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Tesla Model S first drive: Quiet satisfaction

CNET.com -- Tesla gave CNET a chance to get behind the wheel of the Model S on the same day it began customer deliveries of the new electric car.

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Submitted Jun 23, 2012 By: Eugenian

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52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,277 Points:1,744,630 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 8:24:41 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse Now if they can get an onboard magnetic motor generator range will be unlimited.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,253 Points:122,460 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 6:54:35 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Great maybe, right up until the company goes bankrupt.
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,978 Points:2,119,565 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 6:50:12 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse It BETTER bring satisfaction... for the price!
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,113 Points:1,625,315 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 1:26:29 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse Fine USA engineering and manufacturing for an excellent luxury sedan with great handling, power, and 300 mile range in an EV! "...Over a section of quick turns, I was able to throw James around a bit more. Throwing in a little trail-braking for fun, I found the car shows excellent manners, even giving a little rotation in the tight turns. A little tire squealing overcame the wind noise as the car shot through these maneuvers. Running down a last little section of freeway driving, I settled back into the driver's seat, and could easily imagine the Model S as a daily driver. It offered an extremely nice, comfortable ride in a cabin with the kind of refinement seen from car companies with a lot more history. And although I, and many journalists before me this day, had been mashing the accelerator and generally driving it hard, the range gauge still said 150 miles. In this top-trim car, Tesla certainly succeeded at what it set out to do. The Model S is a car that can easily compete with the premium sedans of the world. Sure, it will take a lot longer to charge than it would take to fill up the tank of a gas-engined car, but it will also cost a lot less to run."
ClarkSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,088 Points:1,013,355 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 8:33:08 AM Ignore ClarkSC Report Abuse Keep it!
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,391 Points:760,995 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 8:01:28 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse I'll wait and see how long the batteries last.
YaBassa Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,440 Points:519,050 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:42:29 AM Ignore YaBassa Report Abuse Nice, but too expensive.
gasmad666 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,856 Points:394,245 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:05:48 AM Ignore gasmad666 Report Abuse It's going to come down to range and re-charge time
MImusicman Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,883 Points:409,625 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 3:37:47 AM Ignore MImusicman Report Abuse who cares?
golftellowcat Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,458 Points:694,825 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 2:56:22 AM Ignore golftellowcat Report Abuse ok,
Z06KY Champion Author Louisville Posts:5,155 Points:907,665 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 2:24:31 AM Ignore Z06KY Report Abuse We shall see
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:9,609 Points:1,596,470 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 2:02:00 AM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...yet another article where they don't dare mention the price...look but don't touch !...
djgunrunner Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:10,109 Points:2,350,555 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 1:51:32 AM Ignore djgunrunner Report Abuse I wonder how long telsa will be around.
gumbyrex Champion Author Fresno Posts:3,311 Points:761,240 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 1:39:53 AM Ignore gumbyrex Report Abuse What a great looking vehicle. I wouldn't mind owing one.
1momsunshine Champion Author Ottawa Posts:5,505 Points:1,003,505 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 1:04:27 AM Ignore 1momsunshine Report Abuse hmm
angel4me Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,814 Points:796,045 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 12:59:07 AM Ignore angel4me Report Abuse nice !!
Bezalel Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:12,112 Points:2,293,675 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 12:58:03 AM Ignore Bezalel Report Abuse I touched one. Very sporty.
powski All-Star Author Rochester Posts:638 Points:143,475 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 12:35:51 AM Ignore powski Report Abuse i want see that car it must be cool car !
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OilOnTheCheap Champion Author Ventura Posts:2,116 Points:452,335 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 11:03:22 PM Ignore OilOnTheCheap Report Abuse Sad that the car is something the average person cannot afford even with as much government assists the manufacture & consumer get.
graceman Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,968 Points:1,158,725 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 11:02:03 PM Ignore graceman Report Abuse Looks good but I don't think it will servive
CVA19 Champion Author Salem Posts:2,393 Points:611,325 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:46:19 PM Ignore CVA19 Report Abuse Looks and reads like it is a nice ride. Too bad it is badly tainted by the "need" for government grants, subsidies and loans for development and manufacture, and consumer tax-credits and vouchers for purchasers. Taxpayers, most of whom can't afford to buy one (even with a tax-credit), should not be on the hook for these vehicles. [Edited by: GT3186 at 6/23/2012 1:47:29 AM EST]
MN1 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,374 Points:653,515 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:38:30 PM Ignore MN1 Report Abuse Nice
OldMan322 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,165 Points:1,596,690 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:32:58 PM Ignore OldMan322 Report Abuse Maybe someday the price will come down
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Tigercat88 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,207 Points:618,815 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:24:19 PM Ignore Tigercat88 Report Abuse Waste of the Taxpayers money.
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frostyWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,339 Points:519,235 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:22:43 PM Ignore frostyWV Report Abuse overpriced
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,708 Points:1,640,120 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:22:24 PM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse AT that price, it should be.
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,796 Points:1,630,385 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:20:57 PM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Another commercial?
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,094 Points:1,104,830 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:14:26 PM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse It may be well worth its $50,000 price. If they sell enough, maybe they will start producing them in Delaware.
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Sisu58 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,283 Points:356,470 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:09:22 PM Ignore Sisu58 Report Abuse Zero to 60 in 4.4 seconds? I'd get one if I could afford it.
grouch311 Champion Author Peoria Posts:6,380 Points:1,575,270 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:08:45 PM Ignore grouch311 Report Abuse kc58veteran you're kinda off topic on every post
Prodaddy Champion Author Houston Posts:8,390 Points:1,897,135 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:03:43 PM Ignore Prodaddy Report Abuse Lets see how it does over the long haul
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,275 Points:2,256,945 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:02:51 PM Ignore 10k Report Abuse an EV with a future ???..hahahahaha.. hahahahahaha.. hahahahahaha.. hahahahahaha..
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notnxs383 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,560 Points:594,185 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 9:53:40 PM Ignore notnxs383 Report Abuse at least it don't look too bad for an electric. but still, hope I die off b4 I have to convert, lol
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jtfftj Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,182 Points:1,250,925 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 9:41:53 PM Ignore jtfftj Report Abuse this is a joke, right?
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