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So between Wookie and Socal we have:

Socal claims that Teslas have one of the lowest centers of gravity of any vehicle - that's fine for 1-car accidents.

Wookie claims that most accidents are 2-car, usually rear-end but every so often there's a catastrophic T-bone smashup. Biggest and highest chassis wins almost always.

You guys are talking at cross purposes. Teslas are low to the ground and will fare worse against GMC Suburbans and their like. If you're fucked up and lose control of your car with no one else around, then the Tesla is probably less likely to roll over and kill you.

stereotomy says

You guys are talking at cross purposes. Teslas are low to the ground and will fare worse against GMC Suburbans and their like. If you're fucked up and lose control of your car with no one else around, then the Tesla is probably less likely to roll over and kill you.

Rolling isn't the issue. Damn near half the cars personal or commercially are much bigger. I learned my driving habits driving a small car in Chicago traffic. You will die in a second and your sensor cannot stop another car or god forbid semi.

Had a county worker friend split into 3 pieces getting hit. He was in your typical highway truck. Not a pickup, but a big boy. A Tesla or other sedan is not safe at highway speeds. Running out of battery on a highway is a death wish with a Tesla. 80,000lbs of truck hitting your ass and you don't live.

Has nothing to do with speeds. It's weight of what hits you that your sensors have no control over. I'll only drive full sized SUV's the rest of my life. I don't care about gas. I'm not poor. I don't care about speed. Utility and A to B. All other things are bull shit. Give me a cassette player for all I care. There's too many distractions driving. Just drive.

stereotomy says

Teslas are low to the ground and will fare worse against GMC Suburbans and their like

A school bus or semi truck will take out a GMC Suburban because it is simply bigger. Hell, a Cybertruck will take them all out. Apples and oranges.

Thought we were arguing something specific about Tesla's OVERALL design and resultant safety? Tesla has big and small cars.

All those North American and European safety scores I linked above takes overall safety into account.

The high fatality rates were attributed mostly due to reckless driving.

DOGEWontAmountToShit says

"Just about 15 minutes down the road from Devil’s Slide is Moss Beach Distillery."

I've been there. It's OK.

socal2 says

A school bus or semi truck will take out a GMC Suburban because it is simply bigger. Hell, a Cybertruck will take them all out. Apples and oranges.

Nope. Not true at all. A 16k lbs truck hit my wife's car, totaled it and the kids didn't even know they were in an accident. This isn't 3rd person anecdotal. This happened to my family. I'd never put them in a Tesla. Ever. You can't change my mind on that.

This wasn't a pickup truck. It was a fully loaded box truck. They all walked away. Not a scratch. No chance in a Tesla. The truck would have been on my kids heads and probably dead. No hyperbolic either. I was there.

Patrick says

DOGEWontAmountToShit says

"Just about 15 minutes down the road from Devil’s Slide is Moss Beach Distillery."

I've been there. It's OK.

Is there any left now?

socal2 says

Eric Holder says

Are you implying that the percentage of idiots is higher among Tesla drivers so much so they manage to kill themselves even in Devil Slide proof car?

I'm suggesting that performance cars and muscle cars have higher fatality rates because........they do.
https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/latest-driver-death-rates-highlight-dangers-of-muscle-cars

Even base model Teslas are faster and more powerful than most muscle and performance cars. So no surprise that some wine moms driving their 3's and Y's around town might let the car get away from them not realizing the power they have available.

Eh? I have an old RWD sedan which is on par with base RWD Model3 performance-wise (260 hp, 5.8 sec to 60, 145 mph top speed). I don't see it as challenging to drive. Also I've driven Model 3 in both RWD and AWD spec and Model Y LR AWD and again didn't have my socks blown off. These are not Ferraris for sure. Not even V8 Mustangs as far as getting yourself into trouble goes. You can't even disable the electronic nannies. So no, not buying the "supercar in Corolla garb" spin.

RWSGFY says

Eh? I have an old RWD sedan which is on par with base RWD Model3 performance-wise (260 hp, 5.8 sec to 60, 145 mph top speed). I don't see it as challenging to drive. Also I've driven Model 3 in both RWD and AWD spec and Model Y LR AWD and again didn't have my socks blown off. These are not Ferraris for sure. Not even V8 Mustangs as far as getting yourself into trouble goes. You can't even disable the electronic nannies. So no, not buying the "supercar in Corolla garb" spin.

They are ugly for sure. I get people that like muscle cars because sure there's power, but they look cool. Not my jam, but I get people liking the looks. It's kind of like art.

