Tesla envy grips Germany’s giants

Re:Tesla envy grips Germany’s giants by semi-extrinsic on Monday September 05, 2016 @07:07AM (#12429461)

What about London is it that makes the Model S untenable? (I used to live in London, but didn't have a car then.)

And, assuming you can afford it and you don't need a station wagon, why on earth would you not buy a 7 series/S-class/A8? They are, after all, some of the very best luxury cars in the world. If it's good enough for royalty, why isn't it sufficient for you?

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Re:Tesla envy grips Germany’s giants by dabeeeenster on Monday September 05, 2016 @07:22AM (#12429514)

It's just too big IMO. Hard to park, will get scraped all the time.

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Re:Tesla envy grips Germany’s giants by semi-extrinsic on Monday September 05, 2016 @07:25AM (#12429523)

So the reason you won't get one of the big German cars is the same as the reason why you won't get a Model S?

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Re:Tesla envy grips Germany’s giants by dabeeeenster on Monday September 05, 2016 @09:00AM (#12429963)

Partly. I want:

A) A car no larger than a 3 series BMW B) A full EV car with >250 mile battery range

Basically the first reputable company that can deliver that has me as a customer!

I wouldn't buy an a8 or 7 series because they dont come with kool-aid. Seriously!

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Re:Tesla envy grips Germany’s giants by kuschku on Monday September 05, 2016 @07:27AM (#12429533)

The German OEMs offer smaller, city-usable cars (and electric cars), just not with enough battery capacity.

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Re:Tesla envy grips Germany’s giants by m_mueller on Monday September 05, 2016 @08:13AM (#12429730)

i3 with range extender?

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