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Forum: Other marques 14th October 2023, 02:05 PM
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Posted By tintin
Is is still Tesla?

Eight years on, maybe Jim's question is the wrong one now? :rolleyes: This is worth a (15 minute) watch for those who are interested :https://youtu.be/VKvLM6MS6WI?si=RLZYOm3Fjc1TjnF9
Forum: Other marques 25th September 2023, 11:00 AM
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Posted By tintin
MY #1 selling car in Europe in 2023 now, apparently...

https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-model-y-is-the-best-selling-car-in-europe-for-8-months-of-2023 (@ £45-£60k) - and #2 was the Dacia Sandero (@ £13k) :ROFL:
Forum: Other marques 16th August 2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Nice stats...

Sounds like a great trip +++, including covering 3000 miles for a total of £33 ;). They are such great road trip cars - I'm setting off on my trip later today, looking forward to it too :D.
Forum: Other marques 25th July 2023, 07:43 PM
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Posted By tintin
Electric Cars - What They Really Mean for You

Worth a watch (part 1 of 2 on BBC 1 - the part 1 broadcast is just finishing now):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0fzlswg/what-they-really-mean-for-you-series-1-1-electric-cars
Forum: Other marques 19th July 2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Wow! That doesn't sound like a happy experience,...

Wow! That doesn't sound like a happy experience, at all, either in terms of the car or service, which is a shame really. Almost the opposite from me, in all respects, and my (second...) battery is...
Forum: Other marques 18th July 2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Really? Why never again? I'd love to hear your...

Really? Why never again? I'd love to hear your story...
Forum: Other marques 15th July 2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Sounds like fun, and such a great thing to do in...

Sounds like fun, and such a great thing to do in a Tesla. And so easy to drive on a road trip too, given the benefit of autopilot, auto route planning, Spotify, Netflix etc, etc: I'm aiming to do the...
Forum: Other marques 3rd April 2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Try doing this in an Audi...

...or any other car. Especially whilst driving :rolleyes:
Forum: Other marques 22nd March 2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Yes, that's the one, and I agree - they're...

Yes, that's the one, and I agree - they're confusing the word "concept" with "not ready to deliver".

VAG did the same prior to the arrival of the Model 3 with similar promises about various...
Forum: Other marques 21st March 2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Anyone still believe VAG can compete with Tesla?

VWs latest offer in EVs: a "concept" car - due in 2025 :ROFL: - with this video basically confirming that the ID3,4, and 5 have failed.
Forum: Other marques 8th March 2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Oh dear :rolleyes:

Oh dear :rolleyes:
Forum: Other marques 9th January 2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
For MS values, this is simply due to the fact...

For MS values, this is simply due to the fact that new RHD MSs are now/shortly being shipped to the UK, after an absence of over two years.
...
Forum: Other marques 6th January 2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Here's a fair summary of my experience Adrian (a...

Here's a fair summary of my experience Adrian (a straight copy and post of a recent reply on the Tesla Scotland Facebook group to a - new - M3 owner who had a single bad experience at Tebay over the...
Forum: Other marques 5th January 2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Seven years on - from "any good" to biggest selling ( #1&2 )

Worth marking this, I think, just over seven years from the start of this thread by Jim:

December's SMMT data shows Tesla outselling every other UK model on sale, taking not just first, but first...
Forum: Other marques 25th January 2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
My Audi dealer was one of the main triggers for...

My Audi dealer was one of the main triggers for me walking away from the brand. It typically took about four conversations with various members of the "service department", none of which were usually...
Forum: Other marques 24th January 2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Try doing this at any Audi (or any other...) main dealer

So...I thought I'd share my Tesla recall experience today, which was a world away from what I used to get at Audi (Smith Knight Fay/Inchcape) with my Audi S8.

I got an email this morning from...
Forum: Other marques 27th October 2021, 02:07 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
I've just PM'ed you, as I've now put the larger...

I've just PM'ed you, as I've now put the larger (21") winters on my Model S...
Forum: Other marques 27th October 2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Well, the above 2015 comment early on in this...

Well, the above 2015 comment early on in this thread hasn't stood the test of time very well, and Hertz can clearly see what the attraction is (100,000 times ;) ) :
...
Forum: Other marques 15th October 2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
I've confirmed just now with Tesla Manchester...

I've confirmed just now with Tesla Manchester staff that this will be the Chinese (or possibly US...) built MY, with the "old" battery, & that the German-built ones won't arrive till the end of 2022,...
Forum: Other marques 15th October 2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Yes. Although - as you pointed out, it's at a...

Yes. Although - as you pointed out, it's at a completely different - mass market-ish - price point. The Model X really is a bit of a niche product, and the general consensus is the Y will be Tesla's...
Forum: Other marques 15th October 2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
I saw ;). I may order mine today, but will cancel...

I saw ;). I may order mine today, but will cancel if it's not Berlin-made (I won't buy a Chinese one...), or if it doesn't have the new battery packs.
Forum: Other marques 12th October 2021, 07:25 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
I've been telling you this for yeeears Roberto!...

I've been telling you this for yeeears Roberto! :ROFL:

It'll be a Model 3, if bought new, 'cos that's all you can get in the UK this year - Model S & X stopped production at the start of of the...
Forum: Other marques 2nd October 2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Secrets of the Supercar - A Model S explainer (for those interested...)

A good 30 minutes worth, just finishing now on Freeview, but also online here:

https://uktvplay.uktv.co.uk/shows/secrets-of-the-supercars/watch-online/6254402220001
Forum: Other marques 30th September 2021, 07:02 AM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
See below Ainar:

See below Ainar:
Forum: Other marques 18th September 2021, 09:44 PM
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Posted By tintin
"Coming soon" could mean anything...

