Waiting now for my "invite to order" the newest Tesla Model 3. I like everything about my Model S except how big it is. It is WAY larger than anything I need, and it does act like all of the 5100 pounds that it actually weighs.

The new Model 3 is at least 1000 pounds lighter and a foot shorter, so all the early driving reviews report it actually handles more like a "sports sedan" than the Model 2. I am waiting, even though I put my deposit in on almost the very first day (I was a day late, since I was touring in China and couldn't get an internet connection until the second day of open deposits). Now I am waiting for the actual "invite" to order the AWD, HIGH PERFORMANCE version of the Model 3. It appears to be a smidgen slower 0-60 mph than my "Ludicrous upgraded" Model S P85D, but it also should be a MUCH better track car, since the newer battery technology in this 2018 model does not have the "power reduction" experienced in the Model S after about 3 minutes of full power draw. Early owners of even the "base power' Model 3 vehicles are seeing full power functionality on track day testing with lap times of these "base power" cars coming close to track records for the original Acura NSX !!! While a base Model 3 could hypothetically be as low as $35,000, my version will likely be around $80,000, and I am likely to add another $3-6000 post delivery with a custom interior and a full color change exterior "wrap." Even at that price level the Model 3 will be about $60,000 less than a similar fully equipped Model S (though the S would be quicker 0-60 mph).

Down the road in about 3 years, I am actually considering getting the promised Tesla generation II Roadster, which was shown in November of 2017 in prototype form. That model is actually a 2 + 2 and promises 620 miles range, 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds, 0-100 mph in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of....250+ mph !!!!! Yes, it is expensive, but I HAVE started my savings program already, so at least I will have the "option" of considering that totally....ridiculous toy.

When you don't have kids, you DO have many other alternatives to consider financially in your senile years.

I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 and a 2002 Toyota Prius. No pictures because they're nothing special.

2015 Tesla P85D upgraded back at factory to Ludicrous. 0-60 mph 2.8 seconds and quarter mile at 11.37 seconds at 117 mph. I run at the Sacramento drags 2-3 times a year to embarrass pretty much any gas ICE that is even close to stock.

2017 Mustang GT.

Love the color!