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11-07-2009, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueStreak
I don't give a damn about electric cars. I like gas guzzling hotrods.
Now, if they come up with one that goes from 0-60 mph in less than five seconds, goes 400 miles between charges at a price that I can afford?
They just might get my attention...................
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Well, how about 0 - 60 in 3.9 seconds? It's range is only 244 miles but that's pretty respectable.
Or you can up the range to 300 miles if you can settle for 0 - 60 in 5.6 seconds.
http://www.teslamotors.com/
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11-07-2009, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Boreas
Well, how about 0 - 60 in 3.9 seconds? It's range is only 244 miles but that's pretty respectable.
Or you can up the range to 300 miles if you can settle for 0 - 60 in 5.6 seconds.
http://www.teslamotors.com/
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I couldn't fine anything on the website about climate control. You have any info? They also said to go to the buy gallery to get a price but had none published. It does look interesting, and pretty fun too.
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11-07-2009, 02:16 PM
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I believe it is around $80,000.
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11-07-2009, 02:40 PM
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I believe it is around $80,000.
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Saw one on the road about a week ago. Very nice looking car! The sedan looks pretty nice in the pics too.
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11-07-2009, 02:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boreas
Well, how about 0 - 60 in 3.9 seconds? It's range is only 244 miles but that's pretty respectable.
Or you can up the range to 300 miles if you can settle for 0 - 60 in 5.6 seconds.
http://www.teslamotors.com/
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I've checked that out. Way, way out of my price range. I have a brother who lives in Kansas, 1,400 miles away. Stopping every four hours to charge would be a PITA.
The Mighty BlueStreak shall have to suffice for now. But, I see the technology progressing. If they could just give it that wonderfull V8 growl...........................................
Dave
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11-07-2009, 02:47 PM
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I believe it is around $80,000.
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$109,000 for the base model Roadster
$128,500 for the Sport model Roadster
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11-07-2009, 02:50 PM
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I couldn't fine anything on the website about climate control. You have any info? They also said to go to the buy gallery to get a price but had none published. It does look interesting, and pretty fun too.
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At over 100 grand it has to include AC. There's no technical reason preventing it.
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11-07-2009, 05:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boreas
Well, how about 0 - 60 in 3.9 seconds? It's range is only 244 miles but that's pretty respectable.
Or you can up the range to 300 miles if you can settle for 0 - 60 in 5.6 seconds.
http://www.teslamotors.com/
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Tesla's still cannot get their reliability issues worked out. Otherwise it would be a nice car. Just not very practical either.
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11-07-2009, 05:59 PM
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Tesla's still cannot get their reliability issues worked out. Otherwise it would be a nice car. Just not very practical either.
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Hadn't heard that, Grumpy. Do you know what sort of problems they are?
John
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11-07-2009, 06:17 PM
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The 2 speed gear boxes they used were not all that strong. I think for 2010 they switched to a single speed. Have seen no reports on that yet.
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