01-15-2008, 02:21 AM | #1 |
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Tesla Motors in Trouble?
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Yeah, I'm guessing Telsa's start is going to be as rocky as Segway's. When all these rich folks get a car that starts having battery problems after a year or two (with no dealer nearby), they're not going to be very patient when the necessary repairs take weeks (or worse require the vehicle to be shipped back to NorCal).
I am heartened by the fact that the Flextreme may be produced by Saturn. I know that division has had problems over the years, but I've felt they embraced new business models much better than other American car manufacturers/divisions. If I can figure a way to shove two Gen 1's in the cargo hold, I'll be buying one that very day. |
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Who will Service the Accessory Segways?
I wonder who will be responsible for servicing the Segway Flextreme p2s?
LLC, or GM? SEGsby |
01-15-2008, 11:31 AM | #4 |
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When Martin Eberhard was shown the Tesla door in August I felt that there were going to be major issues with the production line. I did not, however, think the Elon Musk (the prime investor) would decimate the company.
This is sad because the car is a dream and although both expensive and (currently) impractical it has proved that the concept is viable. I wonder what will happen to both the first dealership and the service center....oh, and to Whitestar. Steven |
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Does make for good press though.
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There have been many positive comments about the concept. Sure it might take some more development but I'm not ready to write this one off yet. Steven |
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As for the Saturn Flextreme w/ Segway, my opinion has not wavered since day one; nice photo op, nice press, never gonna happen in production. I'll lay you 100:1 odds. Any takers?
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So maybe I should take you up on your offer....I'll put up $80. Then if I'm truly right on all counts, it'll be you buying my segways for my Flextreme! 8^) 8^) 8^) |
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