Put me on the list!


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To be on the list requires a $50000 US deposit for a base model and a staggering $250000 US for a Founder's Edition model.

Musk is clearly using his customers to finance this project.

 

Dynamics are part of the equation, but then we have......

- heritage
- pedigree
- sound
- emotion
- feeling
- brand

I'll drive a Scalextric car one day, but then I'm a little old school

 

Something to look forward to in 2030.

 

2020


My cars:

2013 Ferrari 458 Spider
2017 Lamborghini 580-2 Spyder

 

Go to 01:08 ... "Accell orgasm"

 

2020. Haha. The model 3, a scaled down version of an existing car is almost 2 years behind schedule. Tesla is plaqued by production problems.

The roadster is a low production item that will not be given priority. The semi truck has huge potential but even that will not see the light of day for years.

Roadster- Tesla wants $50K deposit with $250K on the limited Prestige series. In other words, goal is to have consumers fund this project.

 

Hopefully they have learned a little something over the years. 2030 is a bit of a stretch. Just reporting the news that’s all.


My cars:

2013 Ferrari 458 Spider
2017 Lamborghini 580-2 Spyder

 

well i know there are a lot of negative assumptions on tesla. But i put my deposit down this morning. I'm sure there will be delays but show me a stock car that can do the 1/4 in 8 sec. This is going to kill the Porsche mission E.

 

When it comes to the numbers, no gasoline engine can come close.If speed is your priority, then the Tesla is for you.The look is pleasant but hardly super car in appearance.

 

Manually having to take the roof on and off is a huge downside for a Spyder guy like myself also.

Would agree that it certainly would not pass my sound and looks test but it isn’t a bad looking car.

I’d get bored quickly to lose all that, although it is kinda cool to see where technology is going.

Yes.....if you are just into speed, and not paying for gas then this thing makes everything else on the planet look plain silly.


My cars:

2013 Ferrari 458 Spider
2017 Lamborghini 580-2 Spyder

 

Incredible numbers. It will be interesting to see where the production model goes.
Not sure I’m ready for electric even at that level of performance. This is considerably more expensive than its predecessor and will appeal to s limited number of buyers.

 

lol.. all the tesla nerds in the audience.

they do love their brand!

 

All kidding aside, we may not see it in our lifetime but there will be a time when the combustion engine will no longer be.

 

First thing I would do with that Tesla Roadster if I bought one is pull the Cats and dump the mufflers. It's too quiet as is. Oh, wait.....

 

Once this car comes out I'm sure they'll be all over Silicon Valley. But I can't see car this displacing Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche etc.

I'm sure some of you have driven a Tesla S. In Ludicrous mode it is blindingly fast. However, after 2 or 3 runs I felt off balance. There's no engine rumble or exhaust to "balance out" the acceleration. Maybe it's psychological but I suspect the vestibular system is stimulated much more without having some auditory or other sensory input.

A lot of my younger relatives including my own kids talk about how EV and autonomous driving are the future. Yet when I got the Huracan they were all clambering to come over for a ride. And couldn't stop smiling afterwards .

 

agreed totalty, it's not all about 0-60 times...its the sight, sound, and yes the performance too. Tesla's, while they got the EV acceleration are rather boring to look at & the SUV version is just plain ugly especially the front, but of course that's just my opinion. I think it's just a matter of time before the European auto makers come out with a product that will put Tesla chasing them...read: Terzo Millennio

 

Paper-racers will rejoice. True driving enthusiasts will shrug. While I've been a fan of Teslas since the roadster days, and while the numbers are impressive, it looses everything that makes a supercar... well... super.

Put it this way...

Lamborghini V12:

Tesla:

Catch my drift?

For day to day transport, a Tesla will soon be hard to beat. For a driving experience, there is no substitute for the originals. Lamborghini.

 

Paper-racers will rejoice. True driving enthusiasts will shrug. While I've been a fan of Teslas since the roadster days, and while the numbers are impressive, it looses everything that makes a supercar... well... super.

Put it this way...

Lamborghini V12:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEGOihjqO9w



Tesla:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh-o3udImy8


Catch my drift?

For day to day transport, a Tesla will soon be hard to beat. For a driving experience, there is no substitute for the originals. Lamborghini.

LMAO

What a great analogy

 

Lambo better step up to the plate. It looks like Tesla just made the Huracan Performante yesterday's news.

 

It’s not as good looking as a Lambo, Ferrari or McLaren but would give a Porsche a run for it’s money.

What do you guys think??


My cars:

2013 Ferrari 458 Spider
2017 Lamborghini 580-2 Spyder

 

I think it's great...just more evolution in the automotive sector.

While at the dentist today, he mentioned that if he didn't have 4 kids he could have owned a Lambo. I didn't mention that I have one, instead I simply smiled and enjoyed the conversation about cars.

I can't count how many times I have been in various circles where folks talk about wanting to own a Lambo. I don't use it as an opportunity to let them know I have one, rather I just smile inside because I was there at one point in time and now one sits in the garage.

Cheers!

 

https://youtu.be/AZnAFKJ4fYE


My cars:

2013 Ferrari 458 Spider
2017 Lamborghini 580-2 Spyder

 

A guy drives in a car and just blablabla ??? What gives ?

 

250 mph? We'll see...

 

A friend is a drag racer enthusiast. I mentioned the Tesla to him as the car that will wipe the floor with any current car available for that purpose. His response." But I really like and need the engine noise".

 

I once test drove the BMW i8 that has a tiny 3 cyl engine combined with eMotors. They simulate a bigger engine sound through the loudspeakers. The same could be used in the Tesla. But honestly, it sounds crap and unreal.

 

I love it. This is exactly what I have been saying Tesla needs. They have opened the door to a whole new segment with this "exotic" and will add a whole new customer demographic. Dont ge tme wrong, I love my lambo, but this is what I have been waiting to see from Tesla.

 

Lots a negative news re: Tesla these days, from Tesla Model 3 production Hell to this article on the EV truck. Plus Tesla hasn't made a dime profit & are a big recipient of Government handouts...but the Roadster is intriguing I have to admit...
http://driving.ca/tesla/auto-news/news/motor-mouth-the-inconvenient-truth-about-teslas-truck

 

Handing over $50K for a car that will not be available in all likelihood for 4 more years is totally unacceptable and much better spent investing in Nvidia or Apple.

In the meantime, I will be more than thrilled to continue driving my H.

 

I wouldn't get to hyped up about this car. The way Tesla is going right now they'll be lucky to still be in business by 2020. I read an article about a hedge fund manager that shorted the stock. I guess the model 3 costs $48k to produce but they are starting it off at $35k. If that's true they are going to be in a lot of trouble. Apparently they had the same issue with their suv. A couple months after it came out raised the base price on it then a few months after that got rid of the base model all together and the end result was a car that was 30% higher cost than they initially claimed. Add in their current QC issues, and production issues it's not hard to see why they have a cash issue. Right now they are riding on hype but eventually that hype will run out and they better have the cash on hand to stay in business. Seems like Elon Must is promising a lot of stuff right now but not delivering on any of it.

So yea the car sounds great but I wouldn't put a deposit down on this car with the history they have of missing deadlines and the amount of cash they need.

 

Bless my wife's heart not to prefer 1.9 zero to 60 electric vibrator.

 

I do think the future is EV but I get the sense that Tesla is holding out carrots to keep the consumer coming back for more...maybe try and come through on all those Tesla 3's that have deposits on first, then come to us with your latest and greatest dream car/truck...
Im not convinced....