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RWSGFY says

It would be banned.

....oh wait

https://www.naplesmotorsports.com/used-vehicle-1965-roadster-shelby-cobra-replica-classic-c-3497

As GNL has pointed out, old cars are art to an extent. Still fun to drive. I'm a utility guy with a family. So maybe post kids I'd get a fun car. For now it's non-minivan SUV's that can tow at least 6k lbs without worry and hold 7 passengers.

I think most here either don't have kids or they are adult aged at this point. So my perspective on vehicles is different. I also want a car that can stand up in a wreck. I don't care about Tesla's safety rating. A bigger car will always be safer.

socal2 says

Apparently there is a "boat mode" where the battery can seal itself to protect it from water.

More like submarine mode. Those cars don't float.

https://x.com/sawyermerritt/status/1763230991500312917?s=46&t=5lEEPaezr6Ic-W4Z6huZ5Q

Al_Sharpton_for_President says

https://www.naplesmotorsports.com/used-vehicle-1965-roadster-shelby-cobra-replica-classic-c-3497

Yeah, I like these and always have. I grew up in a small town in MD. When I was about 12 or so, I remember going to an auto shop with my dad and out back I saw one of these in terrible condition. I have always wondered if it was a real one or not. Most of these are kit cars. But, of course, they can be built real nice and with all the most modern components.

Eman says

Ok, that looks at least a little better. Eman, you gonna slam it when you buy it? You know what slamming means, correct?

There was an article in the WSJ this week about a family who took their Tesla on a cross country drive that included a drive across 299. Got a damaged tire near Weaverville and were stranded there. No spare on board that hipster car, and no spare Tesla tires to be had far and wide in that part of California. It was a major hassle for them that ruined their trip.

https://x.com/driveteslaca/status/1763355741765927185?s=46&t=5lEEPaezr6Ic-W4Z6huZ5Q

B.A.C.A.H. says

There was an article in the WSJ this week about a family who took their Tesla on a cross country drive that included a drive across 299. Got a damaged tire near Weaverville and were stranded there. No spare on board that hipster car, and no spare Tesla tires to be had far and wide in that part of California. It was a major hassle for them that ruined their trip.

Yeah. Can't do road trips with Teslas at all. Would be a major mistake. You need an ICE vehicle or rent one. Tesla is a commuter car. That's why I call them golf carts. That why gas carts on golf courses are more popular despite the noise. It has gas in it or it doesn't... I prefer electric carts golfing, but for whatever reason if I'm autistic or something and the noise of gas cart literally make me angry.

Also, I think once Cyber Truck is sold out, EV market is going to plummet. Reach market saturation. If they're quality cars they'll last a long time. My golf cart will last 10 years on the battery. There's no point in getting a new model unless it's for status for Tesla. And I don't care what you say Eman about CA. It is a status thing and a "green" thing even though it's not.

Either way I know the electric game. I tinker on mine all the time. Take it to get the mail daily (have a CBU). EV's are just not practical long distance vehicles. The semi Musk is designing is going to cost a fortune in a low margin business of transport. And a loss of time charging. The truck will be off the road 20-30% more than diesel trucks. Poof. Profits gone. No trucker is gonna wanna touch it if they're paid by mile and their wife Karen is back home fucking the neighbor. He should just stick to sedans and call it a day. Cyber Truck will be a flop because it cannot tow any distance. Almost no one hooks up a camper to go 40 miles. Because that's all you get with a 6k lbs trailer/camper.

GNL says

Most of these are kit cars.

Yes, really sweet looking replica. And I can see plunking down close to $100k for it. But if that were the case, why not go for the updated real thing?

Al_Sharpton_for_President says

GNL says

Most of these are kit cars.

Yes, really sweet looking replica. And I can see plunking down close to $100k for it. But if that were the case, why not go for the updated real thing?

So many options to choose from, amiright? Yes, I love the new corvette. I think they're going to do even more with them. The first models always end up looking a little plain with each new iteration. I still like restomods most.

WookieMan says

Yeah. Can't do road trips with Teslas at all. Would be a major mistake.

