Consumer Reports Test

JMatt88 · 08-29-2015, 02:39 PM

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Not entirely sure how consumer reports did this testing but I'm happy to own # 3 !

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/resea...sts/ar-BBm911p

Tesla Model S P85D 100
Tesla Model S (85 kWh) 99
BMW M235i 98
Mercedes-Benz S550 (AWD) 96
Porsche 911 Carrera S 95
Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTec 93
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 3LT 92
Audi A8 L 91

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3.0L · 08-29-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JMatt88

Not entirely sure how consumer reports did this testing but I'm happy to own # 3 !

Obviously, acquisition costs were not a concern in their comparisons.

overcoil · 08-29-2015, 04:16 PM

Read this about Tesla stock
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/08/29...ader.html?_r=0

Friend had a Tesla for a few months, purchased used, and sold it when he learned of greater capacity batteries being offered. Point being the car ages poorly in that respect.
After one year of ownership of 235, I'm more impressed by the car as I rack up the miles.

JMatt88 · 08-29-2015, 05:23 PM

Here ya go, link to story:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/resea...sts/ar-BBm911p

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BarryJI · 08-29-2015, 07:57 PM

No love for the 228i? What is it that qualifies a car to be tested for this list?

bimmerfile · 08-30-2015, 09:31 AM

I was invited to test drive the Tesla Model S at the Pebble Beach Concours event a few weeks ago and was blown away with everything about the car. Acceleration, feel, handling, - perfect.

If I ever overcome my fetish for ragtops, it'd be high on my list.

Sportstick · 08-30-2015, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BarryJI

No love for the 228i? What is it that qualifies a car to be tested for this list?

We understand that, properly equipped (Track Handling Package), it's the same car, just a tad slower. You can share in the joy!

These are just the top scorers among all cars CR tests all year long...the list forms itself.

mike@x-ph.com · 08-31-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

Obviously, acquisition costs were not a concern in their comparisons.

+1

Pyewacket69 · 08-31-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

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Originally Posted by JMatt88

Not entirely sure how consumer reports did this testing but I'm happy to own # 3 !

Obviously, acquisition costs were not a concern in their comparisons.

Agreed. If CR was the one paying for my ride, it's possible I may have selected a different vehicle...

uberspeed · 08-31-2015, 03:23 PM

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Agreed. If CR was the one paying for my ride, it's possible I may have selected a different vehicle...

I'd be in a Porsche with a lower score but most likely a bigger smile

Viffermike · 08-31-2015, 05:35 PM

C'mon. This is Consumer Reports: the company that doesn't think products exist west of the Mississippi, that has long considered American products deficient to imports (it's fan-dom of Tesla is a partial knee-jerk response to that, I'm certain), that thinks Jeeps and Suzuki Samurais are the devil's spawn, and that is now so scared of saying bad things about pretty much any product that its reviews are practically indiscernable from one another ...

... that said, at least it tests with some semblance of scientific approach. Can't say that about most other competitors these days ...

3.0L · 08-31-2015, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Viffermike

C'mon. This is Consumer Reports: the company that doesn't think products exist west of the Mississippi, that has long...

... that said, at least it tests with some semblance of scientific approach. Can't say that about most other competitors these days ...

It's their Levi's interface between posterior and heated seats that makes the difference.

Outrun · 09-01-2015, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Viffermike

C'mon. This is Consumer Reports: the company that doesn't think products exist west of the Mississippi, that has long considered American products deficient to imports (it's fan-dom of Tesla is a partial knee-jerk response to that, I'm certain), that thinks Jeeps and Suzuki Samurais are the devil's spawn, and that is now so scared of saying bad things about pretty much any product that its reviews are practically indiscernable from one another ...

... that said, at least it tests with some semblance of scientific approach. Can't say that about most other competitors these days ...

LOL so true....I will say that when I told my father I was buying an M235i, I showed him many glowing reviews from print magazines and online, and it was the Consumer Reports review that really impressed him and sold him on my decision!

Vintage · 09-02-2015, 10:29 AM

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I'd be in a Porsche with a lower score but most likely a bigger smile

Agreed, my 991 S is the best car for smiling ear to ear! Teslas are incredible cars, but no Porsche with 3.8 singing behind you.

