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Can't get to 64 in 200 feet in any car I have ever owned. 

That's too bad.  (I haven't actually figured the numbers but everyone should have had a fast car at least once in their life by the time they get as old you and I.)

[heironymouspasparagus]

That's too bad.  (I haven't actually figured the numbers but everyone should have had a fast car at least once in their life by the time they get as old you and I.)

I agree...it's past time.  But the prices they want for 1968 Vettes are just crazy.  I got to drive one of those for a while in high school and that is really about the only one I am interested in.

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I agree...it's past time.  But the prices they want for 1968 Vettes are just crazy.  I got to drive one of those for a while in high school and that is really about the only one I am interested in.

I think some of the new hot cars are actually faster and probably better handling.  I ran the numbers.  Assuming constant acceleration (maybe possible with an electric or something like the BMW 3.0L twin turbocharged with nearly constant torque from about 1500 to 5000 RPM) it would be an 11 second car to 1/4 mile.  That's a bit faster than any of my cars but only by a few seconds.   Just enough to lose a pink slip.

This should get you all the acceleration and handling you want:
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Vehicles/2013/M/M5Sedan/Features_and_Specs/M5SedanSpecifications.aspx

Or, if you want to stay domestic:
http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2012/05/22/2013-shelby-gt500-0-60-mph-in-3-5-sec-14-mile-in-11-6-sec-126-mph/

How could you not want one of these?
http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette-427-convertible-sports-car.html

[nathanm]

I want a Model S.  (If only Obama would buy me one)

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I want a Model S.  (If only Obama would buy me one)

Get him enough votes and maybe he will. 

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I agree...it's past time.  But the prices they want for 1968 Vettes are just crazy.  I got to drive one of those for a while in high school and that is really about the only one I am interested in.

Another thought...

My brother had a 1960 Triumph TR3A.  One of his friends had a 427 Vette, vintage late 60s.  My brother could beat the Vette across an intersection but then he was left in the dust.

[patric]

Last tickets I got (1984) were bogus; one for rolling through a stop sign.  Which I didn't.  The guy was sitting on a running motorcycle cop bike and wasn't even looking at me when I stopped.  So he saw me through the vibrating rear view mirror.  Had a witness, went to court and won.

Second was a "canned" speeding ticket - 64 in a 40 - scanned at 200 feet east of a stop sign where he admitted I did stop.  Can't get to 64 in 200 feet in any car I have ever owned.  The city attorney knew about this particular cop and actually helped me with the defense, 'cause he knew what the guy was up to - quota achievement.  Won this one, too.

Sometimes offering to be a witness isnt received well if the offer is overheard.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Sometimes offering to be a witness isnt received well if the offer is overheard.

Witness was sitting with me.  Also, the city attorney helping me with the case didn't hurt.  He was a very good guy who went on to better things.

[heironymouspasparagus]

I think some of the new hot cars are actually faster and probably better handling.  I ran the numbers.  Assuming constant acceleration (maybe possible with an electric or something like the BMW 3.0L twin turbocharged with nearly constant torque from about 1500 to 5000 RPM) it would be an 11 second car to 1/4 mile.  That's a bit faster than any of my cars but only by a few seconds.   Just enough to lose a pink slip.

I'm with nathan on this one.  The model S is the one I would have to go with.  0 - 60 in 4.4 seconds is plenty good for me.  Will remind me of my Harley!!

http://www.teslamotors.com/models/features#/performance

[nathanm]

And 300 miles on a charge..for only $100,000. 

[heironymouspasparagus]

The one I would buy if I were rich like guido would be the S Signature Performance.  85kwh batteries.  Love the red paint!!  Leather interior.  And no, it isn't $100,000....it is $97,900!

Sweet!

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And no, it isn't $100,000....it is $97,900!

+tax and tag.   

[Gaspar]

The one I would buy if I were rich like guido would be the S Signature Performance.  85kwh batteries.  Love the red paint!!  Leather interior.  And no, it isn't $100,000....it is $97,900!

Sweet!

Tesla reports that out of the 2,200 roadsters sold, so far 5 have already suffered bricked batteries and the owners have been hit with the cost.  $40,000 to change the batteries.
http://theunderstatement.com/post/18030062041/its-a-brick-tesla-motors-devastating-design

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Tesla reports that out of the 2,200 roadsters sold, so far 5 have already suffered bricked batteries and the owners have been hit with the cost.  $40,000 to change the batteries.
http://theunderstatement.com/post/18030062041/its-a-brick-tesla-motors-devastating-design

A small price to pay to protect the environment.  (Roughly equivalent to 200,000 miles of $4/gal gas at 20 mpg)

[nathanm]

A small price to pay to protect the environment.  (Roughly equivalent to 200,000 miles of $4/gal gas at 20 mpg)

Does a Panamera get 20mpg? Besides, the point isn't that it saves the environment, it's that electric cars are better in every way but quick refueling. When battery technology finally catches up, they'll be just plain better. Telling that Gaspar would use something that has happened to 0.2% of owners of a different model car to try and spread FUD about a car none of us are actually going to buy because none of us can afford a GT supercar whether it runs on gas or batteries.