I take my Model Y to Las Vegas, Phoenix, Northern California and Utah frequently. Anything further requires a flight. Tesla Superchargers for 15 minute stops are everywhere. Tesla is adding a new charger in North America every hour now.

socal2 says

WookieMan says

Yeah. Can't do road trips with Teslas at all. Would be a major mistake.

I take my Model Y to Las Vegas, Phoenix, Northern California and Utah frequently. Anything further requires a flight. Tesla Superchargers for 15 minute stops are everywhere. Tesla is adding a new charger in North America every hour now.

You’re wasting your time. People will believe what they want to believe even though they don’t own it and don’t know much about it.

Hollywood celebrities are buying Cybertruck. Who would have thought? I didn’t see it either TBH. I thought it was a fugly truck myself when it was unveil, but I put in the reservation anyway. Then got an email from Tesla to design mine on 12/26. Such a huge premium for the Foundation Series so I’m holding out. 😂

@socal2,

Since Teslas don’t have a spare tire, I have a pump and a tire repair kit in each Tesla. You never know. Cheap insurance.

Al_Sharpton_for_President says

GNL says

Most of these are kit cars.

Yes, really sweet looking replica. And I can see plunking down close to $100k for it. But if that were the case, why not go for the updated real thing?

Why would you drop $100k on a fast car that can only carry 2 persons? Why not buy a used SUV that can carry 7 persons and tow stuff? You know it’s just a matter of when, not if, that you’re going to hit some kid in a fast car. Is this a midlife crisis purchase or a small dick syndrome? 😂

I woke up this morning and felt kind of being funny. Must be Friday. 😂

Al_Sharpton_for_President says

GNL says

Most of these are kit cars.

Yes, really sweet looking replica. And I can see plunking down close to $100k for it. But if that were the case, why not go for the updated real thing?

Huh? That white C8 Corvette isn’t a new version of the 1960’s AC Cobra. You can buy new versions “continuation cars” with CSX6000 and up vins of the Cobra now.

Eman says

I have a pump and a tire repair kit in each Tesla.

That's a good plan for a flat, not so good for a damaged tire.

from "The Day Our Tesla Inflated" by Rikka Fountain. WSJ page A13 February 27:

"...our high performance Tesla uses high performance tires... those tires can be days away outside a major population center... we could have bought the car with a full size replacement, but that would have left no room for luggage...the tire wasn't patchable..."

That is one of the other problems with Teslas I actually don't hammer on either. They're ugly. Small. At least for a taller guy. Not sure about other EV's as Tesla is the only one I've driven.

They're also advertising on YouTube like gangbusters. They've reached market saturation. I've never seen ads ever. I like older or big cars that guzzle gas. I have my townie cart and I'm good.

ForcedTQ says

Huh? That white C8 Corvette isn’t a new version of the 1960’s AC Cobra.

Dang, I was confusing it with a 1950’s Stingray. You are correct, sir!

ForcedTQ says

continuation cars

Yep, here's a place you can purchase them. Expensive.
https://revologycars.com/
This is considered a brand new car because it was JUST built from scratch. EVERY part of it.

I would think this would fuck up the entire classic car market. Evidently, people/companies resurected the tools/molds etc to make every part. Now you can get a brand new one. If you can build NEW of the most rare cars, how can they keep their value? Hmm, not sure how long they've been doing this but, $338,000 for the one pictured above. Please.

https://www.autoblog.com/article/the-worst-cities-and-states-to-own-an-ev-in-2024/

Guess where Socal2 and I live? 😂



https://www.autoblog.com/article/the-best-cities-and-states-to-own-an-ev-in-2024/

Eman says

Guess where Socal2 and I live? 😂



https://www.autoblog.com/article/the-best-cities-and-states-to-own-an-ev-in-2024/

Yes. The two here in denial that EVs are niche products.

Proper Cybertruck advertisement!

https://twitter.com/TheStandardNFT/status/1764196509309137158

socal2 says

Proper Cybertruck advertisement!

https://twitter.com/TheStandardNFT/status/1764196509309137158

@socal2, do you know if this was done by Tesla, or one of the fans?

