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Posted: 1/3/08 8:25am Message 1 of 14
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
What do you think of the Tesla? I am not sold on electric cars yet but I do like the way this one looks.

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Posted: 1/3/08 8:48am Message 2 of 14
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I saw that car on a TV program awhile back. Not a bad looking car. It performs very well from what they said. They need to somehow lower the cost down a bit to entice buyers. I would buy it. It sure beats the looks of a Prius. No offence to any Prius owners here. Just not my cup of tea.  



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Posted: 1/3/08 1:55pm Message 3 of 14
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Vette(s): 74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
Looks OK to me.  Might be the wave of the future.  I see oil is back at $100 a barrel.   And for you Prius owners, they look OK to me.  Also hear you will be able to "plug them in".  Maybe starting in 2009???



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Posted: 1/4/08 9:03am Message 4 of 14
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp

i loike the looks of it. I didn`t hear what the cost was though. I think we`ll be going that way soon. especially for the every day grocery ghetter.




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Posted: 1/4/08 2:12pm Message 5 of 14
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That's cool TUX, it's ok for an Electric car, not bad lookin'. Thumbs%20Up  Here's another weird car for you to see:
 
 
 



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Posted: 1/4/08 5:03pm Message 6 of 14
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You may not like the Prius but we have one and it indeed gets 50 mpg.  It is huge inside, very quiet and very comfortable.  We love it.  Do the math, it saves you money.  Yes, it is ugly but so am I and my wife is used to both. OH6A2008-01-04 17:03:42


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Posted: 1/4/08 5:52pm Message 7 of 14
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[QUOTE=OH6A]You may not like the Prius but we have one and it indeed gets 50 mpg.  It is huge inside, very quiet and very comfortable.  We love it.  Do the math, it saves you money.  Yes, it is ugly but so am I and my wife is used to both. [/QUOTE]
 
LOLLOLOOHHHH,,That is such a good statement.
Now I know what to tell my wife when we go to the Toyota dealership...."Yes honey, it is ugly but so am I and you still allowed me to park in your garage.Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing
 
Seriously though.....If I can be,,,,My neighbor has a Red one....not bad looking. I may wait to see if GM is going to get off the toilet on their Chevy Volt. It's supposed to be a great idea/car.
 
interesting stuffff.......Rich



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Posted: 1/4/08 7:43pm Message 8 of 14
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
An electric would be an ideal driver for me. 17 miles each way to work and home, times 5 days a week, plus errands on the weekends is about 200 miles a week. That's ten gallons or about $32 a week for gas right now.
I wonder how many kwh/mile do these cars average.
I suppose it depends on whether you have the heater on or not.LOL
 
The big cost is when you go to RadioShack and replace the batteries.Ouch



 
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Posted: 1/4/08 7:48pm Message 9 of 14
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Vette(s): 1973 LS4 4 speed Coupe. Silver & Oxblood 1996 LT1 Coupe. Arctic White & Tan.
[QUOTE=VETTERBOB]

i loike the looks of it. I didn`t hear what the cost was though.

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Posted: 1/4/08 7:48pm Message 10 of 14
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
[QUOTE=dwright]The big cost is when you go to RadioShack and replace the batteries.Ouch[/QUOTE]
 
That's NO JOKE! Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20LaughingRolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20LaughingRolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing
 
I'm waitin' to see what comes out in the next 2 to 3 years or so........heck, I get 30+ in the C5 as it is now.  Before I spend money on a new car, I want at least 70+ mpg before I buy. LOLWink



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