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LongPlay All-Star Author Albuquerque Posts:821 Points:391,190 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 2:26:55 PM Ignore LongPlay Report Abuse I cannot believe that there are enough stupid people to invest in such an enterprise -- only the government!
PDQBlues Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,299 Points:506,325 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 2:26:10 PM Ignore PDQBlues Report Abuse I hope Tesla Motors gives the rest of the auto industry a good run for its money.
antur Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,042 Points:502,770 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 2:20:16 PM Ignore antur Report Abuse Good news.
katiejayWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,270 Points:384,060 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 2:17:43 PM Ignore katiejayWV Report Abuse Can you say bankruptcy?
psuray All-Star Author Hartford Posts:919 Points:223,650 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 2:17:37 PM Ignore psuray Report Abuse right , I can't wait to get in line
nimpy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:4,127 Points:894,770 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 2:16:51 PM Ignore nimpy Report Abuse I agree yonkers111
Yonkers111 Champion Author Scranton Posts:6,328 Points:536,820 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 2:15:33 PM Ignore Yonkers111 Report Abuse For $23,000 I can buy a new Corolla and drive 100,000 miles. Why would I want to spent $109,000. That's crazy.
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:4,390 Points:313,750 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 2:05:59 PM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse How long before we get an electric vehicle that can pull a camper trailer or fifth wheel with a price that won't break the bank?
arnerator Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,252 Points:657,885 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 2:00:34 PM Ignore arnerator Report Abuse Another step on the road to success.
MPGKing All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:874 Points:227,570 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:58:31 PM Ignore MPGKing Report Abuse Nice to see more competition.
Tamas2evil Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:4,437 Points:786,900 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:57:22 PM Ignore Tamas2evil Report Abuse I agree with SS70...if you are going to main stream this why not make it affordable.
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:5,383 Points:1,132,685 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:53:42 PM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse They need to introduce one Mass car with pricing around 25K
RAC110 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,368 Points:1,165,910 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:53:35 PM Ignore RAC110 Report Abuse bad news unless they make a car affordable for the majority of people
MiniFan Champion Author California Posts:1,833 Points:590,100 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:52:56 PM Ignore MiniFan Report Abuse hopefully they start making affordable cars for everybody
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:4,766 Points:808,620 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:51:55 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse No Tesla for me. Divide 109K by 10 and you are getting closer to reality. How much will it cost per mile? cents per mile, since no gallons are used. Or kwh per mile. Don't forget to include battery replacement costs. And anything else that is not normal for gasoline powered cars.
us412 Champion Author Arkansas Posts:13,538 Points:1,460,920 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:50:40 PM Ignore us412 Report Abuse I understand Daimler-Benz has already bought 20% of Tesla electric cars.
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:3,900 Points:1,006,620 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:50:20 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse They need to make the e-cars more like "regular" cars. Comfortable, easy to drive, easy to maintain and easy to keep charged - without a mile long extension cord to plug into at a CONVENIENT charging station.
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:3,043 Points:578,955 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:48:41 PM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse Good luck. They are going to need it.
RobertSpratt All-Star Author Virginia Beach Posts:792 Points:234,245 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:48:00 PM Ignore RobertSpratt Report Abuse That's a great price for an electric car. NOT!!!!
unicornpmb Champion Author Buffalo Posts:3,542 Points:654,125 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:46:37 PM Ignore unicornpmb Report Abuse That's about 2250 tanks of gas in my books. Stick with my old car.
ChuckGVT Champion Author Vermont Posts:2,121 Points:736,420 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:42:34 PM Ignore ChuckGVT Report Abuse cdanielwyke - - Agree completely.
Jo120 Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,469 Points:1,314,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:42:34 PM Ignore Jo120 Report Abuse That's the roadster selling at that price.Bill Gates,Warren Buffet,and a few others would probably play with it. Wait and see what the regular cars run....
skippypa Champion Author Hawaii Posts:3,529 Points:766,090 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:39:33 PM Ignore skippypa Report Abuse Wasn't there an article yesterday that someone was going to team up with Tesla?
arvo87 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:2,940 Points:584,615 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:36:09 PM Ignore arvo87 Report Abuse so we can all lose when it goes belly up
SeerLV Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:3,503 Points:718,660 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:36:04 PM Ignore SeerLV Report Abuse The Tesla is a nice toy for those who can afford it but does nothing to help with creating an economically viable electric car for the masses.
checkum Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,335 Points:663,090 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:35:10 PM Ignore checkum Report Abuse What a lousy investment
movinon Champion Author Kansas City Posts:16,872 Points:1,792,785 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:31:26 PM Ignore movinon Report Abuse No thanks
star_deceiver Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,001 Points:706,000 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:31:26 PM Ignore star_deceiver Report Abuse Stay private!!!
