rims, black interior and any paint color. I've had mine for a month and still don't care for the turn signals on the steering wheel. Interior is nicer than my previous P85DL even though it cost more than the 2023.

[@HaroldReece]

How ironic is the video about the fastest electric car ever is sponsored by a gas station. Thanks for sharing this. We are picking up our new Model 3 LR on Monday in Colorado Springs.

[@watch2446]

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[@carholic-sz3qv]

Bullshit, the fastest car in the world is the buggati chiron with almost 300mph, you're welcome.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

How do you think your food, goods are delivered to house or to the malls?! Or even your model3?! Everything relies on oil even your clothes....

[@david19897]

It's actually not the fastest Electric car anymore the Rimac Nevera is. But the plaid per dollar performance is way better. PS the Model 3 LR Awd is a nice car I own one. Most powerful vehicle I ever owned and it handles very well like this guy was saying he misses about the model 3

[@kahless0173]

its not the quickest or the fastest. there are drag electric cars and electric cars that have run the salt flats at over 350mph.

[@craig8638]

The yoke is one reason my wife and I decided to cancel our Model X order. I think it’s going to be a big mistake putting this in the truck. Maybe you guys have an opinion on that.

[@jackylsmith8138]

I agree it is a bad design.

[@joemcdonough7509]

Totally agree with you. As a 2015 Model S owner, I'm not impressed with the direction Tesla is going. I'll be holding on to mine as long as possible. I'm glad to see other makers like Mercedes EQS and Lucid are giving consumers amazing options to choose against the Tesla. I'm thinking a 3 year old CPO EQS in the future for me with an extended warranty.

[@craig8638]

@@joemcdonough7509 My wife has an EQS on order. Would have kept her 2015 S forever if she hadn’t totaled it going 5 mph in our driveway (long story).

[@joemcdonough7509]

@@craig8638 Sorry to hear that Craig! I crashed my 2015 into a tree going 10MPH and it was $6,000 in damages. I'm sure you are sad to see the Model S go but I think you made the right choice with the EQS. I am super excited about this ultra luxury EV! Let me know how you like it when it arrives.

[@ChosenMJ]

The Plaid is limited to 163mph not 155. Doing your homework keeps you from looking stupid. 💯

[@PharaohKitty69]

You can get an aftermarket tow hitch as well as ceramic breaks. You can also get an aftermarket steering wheel and alternate yokes online some are pretty nice. Same with upgrading model Y & 3 to yoke.

[@Hiluxtaco]

There are certain stretches of the German Autobahn that have no speed limits. If you want to go 200 mph+, you can...

[@a.h5555]

Tesla the best

[@georgepelton5645]

Love the Dinosaur commercial in the middle of an EV review. Like trying to sell buggy whips in the 20th Century.

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

It's surprising how slow it looks on camera.

[@jordanjohnson5784]

It did seem slow on camera. I was surprised by that. But clearly it isn't slow. So it was just an effect that the camera did for some reason. That was weird.

[@franzvanjulio5523]

Thanks to him for sharing his car.

[@florenciovela7570]

update, We traveled to Boca Chica to see the starship get built. & we got the S dual motor fsd last Christmas 🎄 😎 still have the cybertruck tri motor or 4 motor fsd on order, i got lots of solar & backup battery system to charge them both. i'm in TSLA too.

[@Arpedk]

Awesome ride! Can't wait for this technology to trickle down into smaller vehicles like the Model 3, would be a blast!

[@Dan-gd2rk]

what technology

[@Arpedk]

@@Dan-gd2rk small carbon wrapped motors with 400 hp, a power train that nobody has been able to overheat here 9 months later. In a package that is 200 kg lighter than the previous version. That technology!

[@cedarlodgewisconsindells6612]

FSD Beta is mind blowing. However it is far from perfect. But still amazing.

[@alikhalid2888]

Plaid is a great vehicle but they are very soft when it comes to resale.

