Bad wrecks: #1007 & #1412

[Doug_G]

The quiet and smooth way it accelerates can also catch someone by surprise.

Yes, you have to be very aware of that risk when driving the Roadster. People don't expect your acceleration capabilities, and they also assume that cars make a lot of noise when accelerating. If they think they're alone then they don't bother looking. I've become very attuned to drivers who might not be aware of my presence.

Also, the carbon fiber + aluminum design tends to result in salvage status from any major accident that intrudes into the chassis.

I think that's the bigger problem. A minor accident is repairable... a moderately severe crash will result in a write-off.