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    Quote Originally Posted by rage2 View Post
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    You guys just aren’t old enough. Bunch of us old timers were buying $2k+ phones well before the iPhone. Moto Elite and Startac VIPs.

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    Sure thing, but in no way was that normal back in 2005, to have a 2000$ phone. Now its considered a NORMAL 'status' symbol to be 14 and have a 1500-2000$ phone.

    Best part? Not only are these phones much more expensive than before, they are also much more fragile - now with glass back phones too.

    I used to have a Nokia candy bar phone that I had for over 4 years - it died after it fell into a slush puddle full of salt and mud water. 100$ later I was back in business.
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    Quote Originally Posted by killramos View Post
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    I don’t remember the last time I had a subsidized iPhone, I buy them unlocked at the Apple store and save the 30-40/mo on my plans.
    The 30-40 you "save" is just an interest free loan to purchase the same phone for the same end price. Technically speaking, financing is a better deal as you can take that ~$1000 up front cost and have it invested elsewhere for the duration.

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    Quote Originally Posted by revelations View Post
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    Sure thing, but in no way was that normal back in 2005, to have a 2000$ phone. Now its considered a NORMAL 'status' symbol to be 14 and have a 1500-2000$ phone.

    Best part? Not only are these phones much more expensive than before, they are also much more fragile - now with glass back phones too.

    I used to have a Nokia candy bar phone that I had for over 4 years - it died after it fell into a slush puddle full of salt and mud water. 100$ later I was back in business.
    It’s a lot different than back then. Back then we’re literally buying expensive phones. These are pocket computing devices that can be used as a phone.

    You want to do an apples to apples comparison, $85 for a flip phone at Fido. You can’t compare the durability of a phone with a small low res screen and a smart phone with a high def touchscreen in comparison, which needs to be a decent size to be usable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blownz View Post
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    I do know a few people with Tesla's and I agree with you on the maps. Although Android Auto is smart enough to grab my calendar address when I get in the car.

    Regarding the wood strip, are you having it covered with a film or are there actual replacements you can get?
    If you sync your calendar and your appointments have locations set, when you get in your car it will auto nav to the location set.

    I have not seen any replacements for the strip, mostly people just covering it up with their choice of vinyl.

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    ^ yeah, the video above showing the carbon fiber cover looks good. I would definitely do that if I had the black interior.

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    Originally posted by Xtrema
    ZenOps is like everyone's crazy uncle.
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    How do you respond to stupid?
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    Jesus fucking christ Rob Anders, learn to read your own links.
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    Zenops: Ok, but remember my dick is made of nickle.

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    Where he's going he doesn't need roads.
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    You realize you are talking to the guy who made his own furniture out of salad bowls right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ipeefreely View Post
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    Not a lot different to when people pull into gas pumps with both sides are available and they take the side opposite to their gas cap and have to fumble with the hose over the top of their car/SUV. Although this one does have a Tesla owner level of pretentiousness to it.

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    https://youtu.be/j52odgkRxDs

    Lady trying to gas up a Tesla.
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    Beyond, bunch of creme puffs on this board.
    Everything I say is satire.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ipeefreely View Post
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    Is he standing there waiting for it to "fill up"?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gmc72 View Post
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    Is he standing there waiting for it to "fill up"?
    They take 2-3 minutes like all cars, right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ExtraSlow View Post
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    They take 2-3 minutes like all cars, right?
    Get them Coulombs flowin'! Speed o light, Brah!

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    https://jalopnik.com/car-and-drivers...tes-1841577600

    Interesting comparo re: advertised metrics and real world performance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by richardchan2002 View Post
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    https://jalopnik.com/car-and-drivers...tes-1841577600

    Interesting comparo re: advertised metrics and real world performance.
    Wow! For the Tesla owners, by the seat of the pants, is it that noticeable regarding the performance degradation?

    After 3 hits to 60mph the performance drops to 5 seconds? and x 3 1/4 mile hits, the et drops to high 13's?
    I like neat cars.

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    Yeah on paper the it seems the Tesla beats the Porsche in all metrics. But in real world the Porsche has better performance and achieves similar mileage. German engineering vs American engineering?
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    To be fair, these are literally back to back to back 1/4 mile runs. I don’t think I’ve beat on a S or 3 hard enough on the street to have that significant performance degradation.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rage2 View Post
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    To be fair, these are literally back to back to back 1/4 mile runs. I don’t think I’ve beat on a S or 3 hard enough on the street to have that significant performance degradation.
    What causes the degradation? Heat from repetitive runs or state of the battery? In other words, if you have a random run in with a Tesla, what are the chances that it's as fast as it's supposed to be?
    I like neat cars.

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    Or, if you drive to the track, what are the odds you'll beat the poor-she?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 90_Shelby View Post
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    What causes the degradation? Heat from repetitive runs or state of the battery? In other words, if you have a random run in with a Tesla, what are the chances that it's as fast as it's supposed to be?
    Batteries heat up when they dissipate and motors heat up as well. Both lower their efficiency if they aren't cooled adequately

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    Quote Originally Posted by 90_Shelby View Post
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    What causes the degradation? Heat from repetitive runs or state of the battery? In other words, if you have a random run in with a Tesla, what are the chances that it's as fast as it's supposed to be?
    Heat and SOC. Cold is a factor too. Optimal battery temp for Tesla is 40ish degrees.

    I don’t think it’s about engineering as much as focus. Tesla is trying to protect the battery. Porsche is protecting performance. My take anyway.

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