I think "it looks cool and is a neat idea" are pretty much the only reasons to like a Tesla.... which aren't bad reasons if you have a spare $100k sitting around. But if you're going to spend $100k on a car, there are so many others I'd rather have...
On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Josh Luthman <[email protected]> wrote: > What is a good reason to like a Tesla? I think it looks cool and it is a > neat idea, but I don't see any use for it myself. > > > Josh Luthman > Office: 937-552-2340 > Direct: 937-552-2343 > 1100 Wayne St > Suite 1337 > Troy, OH 45373 > > On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 12:56 PM, Steve D <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Can also haul more crap with an F-150, so there's one more arbitrary >> reason to not like a Tesla. >> >> -Steve D >> >> On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 9:37 AM, Josh Luthman <[email protected] >> > wrote: >> >>> 100k for a toy car? >>> >>> Go faster with a GTR. >>> Look cooler with a Ferrari 360. >>> Be more comfortable in a Jag XF (R?) >>> Want better mileage on your electric car? Leaf or something of the sort. >>> >>> These are all cheaper options if you're after a toy car. >>> >>> >>> Josh Luthman >>> Office: 937-552-2340 >>> Direct: 937-552-2343 >>> 1100 Wayne St >>> Suite 1337 >>> Troy, OH 45373 >>> >>> On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Rory Conaway <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Tesla is still a toy though. Even with all its, any luxury car is a >>>> better value. When there are alternatives or the next gen battery hits the >>>> market, not just a slightly better version of what Tesla has but a >>>> carbon-iron or carbon anything, then a long range electric has real value. >>>> Out in Arizona at 80mph or slightly more average in 100-115 degree weather >>>> and even hotter on the open highway, with air-conditioning, I’d be >>>> surprised to see their biggest battery last 200 miles. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Rory >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* Af [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Josh Luthman >>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 5, 2015 9:16 AM >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] This is going to make a great UPS >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Tesla S is cool. Being able to drive 3-4 hours and not be stuck for 8 >>>> is better. Once they get more charging stations (at least in major cities, >>>> come on!) I can see it being available to way more people. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Josh Luthman >>>> Office: 937-552-2340 >>>> Direct: 937-552-2343 >>>> 1100 Wayne St >>>> Suite 1337 >>>> Troy, OH 45373 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 12:06 PM, Paul Stewart <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Wow… that is really interesting … I looked at putting solar at my house >>>> before and the number of panels, the cost etc didn’t make it worthwhile. I >>>> was quoted $25k in panels at the time … think I may revisit though and get >>>> additional quotes ;) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> BTW – a friend of mine has a Tesla S and loves it… I’m seriously >>>> considering one now as well >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* Af [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Chris Wright >>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 5, 2015 11:31 AM >>>> >>>> >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] This is going to make a great UPS >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I don’t know how many cycles it can handle, but max draw per pack is >>>> 2kW continuous, 3.3kW peak. >>>> >>>> http://www.teslamotors.com/powerwall >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Chris Wright >>>> >>>> Network Administrator >>>> >>>> Velociter Wireless >>>> >>>> 209-838-1221 x115 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* Af [mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] *On >>>> Behalf Of *Bill Prince >>>> *Sent:* Friday, May 01, 2015 10:38 AM >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] This is going to make a great UPS >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I would want to run it DC, but it ain't bad. We're paying in the >>>> neighborhood of $1500 for about 5KWh with SLA batteries, so this would be a >>>> serious consideration. >>>> >>>> I'd like to know what the maximum draw-down is, and how many >>>> charge/discharge cycles, etc. etc. >>>> >>>> bp >>>> >>>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 5/1/2015 10:20 AM, Peter Kranz wrote: >>>> >>>> I want to see more specs, but a 10kWh AC UPS for $3500.. �that�s a >>>> decent price. >>>> >>>> � >>>> >>>> http://www.teslamotors.com/powerwall >>>> >>>> � >>>> >>>> >>>> *Peter Kranz *www.UnwiredLtd.com <http://www.unwiredltd.com/> >>>> Desk: 510-868-1614 x100 >>>> Mobile: 510-207-0000 >>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> � >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >
