TMC is an independent, primarily volunteer organization that relies on ad revenue to cover its operating costs. Please consider whitelisting TMC on your ad blocker and becoming a Supporting Member. For more info: Support TMC
  1. TMC is currently READ ONLY.
    Click here for more info.

[Poll] - Are you buying the new roadster?

Discussion in 'Roadster 2022' started by ggnykk, Nov 17, 2017.

?

Are you buying the new roadster?

  1. Hell YES!! I would buy it at ANY price.

    6 vote(s)
    2.0%
  2. Definitely Yes! $200 to $250k is a bargain for such performance!

    38 vote(s)
    12.9%
  3. Yes. I would sell my Model S/X/3 to get the roadster.

    16 vote(s)
    5.4%
  4. Yes. It is expensive, but I would stretch my budget to get it.

    36 vote(s)
    12.2%
  5. Not sure. Undecided.

    36 vote(s)
    12.2%
  6. No. It is too expensive for me.

    140 vote(s)
    47.6%
  7. No. It is too small or not practical for me

    12 vote(s)
    4.1%
  8. No. I bet the performance still isn't as good as gasoline sport car.

    1 vote(s)
    0.3%
  9. No. I don't believe in electric car

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. None of the above

    9 vote(s)
    3.1%
  1. Roamer

    Roamer Member

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2013
    Messages:
    278
    Location:
    Mesa, Arizona, United States
    Ordered.
     
    • Like x 4
    • Love x 1
  2. Maximilien

    Maximilien Member

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2016
    Messages:
    753
    Location:
    Irvine, CA
    I am getting it. I will skip Model 3 Performance.

    Time to stay away from this forum and start working more to save up more disposable income!
     
    • Love x 1
  3. ggnykk

    ggnykk Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2016
    Messages:
    1,573
    Location:
    Earth
    If u notice, there is a big front opening (lower front bumper area) and a big radiator is clearly visible. Hopefully that solve the problem.
     
  4. kbM3

    kbM3 Active Member

    Joined:
    May 22, 2017
    Messages:
    1,825
    Location:
    Orlando
    I needed a choice that said “It depends on the appreciation of TSLA stock”. :)
     
    • Like x 1
    • Love x 1
  5. Jack

    Jack P-880

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2012
    Messages:
    110
    Location:
    Waquoit MA
    Deja vu all over again 2010 - another thrilling 2+ years of anticipation
     
  6. ggnykk

    ggnykk Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2016
    Messages:
    1,573
    Location:
    Earth
    And 2 years of lost investment opportunity with 250k sitting at Tesla's bank, haha.
     
  7. ggnykk

    ggnykk Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2016
    Messages:
    1,573
    Location:
    Earth
    Model 3 performance version will most likely do 0-60 mph in around 3.5 second. So that it won't go into the performance of Model S P100D.
     
  8. Hertog_Martin

    Hertog_Martin Member

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2017
    Messages:
    64
    Location:
    Netherlands
    I'm emailing Elon if I can pay him with 2 bitcoins now, noting it has been predicted by some to be worth 200k in 2020.
     
    • Funny x 1
  9. Jack

    Jack P-880

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2012
    Messages:
    110
    Location:
    Waquoit MA
    You don't seem to know much about investments - i have enough left over from my Tesla shares purchased at $35 to buy several Roadsters - very happy to plow some of that back into one of the greatest companies in the world.
     
  10. kevinof

    kevinof Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2017
    Messages:
    61
    Location:
    London
    Nope. Model X = daily driver and my play car = Ferrari Portofini (replacement for my Cal T). Somehow I don't get the electric sports car thing.
     
  11. R.S

    R.S Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2015
    Messages:
    1,196
    Location:
    Munich, Bavaria, Germany
    While I applaud them for the specks, but I am more than just a bit sad, that the base version is that expensive. I'd would totally buy a halve as capable Roadster for 100k, but I can't and won't buy a 200k car.