Haven't had a speeding ticket or traffic accident since I was 18. I like big cars and I cannot lie. I'm the guy you are pissed at going the exact speed limit.

Here in IL there are less cops pulling people over. I respect them but don't trust them at all. I don't need a fast car for some mid-life crisis. Building a house. Close 12/3 on the construction loan FINALLY. I would not recommend custom, but I would not recommend buying a corporate built shit shack. The payoff will be good though for us. I finally get my recording studio. Kids get their own bedrooms. Not EV related, but Friday was a big day (yesterday). That's my midlife crisis buy.

My baseline 2021 Model Y is 0-60 in 4.4 sec. I use it to impress people I take on a demo drive. There are other fast cars, most are electric:

https://www.carfax.com/blog/fastest-sedans

Several of these are $100K or more. Out-the-door price on a new Model Y is under $50K without $7500 tax credit.
https://www.tesla.com/modely/design#payment

rocketjoe79 says

My baseline 2021 Model Y is 0-60 in 4.4 sec. I use it to impress people I take on a demo drive. There are other fast cars, most are electric:

https://www.carfax.com/blog/fastest-sedans

Several of these are $100K or more. Out-the-door price on a new Model Y is under $50K without $7500 tax credit.
https://www.tesla.com/modely/design#payment

Cool. Or I can buy an SUV that has utility and space for 7 people comfortably. EV's don't work for families. Not even a discussion. Enjoy zipping around and I'll hook up a 9k lbs camper and have some cheap fun for less all in than a Model Y.

So much whinging. The Tesla Model X comes in 6 and 7 seat configurations. If you don't like Muh Gullwings, then the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and the Kia EV9 come in a more conventional looking SUV package. Towing in these models is limited to 5000 lbs, so you can't pull a monster RV. That said should be sufficient for WookieMan's daily towing needs. Some even have 120v power outlets so you can convert from gas guzzling mowers/trimmers. Range is 300+ miles. That said, YMMV.

EBGuy says

So much whinging. The Tesla Model X comes in 6 and 7 seat configurations. If you don't like Muh Gullwings, then the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and the Kia EV9 come in a more conventional looking SUV package. Towing in these models is limited to 5000 lbs, so you can't pull a monster RV. That said should be sufficient for WookieMan's daily towing needs. Some even have 120v power outlets so you can convert from gas guzzling mowers/trimmers. Range is 300+ miles. That said, YMMV.

I have 3 boys my friend. They will all be 6'3" plus. I'm the runt in my family lineage at that height. So they might be 6'5" or more. No Tesla will work. I've done my research. Then carpooling with other kids that will be somewhat tall. I just took 5 kids this morning for basketball and not a chance in hell we'd all fit in a Tesla with school bag and athletic bag.

It's not whining, it's reality. I'm not dropping $100k+ as Al Sharpton posted. I can get an ICE for a fraction of the cost that's BIGGER than what he posted. Tows 9-10k. Fits the humans I have to deal with. No EV provides that. If an EV can town 9K, I'm stopping every 50-75 miles in areas that may not have chargers. My needs are not everyones, but I don't think most here have kids unless they're lurkers and don't post.

RWSGFY says

Eh? I have an old RWD sedan which is on par with base RWD Model3 performance-wise (260 hp, 5.8 sec to 60, 145 mph top speed).

The Model 3 Performance has a 0-60 at 2.9 sec. That is night and day difference. My long range Y does it in 4.4 seconds. .

Most people spending extra money to buy muscle cars and sports cars are typically car enthusiasts and know what they are getting. Some people spend thousands of dollars on standard ICE cars for mod packages just to shave half a second on acceleration because it is so noticable. Now imagine shaving nearly 4 seconds off your old RWD sedan!

Soccer and Wine moms getting a Tesla for a fraction of the cost of sports cars can sometimes let the cars get away from them.

socal2 says

Soccer and Wine moms getting a Tesla for a fraction of the cost of sports cars can sometimes let the cars get away from them.

So then why make that car? That's 50% plus of the population that will drive it. Probably closer to 70% as I only know personally one man that drives one. It's all chicks.

Not knocking you, but men just don't drive them. They are ugly. No utility if you have kids or do stuff. Yet to ever be sold on any model EV. Not picking on Tesla. My car makes any Tesla or other EV maker look gay. I can drive anywhere off road with 8 passengers. Maybe when the kids are out of the house and Tesla comes up with a full sized SUV not ugly car I'd think about it.

