Roadster prize in Las Vegas

[Jason S]

hybrid?!

^^ That. What the heck.

 

[augkuo]

At the risk of being thought mean, I predict that the winner is not going to be comfortable getting in and out of her new car.

I'm sure she could sell it for more than $80K

 

[rolosrevenge]

I'm sure she could sell it for more than $80K

She'll probably need to just to pay the taxes on it.

 

[Trnsl8r]

hybrid?!

"zero-emission hybrid" even.

 

[TEG]

Letter Carrier Wins Tesla Roadster Playing Penny Slots In Vegas

...For Cobb, reality began to set in when casino employees handed her a W2-G form from the IRS. The car is taxable income, and Cobb’s exact tax bill for the coming year has yet to be calculated. Cobb asked the casino if a cash payout was an alternative to the Tesla, but was told told that the prize was the car, not any cash...
...In her own words, Cobb proclaims, “I’m a big woman,” and admits to being able to drive the car only with the top off...

In Las Vegas, a Battery-Powered Jackpot - NYTimes.com

 

[mgemmell]

At the risk of being thought mean, I predict that the winner is not going to be comfortable getting in and out of her new car.

I am embarrassed to say the same crossed my mind. :redface:

 

[vfx]

I am embarrassed to say the same crossed my mind. :redface:

I have given a few octogenarian rides. Top must be off and helpers are needed to get them in and especially out. It's a real issue.

Howard Dunholder was a 90+ Roadster owner before he passed. At the the last EVent he could not drive the car but passengered with much difficulty. He is my hero in the EV dedication lineup.

 

[vfx]

Cobb asked the casino if a cash payout was an alternative to the Tesla, but was told told that the prize was the car, not any cash...

Security at the casino told be she was offered $80,000 cash. I would have taken the car too but unclear who is telling the truth.