Tesla = New VW Beetle?

[Doogue]

Anyone else used to yell out "Beetle" whenever you saw a VW Bug back in the 70s? I find myself with a similar reaction when I see a Tesla.

Also, I love the wave from fellow Tesla drivers when we pass each other. I was on 101 heading north on Wednesday at around 6pm and a guy pulled up in a black performance (just like mine - pic attached) and we exchanged waves. That's is a pretty cool thing.

Keep up the waves, Tesla owners!

 

[Zapped]

I've been getting the occasional "thumbs" up from people driving on the freeway.
One Audi TT roadster owner actually followed me to a parking lot and had lots of questions.
Police car: officer rolled down his window while driving beside me probably to listen for engine noise. Good thing he only smiled and didn't pull me over when I sped away.
Also had cars with passengers taking photos a few times. ( didn't see my car on the Random Sightings thread though)

Ya it's a bit of a strange feeling.. and I did have a 1972 Super Beetle :smile:

BTW, nice car

 

[Mr X]

ehhhh not really i yell out any nice car i see

 

[rabar10]

Anyone else used to yell out "Beetle" whenever you saw a VW Bug back in the 70s?

It was "Slug Bug" when I was a kid, a variation on this: Punch buggy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Not sure what the Tesla or Model S analogue would be... S Slap? Tesla Poke?