    Even 100k would be a stretch for a toy, but somehow I could maybe justify it, but sadly not 200k. I envy anyone who can, though. This car is crazy.

    And no, I won't buy it to let it run on the Tesla ride sharing network, to let it earn money for me.
     
  12. Rich S

    Rich S New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2011
    Messages:
    4
    Location:
    SW Florida
    Reserved and wired funds on Friday!
     
    • Like x 3
    • Love x 1
  13. AMN

    AMN Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 24, 2013
    Messages:
    384
    Location:
    MSP, JFK, BZN
    The wire is out!
     
    • Like x 1
  14. ggnykk

    ggnykk Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2016
    Messages:
    1,573
    Location:
    Earth
    This car is a HUGE bargain at $200k. The only way this car will be beaten is when Bugatti, Koenigsegg at their absolute top speed. Otherwise, the new roadster will beat every performance metrics of ANY gasoline supercars and hypercars.
     
    • Like x 1
  15. ggnykk

    ggnykk Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2016
    Messages:
    1,573
    Location:
    Earth
    #35 ggnykk, Nov 19, 2017
    Last edited: Nov 19, 2017
    If you are reserving the founder edition, you need to transfer $250k cash to Tesla now.
    Unless you are talking about only paying $50k cash now to hold a spot on non-founder edition, then you can let your TSLA stock appreciate more in the next few years. In this case, you can sell TSLA for $200k cash in 2020 when you take delivery of the roadster.
    .
    I do extensive investment and financial decisions in my career and my life. You are the one that get confused and don't know much about investment.
     
  16. Jopo43

    Jopo43 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2016
    Messages:
    136
    Location:
    Crawfordsville,IN
    I would just like to get my model 3 before 2020 or 2030 or.......
     
  17. R.S

    R.S Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2015
    Messages:
    1,196
    Location:
    Munich, Bavaria, Germany
    So did you reserve one?
     
  18. kevinof

    kevinof Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2017
    Messages:
    61
    Location:
    London
    On pure specs it might beat any other car but what about the quality, the materials and everything else that these top of the line supercars bring? Tesla is not in the same league as any of these in terms of the quality and feel of the cars. 200K is cheap for this performance but 0-60 time is only part of the equation.


     
  19. Vger

    Vger Active Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2009
    Messages:
    1,781
    Location:
    Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada
    I am as impressed by the aesthetics as by the specs. I used to own a Ferrari 360 Modena before I reformed and went all-electric, all-Tesla. This new Roadster is as beautiful or more beautiful than that car, and the specs are clearly mind-bending.

    I am going to wait and see. I am in no hurry to pay the huge upfront for an early car, even the non-Founders. I expect I will eventually want one, but I can delay the gratification and see how the fine details develop. My Signature S experience cured me from early bandwagon jumping.

    BTW, I am convinced that the 200 kWh battery is vaporware for now, and was not in the prototype. Even though people said the seating height was higher, I don’t buy the stacked cell theory. However, I firmly believe they have the tech to achieve this on the drawing board, and that, in and of itself, is hugely exciting.
     
    • Like x 1
  20. Jeff4155

    Jeff4155 Member

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2016
    Messages:
    176
    Location:
    South Africa
    As said above, the specs are amazing and it is a beautiful car, at $200k it doesn't sound to bad when looking at other supercars, will it have the same quality and feel of a Ferrari, I personally don't think so, those italians have had many years perfecting the art, but looking at the bigger picture this vehicle was made to show the world that it is possible to break all kinds of records without needing a fuel guzzling vehicle to do so.
     

Share This Page

  • About Us

    Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Learn more.
  • Do you value your experience at TMC? Consider becoming a Supporting Member of Tesla Motors Club. As a thank you for your contribution, you'll get nearly no ads in the Community and Groups sections. Additional perks are available depending on the level of contribution. Please visit the Account Upgrades page for more details.


    SUPPORT TMC