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Today's Roadster Orphan

Discussion in 'Roadster 2008-2012' started by Roadster, Jan 14, 2017.

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  1. drewski

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    do you have another very orange or is this one, pictured with the thunder gray, the one that was sold?
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  3. thebabydoc

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    Sold that one, I could try to put you in touch with the buyer. It's a sport 3.0 (r80) no hardtop, though.
     
  4. drewski

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    thx. just curious. not looking to buy right now :)
     
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    :(
     
  6. DeedWest

    DeedWest 2008 VP & 2011 2.5 Sport

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    Full disclosure - I appreciate Thunder Gray, especially when it's fully optioned. I owned one once...and then someone hit me three days after I put a new battery pack in it. :oops: Scarred me for life. It's nothing personal...I'll just never go back.
     
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  7. TEG

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    Don't worry, you have fans. I was watching the for sale listing on your roadster before you bought it... glad it ended up in good hands!
     
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  8. n2mb_racing

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    What is Tesla doing with the Roadsters?
     
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    dismantling for spare parts
     
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    wow. You know your supply chain is bad when you have to buy back cars and take them apart to provide spare parts. Also, who is going to accept used parts for non-warranty work? I guess there might be some Roadsters left with extended warranties that they have to provide parts for...

    Well, guess it was a good time to sell my Roadster last year. Come on new Roadster!
     
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    I actually agree. I prefer the original roadster over the new one. The only thing that I like about new roadster is the tech, speed and state of the art battery.
     
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  13. Tex EV

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    The new Roadster isn't even a proper roadster ;)

    Definition of ROADSTER
     
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    I agree, and I would have kept my Roadster, but I need a backseat to transport a toddler!
     
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    Keeping mine. As Bunnak said, the new one is interesting from the tech and specs department, but the original is more "me".

    I would add, the new one will have one advantage: spare parts. At least, in theory.
     
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  16. TEG

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    Access to the supercharger network is also something the original Roadster lacks...

    AWD.... 600 mile range? There is a lot to like about the new Roadster spec wise.

    But the original Roadster may always be the epitome of raw / basic simple connected to the road driving experience.
    The only Tesla that will have non-assisted steering for instance.
     
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  17. n2mb_racing

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    Ha. That was fun when driving home from a hard upper body workout day.... Oh memories.
     
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    That's the scariest part about the original roadster--spare parts. But hopefully Carl and Pete will continue to find solutions. They have thus far...
     
  19. IslandRoadster

    IslandRoadster Red Roadster #609!

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    there's another consideration. Tesla has never been thrilled about supporting the original Roadster. Elon has said many disparaging things about the car. They could be buying them back to (1) spur trade-ins on modern Teslas and (2) get them off the road so they don't need to support them anymore. Parts are just a secondary benefit.
     
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    Bingo. Just saw a 2011 very orange sport with a bad battery pack and 60K miles that Tesla offered 51K for. That kind of stuff is going to put some upwards pressure on prices.
     
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