Thoughts about Tesla vehicles?

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by ChiliConCarnage

I see a lot of them. They seem nice.

Where do you go to get work done or if there is a recall?

They have service centers.

[Molitoth]

The new Roadster is awesome looking. I'd love to have one but WAY out of my price range.
I also really enjoy the Model S design and want a P100D, but still out of my price range.

The Model X and 3 are ugly as hell imo.

[FAX]

Here are the main specs that Tesla revealed at the unveiling event:

Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph with 80,000 lb: 20 seconds
Speed up a 5% Grade:60 mph
Mile Range: 300 or 500 miles
Powertrain: 4 Independent Motors on Rear Axles
Energy Consumption: Less than 2 kWh per mile
Fuel Savings: $200,000+
Expected Base Price (300 mile range): $150,000
Expected Base Price(500 mile range): $180,000

"And if you give meeee ...
Weed, whites, and wine ...
And you give me a charge ..."

FAX

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by FAX

Here are the main specs that Tesla revealed at the unveiling event:

Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph with 80,000 lb: 20 seconds
Speed up a 5% Grade:60 mph
Mile Range: 300 or 500 miles
Powertrain: 4 Independent Motors on Rear Axles
Energy Consumption: Less than 2 kWh per mile
Fuel Savings: $200,000+
Expected Base Price (300 mile range): $150,000
Expected Base Price(500 mile range): $180,000

"And if you give meeee ...
Weed, whites, and wine ...
And you give me a charge ..."

FAX

This is what I’d be most interested in.

However that cab looks like it would put you right at the scene of the crash.

[FAX]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

This is what I’d be most interested in.

However that cab looks like it would put you right at the scene of the crash.

They claim that the glass is bullet proof or something. It's called "Armor Glass", I think.

FAX

[MahiMike]

Buy real estate. Don't waste your money on depreciating assets.

[alpha_omega]

They look cool...that's about all i know.

Only other thought is that their location over in Leeds sure seems a bit out of place.

[Demonpenz]

They are a wow type of car if you can afford them.

[Rausch]

Go watch the Joe Rogan/Musk interview.

He's got shit programmed in these cars that owners of the initial run still haven't figured out yet.

[wutamess]

I'm giving my daughter my 2010 Buick Lacrosse for college graduation so I have to get a car by May.

Been really looking into getting a used 2015-16ish Tesla or the new Jaguar I-Pace SUV.
I figure with the way I drive I'm already spending $300/month in gas and a car payment is $500 no matter wtf I get... Might as well get a model S.

[Donger]

When are the tax incentives going to expire?

[wutamess]

Originally Posted by Donger

When are the tax incentives going to expire?

There's 2 ways to look at it.
There's a number for manufacturers to NOT get the $7500 credit. I think Tesla and GM are close to that quota (with the Bolt).

Other manufacturers are still in the clear. (Jaguar).

There's legislation being tossed around to stop with the credit across the board.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by wutamess

There's 2 ways to look at it.
There's a number for manufacturers to NOT get the $7500 credit. I think Tesla and GM are close to that quota (with the Bolt).

Other manufacturers are still in the clear. (Jaguar).

There's legislation being tossed around to stop with the credit across the board.

Yep I knew there was. I was just wondering if the gubmint had pulled the plug yet or not...

[SuperChief]

Originally Posted by Donger

When are the tax incentives going to expire?

October 15th

[Donger]

Originally Posted by SuperChief

October 15th

Looked it up:

If you want to want to take advantage of Tesla's $7,500 federal tax incentive, you'll have to reserve one before October 15th and pay for it before the year ends. Back in July, the automaker announced that it has already sold 200,000 units, and under the law, that means it has hit the ceiling for federal tax credits. Now, the company has revealed a timeline for the incentive's phase out, so you plan accordingly.

The company guarantees that all orders placed by October 15th will be delivered by the end of the year. You'll have to take delivery -- that is, pay your balance in full "either personally or by way of guarantee from a financing institution" -- by December 31st, 2018, but you will get the full incentive. If you put off your purchase or don't take delivery until next year, though, you can say goodbye to that $7,500 in savings.

Purchases delivered from January 1st to June 30th, 2019 will only get a $3,750 credit, while those delivered from July 1st to December 31st, 2019 will only get $1,875. After that, Tesla will no longer be able to offer tax incentives. In case you were waiting for the $35,000 Model 3 and were hoping to buy it for $7,500 less, consider that dream canceled.