Anderw · 09-02-2015, 10:55 AM

m235i is great! 228i also lol we all win

carrera s is better them both! but can cost the same as 3 m235s

spuntyb · 09-02-2015, 11:02 AM

In other words, #1 among gas vehicles in this test.

raysspl · 09-02-2015, 11:17 AM

Good stuff

Desert_Fox · 09-02-2015, 11:24 AM

If money were no object, I could happily own one model for the rest of my life and that would be a Porsche 911. Perfect everyday and weekend car (I have no kids and don't want them!). However at $140k+ for the one I'd build, that will take some time.

bk_g80_m3 · 09-02-2015, 12:18 PM

Of course a 911 would be a better car, but Porsche really makes you pay through the nose, the back seat and frunk aren't super usable as a DD. It's the #1 second car to have. The M235i in my opinion is one of the best if not the best DD / sporty car around at that price point.

All other cars in the segment are lacking.

3.0L · 09-02-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fjork_duf

Of course a 911 would be a better car, but Porsche really makes you pay through the nose, the back seat and frunk aren't super usable as a DD. It's the #1 second car to have. The M235i in my opinion is one of the best if not the best DD / sporty car around at that price point.

All other cars in the segment are lacking.

Exactly. My neighbors own 3 cars; a BMW 3-series, a new Toyota Land Cruiser (they have 2 little kids) and a new Porsche Carrera S. The Toyota hauls the kids. The Bimmer goes to work and the Porsche is for fun.

gvega702 · 09-02-2015, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottSinger

Read this about Tesla stock
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/08/29...ader.html?_r=0

Friend had a Tesla for a few months, purchased used, and sold it when he learned of greater capacity batteries being offered. Point being the car ages poorly in that respect.
After one year of ownership of 235, I'm more impressed by the car as I rack up the miles.

I'm sorry but that's like saying. Someone bought a 228i then realized there was a M235i that had a bigger gas tank.

I think it's great Tesla (for now) is regularly improving their cars and not waiting 7 years to do it. Most of them are free software upgrades and anything else they upgrade is typically offered to owners at a discounted rate.

Falafel Combo · 09-02-2015, 12:41 PM

Excellent news! Well done!!!

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JMatt88 Private 28 Rep 77 Posts Drives: M235i XDrive Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Consumer Reports Test - BMW M235i ranked #3 Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Not entirely sure how consumer reports did this testing but I'm happy to own # 3 ! http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/resea...sts/ar-BBm911p Tesla Model S P85D 100 Tesla Model S (85 kWh) 99 BMW M235i 98 Mercedes-Benz S550 (AWD) 96 Porsche 911 Carrera S 95 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTec 93 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 3LT 92 Audi A8 L 91 Last edited by JMatt88; 08-29-2015 at 05:24 PM..
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overcoil Major General 3117 Rep 5,582 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	Read this about Tesla stock http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/08/29...ader.html?_r=0 Friend had a Tesla for a few months, purchased used, and sold it when he learned of greater capacity batteries being offered. Point being the car ages poorly in that respect. After one year of ownership of 235, I'm more impressed by the car as I rack up the miles.
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Viffermike Colonel 1760 Rep 2,942 Posts Drives: '18 black-n-blue 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Big D iTrader: (0)	C'mon. This is Consumer Reports: the company that doesn't think products exist west of the Mississippi, that has long considered American products deficient to imports (it's fan-dom of Tesla is a partial knee-jerk response to that, I'm certain), that thinks Jeeps and Suzuki Samurais are the devil's spawn, and that is now so scared of saying bad things about pretty much any product that its reviews are practically indiscernable from one another ... ... that said, at least it tests with some semblance of scientific approach. Can't say that about most other competitors these days ... __________________ --Life is a journey made more exciting with a fast car.-- --Helmets are for closers.-- <<Current: "Blackened" '18 NBM Porsche 718 Cayman ... Gone (but not forgotten): "Blackened" MG '15 228i M Sport w/aFe filter/scoop, Hertz drivers, P3Cars multigauge, other goodies>>
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Anderw Brigadier General 667 Rep 3,321 Posts Drives: F80 m3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	m235i is great! 228i also lol we all win carrera s is better them both! but can cost the same as 3 m235s
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