[@carree7942]

unpopular opinion i feel that steering wheel should be illegal i just doesn’t feel safe too much

[@rufgthi]

Takes 10 minutes to get used to.

[@mattbrew11]

@@rufgthi is that what your uncle used to tell you!

[@tomatonluis]

3 months ago I was conflicted about wich EV to buy and I ended getting a Volvo XC40 Recharge... Just seeing him having to look at a touchscreen and fiddle with it to do basic stuff while driving makes me glad I got the Volvo over a Model Y.

[@JustinJS]

I have a Model Y and they only thing you might have to fiddle with while you drive is the auto wiper blades. Other than that, you don't need to mess with it. He is screwing around with his drive settings which is something you never really do.

[@mattbrew11]

@@JustinJS I HAD a model Y and it was a total disaster and I had to enter the lemon law process to get them to care

[@donaldgeterjr8180]

@@allentoyokawa9068 what? How are they trash if they still have the older Volvos driving around still today?

[@FlyingSparks12336]

@@JustinJS isn’t there voice commands for that as well?

[@trga6441]

@@mattbrew11 Really…..as if!

[@S2kBPRIME]

Brilliant car, I love it.

[@bikingD]

Huh, are you watching the same video, panel gap can't unsee is not good. Doesn't handle well he says, says is heavy, brakes give out after 1 or 2 times hard use. As many testers have said. Hates the wheel wants to switch out. 0 to 60 he loves. It's not brilliant it's a one trick pony far from brilliant. Even top end need wheels and software upgrade. Not a great car if you watch the video you can tell the guy is trying to be kind to it but not easy to.

[@S2kBPRIME]

@@bikingD you sound like no other manufacturer has panel gaps and you track your daily driver every weekend. Its a full size, luxury street car. No car is perfect.

[@bikingD]

@@S2kBPRIME Again huh, Tesla has the worst panel gap of any make so well known. Also brakes on Plaid are getting a rep of being seriously dangerous. This guy owns the cars says brakes give out after 1 to 2 hard uses. He hates the wheel. Doesn't like the handling. Doesn't trust Autopilot and says will hit something if something in the road. Thinks the car drives heavy. Not my words the words of the owner of a Plaid not some guy like yourself who loves the brand but an actual owner of a Plaid said this. On top of that anyone who has tested it has said the same thing. Car fact wise skip the badge on the hood is not that good. Heck quality wise maybe on par with a Yugo.

[@S2kBPRIME]

when you actually experience a car rather than being a keyboard jockey, come talk.

[@bikingD]

@@S2kBPRIME Heck I take the words from the guy that owns one. Watch the video. Besides the 0 to 60 just not that impressed. How's your Plaid doing what issues? How's it drive? Thought so Tesla fanboy spouting off because he dreams of one but can't afford it. I take the words from people who own and drive them. Build quality junk, brakes junk, paint junk, handling junk, yoke a joke. So you as a Tesla Plaid owner 😂 tell me what it's good at besides 0 to 60?

[@jamescharles8663]

Fantastic interview. Merry Christmas guys 🎄

[@TheWlarsong]

A Sinclair ad in the middle of a Tesla video. Product Placement Fail?

[@trythis2821]

Should install an ad blocking software. So many people putting up with ads.

[@StalePhish]

I've watched a lot of these Plaid reviews and it's astonishing how few owners don't know that you don't actually need to precisely tap the horn button to honk it. You can take your whole palm and smack it all at once and it will honk. It's basically designed to be intuitive like you're smacking a horn button, but people overthink it.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Lol....

[@truepatriot5425]

Why create a problem when there was none..that's stupid

[@gdo3510]

If ppl don’t know this, then the design isn’t very intuitive.

[@mattbrew11]

You’re surprised that tesla owners don’t know simple things? Come on now.

[@ms3ben]

Funny we have a 20’ GT500 and a Tesla 3 performance. Absolutely no regrets buying the GT500, as it’s amazing imo and do not intend on selling any time soon. We are however planning on selling my wife’s Tesla 3 and getting a Plaid.

