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LocalSpyGuy Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,940 Points:614,345 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2009 9:34:52 AM Ignore LocalSpyGuy Report Abuse $49,900 is still unaffordable for most people.
pigmanTX Champion Author Houston Posts:1,281 Points:369,735 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 11:19:19 PM Ignore pigmanTX Report Abuse fillibuster, RTFA. Tesla HAS been delivering the Roadster for quite some time.
kbierley Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,644 Points:1,073,885 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:02:10 PM Ignore kbierley Report Abuse Now, let us all see if this company can survive.
fillibuster Veteran Author British Columbia Posts:473 Points:525,155 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 9:07:23 PM Ignore fillibuster Report Abuse This is what I call a prejudicial vehicle...only the rich will be able to afford one, IF and when it is manufactured...
dranske Champion Author Miami Posts:1,189 Points:569,350 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 9:03:09 PM Ignore dranske Report Abuse That sounds good for Tesla, but I can't afford anything in there price range...
cutter1330 Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:3,136 Points:721,110 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:47:30 PM Ignore cutter1330 Report Abuse This car looks GOOD. Unless your a super model good looks will only get you so far.
outlaw329 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,796 Points:463,120 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:44:30 PM Ignore outlaw329 Report Abuse With unemployment running away the cost is not even in the ballpark for the average consumer.
MDTDriver Champion Author California Posts:4,977 Points:1,192,565 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:43:02 PM Ignore MDTDriver Report Abuse The more electric cars on the raod the cheaper gas will be (Exxon new 20 year oil lease)gas will be around for a long time.
heysailor Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:4,665 Points:1,358,095 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:43:01 PM Ignore heysailor Report Abuse Tesla will send a jolt through the market.
LocalSpyGuy Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,940 Points:614,345 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:37:17 PM Ignore LocalSpyGuy Report Abuse I don't consider $49,900 a lower priced model.
sg413 Champion Author California Posts:2,029 Points:449,010 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:37:11 PM Ignore sg413 Report Abuse If I had any extra cash around I might...
Amtrgas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,148 Points:787,090 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:36:15 PM Ignore Amtrgas Report Abuse I think this would be a risky investment. This company is a lot of talk and very little action. They have talked about this Roadster for six years and yet to have produced them.
greenfog Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,724 Points:676,450 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:35:55 PM Ignore greenfog Report Abuse lets hope it works and the company grows, and is not bought out by an oil company that just buys it for control and then shut it down.
2granny Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,237 Points:488,050 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:34:38 PM Ignore 2granny Report Abuse Out of my price range.
xybiz Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,057 Points:1,258,895 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:34:08 PM Ignore xybiz Report Abuse too much in stock market
xybiz Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,057 Points:1,258,895 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:33:39 PM Ignore xybiz Report Abuse than makeing electric cars
xybiz Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,057 Points:1,258,895 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:33:12 PM Ignore xybiz Report Abuse This will make much more
MINER Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:8,437 Points:2,471,195 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:32:46 PM Ignore MINER Report Abuse Just as I've never cared about expensive cars such are my thoughts about this Tesla car or any other expensive car, my only hope is they learn some things that can used on a car that more everyday folks can afford....In that respect, I guess the more the merrier.
bababooey2 Champion Author Hartford Posts:1,481 Points:325,865 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:27:49 PM Ignore bababooey2 Report Abuse I saw Tesla in concert........
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,455 Points:696,370 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:26:13 PM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse Deal looks to be overvalued.
egd Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,060 Points:1,333,735 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:24:31 PM Ignore egd Report Abuse is always a market for fashionable toys, can they make a popular everymans car
LilRedWagonIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,829 Points:606,080 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:16:23 PM Ignore LilRedWagonIN Report Abuse I will jump at the chance to get in on this IPO. Made one mistake in not doing Google. At least, in one way, I will be able to afford to own a Tesla; and if they are successful in expanding to mainstream models, with a resulting stock rise, I might even be able to afford the roadster.
SUPERQUACK Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,467 Points:986,025 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:14:31 PM Ignore SUPERQUACK Report Abuse SHOULD WE BUY THE STOCK, I DOUBT IT
dollarwatcher Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:3,007 Points:563,750 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:12:50 PM Ignore dollarwatcher Report Abuse Another vehicle for the rich and famous. Be the first movie star on your block to own one.
nigelb Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,496 Points:527,490 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:12:44 PM Ignore nigelb Report Abuse An expensive car that the average person can't afford.
janctx Champion Author Lubbock Posts:2,644 Points:857,360 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:12:04 PM Ignore janctx Report Abuse how many do you think they will sell
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,795 Points:1,583,840 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:02:45 PM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse I think it would be safe to say that many people would like to be a part of the Tesla company and to show their support for Green. Owning stock in it would be one way to say they approve.
rocket_ron Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,413 Points:1,040,965 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:01:51 PM Ignore rocket_ron Report Abuse This thing is a rocket because of all that torque available in the electric motor. but only the rich can afford a vehicle like this.
