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What car was it and how did you like it?
I'm hesitant to say - I intentionally didn’t mention it.
It was a Tesla Model Y. I mean, it was just a quick lap and I didn’t drive, so I can’t form any conclusive opinions, but as someone interested in technology, it’s definitely an intriguing machine. The acceleration especially was unlike anything I’ve experienced before. Kind of crazy that you can just drive something like that with a regular license.
Other than that, it's kind of like a folding phone - fun to mess around with if someone else has one, but not something I’d want to own myself. I’m more than satisfied with my nearly 20-year-old pickup truck.
It’s not like you purchased one, I don’t think you need to feel guilty for taking for it for a spin.
My brother in law took me for a spin in his AWD top spec Nissan Ariya. It has a listed 0-60 time of 5 seconds in that configuration. My base model F-150 gets up to 60 in a little over 6 seconds, and his Ariya definitely tested the seat bolstering when he floored it around a slight bend.
The model Y does 3.5. That’s like super car specs of yesteryear. For reference, a 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 lists at 3.5. The venerable Ferrari F-50 of 1997 lists at 3.5. A 2005 Ford GT lists 3.5.
So yeah, pretty nuts, and significantly faster acceleration than most people experience in their lifetime. I’ve been looking for a cheap, athletic car for weekend thrills and occasional track days, and 5 seconds is right around the spec I’m looking for, maybe a used Cayman S, plenty of speed to make me feel like I’m breaking the law without being too tail happy. 3.5 is probably a tad more juice than anyone should play with unseasoned.
The acceleration on the Teslas is mad. Completely unnecessary. All EVs are quick from a standing start though - due to instant torque and no need to change gear, you can easily beat the tosser in the BMW when the lights go green.
My old boss showed me the acceleration in his Model S and it was admittedly pretty cool. I was prepared for it but I still said said WHOA when he gunned it.
Piece of shit guy, though. I imagine he pre-ordered a cybertruck