[@alanrickett2537]

It's 163 so don't correct the owner with the wrong information and it's nice to see you still haven't got over Tesla not jumping you to the front of the queue to fix your model 3.

[@randocrypto1678]

To be fair 165 wasn’t correct either, but you’re right. Don’t correct somebody unless you actually know what you’re saying.

[@alanrickett2537]

@@randocrypto1678 163 is the reported number have seen 165 indicated , and I corrected the number in 5 minutes of posting

[@williamhu2700]

You can also activate the horn by covering all the buttons on the right side of the yoke with your entire hand, so it’s not really an issue 👍🏻

[@theadventureinsider]

but would it activate the other things, in other words, the voice command and wiper controls?

[@sierravortec2494]

Sweet car but I’m sorry whoever green lit that steering wheel needs to be kicked in the nuts

[@travis8665]

Actually I love it but have never used one.

[@mrpratster]

Track mode is out now. Perhaps update to the video is needed

[@lemongavine]

12:30. Turn signals is same as stalk….up for right, down for left.

[@twistedsd]

Damn never thought of it that way, that should help alot...

[@IronmanV5]

Too bad Roman didn't get to launch the car at the track.

[@RobertJLessard]

That steering wheel thing is ridiculous.

[@MotorsByHG]

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[@shitloveaduck]

Agreed!!

[@shitloveaduck]

@Shifty McGee462 - What would you suggest. My wife had a Jaguar I-Pace and it wasn’t quite as utilitarian. I hate the fact you have to do everything on the screen in the Teslas, and maybe others. I have limited experience. The I-Pace was flawless over 2 years, even after 2 days of some pretty hard off-roading. No rock crawling, but otherwise pretty darn challenging!. It performed as they claimed.

[@Johnny2Feathers]

It’s funny how youtubers like this try hard to knock Tesla and then review other evs gushing and glowing over them. I guess it’s in fashion to not come off as liking an American company like Tesla and their obvious dominance in the ev market but better to downplay it and come across as unimpressed. 🤣

[@ChosenMJ]

I was starting to think that I was the only one who noticed that too. Terrible interview!

[@KamalaTheClown]

Very cool car but not 140k cool.

[@juanmedinar20]

Quicker than a $3M Bugatti Chiron to the 1/4th mile with more range and is not worth it for $140k lol. Is quicker than any other car in the world lol. People don't understand how much it cost to make a low second that can seat 5 people with a warranty.

[@BoldBrandFlakes]

Teslas in general are boring the only personality it has is it’s 0-60 time. That’s why Model S owners are quick to say “b-b-but it’s the fastest production vehicle”. I’d still rather have a GTR or a LC 500 , or a EQS if I’m going electric.

[@juanmedinar20]

@@BoldBrandFlakes I rather... But do you have the money to do get all of those cars. Hypotheticals mean crap.

[@raydoherty5419]

These replies are hilarious. This is a car that can travel in total comfort using no gas and it will be reliable with almost no maintenance for years and then will bring back a very high resale value (higher than any gas car by far). The speed is just a party trick. No better car on sale today from anyone else.

[@KamalaTheClown]

@Josh It’s great reading all these replies from all the fanboys who got sand up their vajayjays

[@AnthonyEvelyn]

Good to see Sinclair Oil and Dino in that little clip.

[@donwilber1628]

"155, what the German Autobahn is limited to". WHAT? Where did you get that?

[@watch2446]

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[@donwilber1628]

@@watch2446 That video has nothing to do with my comment. It also incorrectly claims the Plaid has the longest range of any EV.

[@anthonyc1883]

@@donwilber1628 He's posting it all over this comments section..

[@p0kerp1aya]

There are sections of the German Autobahn where there is a speed limit, and there's also sections where there's no limit and anything goes. Approximately 65% has no limits, while the 35% that has speed limits are in, and around urban areas where the likelihood of a collision with another vehicle increases.

[@tyrantwitness2482]

March 2022 ! Better check on the status of the forecast cytokine storm ! Might be a shortage of electricity !

