Motor Trend's 2013 Car of the Year is....
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Like the hat?
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Wish I was rich
NihonTiger90
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So that's 3-for-3 now, right?
smokeandmirrors
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That is one beautiful car.
CharlieDigital
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There has been some recent news about curved LCD panels. I laughed at it as a stupid idea -- I mean who needs curved LCDs? But now I get it. DAT SLAB!
Also, the only drivers who were fucked after Sandy were Leaf drivers. At least the Volt drivers could still get gas if they needed.
Also, the only drivers who were fucked after Sandy were Leaf drivers. At least the Volt drivers could still get gas if they needed.
Well it was pretty hard to get gas after Sandy, but yeah people with electric cars were fucked.
CharlieDigital
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It was hard but possible and dependent on where you were. I'm at exit 8 and gas supply south of here was fine (but totally fucked just north of here); we were like the dividing line in the gas supply map. We never had gas rationing, but Middlesex county just to the north did.
It made me realize how dangerous it is to have an electric only vehicle; you are basically fucked in an emergency. No matter how rare that occurrence may be, after Sandy, I'd definitely factor it into the purchase of a vehicle.
Valkyr Junkie
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Time to buy a genset for the house.
TheMan
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If you mean they both look like a mix of Aston Martin and Quattroporte, then yes
lol yeah, that's a perfect description
Huevos de Oro
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How much? I'll take two.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
I want this car so badly. My Ford Fusion is paid for and is in like new condition (work from home barely ever drive) I could likely get 12k for it. That leaves me about 28k short. Damn.
40K. Can I have the 2nd one?
40K. Can I have the 2nd one?
ClassyPenguin
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b-bu-b-but...Solyndra!!!!
First American car company in years and the S proves that they can build something more than just a proof of concept and Republicans still shit on them. Sad.
Also, Toyota put the model S drivetrain in a Rav 4 and autoblog went nuts for it which shows you how badass that drivetrain is.
First American car company in years and the S proves that they can build something more than just a proof of concept and Republicans still shit on them. Sad.
Also, Toyota put the model S drivetrain in a Rav 4 and autoblog went nuts for it which shows you how badass that drivetrain is.
Dragoon En Regalia
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She's electric~!
And boy oh boy is that a good pick.
And boy oh boy is that a good pick.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Tesla's next car will be an AWD hatch in the $25-30k range right? Right?
We can only hope.
My guess SUV/Hybrid type vehicle.
Angelus Errare
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Dat side profile!
Huevos de Oro
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Wow, I had expected some huge figure but 40K is a pretty down to earth price. Still out of my league though, so I'm sorry I couldn't deliver on the second one.
Wow, I had expected some huge figure but 40K is a pretty down to earth price. Still out of my league though, so I'm sorry I couldn't deliver on the second one.
It starts at $49900 after the $7500 tax credit, according to the website. Some states also offer additional tax credits.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Wow, I had expected some huge figure but 40K is a pretty down to earth price. Still out of my league though, so I'm sorry I couldn't deliver on the second one.
I want to get one and support Tesla. Finally a car company that can deliver a 100% electric vehicle that can also get up and go while doing it in murica fuck ya. I need to drive one.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
It will when they start selling it.
Google car hooked up with Google Now, you don't even have to think about where you're going. You just walk to the Garage open the door and get in because Google knows. They know..
thesoapster
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It's a very nice car...
I cannot wait for faster recharge times.
I cannot wait for faster recharge times.
AstroNut325
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I'm impressed with the fact that it seats 7.
Yup... not having a traditional drive train is awesome in many ways!
ClassyPenguin
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That's not the point of the award. Look at the past winners. It's mixed, from Camry to GT-R.
nope, they give awards to the best looking, best driving, best valued car on the market. an electric car won it.
40 grand isn't too bad for a car
AstroNut325
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Vilix
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I sure hope Tesla doesn't give it to those douches at BBC's Top Gear to do another test drive.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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That thing is sexy
Dreams-Visions
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*claps*
not for me yet, but I tip my hat.
USA USA USA
not for me yet, but I tip my hat.
USA USA USA
I've never driven a car that cost more than $2000.
ReturnOfTheRAT
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You don't want the base model. You want the $87,900 model.
PoweredBySoy
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Even the door handles are sexy.
Khalifa Jayy
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Really? Damn. That's crazy.
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Vilix
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It has a lot to do with the jobs it creates. And, of course, there's all that pesky cash.
Too bad this car isn't 40 grand. It's 49,900 AFTER the 7500 dollar credit just for the BASE model that has an estimated 160 mile range (at 55 mph average). All for specs that you can get in ICE cars costing far, far less even after you factor in the gas savings.
SouthernDragon
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I was in one recently, didn't get to drive.
Very comfortable.
Very comfortable.
This is like talking to a salt lick.
NihonTiger90
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An electric car, much less one from America?
They'll probably drop a Morris Marina on it. Then a piano on the Marina.
SouthernDragon
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Some people put value into supporting a new American car company that produces quality electric cars.
Find me an equivalently luxurious and well performing car that's as highly recommended in this price range.
The car is actually great value; not just for an EV, but just as a vehicle. It's just not priced for the poors.
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