Sold the R and bought an American muscle car

[GraphiteAZ]

Enjoy rowing the gears and spinning the tyres of your new RWD manual muscle car.

Oh wait, nope. You bought an appliance. They're still cool and I have no hate on the Model 3, but to call it something it isn't is disingenuous at best, and trolling at worst.

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[HustedDrums]

Lol. Good luck with the car. Washing the Type-R takes me 2-3 hours since I use 3 bucket method, foam cannon, blow dry off and apply more protection and wipe the whole car down.

 

[boosted180sx]

this is the first time i heard someone refer a tesla as a muscle car.

a clicked on thinking it was some american v8 but nope ...

 

[Mrbadwrench]

Congrats on your new Saturn or whichever quiet little appliance you bought.

 

[Ultimateone]

this is the first time i heard someone refer a tesla as a muscle car.

a clicked on thinking it was some american v8 but nope ...

def trolling a little bit and it's working lol

 

[Muggsy]

I like Teslas. I was on the waiting list for a Model 3 when I bought my CTR, and a few years ago I test drove a Model S with the performance package that blew away my preconceived notions about what electric cars could do. But the CTR and the Model 3 are completely different beasts, and calling the Model 3 a "muscle car" is kinda ridiculous. And if we're comparing, it would help to mention price - the Model 3 performance starts over 50k and goes up from there.

Again, I like Teslas and could see myself owning one at some point. But if you think the driving experience in a Model 3 compares favorably to the CTR, then we have very different ideas about driving and what we want in a car.

 

[Byron Sexton]

When they start reducing the time it takes to charge a battery, then id consider an electric vehicle. Too little charging stations need more efficient batteries.

 

[redcoats1976]

i was wondering how you liked your new camaro ZL-1.i has a dissapoint...

 

[frodooftheshire]

Lol. Good luck with the car. Washing the Type-R takes me 2-3 hours since I use 3 bucket method, foam cannon, blow dry off and apply more protection and wipe the whole car down.

thank you! Reading online about how people wash their cars in like 20-40 mins and I’l like how in the hell is that remotely possible?!?! I easily take 2.5-3 hours

 

[CTR39322]

These cars are completely different, don’t know why people are comparing them. Also let us know in several years a comparison of how the R holds its value vs the Tesla. For me, I don’t care how fast a electric car is, Im not ready to be plugging in my car like a appliance.

 

[DHM85]

Why so many people still hate when people have a difference of opinions? Bid the individual farewell and good luck (not good riddance) as they venture off to wherever life takes them. Bruh enjoy your new vehicle, it was obvious the Type R was not your cup of tea and that is ok. Be blessed be safe.

 

[FifStreet]

I thank the OP for their thoughts and comparison.

I did consider a model 3 around the time of purchasing my CTR. (I had the opportunity to get somebody's spot on the waiting list).

I've had experience driving the Model S and Model X (got a few Tesla cult members in the family). What I just can't get over when driving a tesla is the weight of it. Yes they are fast, but I can feel all that weight and it makes me uncomfortable for some reason.

I wish the OP had put their thoughts on a "value" comparison. Because that's what pushed me towards the Type R. It was so much more initial money to be put out for what amounts to a fast daily driver with a boring exterior and boring driving experience. I did consider the fuel and maintenance savings, but it still wasn't worth it in my opinion.

 

[hpbyhermann]

Buy what you want! It's your money! Enjoy it! I still love my FK8 and it will be staying! I wanted another performance car and went for it. Variety is good too.?

 

[Bodhizefa]

These cars are completely different, don’t know why people are comparing them. Also let us know in several years a comparison of how the R holds its value vs the Tesla. For me, I don’t care how fast a electric car is, Im not ready to be plugging in my car like a appliance.

I definitely lose out on trade value. The R basically held it's exact value from when I purchased it (and I even sold to Carvana). I lost about 1.3% in total value (and I also paid MSRP) for the R, and there's no way I expect anything close to that on my Tesla (although I did buy gently used so I got rid of some of the depreciation immediately).

As for why I compared them, I am not really comparing them for any other reason than these are the two cars I owned and it seemed a fun analysis. I watch a YouTube channel called Throttle House which compares tons of dissimilar vehicles all the time, and it's a fun bit. I'm not trying to cause anyone heartache and I certainly think that both cars have their strengths (which are completely different). But that's part of the reason I moved onto a different vehicle.

Thanks for the thoughts, and I hope you continue enjoying your badass R!

 

[Bodhizefa]

Buy what you want! It's your money! Enjoy it! I still love my FK8 and it will be staying! I wanted another performance car and went for it. Variety is good too.?

I absolutely LOVE the NSX, and if I wasn't married with a 2-year-old, this is the car I would've purchased. What a helluva beautiful vehicle you've got there.