Tesla body design superior to our beloved Buzzbomb? - LotusTalk

dickedup · 02-19-2008, 01:19 PM

What say ye Scurvy Crew?

I actually prefer it. Cleaner lines and reminds me of the Opel Speedster I rented in Krautland so many moons ago.

milehitom · 02-19-2008, 01:24 PM

"Oh, hell no!" says this totally unbiased Elise owner

I think the extended section between the door and rear wheel arch of the Tesla actually is a tad awkward. IMHO, of course...

Tom

delise · 02-19-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dickedup

What say ye Scurvy Crew?

I rented in Krautland so many moons ago.

Nice slur ! I am sure that won't offend any German forum members , thank god you did not go to Japan or Africa....

The Tesla looks no where near as interesting as the Elise, I have seen the Red proto model driving around here in Santa Monica several times and sat in it at the Beverly Hills Concourse car show last year, and my first thought was I was looking at an MR2.

Gizmo3000 · 02-19-2008, 01:58 PM

Overall, no. looks a bit too homogenized.

But there's a few styling cues that I don't mind.
-the rear lights look a bit more modern. (Elise rear end looks a bit retro compared to its' front end).
-and it does look like the rear of the Tesla has a bumper, and wouldn't require a whole new rear clam!

dickedup · 02-19-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by delise

Nice slur ! I am sure that won't offend any German forum members , thank god you did not got Japan or Africa....

The Tesla looks no where near as interesting....and my first thought was I was looking at an MR2.

That's just you though.

Never dug the Buzzer's Boy Racer looks. The thing I do like about the Tesla is how the body design flows together much better.

delise · 02-19-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dickedup

That's just you though.

Never dug the Buzzer's Boy Racer looks. The thing I do like about the Tesla is how the body design flows together much better.

Just me and lets see.... 85% + of the people who answered the poll?

oops it just went up to 86.90 %

Z-dculus · 02-19-2008, 02:46 PM

washed out lines

mopho · 02-19-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dickedup

The thing I do like about the Tesla is how the body design flows together much better.

I somewhat disagree, the smaller panels of the Tesla create more seams that visually break up the lines, sort of a jigsaw puzzle

Like the looks of it, but the Elise is better

Gizmo3000 · 02-19-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mopho

I somewhat disagree, the smaller panels of the Tesla create more seams that visually break up the lines, sort of a jigsaw puzzle

-but people pay big bucks for THIS jigsaw puzzle!

perryeyges · 02-19-2008, 03:59 PM

I do like the headlamps but that's where it ends. The Tesla is FUGLY all day long from every angle. The rear end looks like a Mitsubishi Spyder(Mitsu actually looks better) Those hideous tailights look like something directly out of a ricer magazine ad(the ones that show about 25 different front bumpers for a Honda Civic). The doors are probably the worst part of the whole package with the upswept end

(barf)..
Everyone knows that a hybrid or electric car will not be a sucess unless it looks a bit weird going in, Toyota has already proven that. The other problem is that the car ended up being quite a bit slower than advertised. The old "come and get it and we will change the tranny later for you at no extra charge" routine

(I can't imagine selling cars that need to have the transmissions changed out later). The battery pack came in quite a bit heavier than expected as well.
I would love buy a family sedan based on their theory someday though so I hope they do make a go of it.
Good luck to the "Google Billionaire Boys Club"...

perryeyges · 02-19-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizmo3000

-but people pay big bucks for THIS jigsaw puzzle!

That is just another ugly car but a bit more expensive one..
That thing looks like batmans car, literally!
It reminds me of a video game... I am starting to feel old(50+)..

Lotus Fury · 02-19-2008, 04:08 PM

I also like the Tesla's looks but much prefer the Elise. The Tesla is understated more than I would prefer on a sports car. The Elise is just aggressive enough for me without going overboard.

I never saw a good picture of the sides of the Tesla before... not sure I'm digging it.

mopho · 02-19-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by perryeyges

The other problem is that the car ended up being quite a bit slower than advertised.

When we tested it, it did 0-60 in 4.4 seconds in the wet

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The old "come and get it and we will change the tranny later for you at no extra charge" routine

(I can't imagine selling cars that need to have the transmissions changed out later).

How is that any different than other car companies having major recalls on their cars?

apk919 · 02-19-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mopho

I somewhat disagree, the smaller panels of the Tesla create more seams that visually break up the lines, sort of a jigsaw puzzle

Like the looks of it, but the Elise is better

+1

Those panel seams just don't work for me. Otherwise the shape isn't bad. I still prefer the Elise (but really favor the Exige

)

perryeyges · 02-19-2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopho

I somewhat disagree, the smaller panels of the Tesla create more seams that visually break up the lines, sort of a jigsaw puzzle

Like the looks of it, but the Elise is better

I agree. The silver car(worst color on the Tesla) in the pictures just looks dated and dumpy, and the "twist" wheels look like something off of an 85 Trans Am. OMFG!
I do like the 5 lug config though(small concession)

pianomaniac · 02-19-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dickedup

What say ye Scurvy Crew?

