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Model X burns on the ice in Vermont on February 24, 2019
- Thread starter GreenMtnM3
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On Shelburne Bay (where the Model X burned) the ice was measured by a local fisherman as 24" thick yesterday. The sports car tracks were set up on Mallets Bay, also on Lake Champlain, but about 10 miles North. I didn't ask any fishermen on Mallets Bay what they had for ice, but I suspect it was the same or possibly a bit thicker, as it came in a couple of weeks earlier.
Thanks for posting the pictures. I could see how hitting one or two of the moorings could cause some serious damage to the underside of a car.
New here, created an account just to post this. I'm a local, went and checked it out Mar. 11 with a friend.
The Tesla is gone, but there's still a huge mess where it was. They left a big door panel and ash everywhere. Here's a photo album of what it looked like, both ground pics and drone pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mQCBV6rEN4BVziz16
I took some video and might post that at some point as well.
The Tesla is gone, but there's still a huge mess where it was. They left a big door panel and ash everywhere. Here's a photo album of what it looked like, both ground pics and drone pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mQCBV6rEN4BVziz16
I took some video and might post that at some point as well.
dennisvab
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dennisvab
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You could probably get a few bucks for the aluminum.
Actually, I just noticed the fob is present. That bumps my potential offer way up!
dennisvab
Member
Haha yea the fob is probably alright. I was just thinking, there’s got to be people that look out for burned deals like this. If it goes for $25 or $50 someone local can make a little $$$
I've seen cars have their front bumpers/fascia ripped off while driving in on the ice, due to hitting a pressure ridge/fracture. That makes the most sense to me. They can be a mile long, creating a massive hazard for vehicles.
I disagree with the sentiment some have expressed that driving on the ice is inherently sketchy/risky. Near where I live, there are plowed ice roads, you can buy a season pass, you can get pizza delivered out there. Its normal. You can takes risks or be stupid on the ice, but it can also be totally normal and safe.
I disagree with the sentiment some have expressed that driving on the ice is inherently sketchy/risky. Near where I live, there are plowed ice roads, you can buy a season pass, you can get pizza delivered out there. Its normal. You can takes risks or be stupid on the ice, but it can also be totally normal and safe.
Update: Theft, Insurance fraud
One of the vehicles involved ended up a fireball on the frozen surface of Lake Champlain in winter 2019 in a mysterious incident.
Gonzalez, 32, managed to steal five Teslas by exploiting a company sale procedure that allowed him to take possession of the cars before his bank transfers had cleared. He then swiftly resold them through used car dealerships and online ads for profit, the feds allege. As soon as the previous car sold, Gonzalez bought another one.
www.sevendaysvt.com
Driver of Scorched Tesla Indicted for Stealing Five Cars
One of the vehicles involved ended up a fireball on the frozen surface of Lake Champlain in winter 2019 in a mysterious incident.
Gonzalez, 32, managed to steal five Teslas by exploiting a company sale procedure that allowed him to take possession of the cars before his bank transfers had cleared. He then swiftly resold them through used car dealerships and online ads for profit, the feds allege. As soon as the previous car sold, Gonzalez bought another one.
Driver of Scorched Tesla Indicted for Stealing Five Cars
"Pizza man" wasn't as dumb as they thought. Local law enforcement reportedly once gave Michael A. Gonzalez the nickname following an unfortunate 2018 encounter in...
dark cloud
Active Member
ACH transfers bounced. Tesla would need to call bank to verify funds (and prevent them being withdrawn) to avoid this. Or force full (and cleared) payment before delivery, which is not popular since car inspection would be be easily feasible.
aesculus
Still Trying to Figure This All Out
I suspected it was stolen and insurance fraud back in post #2, two days after this happened back in 2019. 