Hahahaha...Newsom outright declares that the EV bullshit is all political, nothing more:

WookieMan says

Not knocking you, but men just don't drive them

74% of Tesla drivers are male.

https://hedgescompany.com/blog/2018/11/tesla-owner-demographics/#:~:text=Tesla%20owner%20demographics%3A%20gender,-We%20looked%20at&text=Overall%2C%20Tesla%20owners%20skew%2074,%25%20female%2C%2074%25%20male.

WookieMan says

No utility if you have kids or do stuff.

There is plenty of room for my two H.S. aged kids, wife and even mother in law.

Besides, my wife's SUV is the main car to schlep kids and groceries around and for long road trips.

My Tesla is for fun. I am the only person in my car 95% of my driving.

Why buy a more expensive, slower, less safe and less fun car to drive around town?

socal2 says

RWSGFY says

Eh? I have an old RWD sedan which is on par with base RWD Model3 performance-wise (260 hp, 5.8 sec to 60, 145 mph top speed).

The Model 3 Performance has a 0-60 at 2.9 sec. That is night and day difference. My long range Y does it in 4.4 seconds. .

Most people spending extra money to buy muscle cars and sports cars are typically car enthusiasts and know what they are getting. Some people spend thousands of dollars on standard ICE cars for mod packages just to shave half a second on acceleration because it is so noticable. Now imagine shaving nearly 4 seconds off your old RWD sedan!

Soccer and Wine moms getting a Tesla for a fraction of the cost of sports cars can sometimes let the cars get away from them.

Let's not move the goalposts: my humble sedan came into picture as reaction to the assertion that even lowes-spec Teslas are supercars and hence it's normal for their drivers to kill themselves left and right. My sedan is exact performance equivalent of RWD Model 3. And it's not at all dangerous despite comparatively ancient electronics.

Also, while I understand how something like 1st gen Viper with no electronic nannies or Modern V8 Mustang, Camaro or Corvette with nannies disabled can get away from an inexperienced driver when the latter floors it, top-line Teslas are AWD and nannies can't be disabled. You floor it and it doesn't fishtail all over the road even on wet or ice/snow (I drove a rental MY LR to Kirkwood and Heavenly in winter conditions) whereas that Viper would easily swap ends even on dry asphalt. Teslas are pretty idiot-proof when it comes to traction issues related to power/torque. Not only traction and torque vectoring is controlled, the fucking thing can steer too!

So whatever it is, it's not power/torque issue.

RWSGFY says

Let's not move the goalposts:

That's what he does.

RWSGFY says

So whatever it is, it's not power/torque issue.

Even the FUD article that is generating all these headlines said it was driver's behavior which was primarily responsible and nothing innate with Tesla engineering or manufacturing of the vehicles.

I expect we will continue to see loads more anti-Tesla and anti-Elon hit pieces like this in the coming months now he is so hitched with Trump.

RWSGFY says

Let's not move the goalposts: my humble sedan came into picture as reaction to the assertion that even lowes-spec Teslas are supercars and hence it's normal for their drivers to kill themselves left and right. My sedan is exact performance equivalent of RWD Model 3. And it's not at all dangerous despite comparatively ancient electronics.

To reach those speeds in your ICE sedan requires massive intention (flooring it) and you will be hyper aware with the engine noise and quick gear changing.

Tesla's can quickly reach those speeds by barely leaning on the peddle and it is very quiet.

So maybe that makes Tesla's more dangerous to some who are not used to having that much power so easily available?

socal2 says

Why buy a more expensive, slower, less safe and less fun car to drive around town?

My car is 100% safer than any Tesla model. Just ride a bike if you're going 25mph. There are other options. Not everyone lives in a gay city which is what most are. My car was cheaper than any model of Tesla inflation adjusted. Bigger. And more UTILITY.

I don't care about speed. I don't drive recklessly. A Tesla is the antithesis to this.

Also I didn't qualify this. It's women and gay men that drive Teslas. So you're right about 70% women.

socal2 says

There is plenty of room for my two H.S. aged kids, wife and even mother in law.

All of whom are midgets apparently. Glad you can fit them and lose 100 miles due to weight.

socal2 says

RWSGFY says

Let's not move the goalposts: my humble sedan came into picture as reaction to the assertion that even lowes-spec Teslas are supercars and hence it's normal for their drivers to kill themselves left and right. My sedan is exact performance equivalent of RWD Model 3. And it's not at all dangerous despite comparatively ancient electronics.

To reach those speeds in your ICE sedan requires massive intention (flooring it) and you will be hyper aware with the engine noise and quick gear changing.

Tesla's can quickly reach those speeds by barely leaning on the peddle and it is very quiet.

So maybe that makes Tesla's more dangerous to some who are not used to having that much power so easily available?

