Tesla Model S waffling - Page 44

Jeff_DML · 11-01-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by equ

Research released by Edmunds indicates the Model S is now the best selling car in eight of America's 25 wealthiest zip codes as ranked by Forbes. At the top of that list is Atherton, California, a Silicon Valley town near Tesla's Palo Alto headquarters where the average home costs $6.65 million.

http://jalopnik.com/the-tesla-model-...cas-1456273385

what is with jeep wranglers and the east coast? Grand Cherokee I sort of undertand

*clyde* · 11-02-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by equ

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Research released by Edmunds indicates the Model S is now the best selling car in eight of America's 25 wealthiest zip codes as ranked by Forbes. At the top of that list is Atherton, California, a Silicon Valley town near Tesla's Palo Alto headquarters where the average home costs $6.65 million.

http://jalopnik.com/the-tesla-model-...cas-1456273385

See, JST? You could have been ahead of the curve, but now you're just a me tooer.

Sharp11 · 11-02-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by equ

Research released by Edmunds indicates the Model S is now the best selling car in eight of America's 25 wealthiest zip codes as ranked by Forbes. At the top of that list is Atherton, California, a Silicon Valley town near Tesla's Palo Alto headquarters where the average home costs $6.65 million.

http://jalopnik.com/the-tesla-model-...cas-1456273385

I had no idea I "aspired to follow" ....

SCA · 11-03-2013, 08:47 PM

The third one I have seen in town. The other two where white & black. This one was at a local Euro Indy shop for new tires & an alignment.

JST · 11-03-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

The third one I have seen in town. The other two where white & black. This one was at a local Euro Indy shop for new tires & an alignment.

Hey, that's my color combo! I didn't get the ($4500) 21" wheels, though.

Alignment is a known issue; there's some concern about excessive toe out either coming from the factory, resulting from transport, or happening over time.

ZBB · 11-03-2013, 09:46 PM

I love mine in white, but I really like that red. Had I seen one in person prior to ordering, I very likely would have ponied up for it...

TD · 11-04-2013, 07:33 AM

I saw one in red for the first time yesterday as well. It's really a nice deep red. It looks great on the car.

That said, I can't drive a red car. I have enough problems with speed enforcement as it is.

JST · 11-04-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TD

I saw one in red for the first time yesterday as well. It's really a nice deep red. It looks great on the car.

That said, I can't drive a red car. I have enough problems with speed enforcement as it is.

It's the best red I've seen since Imola. Might even be better than Imola, since it has more depth, but I'd have to see them side by side.

And TD--lucky for you, MD speed cameras don't care what color your car is...

ZBB · 11-04-2013, 08:07 AM

Oddly, I find myself driving the Tesla slower than previous cars. I used to accelerate fairly quick (although not all out), and drive 10-over the posted limit.

Now I accelerate a bit slower, and drive about 5-over. I think the Tesla's power consumption displays is why. I've always watched my mpg and range on previous cars -- not really hypermiling, but at least trying to be efficient. With the Tesla, you are rewarded with less range loss if you drive carefully. Accelerating is an example -- I try to keep the power meter below 60kW when accelerating from a stop and will re engage cruise control once I'm over ~25. Accelerating faster than that will give power use spikes.

Results are that I now have a lifetime average 298 Wh/mile, which is 2 below the EPA rating. I'd probably be closer to 310 if I didn't monitor as closely... Ironically, that's about 75 kWh less electricity used -- which only saved me ~$4.50 over 5 months...

TD · 11-04-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JST

It's the best red I've seen since Imola. Might even be better than Imola, since it has more depth, but I'd have to see them side by side.

And TD--lucky for you, MD speed cameras don't care what color your car is...

Without derailing this thread, speed cameras don't issue tickets that carry points. Nor do they issue ones requiring a court appearance.

Not that $75 tickets aren't an unnecessary expense, but it's the other kind that pose the real problem.

As someone who's had to incur attorney expenses on a couple of occasions in VA...

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11-03-2013, 09:46 PM	#436
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	I love mine in white, but I really like that red. Had I seen one in person prior to ordering, I very likely would have ponied up for it... __________________ ZBB

11-04-2013, 08:07 AM	#439
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	Oddly, I find myself driving the Tesla slower than previous cars. I used to accelerate fairly quick (although not all out), and drive 10-over the posted limit. Now I accelerate a bit slower, and drive about 5-over. I think the Tesla's power consumption displays is why. I've always watched my mpg and range on previous cars -- not really hypermiling, but at least trying to be efficient. With the Tesla, you are rewarded with less range loss if you drive carefully. Accelerating is an example -- I try to keep the power meter below 60kW when accelerating from a stop and will re engage cruise control once I'm over ~25. Accelerating faster than that will give power use spikes. Results are that I now have a lifetime average 298 Wh/mile, which is 2 below the EPA rating. I'd probably be closer to 310 if I didn't monitor as closely... Ironically, that's about 75 kWh less electricity used -- which only saved me ~$4.50 over 5 months... __________________ ZBB

11-04-2013, 07:33 AM	#437
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	I saw one in red for the first time yesterday as well. It's really a nice deep red. It looks great on the car. That said, I can't drive a red car. I have enough problems with speed enforcement as it is.