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Re: Thinking about a new car, need some help.
« Reply #410 on: November 17, 2012, 07:42:31 AM »
Lol, I like how they setup iDrive for the passenger.   facepalm

Does anyone else have issues w/ the 'M' steering wheels using crap stitching that cuts into fingers?

The new LS is pretty nice blend of older classic/conservative and new me thinks.


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Re: Thinking about a new car, need some help.
« Reply #411 on: November 17, 2012, 04:30:06 PM »
^^^ agreed.
Somewhat satisfies RD's want for simple and functional layout, yet has that balance with the inclusion of great contrast and a touch of luxurious materials.

not the "end-all-be-all" of either style or usability, but a decent and well executed blend of both.
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Re: Thinking about a new car, need some help.
« Reply #412 on: November 17, 2012, 05:20:39 PM »
Quote from: Analixus on November 17, 2012, 07:42:31 AM

The new LS is pretty nice blend of older classic/conservative and new me thinks.


The new Lexus theme isn't working for me. The last one granted was 10 years out of date, but I don't like the interiors in the new GS and the LS. Honestly I think they are just ugly BMW rip offs, right down to the ultra wide split-screen NAV ala iDrive. The only difference is that iDrive kicks the shit out the Lexus system with its indecipherable icons and that stupid trackball mouse thing.
 




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Re: Thinking about a new car, need some help.
« Reply #413 on: November 18, 2012, 05:31:02 AM »
Except one of those looks like a Sci-fi prototype from Hasbro, the other a clean, finished product made by craftsmen.  I suppose you would prefer the Benz centerstack w/ a full blown qwerty keyboard staring at you all day.   :P   

I know quite a few who actually prefer the mousepad to iDrive by a good margin tbh.  Have you actually used it while the car is running w/ tactile feedback and resistance?

The new Porsche interiors are quite an improvement.


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Re: Thinking about a new car, need some help.
« Reply #414 on: November 18, 2012, 06:20:07 AM »
Today I went for a walk with the family at the Fashion Island Mall (Newport Beach CA.) Tesla has a small shop there and they had on display the Model-S. It looked rather interesting. One of the representatives told me the price was $57k. I didn't take pictures (didn't have my camera) but I didn't think it was too bad.

Some of the concerns I have about it is maintenance and re-charge station availability. Any thoughts or impressions on it?
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Re: Thinking about a new car, need some help.
« Reply #415 on: November 18, 2012, 06:35:52 AM »
The dash controls are just one big ipad?  :0
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Re: Thinking about a new car, need some help.
« Reply #416 on: November 18, 2012, 06:56:51 AM »
Quote from: rhythmdevils on November 18, 2012, 06:35:52 AM
The dash controls are just one big ipad?  :0
Yes, sort of looks that way.
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Re: Thinking about a new car, need some help.
« Reply #417 on: November 18, 2012, 07:07:59 AM »
The Tesla is pretty bad ass.  I'd get one if they can get to 400miles on a charge before Audi or Lexus do.  Audi might be out after the E-Tron got axed. 
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Re: Thinking about a new car, need some help.
« Reply #418 on: November 18, 2012, 08:09:13 AM »
Quote from: Analixus on November 18, 2012, 07:07:59 AM
The Tesla is pretty bad ass.  I'd get one if they can get to 400miles on a charge before Audi or Lexus do.  Audi might be out after the E-Tron got axed.
They were claiming about 230 miles with their 60kWh battery ($57k - site says $60k), and 300 miles with their 85 kWh battery (site says $70k.) The longest I usually drive is to El Paso from Irvine. I stop in Phoenix which is roughly $300-$400 miles. Their Model-X SUV also looks interesting.

Thanks. I'll keep an eye on them. My wife and I got pretty excited mainly because we thought they were going to be way above $50k only to find out that they are becoming more affordable now.
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Re: Thinking about a new car, need some help.
« Reply #419 on: November 18, 2012, 08:18:07 AM »
Anyone else immediately think of the new Tesla's interior as being a awesome fusion of old and new?

and so begins modern art-deco...
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