^ Yeah I'm one of those nerds circa 200x that was like, "CARS ARE JUST FACE GOODS, ID RATHER HAVE EXPERIENCES". Then proceeded to jack off over a car that "DOESNT NEED OIL CHANGES, SO MUCH CHEAPER" that costs $120k.

2/3/2021 2:27:03 PM

Quote :

"^^^nothing says responsible driving like Netflix on the promotion photo. "

That's the arcade videogame thingy.... you BOOMER!

2/4/2021 11:24:33 AM

^lol

^^ I don't even know what's going on here.

2/4/2021 3:51:21 PM

low key the gaming computer in this new model S is pretty amazing, specs close to the xbox series x in some cases...too bad you cant take it inside and play on a big screen.

2/20/2021 6:01:58 PM

^^ Fine sir. I was not an automotive enthusiast or petrol head. Allured by the suave marketing of Tony Stark incarnate: you can have the ultimate car and not have to take it to the oil change like those other cucks. I dreamt of the day I could have my car take me to the bar where I could smugly get drunk and tell everyone my car is driving me home. Finally, being intelligent and not a sucker, I shelled out $120k so I could save $2k on gas and $300 on oil changes.


I'm making fun of myself for spending $120k on a car and also buying in hard to Elon marketing. Carry on.


[Edited on February 21, 2021 at 3:33 PM. Reason : A]

2/21/2021 3:32:49 PM

Tesla is hiring for the Raleigh Warehouse.

4/1/2021 10:58:34 PM

har har har

4/2/2021 10:54:11 AM

https://insideevs.com/news/505597/engineering-explained-model-s-acceleration-rollout/

Engineering Explained: No, Model S Plaid Can't Hit 60 MPH In Under 2 Seconds

Great video by the Engineering Explained channel dude!

5/6/2021 10:29:33 AM

I am sure y'all have heard of this by now:

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1395474465794838528

Quote :

"Elon Musk: Yes [0-60 mph in 1.1 sec], with the SpaceX rocket thruster option package. It will be safe, but very intense. Probably not wise for those with a medical condition – same as a hardcore roller coaster."

Tesla Roadster At Petersen Automotive Museum: 0-60 MPH In 1.1 Sec
https://insideevs.com/news/508580/tesla-roadster-petersen-automotive-museum/

5/25/2021 11:29:37 PM

OEPIII, where's your link to the story about Tesla throttling chargers in Canada?

5/26/2021 11:36:07 AM

^ what... i am not a tesla fanboi if that's what you are implying! i haven't seen that story!

Tesla Model S Plaid+ Discontinued, Elon Musk Claims Plaid Is Just As Good
https://www.motor1.com/news/512312/tesla-model-s-plaid-plus-axed

6/7/2021 9:35:19 PM

Anything beyond Plaid is just dumb anyway.

What's next, infinity +1?

6/8/2021 8:48:27 AM

^ infinite infinities!

Bunch of short embedded videos here of various internet randos of their rides at the Tesla Model S Plaid debut event from earlier today/yesterday:

https://insideevs.com/news/513360/tesla-model-s-plaid-acceleration

Lucky those drivers who get to do it over and over again!

0-100 mph in 4-5 sec

6/11/2021 11:55:03 AM

Who has the fastest Tesla on TWW?

6/11/2021 12:00:02 PM

^^^ I mean...Plaid is kinda dumb, too...but that's OK.

6/12/2021 11:21:01 AM

Not excited about 4700+ lbs vehicles capable of 100mph in 5 seconds on the streets.

6/12/2021 12:20:06 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zkIDLk9Qao

Leno sets 9.25 in the 1/4 mile in the Plaid

6/12/2021 2:52:50 PM

the performance difference isn't why people wanted the plaid+, it was the 520 mile range. which I bet came from the cobalt battery which probably doesn't work as expected

6/13/2021 9:15:05 AM

I don't see anything mentioned about the repeatability of the crazy launch. I ask because with the previous top Model S Ludicrous Mode took 45 minutes of prep time, and wasn't repeatable.

Don't get me wrong, insane performance stats. But being able to hit 60 in 3 seconds as many times in a row as you want would be more impressive. Or being able to do one lap around a race track without going into reduced power mode.

Also if my statement above is outdated anyone feel free to mention as much.

6/15/2021 4:19:00 PM

^ they have seriously improved on that since they introduced the Cheetah stance feature (or around that time), i don't know, about a year ago. since then it has been able to do back to back runs, and this new one is even better.

from their website:

Quote :

"With the longest range and quickest acceleration of any electric vehicle in production, Model S Plaid is the highest performing sedan ever built. Both Long Range and Plaid powertrains, with updated battery architecture, are capable of back-to-back, consistent 1/4 mile runs."

