2013 Tesla Model S Long-Term Road Test

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2013 Tesla Model S Long-Term Road Test

Our 2013 Tesla Model S has a wide wheelbase to fit batteries, but that can make it difficult to drive.

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silverscion1

I can't believe there has been no comments about the Sir Mix a Lot line. That's just good comedy!

plazman

It is indeed very wide. My wife has already scratched the front bumper backing out of a parking spot and turning too soon. And I accidentally rubbed up against my other car parked in the driveway. I'm glad they now have the parking sensors, wish it was an option when I got mine.

mayhemm

It was partly for this reason that my 2014 new years' resolution will be to park as far away as necessary in order to have no one around me in parking lots when I get my Model S in the Spring. This has the added benefit of providing me with a modicum of exercise, while also reducing the possibility of door/bumper dings and curb rash on the car.