I actually prefer it. Cleaner lines and reminds me of the Opel Speedster I rented in Krautland so many moons ago.

If you were on TeslaTalk, you would be dissing the Tesla! Some things never change.

delise · 02-19-2008, 06:24 PM

93% 54 to 4, ding ding ding we have a winner , ouch - pretty clear cut, dickedup has no sense of style when it comes to cars

, can't imagine how he dresses, actually I take that back, I am willing to bet he dresses like this

delise · 02-19-2008, 07:20 PM

And what's this bit about? Can we add some more hap hazard seams to break up the fluid curves of the car please? What is the thing a friggin' transformer?
Those lines are horrible and conflicting, need eye bleach....

alil'britdifferent · 02-19-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by delise

And what's this bit about? Can we add some more hap hazard seams to break up the fluid curves of the car please? What is the thing a friggin' transformer?
Those lines are horrible and conflicting, need eye bleach....

I guess there's a price to be paid for a tilting clam eh?

pianomaniac · 02-19-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by delise

can't imagine how he dresses, actually I take that back, I am willing to bet he dresses like this

I'm betting not so much style!

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02-19-2008, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
dickedup Dishing out the Scunyun Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,617	Tesla body design superior to our beloved Buzzbomb? What say ye Scurvy Crew? I actually prefer it. Cleaner lines and reminds me of the Opel Speedster I rented in Krautland so many moons ago. __________________ Is it just me, or did this trip go downhill since we ran out of Lucky Lager

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Gizmo3000 Register Abuser Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks Posts: 972	Overall, no. looks a bit too homogenized. But there's a few styling cues that I don't mind. -the rear lights look a bit more modern. (Elise rear end looks a bit retro compared to its' front end). -and it does look like the rear of the Tesla has a bumper, and wouldn't require a whole new rear clam! __________________ 2005 Starlight Black Elise, -hardtop/touring/black interior/sector111 carpet buttons! 2008 Infiniti G37-S 1991 300ZX 2+2 1974 MGB Roadster

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02-19-2008, 03:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	I do like the headlamps but that's where it ends. The Tesla is FUGLY all day long from every angle. The rear end looks like a Mitsubishi Spyder(Mitsu actually looks better) Those hideous tailights look like something directly out of a ricer magazine ad(the ones that show about 25 different front bumpers for a Honda Civic). The doors are probably the worst part of the whole package with the upswept end (barf).. Everyone knows that a hybrid or electric car will not be a sucess unless it looks a bit weird going in, Toyota has already proven that. The other problem is that the car ended up being quite a bit slower than advertised. The old "come and get it and we will change the tranny later for you at no extra charge" routine(I can't imagine selling cars that need to have the transmissions changed out later). The battery pack came in quite a bit heavier than expected as well. I would love buy a family sedan based on their theory someday though so I hope they do make a go of it. Good luck to the "Google Billionaire Boys Club"...

02-19-2008, 01:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,145	"Oh, hell no!" says this totally unbiased Elise owner I think the extended section between the door and rear wheel arch of the Tesla actually is a tad awkward. IMHO, of course... Tom

02-19-2008, 04:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lotus Fury Blame Canada, eh? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pgh, Pa Posts: 2,261	I also like the Tesla's looks but much prefer the Elise. The Tesla is understated more than I would prefer on a sports car. The Elise is just aggressive enough for me without going overboard. I never saw a good picture of the sides of the Tesla before... not sure I'm digging it.

02-19-2008, 06:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
delise 2005 Ardent Red, Touring Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 2,534	93% 54 to 4, ding ding ding we have a winner , ouch - pretty clear cut, dickedup has no sense of style when it comes to cars , can't imagine how he dresses, actually I take that back, I am willing to bet he dresses like this Attached Images __________________ "You can run over an insect and know just from the messages coming through the wheel how many legs it had. Was it a beetle? Was it a spider? Hang on......... spider." Jeremy Clarkson - Top Gear Last edited by delise : 02-19-2008 at 07:34 PM.

02-19-2008, 07:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
delise 2005 Ardent Red, Touring Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 2,534	And what's this bit about? Can we add some more hap hazard seams to break up the fluid curves of the car please? What is the thing a friggin' transformer? Those lines are horrible and conflicting, need eye bleach.... Attached Images __________________ "You can run over an insect and know just from the messages coming through the wheel how many legs it had. Was it a beetle? Was it a spider? Hang on......... spider." Jeremy Clarkson - Top Gear

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