What "these speeds"? If you are in traffic going 20-30 over when everybody goes +10 wil be immediately noticeable, so not buying the unawares argument. And if you are on an empty freeway you're not automatically killing yiurself by just doing 100-120. I sometimes do 100+ in a fucking full-size truck. (BTW, at speed the most of the noise is from the tires, not engine).Heck, I did 145 in Nevada once to check the top speed of then new to me car and didn't notice any drama.

What if all the excessive death are from the battery fires and hard-to-open doors?

RWSGFY says

What if all the excessive death are from the battery fires and hard-to-open doors?

My guess is reliance on the sensors with side impact. You can't stop a t-bone crash if someone blows a stop sign/light. Can't stop a sleepy/drunk/texting driver for head on impact without putting you in the ditch or on a city sidewalk mowing people over or wrapping around a light pole. Then you start on fire potentially and cannot get out.

I don't like driving road trips, but 300-400 miles, cool I can deal. I've fallen asleep on two trips and almost crashed, so I get the benefit of Tesla there on highways. But in rural areas people blowing stop signs is a massive problem. Especially when corn is up. No car sensor isn't gonna save you.

My t-bone accident a Tesla couldn't have stopped. Fortunately only 35mph, likely less as when I saw the bitch make her move I slammed on the brakes. I had the heavier car and completely tore off the back end of her car. If I didn't slam the brakes the passenger would have been in a world of hurt or dead. I have no clue if they make them anymore, never buy a Chevy Malibu. I hit her with a Buick.

Point of this novel is I don't trust electronics. I use them, but not for other people's stupidity. I use my eyes and ears. Wasn't my fault on my only accident, but it could have been worse for them. I've avoided probably 40-50 accidents commuting to and around Chicago. I'll trust me, not computers/sensors.

And yes Socal I do know you can drive Tesla like a standard car. We'll actually have a charging outlet in the new house. I'm not anti, it's just not for my uses. Get me one under $80k that can tow 5-9k lbs with at least 350 range and I'll likely be a buyer. I'm not seeing that happening. The reason Pepsi is using the cyber semi or whatever it's called is because they have shorter trailers for distribution. So the mass of the batteries doesn't matter. Your standard 52' (I believe) trailer would be likely overweight fully loaded. They're short range beer truck, soda, food with shorter trailers type trucks.

EV's have massive limitations and there's nothing you can do outside of adding more battery capacity $$$$$$$$. So I'm out for now.

RWSGFY says

What if all the excessive death are from the battery fires and hard-to-open doors?

Then the FUD report would be harping this claim to the moon and back.........instead of correctly reporting that excess deaths were due to driver behavior.

socal2 says

driver behavior.

Blame the human barbecues. They will eventually recycle the bodies for the lithium.

A seven seat Tesla Model X:



Versus
Seven seat Sequoia (makes the fifth man get into the third row):

Thousands of new cars are rusting in a parking lot in Germany, no one is buying them anymore.

In the German city of Essen, about 6,000 new cars have filled a parking lot due to high prices and problems with the infrastructure for electric cars.

Among the abandoned cars are models of German auto brands Volkswagen and Audi. According to the employees of the site, the cars have been idle for more than six months.

“I have never encountered anything like this before, although I have been working here for more than 10 years.

Cars are only brought in, but almost no one drives them. People are not ready to pay such money for an electric car, and the development of charging stations and limited driving range scare off buyers," said one of the workers.

-> The government imposed the green agenda, now the carmaker go bankrupt …

https://x.com/MyLordBebo/status/1861465530600722579

EBGuy says

A seven seat Tesla Model X:



Versus
Seven seat Sequoia (makes the fifth man get into the third row):

Nice try: Sequoia is available with a 2nd row bench making it a 8-pax vehicle. And, unlike Tesla, actual adults can ride in the 3rd.

RWSGFY says

EBGuy says

A seven seat Tesla Model X:



Versus
Seven seat Sequoia (makes the fifth man get into the third row):

Nice try: Sequoia is available with a 2nd row bench making it a 8-pax vehicle. And, unlike Tesla, actual adults can ride in the 3rd.

lol, right. There's a bench option on the Sequoia, but even with captains chairs it's a better car. Who the hell is fitting in any of the back rows at all on the Tesla especially the 3rd row. I'm 6'3" and my kids will hit that or taller. You're clearly a shorter guy EBguy. The 3rd row literally has no leg room. And middle row I'd be on top of other passengers in the Tesla. I don't know that my hips would even fit in any of those seats for more than 20 minutes.

