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I'm driving a car with a 2.9 second 0–60 time and 11.0 second quarter-mile time.

Posted by Ken C on November 4, 2026, 9:34 am

My Tesla is in the shop. The shock absorbers and stuff were worn out. Instead of giving me a normal loaner car, they gave me their current fastest car as a loaner. It's a 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance with two motors.

The first time I stomped on the throttle, it scared me. It was even quicker than I expected. After a while, it started to get boring, with no exciting engine growl or tire spin. I understand why some people prefer growling gas engines.

My Tesla will be in service until Thursday evening, so I only have two more days to have fun with this scary fast car. I'm 62, I'm mature and experienced enough to know how to be careful.

It also has "full self driving". "Full self driving" has improved a lot since the last time I tried it. This technology will eventually replace paid human drivers like me.

Too dangerous for my interest. I prefer an ordinary Corolla.

Posted by DFM on November 4, 2026, 7:26 pm, in reply to "I'm driving a car with a 2.9 second 0–60 time and 11.0 second quarter-mile time. "

My old Single Motor Tesla is fast enough.

Posted by Ken C on November 4, 2026, 9:14 pm, in reply to "Too dangerous for my interest. I prefer an ordinary Corolla."

My Tesla only has 160,000 miles, and I plan on keeping it until at least 300,000.

I've rented a few cars in the past. The Corolla felt nicer than the Hyundai Elantra or Nissan Sentra.

Enjoy the fast horse while you have it

Posted by BornToFarm on November 4, 2026, 9:40 am, in reply to "I'm driving a car with a 2.9 second 0–60 time and 11.0 second quarter-mile time. "

I remember that twilight zone episode. It was a good one as were most all of them. Rod Serling was one of a kind.

I drove it 300 miles today. They delayed the repair of my old car.

Posted by Ken C on November 4, 2026, 10:42 pm, in reply to "Enjoy the fast horse while you have it"

Now I get to keep this loaner until Friday.

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