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Just saw my first Tesla on the road....

Discussion in 'Tesla' started by Codyroo, Apr 20, 2008.

  1. rpatterman

    rpatterman Thinking Progressive

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    Just saw my first Tesla in Boulder Colorado. WOW! Pulled up next to it at several stoplights in a row. Driver said he was from Golden and his was the second in Colorado. Very quiet! Did not get a change to drag race him with my 2004 Prius,(rush hour traffic).

    I WANT ONE NOW!!!

    When the Formerly Big 3 actual put out a car that I want, I will support their bailout, until then, no thanks. Saw a bet earlier that Toyota would have a PHEV before GM cancelled their Volt program. Looking more likely every day.
     
  2. jayman

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    Yes, the Tesla does look very exotic. It makes me drool*

    * a lot of things make me drool. I really should see a doctor about that
     
  3. Codyroo

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    As a follow up....

    Thanks Peak Oil, I didn't realize that it might have been a tester car.

    One of the Manufacturing Directors at my place of work has a green Tesla. Very cool car, I drool at it everytime I walk by it in the parking lot (which is about 6 or more times a day as I walk between buildings).

    Boys and their toys.
     
  4. daniel

    daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb

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    If it makes you feel any better, it's not comfortable to sit in.
     
  5. PeakOilGarage

    PeakOilGarage Nothing less than 99.9

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    And the drivers look downright silly trying to get in and out of the Tesla Roadster. It is not a graceful procedure.

    There is actually a recommended order of body parts for getting in.
    Foot, butt, head, other foot.
     
  6. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Might have been, but there are now several orange ones tooling around.

    Look for pictures of a bright red one on EVnut.com next week. :D I finally get to drive one. Yay. :cheer2: