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I would feel a lot more comfortable buying a Tesla than something equally as obscure, such as an Alfa Romeo. There are no Alfa dealerships/service centers anywhere near me, which has always been a reason that I've never seriously considered buying one. Same issue with Tesla, but I have more...

Tesla seems to be doing whatever it takes to kill sales to people who don't live near an authorized service center and/or approved body shops. If you have to pay $800 for a tech to come fix a wiper blade & tail light, or have your car hauled to a service center or body shop that's 500 miles...

The majority of my investments are in index funds, because I'm more concerned with long term progress and not having to watch things daily. I'll buy a few individual stocks as more of a "play investment" than anything else. If I lose in them, then it angers me, but it really doesn't effect my...

My hearing isn't as good as it used to be, unfortunately. I'm not deaf, but very quiet sounds are difficult to hear sometimes. In the winter, when walking through parking lots, I often can identify running cars (i.e., cars likely to pull out of their spots suddenly), by the clouds of exhaust...

Interestingly, soon after I bought in (several months ago), prices continue to flail and decline. Sorry guys, it looks like I'm the cause. :(

Hit me up for your Illinois CCL! lol!

The best solution would be some sort of remote terminal or phone at the charging station that could be used to contact police & Tesla. The owner who's car was just stolen (along with his cell) can immediately call for help. Cameras at the charging stations would also be wonderful. You think...

Sure am glad that I got in at $255. Sheesh! :rolleyes:

5 years ago, I bought a 36" flat screen TV, replacing my old 32" thick one that I'd had for 16 years. At the time, I was SO happy that I got a bigger screen than the old one (and flat too!) and paid ~$750, which is less than the $1,200 I paid for the previous one. NOW, I see that Wal-Mart...

It has nothing to do with what the dealers want; it's what the public wants. Every time I see a Facebook post that references Tesla (like the ones from Car & Driver, etc.), people are on there saying things like "make it affordable!" and "I'll buy one when it's under $25K". Most of these...

When I admit that I stopped listening to my wife because my thoughts drifted elsewhere, I receive nowhere near the credit that Elon does. :(

Who knows what will actually happen, but historically, higher-optioned cars will depreciate proportionately more than the lesser equipped models.

What would it take for GM to retool the Volt to offer a sub-model that was a pure EV? I don't think it would be very difficult to do for them, and we might see this once battery efficiency improves enough to give it a decent range. However, Tesla has already taken steps to be very competitive...

This is why we've been waiting to get a Model S. We have a regular trip to a rural area that's exactly 250 miles, and there are no superchargers along the way (yet), and I don't want to stop at a campground for 2-3 hours to charge on what is otherwise a 4 1/2 hour trip! I'd hate to be 20 miles...

I'm waiting for the class action lawsuit against the petition to disregard the petition.

So you want to "force" Tesla to upgrade your car, or if that's not possible, have them buy it back and you decide how much it depreciated during your ownership?

Does the $40K ICE car you're comparing the Model S against offer the same level of performance? The thing about high-performance cars is that they make you want to drive them like high-performance cars. But on the up-side, you get many more smiles per mile than in a "normal" sedan. So it's...

From the timing of your post (3am), seems the announcement left you a bit sleepless. lol! I completely understand. It's like replacing your old 27" cabinet TV that you've had for 10+ years with a new 36" flat screen, only to see the prices fall, the resolution rise... and 8 months later...

Seems to me like the cost of tires would be a trivial thing on an ultra-high performance car costing >$100K. Ferraris have the same problem, but I rarely hear anyone complaining about it. If it's really an issue, buy a Leaf.

I'm waiting on the models 3 & X to put some nice clean S cars on the used market!

50% off for a 3 year old car, factory certified?? Yes please!

My Prius cost more than my first house.

I spend 2 hours a day driving. I'm working on a computer about 5-6 hours a day. Somehow, I feel a bit safer while working on the computer. :tongue: I'm making a joke, but I do understand your point. However, callmesam is right; driving is the most dangerous activity for most, and there have...