[@jrive075]

$150k car and it’s being taken to automatic car washes? Yikes

[@mattbrew11]

Tesla drivers aren’t the brightest

[@1wasinAlpha]

nothing wrong with auto car washes! It's a car not a fcking bugatti

[@mattbrew11]

@@1wasinAlpha and the paint is dog shit awful from the factory

[@jrive075]

@@1wasinAlpha but a Bugatti is also a car…. 😆

[@litlhomer]

Great presentation. Great choice of questions. Best review I’ve seen yet.

[@austinburley888]

I like these Teslas I really do. I’ve test drove the Model 3 many times. I love the performance and low center of gravity. However, I go to remote areas often, there isn’t any infrastructure for these cars in remote Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. I work 10-12 hours a day having to stop even once in a wile for a hour to fully charge it would kinda suck. Anyway, that Plaid Model S is sexy and has blistering performance. It’s just too expensive. Im not sure about the Yoke either, I wont bash it because I’ve never tried it but still. Currently speaking I’ll definitely be driving my phenomenal Volkswagen Golf for the foreseeable future.

[@AndrewPL5]

10-80% usually only takes around 15-25 minutes. You never want to charge it up to 100% unless absolutely necessary.

[@deej628]

Golf R or GTI?

[@austinburley888]

@@deej628 2017 1.8T Wolfsburg

[@deej628]

@@austinburley888 nice. I’ve got a 17 r and love it. Came from a wrx, frs and s2k.

[@mattbrew11]

@@AndrewPL5 it takes way more than 25 minutes to charge a tesla 70%

[@giobikefans]

I still can't get over the yoke. Just seems impractical.

[@donleamon8653]

Exactly. To me, it is like. 70k car, and only for the acceleration novelty. The rest is forgettable.

[@watch2446]

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[@jackz4149]

@@allentoyokawa9068 in what? If acceleration is all you care about then by all means by those junk American cars. What makes European luxury cars stand out is that they offer great performance while also having exceptional luxury experience.

[@jackz4149]

It’s very hard to justify paying over 100k for it, just not when S580 costs the same

[@mickeymcintire7621]

@@jackz4149 plus gas and shit load of mtnc

[@BryceLovesTech]

Tesla Model s owner here, honest review, my 2013 P85+ has panel gaps but most people never notice, the upgraded MCU2 allows me to get the latest games, entertainment, and car Karaoke

[@joemcdonough7509]

Glad to hear your success with the P85+. I've got a 2015 P90D and absolutely love mine too. Has been completely reliable. I may take up your idea on the MCU2, although with the new memory installed from the recall, I noticed a quicker response time between menus.

[@BryceLovesTech]

@@joemcdonough7509 You will love MCU2

[@bitkahuna]

Great video of real world experience. Thank you!!

[@Tothefloor]

I sold my Plaid due to the hate of the yoke and buttons on the wheel. Happy it's gone.

[@PhillyDee215]

💢9sec 1/4 mile out the box😎

[@imsamuelbartz]

I think it's a little ironic that Sinclair, a gas station, sponsered a video about an ELECTRIC car.

[@andrewdowis110]

You don't know what your talking about! I just got the latest FSD on my model S Plaid and its fantastic! I have it on my my Y as well and its great how much experience have you had with it.As far as handling I don't know what he is talking about yes it bigger than the 3 performance which i traded in for this but I took my S to Aspen over independence pass and it was unbelievable. Maybe the guy isn't a very good driver

[@allanrose3661]

When is Tesla going to hire some car stylists?

[@jimstallings3]

I filled my gas tank with some good ol' Sinclair gas on Thursday!

[@HDHQDIRECT]

once you drive the competition, this is the worst car... 0 to 60 is fun till you need to stop. Brakes and stopping distances are terrible...and don't respond with you can buy better brakes and put it on....They should of done that for me if they wanna call it a performance car... Try doing 60 to 0 competitions and this car will lose everytime...

