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You sound like me. They can pry my dino-burners from my cold dead hands. I'm not paying 50k+ for an appliance. There's an emotional component. The electric cars leave me feeling numb. For 20-30k, sure appliance it is. 85+, no fucking way am I dropping the coin for something that doesn't get me going in that irrational way.
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I drove a Prius for 10 years and hated it. I'm driving a four popper 330i and can't get enough.
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10-31-2018, 02:08 PM | #28 |
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I'm sure BMW is shitting their pants due to Tesla really.
they can't even file a proper 10q in time to show their "profit" while their entire finance team quits. I'm sure the g20 will also have an electric variant as well. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say the g20 will matter for much longer than Tesla will. |
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Majority of the e-cars owners own an ICE vehicle.
Until e-cars come down to the price of a Mazda 3 or Honda Civic, it will be seen as a niche. It'll be interesting to see how the sales of e-cars when the subsidies stop. I know Tesla was so concerned that they took Ontario gov. to court (and won) because of potential sale losses (see Denmark I think). No one drives around racing their Teslas at the sight of another vehicle. Unless one is insecure. At that burn rate, the Model S/3/X system will shut down nor go further. Audi's e-Tron seems pretty good. BMW has a few e-car models. Auto mfgs do not need to beat Tesla, they just have to outlast it which I think isn't too hard thanks to Elon. e-cars are probably here to stay. ICE will eventually be toys for the rich. See horseback riding and equestrian. |
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To even put a Prius in the same category as a tesla is completely laughable. I drive one of those soul eaters for my daily 98 mile commute and the comparison is ridiculous. The only thing they have in common is that they have 4 wheels.....
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I have to admit...I'm a tech guy own apple everything and I work on F-18 Avionics systems for a living, don't get me wrong, I love BMW I have owned 5 and would love to own an M car, but I wish BMW would get off its a$$ and build a proper electric car. Last edited by BLU135i; 10-31-2018 at 03:23 PM.. |
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Yea, I realize how it came off that way. I think the M3P would be fun...the only thing it doesn't have going for it is the absurd/unnecessary factor since it's actually quite practical. That wasn't the reason I went with the M. For me, it was a range/seat/heated steering wheel (don't start, I love it and I don't care what anyone says) driven decision.
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the model 3 can outdrag an M3
has ridiculous 0-60 #s a big built-in advantage.. low center of gravity tune the suspension alil bit and voilla.. M-killer look at the roadster 0-60 in 1.9s max speed 250.. the OP is right.. Teslas are putting petrols to shame |
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The only reason why I'm not getting a Tesla Model 3 is because I don't like how it looks (interior & exterior). I just want it to look like a normal car. And all of that blame goes to the stupid tree-huggers. I'm a tree-hugger myself but I don't want my car to stand out. I don't want the world to know I drive electric. Also car manufacturers need to stop listening to them on the design. Just make the damn car look normal and make it electric. If they took the F30 or G20 and just made it electric would buy it even if the range was only 150 miles.
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