Elon has promised to spend money on ads, but it’s hard to tell which ones are done by Tesla and which ones are done by its fans.

Eman says

socal2, do you know if this was done by Tesla, or one of the fans?

Looks official.

https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1763320617758020072

I would not call Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto a Metro area. A corridor yes, individually yes, but they are way to separate to be considered one.

https://x.com/sawyermerritt/status/1764420242694926790?s=46&t=5lEEPaezr6Ic-W4Z6huZ5Q

https://x.com/thejefflutz/status/1764344038541480383?s=46&t=5lEEPaezr6Ic-W4Z6huZ5Q

Is it Halloween yet?



https://x.com/emmetpeppers/status/1764109828740538465?s=46&t=5lEEPaezr6Ic-W4Z6huZ5Q

I'm sorry but, I just can't see the appeal of the cyber truck.

GNL says

I'm sorry but, I just can't see the appeal of the cyber truck.

It doesn’t have to make sense to you, me or anyone. I’m just watching the show.



https://x.com/niccruzpatane/status/1764302141009580280?s=46&t=5lEEPaezr6Ic-W4Z6huZ5Q

Check out the boat’s name. I didn’t know this type of boat exists.



https://x.com/minimalduck/status/1764419994685767922?s=46&t=5lEEPaezr6Ic-W4Z6huZ5Q

GNL says

I would think this would fuck up the entire classic car market. Evidently, people/companies resurected the tools/molds etc to make every part. Now you can get a brand new one. If you can build NEW of the most rare cars, how can they keep their value? Hmm, not sure how long they've been doing this but, $338,000 for the one pictured above. Please.

I'm going to explain a scam that was pulled on everything from beanie babies to video game cartridges.

Basically, some junk is identified as being "rare" but not so rare that it's impossible to get, so a bunch of this garbage is collected on the cheap through various means. Then they started selling the items to THEMSELVES for larger and larger amounts of money. People see the price going on, and people that already have the garbage wait for higher prices, people that have nostalgia for the garbage think it's a safe buy and what's $200 for a video game from their youth they'd like to play again, or whatever.

The market value stays high until inventories are exhausted.

That's the "classic car market".

There's a few genuine collectors, but they are rare.

Eman says

https://x.com/thejefflutz/status/1764344038541480383?s=46&t=5lEEPaezr6Ic-W4Z6huZ5Q

Not Chicago dude. 100%. Fan boy post. I just went to a 100% yuppieville fundraiser Saturday night. Not a Tesla in sight. Not one.

I do see them and this was a suburban area. But they aren't popular here. Rich/wealthy people drive cars with utility or that look better. The Cyber Truck is the Pontiac Aztec of modern times. Except worse. You could at least tow with it for more than 100 miles with payload and would be 1/3rd the cost.

It's okay to admit you overpaid for a car you like. If I want a Ferrari and overpay for a toy, I'll do it. There's no point. I'd rather keep the money and invest it. It's okay to pay higher insurance, have only one source for maintenance, and it's ugly. Enjoy I guess?

WookieMan says

Not Chicago dude. 100%. Fan boy post. I just went to a 100% yuppieville fundraiser Saturday night. Not a Tesla in sight. Not one.

I do see them and this was a suburban area. But they aren't popular here. Rich/wealthy people drive cars with utility or that look better. The Cyber Truck is the Pontiac Aztec of modern times. Except worse. You could at least tow with it for more than 100 miles with payload and would be 1/3rd the cost.

It's okay to admit you overpaid for a car you like. If I want a Ferrari and overpay for a toy, I'll do it. There's no point. I'd rather keep the money and invest it. It's okay to pay higher insurance, have only one source for maintenance, and it's ugly. Enjoy I guess?

I used to live very close to that area, and even now live somewhat close. This is southbound Roselle Rd in Schaumburg, just north of Golf Rd. If you squint you can see Remington Rd on the street sign.

Google map link:
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.0541336,-88.0798096,3a,75y,186.47h,87.54t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sQcXPYYF2LVFxYu8tSaZGrQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu