Video Summary
- The Tesla Model S Plaid is fast, with 1,000 horsepower and a 2-second 0-60 time.- The car looks good and has desirable features on paper.
- After two weeks of ownership, the reviewer found the Tesla boring and wanted to drive other cars in the collection instead.
- Charging the car added two hours to a road trip, requiring three stops.
- The reviewer bought the car for $48,000 in Chicago with 60,000 miles.
- Driving it around town was not enjoyable, and he preferred his older cars.
- The reviewer decided to sell the car and use the money to buy an old-school luxury sedan.
- To sell, he had to take a several thousand dollar loss on the car, but less than the original owner took.
- The dealership did not want to make an offer on the Tesla for a trade-in.
- The reviewer has $7,000 in equity in the Tesla and wants to buy an old-school luxury sedan for that price or less.
- The car is considered a soulless appliance.
- The door handles are outdated.
- Bugs and minor annoyances plague the technology.
- The car's ride is nice, with smooth, adjustable air suspension and comfortable seats.
- Electric cars have become too politicized.