[@4literv6]

Stops in 104' from 60mph, survived 2 consecutive laps on the nurburgring at speed. Survives 150+mph hard braking after running the 1/4mile. Brooks from dragtimes did 43 passes on 1 charge all 9s at the same track on the same day. Didn't cook the brakes or have any issues. Set a top 5 lap time at Laguna seca and the fastest lap at willow springs for a performance sedan with Randy pobst driving it. Ran a 2:08 at the full vir course. All of those would seem to make you out to be a liar. 🤔

[@BAYAREAMX]

Braking distances are indicative of tire grip ya dummy.

[@alanrickett2537]

@@BAYAREAMX Hes just misquoting the anti Tesla comments he read else were brakes are great for driving if you want to go track racing then you need ceramic brakes.

[@bostondan77]

Thank you Chris! Now we need someone with a Rivian to step up!

[@juanmedinar20]

Automatic car wash .....fail.

[@Matys1975]

How about a top of the line heads up display instead of the stupid yolk Tesla ?

[@travis8665]

I like the yoke.

[@bradhilsden7147]

Roman I know you want to keep the video to a time budget, but sometimes the guy clearly wanted to elaborate a bit on something and you moved him onto your next question pretty quickly. Sometimes the best insight is gained by listening to the story a little bit longer.

[@TheElectricMan]

i wish i owned a tesla plaid

[@lemongavine]

13:40. I think there’s a car wash mode that does all of that stuff automatically.

[@theadventureinsider]

Yes, and does more than you can do, like locking the charge port door and locking the trunk. And does it all in an instant whereas most other cars don't even have the functionality to do these let alone let you do it

[@lemongavine]

@@theadventureinsider nice. Gotta love it.

[@seanz6586]

The old guy tries so hard to crap on Tesla. What a tool.

[@terryrutherford2114]

One negative I watched was the brakes...but they were racing/tracking the car.

[@Mike-dd8bd]

I would have a hard time buying this car for 140k. The only reason anyone buys this is because how fast it is. Something like a Mercedes GT 53 or BMW M6 is where my money would go.

[@padfoo]

Refreshing review!

[@Joeromano95]

But the corvette is a good looking car, the Tesla is blah. Getting old fast.

[@mocheen4837]

My Dad has a Tesla for a daily driver but keeps his 1969 Camaro SS garaged. He has an order for the new C8. There is no substitute for the sound of a Performance V8.

[@LionRunner]

For sure I'd love to have a Tesla Plaid as a city car.

[@MrGflan]

I don’t know. I still think my 500hp C6 Z06 for 35k is still a much better bargain! And maybe I can beat this car from 130 to 200mph. Maybe not lol but mine sounds a lot better!

[@CaliVapor]

Takes it to a automatic car wash 😢 sorry Plaid..

[@christopherjustice4233]

Taking a $140k through an automated wash? Nuts. That paint will look really bad in a couple of years.

[@USNEM]

It already looks bad out of the factory….it’s a Tesla.

[@RogerM88]

For that type of price...would rather go with a Hummer EV. Looks a lot of a car, than a sedan far from looking 100k.

[@dustinstorey6779]

Damn I wonder if Roman is biased against Tesla. “Hey here’s the thing about Tesla I think is negative, what do you think about that?” You give every vehicle the benefit of the doubt except Tesla. Oh my you actually complimented the operating system, nice, I didn’t think you could actually admit there’s anything good about them.

[@joemcdonough7509]

Before you rush to judgement, watch their previous Tesla reviews. They actually buy the cars and live with them. Roman is a big fan of Tesla cars. Unlike other PR backed channels on KZbin, TFL buys a lot of their cars and gives us honest assessments.