"Coming soon" could mean anything (historically...) for Tesla supercharger opening but is much more reliable now. I'm not sure if you have a Chademo adapter for yours - I do, though it's pretty much...
Forum: Other marques 8th September 2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Nope :D

Nope :D
Forum: Other marques 8th September 2021, 08:02 AM
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Posted By tintin
Perfectly put. Tesla design their cars from the...

Perfectly put. Tesla design their cars from the ground up, in a very simple and integrated way. Up till now that's just not happened with others - all VW IDs are a nightmare for being clunky and...
Forum: Other marques 7th September 2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Plus this too +++

Plus this too +++
Forum: Other marques 7th September 2021, 09:17 AM
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Posted By tintin
Welcome! Good choice +++

Welcome! Good choice +++
Forum: Other marques 28th August 2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
That's a pity about that black one - I thought it...

That's a pity about that black one - I thought it was well specced and in good nick, though I agree about the interior colour. As far as the spare is concerned, I just carry a full sized one in the...
Forum: Other marques 21st August 2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
I didn't say the network was perfect, simply that...

I didn't say the network was perfect, simply that it's getting much better. The "stories" you refer to are - by definition - historic. The fact is that networks like Ionity and Gridserve are now...
Forum: Other marques 20th August 2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Charging networks are much more mature now and,...

Charging networks are much more mature now and, whilst the Tesla network is still streets ahead of the rest, the others are getting much better, so I very doubt you'd be stuck anywhere in Europe...
Forum: Other marques 20th August 2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Tesla can be frustratingly slow at responding on...

Tesla can be frustratingly slow at responding on stuff like this - if you find you're getting nowhere then let me know and I can ask in the Manchester store when I'm next in there (probably Monday...
Forum: Other marques 20th August 2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Firstly - and most importantly - don't be put off...

Firstly - and most importantly - don't be put off by the mileage. A 100k Tesla is equivalent to a 40k ICE competitor in terms of lifecycle, and should be able to easily reach 250k without much...
Forum: Other marques 19th August 2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
I test drove an Ioniq 5 on Tuesday, and was quite...

I test drove an Ioniq 5 on Tuesday, and was quite disappointed, so can't see me switching from Tesla anytime soon.
Forum: Other marques 19th August 2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
Yep, it's a P85, not P85D, although some early...

Yep, it's a P85, not P85D, although some early adopters prefer the RWD's handling, as it's a bit "livelier" :rolleyes: , - but also slower with only the one motor. I'm pretty sure that the extra 2...
Forum: Other marques 18th August 2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
2017 is the cut-off date for transferable...

2017 is the cut-off date for transferable supercharging -I'd have to double check exactly when - and the easiest way is to ask the seller. They should be prominently advertising this, as it's a major...
Forum: Other marques 28th February 2021, 10:37 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
Teslas any good?

Yes, but Hyundai are a pretty close second, and the Ioniq 5 is really rather nice:

https://youtu.be/LCktPB_XewM
Forum: Other marques 7th February 2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
Yep, you're wrong. Think of the battery in the...

Yep, you're wrong. Think of the battery in the same way as an engine: how many engines have a 8 year/unlimited mileage warranty, and can reasonably be expected to cover as much as 500k without...
Forum: Other marques 23rd January 2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
Another video on shift to EVs/developments - with Sandy Munro

This is also well worth a listen:

https://youtu.be/ctv1w3T0sGk

Sandy's a proper wise old auto guru, and talks a lot of sense about not only the actual products, but also the other aspects of...
Forum: Other marques 22nd January 2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
Here's a good 20 minute video on the cost aspects...

Here's a good 20 minute video on the cost aspects of EVs (from EV charging, through lease benefits, to possible future tax charging for road use), for those interested in the way this is changing:
...
Forum: Other marques 25th October 2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Because?....

Because?....
Forum: Other marques 24th October 2020, 09:04 PM
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Posted By tintin
Definitely. And huh :Confused: ? Based on what?...

Definitely. And huh :Confused: ? Based on what? Not according to most analysts/surveys - like this one, for example:
...
Forum: Other marques 2nd October 2020, 10:32 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
It's funny, isn't it? The actual "cash" benefit...

It's funny, isn't it? The actual "cash" benefit of this is pretty small as a % of the cost of the car, but there's something wonderfully liberating about driving around (silently...) for free,...
Forum: Other marques 2nd October 2020, 07:55 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
Nice

Welcome to the fold +++
Forum: Other marques 28th July 2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By tintin
Well...

Yup, these guys are right (when they finally get to the point :ROFL: ), and I've been saying the same thing for years. It's now just the same for "Big Auto" as it has been with other sectors...
Forum: Other marques 17th June 2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
A BBC article on EVs/Tesla that's actually ok to read...

..for once :rolleyes:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53067009

Battery day is coming ;)+++
Forum: Other marques 20th May 2020, 08:24 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
WooHoo!

Welcome! :mexicanwave:
Forum: Other marques 26th April 2020, 08:36 PM
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Posted By tintin
Mine is! - and getting better all the time: Happy 100k anniversary to Amy 🎂🎉

Four and a half years on, and only just run in 🤗. Objectively a much better car than when it was new - faster, safer, goes further and better to be in: and still on the original set of brake pads...
Forum: Other marques 12th March 2020, 09:53 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,031,469
Posted By tintin
I'm still waiting...

Nearly 5 years on, and Audi's strategy has so far only managed to come up with a half-baked compromise based on an existing Audi SUV, released to market half-finished (just search for the recalls to...
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