[iplaw]

There is a misconception that the Model 3 is the most advanced Tesla model simply because it is the newest Tesla model. This was cannibalizing the sales of the Model S more than Tesla expected it to. Buyer who could afford a Model S or Model X were waiting for the Model 3 because they were under the mistaken belief that the Model 3 would offer all the newest, cutting edge technologies and self-driving capabilities.

As Musk said via Twitter, the Model S is on Gen. 4, and continues to offer the most advanced technologies.

That said, most people are waiting for the Model 3 because they can't (or do want to) afford a $100,000-$165,000 (with the self-driving packages) vehicle.

[johnward]

I really want to meet the person that thinks a $35k car is going to be better than a $100k car...

[vkou]

Well, there seems to be a misconception that there are hordes of people who are legitimately confused about the subject.

[pentae]

Trust me, you don't ..

[BoorishBears]

I'm a tiny bit surprised there isn't a Model S2/Model S3/Model S4/etc.

[GoatHerderson]

For what you get, $100,000 is a complete rip-off.

Now if you are buying exotic cars, sure, $100,000 is nothing.

[issa]

The only other $100k+ car I've ever driven is a Range Rover. So I'm not an expert, but I feel like the Model S is considerably "more for the money". Faster acceleration, no gas, large screen, etc. I realize that's not why people buy Range Rovers, but my point is that even with most things being subjective, you can't reasonably call a Model S "a complete rip-off".

[ltdanimal]

Seems there are a huge number of people who disagree. There literally being nothing else that does what it does I think is a big leg up.