essmaker Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Wow, love it, but I’m still in Fordese 101. C J I'm in my sixtese. Here is certainly an off topic item. I don't pay much attention to professional sports. If something is on that is interesting I will watch it, but I don't follow anything specifically. I am however intrigued for some reason over the upcoming (July) Mike Tyson fight. 😀 Any boxing experts out there with insight on his chances? Just a publicity stunt or will it be a real match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Here is certainly an off topic item. I don't pay much attention to professional sports. If something is on that is interesting I will watch it, but I don't follow anything specifically. I am however intrigued for some reason over the upcoming (July) Mike Tyson fight. 😀 Any boxing experts out there with insight on his chances? Just a publicity stunt or will it be a real match? Popped in to add to the electric vehicle debate! I just bought a new 23 Lightning Lariat extended range. got it for $19.5k under MSRP including the 7500 fed rebate. The primary use for this vehicle is a commuter. My wife was spending $250 a month in gas for her commute with her LR3!! Additionally, she will use it to haul her 3 horse trailer around town to trailheads etc.. Finally, we will use it to pull our 2014 25ft Airstream, It has a GVWR of 7300lbs and puts ~850lbs on the tongue when fully loaded. Most of our camping is within 50 miles of our house here in Bend and mainly at RV parks.. I am excited too see how this all goes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 Popped in to add to the electric vehicle debate! I just bought a new 23 Lightning Lariat extended range. got it for $19.5k under MSRP including the 7500 fed rebate. The primary use for this vehicle is a commuter. My wife was spending $250 a month in gas for her commute with her LR3!! Additionally, she will use it to haul her 3 horse trailer around town to trailheads etc.. Finally, we will use it to pull our 2014 25ft Airstream, It has a GVWR of 7300lbs and puts ~850lbs on the tongue when fully loaded. Most of our camping is within 50 miles of our house here in Bend and mainly at RV parks.. I am excited too see how this all goes.. Sounds like you got a good deal. And that your usage fits the profile of that vehicle quite well. Looking forward to seeing he well you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I just bought a new 23 Lightning Lariat extended range. Congrats! I’m curious about its autonomy with and without hauling. How is it going when pulling a 3 horses trailer… would be interested to see the difference. Keep us informed! PS.: Thinking about naming this Bullnose worthy descendant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 I just bought a new 23 Lightning Lariat extended range. Congrats! I’m curious about its autonomy with and without hauling. How is it going when pulling a 3 horses trailer… would be interested to see the difference. Keep us informed! PS.: Thinking about naming this Bullnose worthy descendant? It's almost like Alphabet took* over Tesla... https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-to-lay-off-everyone-working-on-superchargers-new-vehicles/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 It's almost like Alphabet took* over Tesla... https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-to-lay-off-everyone-working-on-superchargers-new-vehicles/ Don’t know why, but when I read at Musk’s Tesla story, I have a “déjà-vu” felling, something as Henry Ford’s early success. The guy had the guts to start something others weren’t believing in, but his success arrived with competitors, who are doing things differently and successfully. If you give me the choice between a Cybertruck and a Lightning… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Don’t know why, but when I read at Musk’s Tesla story, I have a “déjà-vu” felling, something as Henry Ford’s early success. The guy had the guts to start something others weren’t believing in, but his success arrived with competitors, who are doing things differently and successfully. If you give me the choice between a Cybertruck and a Lightning… He didn't start anything! He bullied a bunch of geeks out of their company, when they were making electric cars from Lotuse's Guy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and he has the sense of entitlement that comes along with it. I'd take the Lightning any day over some stupid futuristic toy for tech bro's That said, I'd Love a DeLorean! (with a bunch of 'upgrades'. 😉) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viven44 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 He didn't start anything! He bullied a bunch of geeks out of their company, when they were making electric cars from Lotuse's Guy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and he has the sense of entitlement that comes along with it. I'd take the Lightning any day over some stupid futuristic toy for tech bro's That said, I'd Love a DeLorean! (with a bunch of 'upgrades'. 😉) He is a fellow spectrum occupant so you should be more forgiving I do like the fact that they reimagined a truck for the Cybertruck... while it looks unconventional and probably not ideal, I like the fact that they did a grounds-up truck. The lightning is likely not optimal (pretty much all the E-Trucks from the big three).. I can tell that much just looking at them. The body of a gasoline truck with minor modifications. Time to reimagine an E-Truck... I'm afraid future lightnings are going to look like the Cybertruck... people have imagination.. wall-street corporations don't.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 He is a fellow spectrum occupant so you should be more forgiving I do like the fact that they reimagined a truck for the Cybertruck... while it looks unconventional and probably not ideal, I like the fact that they did a grounds-up truck. The lightning is likely not optimal (pretty much all the E-Trucks from the big three).. I can tell that much just looking at them. The body of a gasoline truck with minor modifications. Time to reimagine an E-Truck... I'm afraid future lightnings are going to look like the Cybertruck... people have imagination.. wall-street corporations don't.. We named her Elektra ! First towing experiment will be next friday, so I will post. The 3 horse trailer is no issue. the 7300lbs 25ft Airstream will be a test. Our normal tow vehicle is a 2013 Expedition Limited EL. It has no issue with either. Watch this space :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 He is a fellow spectrum occupant so you should be more forgiving I do like the fact that they reimagined a truck for the Cybertruck... while it looks unconventional and probably not ideal, I like the fact that they did a grounds-up truck. The lightning is likely not optimal (pretty much all the E-Trucks from the big three).. I can tell that much just looking at them. The body of a gasoline truck with minor modifications. Time to reimagine an E-Truck... I'm afraid future lightnings are going to look like the Cybertruck... people have imagination.. wall-street corporations don't.. I made a post, but it got lost in the ether. Musk is not worthy. I'm not going to delve too deep into my opinions. But Space-X is a perfect example. Gwynn Shotwell and Jim Bridenstine are perfect examples of letting geeks have their head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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