[@dustinstorey6779]

@@joemcdonough7509 I’m not rushing to judgement, I watch this channel and I like it, they do a good job reviewing new vehicles and I know Roman has had Teslas. That being said everything I said is true, in this interview he started each question with a negative frame on whatever he was talking about. Except their operating system. Even talking about the speed he kinda blew it off and downplayed it as much as possible. He constantly goes out of his way to make as many negative points as possible and rarely gives them credit for the incredible innovation they are constantly implementing and continuously improving on.He pushes the same few negative narratives (some of which are true) without ever giving them the credit they have earned. Maybe years ago he had more good things to say but recently he’s about as one sided in discrediting Tesla as you can be without just lying. That’s not what I consider honest. I guess it’s good he’ll say their name unlike Mary Barra and our old ass President and he’s not flat out lying about him and being a total hypocrite like Senator Warren but I would think he could be a little more objective than what he has done for a considerable time. And I don’t think Tesla needs their help but it makes me question anyones intention when they are so obviously biased.

[@joemcdonough7509]

@@dustinstorey6779 Understood. Well you can ask me then if you want an unbiased opinion. I own a 2015 Model S, and have put 34,000 miles on it in 2 years. It has been extremely reliable, with only tires, wiper blades and a 12v battery done for maintenance. I've had the car in the shop a total of 4 times. Two of those times was was because of me (crashing into tree and breaking a door handle). The other 2 was the 12v battery and display panel free recall. The best features: Motor/Battery are absolutely perfect. I can still achieve 230 miles on this easily on a single charge, down from the 270 when new. 15% loss from a 7 year old battery is fair game in my opinion. The motor is silky silky smooth, silent and you can control the movement of the car down to centimeters by feather throttling, which makes parking in tight spots a cinch. Regen braking is a god send feature and allows me to drive 90% of my time without ever touching the brakes. That goes down to 80% in the winter due to cold weather. Home charging with the Tesla destination charger has been 100% reliable for 2 years straight and I pay roughly $70-80 a month to charge the car at home. Supercharging is 100% free for the life of the car because it is pre-2018. It can pump 75 miles in 15 min, 125 miles in 30 min. Autopilot Gen 1 is 97% perfection on highways for long distance travel. It literally can drive by itself, maintaining perfect distance and staying dead center in the lanes with just the touch of my finger on the wheel every 30-45 seconds. Cargo space: Trunk is huge with hatchback door and fold down seats. I easily can slide my bike in the back and go camping with a mattress overnight with camp mode for heat/electricity. Trunk also has additional storage bins on the side and a very large bin below the trunk, covered with a lid. Worst features: Build quality: Lots of rattles, creaking inside and poorly fit panels on the outside. This is a very common problem with Tesla and they obviously have little desire to fix it because even the new ones suffer from the same. Paint chips/dents easily: I have numerous rock chips all over the front hood. I have mysterious small dents on the side from the highway driving. Frameless doors: In the winter, frameless doors can struggle to pull down the window if there was a freezing rain over night. I have to be more gentle or pour warm water over the door tops. Interior missing features: No door cubbies, no map pockets, only 2 cup holders, center storage is useless. No coat hooks. Interior quality and seats: Overall, it is OK, but nothing luxurious. I came from a Lexus LS430 and that interior blows away the Tesla in terms of comfort, fit/finish, and making you feel like a king on the road.

[@dustinstorey6779]

@@joemcdonough7509 that seems very fair and consistent from everything I’ve heard and saw for myself. I think you emphasizing that what they do well is near perfect along with what they do subpar is a very balanced review. Stressing either without the other is what we see far too much depending on the way someone leans. I think Tesla is overall a good thing but as polarizing as it gets for sure.

[@joemcdonough7509]

@@dustinstorey6779 Yup I agree and I actually have no interest in the new Tesla's. I am aiming towards a CPO Mercedes EQS, 3 years down the road with an extended warranty. The EQS seems to contain a lot of the DNA that makes my Model S great while delivering superb build quality and ultra luxury comfort that I miss dearly from my LS430. Unfortunately Lexus has completely lost me with their aim for sporty over luxury intentions and no full electric vehicles at all.

[@91326]

The one thing you see in all electric car reviews is this overall sense of boredom. Perfection isn’t perfect, it’s boring.

