Ever since I laid eyes on Tesla's converted Lotus sports car at the L.A. Auto Show, I was hooked. It took seeing a 2013 model outside a Chinese foot massage for me to order my own. Picking it up in early 2014 for $113,000, I was the proud owner of the 12,350th Model S made. No haggling, just an easy buying process.

Driving it? Pure thrill. 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, handling like a champ – even compared to my Porsche. Luxury features sealed the deal. Sure, recharging could be a wait, but cutting-edge tech has its costs.

Here's the kicker: If I'd bought Tesla stock instead, I'd be sitting on $1,625,000. Yet, no regrets. The speed, style, and sheer joy of driving my Tesla beats a big bank account any day.



On a trip to Napa we scheduled a plant tour and were amazed by the technology used to make this beautiful car.



On my way back from kayaking Big Bear Lake, I was hit from behind. It cost $19,000 to fix this mess