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Originally Posted by FoCo-4Runner
Considering that the consistently have issues with the initial launch of almost everything they make, Id personally wait for the bugs to get worked out before I committed that much money. Additionally the Rivien looks a lot better with similar performance.
While Tesla’s can be ridiculously fast, and I’ve driven most of them, they have zero “soul.”
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We have a very-shortly-after-launch Model 3 and it doesn't have any lingering issues. It had two minor issues initially: one was fixed via software update the other was a driver's side floor mat that wouldn't stay flat. Not sure what you mean by "soul" either. The Model 3 is a smooth, quiet, fast, and relatively stress-free ride and it's quite fun on twisty mountain roads. The only thing it's "lacking" is engine/exhaust noise.
The Rivian (I have a pre-order on an R1S) may look better, but its performance is nowhere near similar.
Rivian R1S/R1T at $70k (lowest spec):
4.9s 0-60
230 miles of range
Tesla CT at $70k (highest spec):
2.9s 0-60
500+ miles of range
I hope Rivian drops their price after the CT reveal because as of now the CT blows them out of the water in basically everything other than looks.