I'll freely admit that, but having a sports car isn't just about driving fast. And I don't think it's a dying preference, hot rod culture, whether you are into Mustangs and Camaros or things like Subaru STIs, is always going to be a thing, and not really a thing electric cars have proven they can replace.

And yes, I have driven a Tesla. Neat cars, but kind of a one trick pony. It's like a bottle rocket, it's neat, but can it do anything else? Part of the fun of something like my Mustang is just how stupid easy it is to break the rear end loose, or spin tires with little effort, or of course running through the manual gears as the car roars. Sure your Tesla is faster, but my car is more fun.

Then again aside from the old Roadster, there hasn't been a true blue sports car from Tesla yet, they are still sedans. They emphasize luxury and comfort, despite being able to still go fast. It's like the Cadillac CTS-V, performance luxury sedans.
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I own a plug in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. It gets 33 miles on its batteries. I have driven 70000 of the 110000 miles on batteries. And saved lots of money on gas as a result. I have had 3 oil changes as the van let me know. And no problem except the 'diode of death' very early on in the warranty period and the car at dealership 1 day. I have a 240 volt plug that recharges batteries in 2 hours. Having bought Tesla stock a few years ago, I sold enough to finance purchasing a model Y soon. I have put it off waiting to see if the tax credits will truly be re introduced.
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I would consider a hybrid as my next car. Electrics do have great acceleration thanks to all that torque being available at the flip of a switch but, as everyone says, until charging ports are outside every store and charging only takes a short time, it's not a feasible "only car". At least a hybrid gives you that ICE option so you'll be stranded thanks to a lack of electricity.

In my area a new Prius hybrid is under $30k but a Corolla hybrid is about $25k. A RAV is $27-30k. Hyundai Sonata and Honda Insight are around $25k... the prices for hybrids aren't so much higher than ICE that they're unreasonable. A full electric Nissan Leaf is $42-48k by comparison.
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Those are actually based on the Holden Monaro and they're pretty bad ass.
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So if you choose a hybrid get a plug in hybrid and get a 240 volt 50 amp plug for charging at home. This is the way you can cut your fuel bill in half.
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Right now I drive an ICE company card, but I’d like a hybrid when I get to chose. I have friends with a hybrid RAV4 and it’s a great mix of usability, space, and economy.
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I'm not sure if he was trying to bash on those cars :-)

It fits the bill for what others here are trying to convey. Such as the feel of a sports car, shifting through gears, the noise etc.
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Waiting to buy a cybertruck like a real man.
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Nope. I'll never be able to justify the insane up front cost of an EV.
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Yeah those $30k car prices are a real bitch
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That's why I wait until the car is 5-7 years old to purchase as well as decent miles . I'll never buy a brand new car again.
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:-)

total bullshit.

Know how I know you've never been in or driven a 400 hp automobile?

We get it. you're into it. go for it.

But don't sit here and pretend you get to decide what people need to come to terms with.

That's really arrogant.
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i roomed with a guy who had a 5.7 2000's gto. It was loud
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30k these days is a pretty decent price.

Trucks and SUVs are going for 50-70k
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That was sarcasm/joke


The prices are relatively in-line with normal vehicles unless you are trying to get a model S or a BMW i8 or something
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