Bad comparison is all I'll say. There's a lever on the middle row anyway to the back on the Sequoia. Not that difficult unless retarded. Just step in and sit in the 3rd row. Either way I'm not sitting bitch in either car 2nd or 3rd row. 3rd row on the Sequoia clearly has more leg room. Model X you cannot even see the 3rd row floor.

Also, attach a trailer with 5 people and gear. You might get 100 miles. I could go 300 miles and not stop with the Sequoia up to central Wisconsin from my home. Oh and I could probably tow 3k-5k lbs best case. Not 7k-9k lbs.

socal2 says

My long range Y does it in 4.4 seconds. .

Most people spending extra money to buy muscle cars and sports cars are typically car enthusiasts and know what they are getting. Some people spend thousands of dollars on standard ICE cars for mod packages just to shave half a second on acceleration because it is so noticable.

My B58 Straight-6 engine powered BMW also does 0-60 in that time range, and can run well over 400 miles on a tank of gas (while keeping heat on full blast in winter) then takes only 5min to gas up before repeating. The only times I can push the gas pedal all the way are (1) highway merging, from on-ramp 30mph to 80mph speeding ticket risk takes only about 4 seconds each time; (2) passing other vehicles on two-lane roads (i.e. momentarily on the other side of the dotted median). There is very little chance of doing either in a Tesla or any other battery EV, because the limited range of battery EV means it won't go on road trips, and the high probability of a fiery death in case of any collision damaging lithium battery would dissuade one from trying to pass on dotted median while driving a battery EV.

BTW, I would't call driving any Tesla fun, simply due to the harsh ride quality.

Reality says

BTW, I would't call driving any Tesla fun, simply due to the harsh ride quality.

I'm an SUV guy, obviously from my posts. Just redid my suspension for the first time at 238k miles. All cars will need this, so no advantage for EV's there. They also can't ride through the soybean fields of farmers I know. It's more fun than speed. Still have a V8 so have actually quick acceleration at speed. So 55-75mph to pass someone in 1.5 seconds is all I need. And merging on the highway I'm visible and everyone gets the fuck out of the way in the other lane.

Only thing I ever worry about is blown stop signs and traffic lights or getting rear ended by distracted drivers. No EV is stopping that. Outside of a semi, anyone that hits me is going to be hurting, not me. Oh and I can tow 9k lbs with about 350 miles of range. Every car starts on fire, so I generally don't argue that. It's the charging that concerns me. We will have an EV charger in our new garage. Not required.

I just don't think EV's are functional in the midwest outside of cities. Thursday is 14ºF high and 3ºF low. That battery ain't gonna last. I'll do 100 miles in a day. Between heat and payload of kids, it's not happening. I get warm weather folks, but 100 miles you enter range anxiety land in those temps. The heat has to be produced and not come from the engine. That's power. I'd guess 90% active on this site are CA or southern states that generally don't have a hard freeze. Lithium does not do well in cold. Easier to cool air 20ºF on a bad day than raise the temp 60ºF in a deep freeze by battery.

RWSGFY says

Nice try: Sequoia is available with a 2nd row bench making it a 8-pax vehicle. And, unlike Tesla, actual adults can ride in the 3rd.

Yeah - the Model Y is a compact SUV at best. The 3rd row is worthless except for small children.

The Sequoia I believe is the larger of the 2 SUV's that Toyota offers.

So apples/oranges comparison.

Better to compare it to an X.

Reality says

My B58 Straight-6 engine powered BMW also does 0-60 in that time range, and can run well over 400 miles on a tank of gas (while keeping heat on full blast in winter) then takes only 5min to gas up before repeating. The only times I can push the gas pedal all the way are (1) highway merging, from on-ramp 30mph to 80mph speeding ticket risk takes only about 4 seconds each time; (2) passing other vehicles on two-lane roads (i.e. momentarily on the other side of the dotted median). There is very little chance of doing either in a Tesla or any other battery EV, because the limited range of battery EV means it won't go on road trips, and the high probability of a fiery death in case of any collision damaging lithium battery would dissuade one from trying to pass on dotted median while driving a battery EV.

BTW, I would't call driving any Tesla fun, simply due to the harsh ride quality.

I bet any new BMW that can meet that acceleration costs several thousand dollars more to purchase than a Tesla. Also cost thousands of dollars more to maintain and fuel up compared to a Tesla.

I don't know which Tesla's you have driven, but all the new models (especially the revamped 3) has really good ride quality.

You simply can't beat one pedal driving and regenerative braking. So much more natural and sophisticated than using primitive friction brakes to waste all that heat/dust energy to slow big heavy cars down.