6/16/2021 10:34:28 AM

Engineering Analysis Of New Tesla Model S Plaid Supercar

https://insideevs.com/news/514385/tesla-models-plaid-engineering-analysis/

6/16/2021 3:24:58 PM

60-120 mph in 3.84 sec

as a point of reference: the $400k 765LT takes 4.1 sec

video: https://insideevs.com/news/516406/tesla-plaid-60-120-4seconds

(not surprising considering it has 1,020 hp and AWD, but still hard to wrap mind around the fact that it is a 5-seat family car, but has performance typically found in $1-3 million hypercars)

6/25/2021 3:28:23 PM

THIS will surely be The End of Tesla Motors, no?

Tesla Has An Estimated 1.3M Cybertruck Reservations Worth $80B

11/23/2021 1:22:49 PM

i4 M50 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance

Drag race, roll race, and braking test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbdiQ9FjBwc

They both win!

1/2/2022 9:45:03 AM

Quote :

"60-120 mph in 3.84 sec as a point of reference: the $400k 765LT takes 4.1 sec video: https://insideevs.com/news/516406/tesla-plaid-60-120-4seconds (not surprising considering it has 1,020 hp and AWD, but still hard to wrap mind around the fact that it is a 5-seat family car, but has performance typically found in $1-3 million hypercars)"

But Elon made people work during, Muh Pandemic. He also bought Twitter to spread fascism and re-elect Donald Trump.

11/5/2022 3:30:24 PM

from page 1

Quote :

"So to prevent the oncoming PR fiasco, Tesla Motors has been secretly monitoring the vehicles and driving habits without the knowledge of the owners. That's sure to smooth things over."

A decade later we find out that people literally dont even care if there is a camera on them watchgin them drive and logging everything they do.

12/8/2022 11:24:06 AM

Is tesla motors ended yet?

[Edited on December 16, 2022 at 5:26 PM. Reason : ]

12/16/2022 5:22:49 PM

Not yet. It's been 10 years though so I'm sure it will happen any day now.

12/22/2022 9:37:30 AM

TWW on Tesla:

Quote :

"It's vapor ware. They have a one-off, non-functioning prototype. Unlike the current Tesla, which is just a tweaked Lotus chassis, the Model S is their own platform.... that doesn't exist. Tesla needs several hundred million dollars of investment (which they are seeking from bailout money) to even have a chance at developing this. In 30 months. From scratch. With no prior experience. It took GM 7 years to get the Volt platform to a point of a functioning prototype. Just a point of comparison."

Quote :

"If Tesla survives and is able to pay back their loans I will eat a lithium battery."

Quote :

"I maintain that pure electrics are absolutely stupid, save a very small market for very inexpensive electric city cars."

Quote :

"Automotive electric motors are sub par right now because no one has really tried to develop light 100hp motors. Batteries... The same."

Quote :

"also, Teslas are lame. I guess I'm glad someone is trying, and it's a step in the right direction, but I respect it really only as a test mule or prototype, and can't imagine why in the hell anyone would buy one."

TWW on Chevy Volt:

Quote :

"lmao this thing is so fucking dumb. ahahahahaha gm is the worst and deserved to die."

Quote :

"Hahahaha This will be a greater failure than the EV1. I'm actually a little saddened."

Quote :

"its gonna fail now"

12/22/2022 9:44:58 AM

Quote :

"Even if you just treated the entire engine as a consumable and didn't do anything but change the oil, say, once per year with full synth, you could buy a lot of 2JZ engines for the cost of a $40k battery pack and the $40k price premium of a Tesla over the price of an Elise. Oh, and the 2JZ would be fixed/replaced under warranty for a few years, unlike the battery pack. Oh, and you could go on a trip longer than the borderline useless range of the Tesla. Oh, and it would still be a flyweight sports car, which is the entire point of the vehicle, instead of a porker."

12/22/2022 9:50:06 AM

my my...how the turntables...

12/22/2022 11:23:29 AM

I just wanted to say... that there's Tesla news out there nowadays.

1/4/2023 12:08:16 AM

^^^ The context there was that the original Tesla Roadster made no sense. I mean, I get that it was a stepping stone, but...I can't imagine why anyone would have bought one. Look just a few posts above that for the context:

Quote :

"My beef is that they took a perfectly good Elise, then fucked it up and doubled the price."

I am an EV fan, a TSLA shareholder, and a likely EV buyer--but I stand by my comments on the original Roadster.

[Edited on January 4, 2023 at 6:18 PM. Reason : presumably I meant 2ZZ, not 2JZ]

1/4/2023 6:18:39 PM

bttt

5/12/2023 10:55:58 PM

I'm thinking of getting a 202/2021 Model S Long Rage plus with full FSD. The prices in their used inventory indicate that I can get one for around 60k.