[@ChosenMJ]

Perfection? When were you born, yesterday? NOTHING in this world is perfect. It's amazing you actually have to explain that to someone in 2021. WTF

[@jasonjones8492]

No speed limits on the Autobahn!✌🏻

[@watch2446]

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[@paulpierce21]

Good guy. Great info.

[@kevint8315]

Serious question. What are the benefits of full self drive? It seems to be a case of tech trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist. I look at the Tesla product and do not see value in it, build quality after all these years is still terrible, in this video you can see panel lines not aligning and overall fit and finish is where the Korean brands were 15 years ago. Would I buy a Tesla, nope. Long term I don't think electric is the answer, Hydrogen is the way forward. All personal opinion of course.

[@howarda4242]

Track mode fixed your complaint

[@HDHQDIRECT]

I should pay for FSD so Tesla can tell me I'm not a good enough driver for the autopilot? GTFOH...They can keep that crap...my free lane keep assist works just fine ...

[@williamyoung5001]

I’ll be sticking with my gas powered V8. That price tag is crazy. So do what works for you.

[@smrtguy77777]

Model 3 is very affordable, this is Tesla’s halo car.

[@williamyoung5001]

@@smrtguy77777 I’m 6’4 and I’ll stick with my large SUV

[@williamyoung5001]

@Shifty McGee462 Excuses? I’ve been driving them since 1990. If you want to cram yourself into a small car then that’s your decision. So you making a comment “I’m making excuses” is ridiculous. I’m a grown man and I must assume you’re a grown man. So act like one.

[@1gr8oil]

Might be a very nice car, but I am not ready for a TOTAL ELECTRIC Vehicle! I do have a Hy-brid Toyota.

[@SniperSnake50BMG]

Common Man, let the guy talk... 😂😂🤣

[@bigk5746]

Oh wow, a Tesla review sponsored by an oil company. Certainly couldnt be biased.

[@RDuove]

If you're on a unrestricted part of the German Autobahn it has no speed limits Roman. 155?? What are you talking about? 10:05

[@DocShields84]

He never answered how much it costs to charge.. does anyone know

[@thebagnechannel3183]

Plenty of Plaids in inventory.

[@michaelcolvin4152]

1.08g on skidpad says it does the turns pretty well. I don't think a model 3 hits that high.

[@asafbenhaim7382]

Great point re skid pad 1.08 v .95 on the 3P, though I wonder if skidpad translates into flick-ability

[@updlate4756]

Delivery times on plaid are December 2021.... so Tesla is saying that if you order one now, you'll get it in a week. Why would anyone pay $160k for a used one? It's a bit funny that Tesla's site now selects the upgraded wheels by default (and they're not cheap) on all of their models. Plaid's aftermarket wheels are $135,000. I hope this guy didn't pay over MSRP... because as I said, you can literally get these things new within weeks of ordering. Obviously Tesla is prioritizing their higher margin vehicles, which is a bit of a downer that many other established OEMs don't do. Some of their vehicles increase their already long wait times by an additional 2-4 months if you don't want any paid options like paint / wheels / FSD, etc. For example, if you order a model 3 SR+, the base trim with any paid option has a June delivery date. If you remove all paid options and just order the base car, delivery is October... 4 month difference. Musk made a big announcement to the media, aka a 'leaked' email, telling employees not to rush deliveries. He's realized that he can shift delivery times around in order to prioritize higher margin sales first, negating the need for the end of quarter production and delivery rush. Elon isn't a genius, he's a magician; constantly playing around with smoke and mirrors.

[@pierre.a.larsen]

This one, judging on the badge, could be one of the original 25 delivered on the first day. It will probably keep its value really well.

[@ct1904]

The Tesla website defaults to whatever has the quickest delivery date. Sometimes, that means upgraded wheels or paint

[@yingnyang2889]

What crack are you on? He’s not a genius….zip, pay pal, Tesla, Space X, boring Company, Star-link, neural link, solar, insurance - all disruptions to their fields. Lame