RockCity Champion Author Denver Posts:2,717 Points:484,845 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 8:01:32 PM Ignore RockCity Report Abuse Ah, the american dream come true, turn a small business into a conglomorate then wine, dine with the well healed, buy $100,000 cars and think about the environment. How sweet.
netman044 Champion Author Texas Posts:3,844 Points:646,060 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:53:58 PM Ignore netman044 Report Abuse I wouldn't think that an IPO in today's economy would be wise or profitable. No one can afford what they are selling now.
72_Monte Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,825 Points:1,024,755 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:53:34 PM Ignore 72_Monte Report Abuse Buy, buy, buy!
e3p0 Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,179 Points:583,090 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:52:41 PM Ignore e3p0 Report Abuse Oh, just what everyone needs... a $109,000 sports car.
Tatalah Champion Author Riverside Posts:5,749 Points:1,503,385 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:48:06 PM Ignore Tatalah Report Abuse Remind me to sell short. If I forget and buy, I want my right hand (the one I sign checks with) cut off.
VetteFan Champion Author Indiana Posts:4,866 Points:1,065,470 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:47:51 PM Ignore VetteFan Report Abuse Money from stocks might help them. Sales would be their best help. Who can afford a $109,000 car these days?
beachbumCA Champion Author Riverside Posts:4,069 Points:767,500 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:45:55 PM Ignore beachbumCA Report Abuse Profit. What profit. Not with this car.
Skipper52 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,551 Points:632,950 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:45:04 PM Ignore Skipper52 Report Abuse They are going to have to change thier price range if they want to make profit.
K1500 Champion Author Birmingham Posts:1,055 Points:187,170 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:43:29 PM Ignore K1500 Report Abuse I'm sure they'll get plenty of investments from "important" public figures trying to make themselves off as caring about the environment.
brus282 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,626 Points:943,225 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:41:41 PM Ignore brus282 Report Abuse regular folks will not be able to afford this car, so can they really succeed?
aarrrt Champion Author San Diego Posts:3,005 Points:717,250 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:40:37 PM Ignore aarrrt Report Abuse You won't be able to buy this vehicle unless you take out a mortgage on the car. Only the wealthy need apply.
Ken2OD Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:4,098 Points:999,510 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:37:45 PM Ignore Ken2OD Report Abuse If Nikolai Tesla would have done this over 100 years ago while he was still alive, just maybe the world would not have been so dependent on oil for running their cars. Too little, too late!
TomT2Lee Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,470 Points:1,091,790 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:37:29 PM Ignore TomT2Lee Report Abuse A souped up EV for rich folks. Good luck.
TerryLee Champion Author Ohio Posts:11,387 Points:2,143,965 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:37:25 PM Ignore TerryLee Report Abuse maybe be a good thing
Jarod13 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,885 Points:639,475 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:35:41 PM Ignore Jarod13 Report Abuse Some day Tesla Motors will make a splash on the automotive scene. I'm not sure that the public can wait that long...
TXGasPriceSpy Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,691 Points:505,495 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:31:01 PM Ignore TXGasPriceSpy Report Abuse I won't be buying any of this stock for sure. Good luck to those who do!!
TopGunn Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,249 Points:1,641,710 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:13:41 PM Ignore TopGunn Report Abuse Some theories pan out, others are big flops. Time will tell.
flyfast Champion Author Kansas City Posts:4,516 Points:878,300 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:10:44 PM Ignore flyfast Report Abuse $$$$$ then you walk
montytexas Champion Author Houston Posts:1,210 Points:719,490 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:09:57 PM Ignore montytexas Report Abuse A more favorable stock market environment is probably driving this decision...the prospectus should be interesting reading....
jay4 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:5,792 Points:1,326,080 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:09:16 PM Ignore jay4 Report Abuse Keep trying until we get it right. The concept is good.
jjjleblanc Champion Author Rochester Posts:2,211 Points:625,675 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:06:06 PM Ignore jjjleblanc Report Abuse Share price will be interesting.
14of45SSR Champion Author Saskatchewan Posts:2,112 Points:474,280 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:05:55 PM Ignore 14of45SSR Report Abuse Hopefully they survive! Don't want to see them get crushed by any other vehicle companys or oil companys.