Retowered Champion Author Colorado Posts:4,143 Points:1,725,695 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:27:47 PM Ignore Retowered Report Abuse $109,000 I can't afford one but Obama can.
cdanielwyke Champion Author Greensboro Posts:1,550 Points:409,485 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:24:46 PM Ignore cdanielwyke Report Abuse We need affordable electric cars, $20,000 or less for standard models. That is the only way everyone will want to switch to electric.
Wolfwings Champion Author Delaware Posts:3,937 Points:820,505 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:21:09 PM Ignore Wolfwings Report Abuse Just what we need, another car maker to go broke and ask for a bailout.
zimowski Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,815 Points:626,805 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:19:51 PM Ignore zimowski Report Abuse Model S is more affordable, comparatively speaking. Cost of ownership?
ByGuy Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,251 Points:790,635 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:15:14 PM Ignore ByGuy Report Abuse Cap and Tax would make it cost $207,000.
Grismer Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:3,717 Points:769,215 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:10:52 PM Ignore Grismer Report Abuse Why are rumors being summited on this website?
DellMan Champion Author Omaha Posts:1,917 Points:442,925 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:10:45 PM Ignore DellMan Report Abuse Think about all the gas you could afford for this kind of money, even if you drive a gas guzzler. Electric cars will go by the way side as soon as Cap & Tax is passed. Nobody will be able to afford the electric bill to charge them.
fightbigoil71 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,790 Points:595,860 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:06:06 PM Ignore fightbigoil71 Report Abuse ok, but how many could afford one of these?
CLM06 Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,709 Points:1,117,190 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:04:09 PM Ignore CLM06 Report Abuse Unless these car prices come down very few people can afford them
Xpoint Champion Author Idaho Posts:5,344 Points:694,600 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:03:42 PM Ignore Xpoint Report Abuse Need an affordable priced car.
fordmexico Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,171 Points:181,875 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:03:37 PM Ignore fordmexico Report Abuse This new Tesla Model S is quite something. Price will need to decrease to make it an everyday vehicle. The company will also need to expand their manufacturing base or combine with a larger manufacturer. Read the FACTS about it by clicking here [Tesla Model STesla Model S [Edited by: fordmexico at 11/21/2009 1:05:06 PM EST]
ziyulu Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:3,480 Points:652,175 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:00:41 PM Ignore ziyulu Report Abuse Go public? Will speculators drive up the price of Tesla's stock?
WP62 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,333 Points:1,116,020 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 12:58:33 PM Ignore WP62 Report Abuse Base price of their lower cost vehicle is $49,900. Good luck.
wizzard1222 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,723 Points:1,346,115 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 12:56:52 PM Ignore wizzard1222 Report Abuse Yah...OK...I like the name & concept...but the price is too high for me !!!
rightofway673 All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:661 Points:1,572,090 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 12:56:50 PM Ignore rightofway673 Report Abuse I applaud Tesla'a efforts, even if I cannot afford what they currently have to offer. Just imagine what they will be cranking out within a few years.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:8,001 Points:1,398,940 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 12:50:33 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse their new sedan is being priced around ONLY $59000 still too rich for most people with familys
uglytom Champion Author Florida Posts:3,126 Points:684,090 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 12:48:45 PM Ignore uglytom Report Abuse Can the public afford them?
gypsykid Champion Author Florida Posts:2,192 Points:435,515 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 12:44:48 PM Ignore gypsykid Report Abuse i hope this means they will be more affordable and accessible to all
gypsykid Champion Author Florida Posts:2,192 Points:435,515 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 12:44:14 PM Ignore gypsykid Report Abuse this is a good direction
fapjr1942 All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:862 Points:471,285 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 12:42:48 PM Ignore fapjr1942 Report Abuse Best of luck , have to take a look at the IPO
Bagtag All-Star Author Georgia Posts:930 Points:969,005 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 12:42:12 PM Ignore Bagtag Report Abuse All for it, if the price of production will come down. The true spirit of Tesla is "energy for everyone."
Metroman Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:8,202 Points:1,647,470 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 12:41:38 PM Ignore Metroman Report Abuse If Tesla wants to sell cars, they better come up with something around $9,000, not $109,000
matman01 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,196 Points:1,016,345 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 12:40:22 PM Ignore matman01 Report Abuse I wish Tesla well, and I hope that they make it. In the meantime, still love my 09 Escape hybrid!