We are getting a lot of attention with this car.
. Local box store, drive up to have heavy item loaded, the employees gather round and ask questions and compliment the car. Pretty much stop traffic in the front of the store while they gather around.
. Red light. Porsche 911 rolls down window and says "nice car" with big thumbs up. Obligatory demo of instant torque follows on green light.
. Contractor is over doing some work and comments "You didn't have that Tesla last week. I've got to call my buddy over to see this car, he is a massive Tesla fan".
. Neighbour (with Prius and solar panels) says "I was jealous when you got that little Smart electric car, I am way more jealous now that you have the Tesla!".
. In the food store mall, guy walks up within a foot of the car while groceries are being loaded and says "all electric right!?". Long conversation ensues with details of charging, our Toronto to NY road trip, etc.
. My son's friends at the fitness center come up to the car, "the Mercedes was OK, but this Tesla is amazing". They all comment they'd far rather be seen in this car than the previous one. "Snapchats" are taken.
. Various people ask about charging, range, price when we enter/exit car at various locations like DQ, Starbucks, etc.
. Kid at Timmies take out window calls over fellow employees to "see the Tesla!!". Asks "is it awesome?!". Me "oh yeah".
My wife is extremely surprised by the attention the car gets. She has a new story every single day, no kidding.
The general consensus when we tell people a cheaper Tesla is coming in a few years, is they are going to get one.
Meanwhile, I am commuting in my Smart and still loving it. I haven't told my parents, coworkers or even close friends about the Tesla, they'll see it when they see it, not making a big deal of it on purpose. I was far more effusive about my Smart ED, and still am.