5/18/2023 10:42:24 PM

the utility/convenience was unmatched, but the interior and build quality just couldn't make me keep it more than a couple years. could be better with 6 more model years under their belt

5/23/2023 9:54:01 AM

The end is nigh?

Dark Side Of Tesla Autopilot: NHTSA Data Reveals 736 Crashes, 17 Deaths
https://insideevs.com/news/671861/tesla-autopilot-736-crashes-17-deaths-nhtsa

6/13/2023 1:19:07 PM

I changed my mind an pulled the trigger on a 2023 Model Y Performance. The car feels like an absolute beast!

7/14/2023 4:15:55 PM

How is TSLA gonna license FSD to other automakers when it isn't FSD? That just seems baffling.

7/19/2023 6:56:26 PM

^^My brother and his wife have one. Honestly I wasn't impressed. The one trick pony aspect of it got old. I will admit, however, that I really enjoyed the steering feel it had.

^Blows my mind as well.

And can't understand WHY anyone would want to buy it.

[Edited on July 21, 2023 at 1:40 PM. Reason : ]

7/21/2023 1:39:02 PM

I got 3 months of free FSD with a referral, so if any of you are buying new I can refer you.

Impressions so far;

- Vision based parking assist is a mess, works 60% of the time, freaks out on parking garage inclines, and thinks certain objects are semi-trucks.

- Interior quality seems to have gotten better compared to previous years, still not at Audi level but better than GM/Ford.

- Even driving in 'Chill' mode feels engaging and fun, sport mode is adrenaline inducing

- The suspension feels perfect, not too stiff and not too boaty.

- Being able to access/control my car form my phone feels great

- Love the built in dashcam and sentry mode

- Running costs are dirt cheap, my elec rate is $0.12/kWh

- I recommend getting the Tesla home charger over a Chargepoint charger snice the Tesla charger comes with a button that opens the charge port. The tesla charger is also cheaper.

- The power windows are a tad finicky with obstacle detection, they don't close fully sometimes since they think there is an obstacle

- Its nice to be able to keep the ac/heat running while waiting in the car without having an engine idling

- FSD/EAP is a hot mess, they only time I had a good experience with FSD was when I drove a 2020 Model 3

- Standard Autopilot works great and takes a whole lot of stress away from driving

- The infotainment OS is great, I don't feel the need for Android auto or Carplay

- I'm looking forward to going camping with this car and using 'Camp Mode' this mode allows you to sleep in the car with the ac/heat running. I'm almost 6 ft tall and my partner and I can comfortably sleep with the back seats folded down

- I haven't been this excited about driving a car in 7 ish years. I will never own an ICE car again, driving an ICE car feels like taking a step back in time


- With Tesla opening up the Supercharger network to other manufacturers I can see EV adoption sky rocketing in the next 2-3 years

- I can see why this car has been voted the best selling car in the world for 1 Q 2023

https://www.motor1.com/news/669135/tesla-model-y-worlds-best-selling-car-q1-2023/

7/21/2023 4:23:38 PM

A 10 year running thread of haters proven wrong and TKE-whatever-dumb-username is still on that dumb grind

7/23/2023 11:27:29 PM

Quote :

"but I stand by my comments on the original Roadster"

Your comments were directed at the company and not a single product.

7/23/2023 11:31:59 PM

Quote :

"I can't imagine why anyone would have bought one"

Quote :

"And can't understand WHY anyone would want to buy it."

Whatever yall can't imagine or understand has turned into a wildly successful industry leading company.

[Edited on July 23, 2023 at 11:41 PM. Reason : ]

7/23/2023 11:36:19 PM

we've already been over this on my comment, on this very page.

I wasn't talking about EVs or Teslas in general. I was talking about the original Tesla Roadster--the one based on the Elise, except more expensive and not as good.

To quote myself:

Quote :

"I am an EV fan, a TSLA shareholder, and a likely EV buyer--but I stand by my comments on the original Roadster."

[Edited on July 24, 2023 at 1:50 AM. Reason : ]

7/24/2023 1:40:40 AM

the end is Nye

https://www.pcmag.com/news/toyota-touts-solid-state-evs-with-932-mile-range-10-minute-charging-by

7/24/2023 9:54:26 AM

^ It was only a matter of time

^^

7/24/2023 11:39:09 AM

Duke did you ever drive the Model 3 Performance?

7/24/2023 12:21:09 PM

No, just a regular model 3.

I figured I would have bought an M3P or MYP by now, but I’ve just been keeping my Insight. Still planning on a Tesla or a Lightning.

7/24/2023 3:23:11 PM

Until apartments adapt, this will be a rich people problem

7/24/2023 11:42:55 PM