2017 tesla model s p100d new record 0-60 mph in 2.28 seconds!
02-10-17, 09:26 AM
#31
Impressive numbers. But for the every-day Tesla driver, just what exactly does this create? Problems. Stopped at a light in a suburban city. Mothers and children around in SUV's. Light turns green, driver punches it. Car sneaks up on other cars with no sound at all. People are startled. People are pissed. "There goes another a-hole in a Tesla." Happens every day. Is this good for society? Not in my opinion. This acceleration madness has to end.
wait...you were being sarcastic?
02-10-17, 10:14 AM
#32
Lexus Champion
You and Fizzboy are talking about 2 different things. You are talking about what the driver hears (or does not hear) inside the vehicle. Fizzboy is talking about what pedestrians and other drivers -- outside the vehicle -- hear.
02-10-17, 10:27 AM
#33
everyone complaining is just huuurrrrrrt that they can't afford one 
i agree though i wouldn't get a tesla unless i was rich enough to buy it as a pure toy and not something i'd have to depend on. when you're out on the highway it doesn't compare to something like a big AMG mercedes and the range becomes absolutely horrendous when you're driving it hard, which lets be honest you'll always want to do. not to mention it still takes awhile to charge up, and i still think the interior is crap. my rich indian friend's dad recently got the 90D and i have to say the ride is quite stiff as are the seats. still a very cool car though, especially from a relatively new company like tesla
i agree though i wouldn't get a tesla unless i was rich enough to buy it as a pure toy and not something i'd have to depend on. when you're out on the highway it doesn't compare to something like a big AMG mercedes and the range becomes absolutely horrendous when you're driving it hard, which lets be honest you'll always want to do. not to mention it still takes awhile to charge up, and i still think the interior is crap. my rich indian friend's dad recently got the 90D and i have to say the ride is quite stiff as are the seats. still a very cool car though, especially from a relatively new company like tesla
Nice to see an Indian dude buy something besides a Toyota/Lexus or Honda/Acura lol. 99% of us don't venture from those brands.
02-10-17, 10:58 AM
#34
Lexus Fanatic
02-10-17, 11:08 AM
#35
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Agreed, or some of us just like the sound an IC engine makes and think driving enjoyment is more than a single straight line blast that you can brag to your friends about. I want to make sure and burn up my fair share of those dead dinosaurs before they are gone. If this was a forum for modded civics the "you can't afford" statement might hold generally true. On this forum I would caution making that assumption, as a great number of regular contributors on this forum could afford most anything this side of a Bugatti. I'm not in Hypercar territory but paying cash for a Tesla would not be an issue. My wife and I drive what we drive because we like it, I assume many on this board are the same.
02-10-17, 11:11 AM
#36
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02-10-17, 11:45 AM
#37
Lexus Champion
Huge +1
not bad for a 5000 lb 4door sedan
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02-10-17, 04:07 PM
#38
There's so much more to being a car enthusiast than 0-60 numbers. One can revel in the history of a car maker, study design elements, monitor sales trends, anticipate new models coming out, and help others make good buying decisions. These are all things people who "like cars" do day in and day out.
I'd say leave that type of driving behavior to the track, no matter what type of car or driver it is. On the streets, it is dangerous and causes problems. The idea when driving was once to be *courteous* and safe around others. With such tempting power and elaborate on-board media devices distracting people, we've lost respect of the road.
I am still not a fan of electric cars and with gas prices being where they are it could be a while still for these to evolve and be affordable and practical. Tesla no doubt is leading that way but car making is a high risk business and has fickle consumers to court and capture. And, at $150K there are a long list of cars to compete with....
02-10-17, 05:18 PM
#40
Lexus Fanatic
And, as for the Model S, while, yes, 0-60 in just over two seconds is amazing by drag-strip standards, again, we're talking about street use. A car that fast could be exceedingly dangerous in the hands of immature or overly-aggressive drivers, especially in traffic or with pedestrians around.
02-10-17, 05:53 PM
#41
Lead Lap
Troll. A decently-equipped 60kwh Tesla comes in at $70K and isn't too bad of a lease either, it's certainly not that much out of reach for a lot of members on this forum, especially those who already own a GS or LS.
Nice to see an Indian dude buy something besides a Toyota/Lexus or Honda/Acura lol. 99% of us don't venture from those brands.
Nice to see an Indian dude buy something besides a Toyota/Lexus or Honda/Acura lol. 99% of us don't venture from those brands.
02-11-17, 02:29 AM
#42
Forum Administrator
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Guys, lot of personal and sweeping commentary in this thread that I'll ask you drop. Let's keep it on the vehicle
02-11-17, 02:43 PM
#44
As cool as this blistering acceleration is, I think Tesla is missing the boat on getting electric cars to go mainstream. Increased range and reduced price need to be the engineering goals. That is unless Tesla is content to be a niche car maker catering exclusively to the wealthy. That can be a dangerous strategy for a small company like Tesla, sales would tank in a recession.