Side mirrors can't be eliminated until federal law is changed. That's something several manufacturers have been lightly sniffing around, but no action yet.

you guys are good! ~I saw the tweet 4 minutes after he sent it, and by the time I got on here, the thread is up! I'm guessing the AWD model. Good timing, regardless! Stock prices have dipped enough. Time to rally them again

I hope more than halfway!

That's exactly what I was thinking when I first read the post that mentioned it recorded sound. Very illegal! (Thanks to the politicians, who don't want to be recorded without their knowledge) Also, Corvette had a valet mode in the ZR1, which came out in 1991, so this is not a new concept...

Years ago, I had just finished the show-quality restoration of a '57 Corvette, and decided to stop by Kmart to pick up a few things. I parked the thing WAAAY out in the parking lot, with not a single car anywhere near. As I was walking into the store, I turned back around (as so many of us car...

I have a 1914Overland that still runs, although it's been restored and has probably never been a daily driver over the last 100 years. Things WILL last if they are maintained. And there's not much to maintain on a Tesla. (I like that) Fact: Electronics age & deteriorate. I've had 20-30 year...

If anyone is NOT a Guster fan (whoever the H&# they are), I'm offering the same deal for $10K less, except we'll crank up some Journey, Boston, and REO Speedwagon.

What if they opened a car rental business, and part of the $1 rental agreement was that you had to take a member of their staff along for the duration of your 30 minute rental? "Anderson said if carmakers owned dealerships, buying a car would be like buying a laptop at the Apple store — there...

The same thing happens to every ICE car. I've noticed it for years on all the cars that I've had (since I became conscious about fuel economy).

Remember the EV1? GM's biggest problem is GM. And I say that as a lifelong fan of some of their models. Tesla may have had a few minor stumbles, but it's light years ahead as an innovator. The way they do business and take care of their customers puts GM to shame! I have much more...

^^ This The Model S legitimized Tesla as a manufacturer to the skeptics. The Model X will show they're not just a 1-trick pony, and will raise brand awareness, but it's still going to be a premium vehicle (and rightly so). The Model 3 will be the real game-changer and will make Tesla a...

Interesting article. I wouldn't be surprised to see Tesla purchase this mining company: http://etfdailynews.com/2014/09/24/what-impact-will-the-tesla-motors-inc-tsla-gigafactory-have-on-lithium/ "By 2020, the gigafactory will be producing 500,000 (500K) lithium-ion batteries a year. That is...

Maybe not in Los Angeles, but here in Chicago, AWD is significantly better in poor weather conditions than RWD (based on my track & street experience with Porsches of both configurations). The torque-steer isn't nearly as noticeable as you would imagine, unless you're a very aggressive driver...

I just bought a pair of Bose noise-cancelling earplugs (which work amazingly well) and it makes me wonder why some electronic noise cancellation couldn't be integrated into the cars from the factory. I'm not sure what would be involved, but it seems like it would be fairly simple to build into...

I thought it was happening because I bought TSLA last week. That's the way things usually work around here.

Depends if the X is that much better. SUVs attract a whole different market than sedans. Porsche knows that, and also found a new cash-cow with the Cayenne, which sells better than anything else they build. http://press.porsche.com/news/release.php?id=751 Interestingly, the introduction of...

^^ This A lot of money is going to be made today, but not by me!

Agreed. Everyone wants to jump on the newest hot deal, or chase the new squirrel. I was watching BABA closely this morning, as well as TSLA. BABA may be a great opportunity, but TSLA still is also, and personally I have more confidence in what Tesla is trying to sell than Alibaba. And I'm an...

As the owner of an Austin Healey 100 (and a Porsche 930), I resemble that remark! British motoring is definitely an adventure. German motoring is a reliable, quick adventure. Unfortunately, my wife is less adventurous than me, and requires something that will (1) get her to her destination...

I'm getting in this week. $250 or a smidge less sounds nice to me!

One of my biggest concerns is that as battery technology advances over the next decade, the current Model S will be an albatross due to the size/shape of the battery used possibly being incompatible with the future battery. If updating a 2014 Tesla to the range of a 2020+ model is just a...