Tesla Motors Club Forum - View Single Post - T-Roadster, bound to be interesting track car.

tonybelding · 11-13-2006, 09:49 AM

I want the Roadster, not the four-door car. I haven't placed an order, but I'm hoping I can swing a 2008 model . . . or 2009 at the latest.

As an everyday grocery-getting car, my plain-Jane 1995 Bonneville still has a lot of life left in it. When I'm ready to replace it, I might look at something from Tesla, or Toyota, or GM. . . They could all have plug-in cars for consideration by that time.

I'm aware that one or two guys over on the LotusTalk forum have placed orders for the Roadster.

Now, getting back to the original subject. . . Is range going to be a problem for a track car? How much driving do you guys do on a typical track day? I reckon if I took mine down to Texas Motor Speedway, I'd definitely have to trailer it and start out with a full charge on the track. Having enough "juice" for a day's activities is my only concern, and otherwise I'd expect it to be tremendously good at that sort of thing.

11-13-2006, 09:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
tonybelding Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 863	Re: T-Roadster, bound to be interesting track car. I want the Roadster, not the four-door car. I haven't placed an order, but I'm hoping I can swing a 2008 model . . . or 2009 at the latest. As an everyday grocery-getting car, my plain-Jane 1995 Bonneville still has a lot of life left in it. When I'm ready to replace it, I might look at something from Tesla, or Toyota, or GM. . . They could all have plug-in cars for consideration by that time. I'm aware that one or two guys over on the LotusTalk forum have placed orders for the Roadster. Now, getting back to the original subject. . . Is range going to be a problem for a track car? How much driving do you guys do on a typical track day? I reckon if I took mine down to Texas Motor Speedway, I'd definitely have to trailer it and start out with a full charge on the track. Having enough "juice" for a day's activities is my only concern, and otherwise I'd expect it to be tremendously good at that sort of thing.