Submitted by cforte on April 12, 2016
I understand the advantage of the higher roof line for more interior space, but my kids are grown and I would prefer a 2 door like what BMW does with the 4 series. They modify a 4 door 3 series and by lowering it have achieved a better handling and more aggressive look.
When Tesla makes a coupe, it will be the new Roadster. Coupes are not selling. Everyone, meaning the majority of car buyers, wants either a sedan or as 2015 proved, SUVs.
Since the early 1990s the B-Pillar in cars has grown to about six times its normal size because of new crash regulations. In Sedans, this has always been a problem for me because I have long legs and have to put the driver's seat all the way back to fit comfortably. Unfortunately, the B-Pillar is directly to my left in that position. So, I have to lean forward or crane my neck backward to see around it to ensure there is no one n my blindspot before changing lanes. With a longer door in a Coupe, that issue is largely eliminated.
@Red Sage ca us: Almost no one does this but if you correctly set you side mirrors there is no blindspot. It will be a little strange at first but panning from one side mirror to review to the other side mirror will give you a full view of all areas around your car. Hard as hell to post a link on this forum.
www dot wikihow dot com/Set-Rear‐View-Mirrors-to-Eliminate-Blind-Spots
wj: I was taught the S.M.O.G. process: Signal, Mirror, Over-the-shoulder, GO! If I am driving a fully loaded panel van, I'll trust mirrors alone. But in a passenger cars, I verify by turning my head. Too many cars are the same color as the ground, sky, or concrete barriers on the highway. They are practically invisible in mirrors.
The obvious answer would be to have a smaller mirror added to show blindspot, but I am sure with the autopilot safety features you would be able to see this.