Sorry if your an eco warrior but I love my carbon footprint

 

Ditto

 

I love my car even though I know the world would be slightly better off if it vanished from existence.

I also love drinking beer and eating pizza even though I know it's bad for me.


Moderation, bro.

 

I think diesel is more the villain when it comes to cars, they are filthy, disgusting engines (although the JLR 3 litre TT was pretty sweet).

I balance our very moderate car emissions by solar on the roof at home - about 15KW with 2 batteries, we use a lot of power at home and virtually none of it comes from the coal powered grid.

 

I think I read somewhere that the carbon footprint of manufacturing and EV is about 20 tonnes so you can burn a lot of gas before you've matched that. Best not to "upgrade".

 

I retired from Tesla a couple of years ago. When I told people that I had ordered a new Jaguar with a V8 engine they often said "why didn't you order a Tesla?"

My answer was that I wanted a fire breathing, gas guzzling, hydrocarbon emitting, loud, sexy looking, real leather interior instead of some vegan friendly fake upholstery and very fast car while it was still legal to buy one and I wasn't too feeble to drive anymore.

They said "but the Tesla's haul *** too". It just isn't the same. When I was a kid in the early 1960's two of my favorite toys were a Matchbox D Type Jaguar and an Aurora Stirling Moss edition HO gauge slot car set that included an XKE. Jaguars had made an early impression upon me. I am finally at a point in my life that I could afford a car that cost as much as my first house and the carbon footprint had zero bearing upon my decision to enjoy myself.

 

"My answer was that I wanted a fire breathing, gas guzzling, hydrocarbon emitting, loud, sexy looking, real leather interior instead of some vegan friendly fake upholstery and very fast car while it was still legal to buy one and I wasn't too feeble to drive anymore."

Even more ditto!! Couldn't have said it better myself.

 

Bit of a stupid question, really! Quality car or computer on wheels - no brainer!

 

Had a chance meeting with a Tesla today on the road going the opposite way, I know there quick and full of tech, but I looked at it in more pity than anything, darn what an ugly car, the proof of the pudding was when I had another encounter with one later in the day while driving through a town in a built up shopping area, I was in front , the battery car behind, passers by out with the phones taking pics of the Jag, the Tesla didn't get a look in, one guy jumped in traffic and stood in front of the Tesla to get a great pic of the perfect *** shot, then I stopped in traffic to talk to a guy who wanted to know what it was, Mr Tesla wasn't pleased, why is none looking at me , I enjoyed the moment.
The F-type is one beautiful car, especially passing big windows, think we're all guilty of looking at that stunning reflection.

 

Apparently the Taycan is actually exciting and engaging to drive, according to a few people (well one was a reviewer I was communicating with, another was a guy who has ordered the station wagon looking one). I remain to be convinced as I cant imagine a performance car without engine noise and gears - even if automatic. I hope so, because in 5 years time electric will be the only game in down.

 

Since the most effective way to eliminate our carbon footprint is to jump off a cliff and that's not practical for most people, we have to be selective in which items we prioritize. I'd like to think that overall I'm doing better than the Tesla bro that also runs an intense Bitcoin mining rig.

 

I try not to be wasteful in my life and take active steps to reduce waste and garbage I produce. I don't take this as far as turning into eco-prude and self-flagellate myself over nice things I have.

 

Not as beautiful as our F-types Bruce, Drop that mic

 

Very true, it is quite sedan-ish.

Another comparison shot which I only took this morning, the supra is not as odd looking in the metal but still

 

Sooo....when Jay has one of his Lobster runs for his Tesla buddies, how do I get from Maryland to Maine in under 8 hours in my new soulless electric car. I figure I’d be stranded in the armpit of Connecticut for several hours waiting for a charge.

 

Your charge should at least get you to Bridgeport where you might as well spend the night and visit the Barnum and Bailey Museum. Good times!

 

Gotta say, my friends Tesla makes Tahoe trips a breeze. Just charge when we inevitably stop for lunch/breakfast. I would never trade my F-Type for one though.

 

My daily is a Tesla Model 3 performance. In a straight line it blows the tires of my V8S, but they're different cars for very different purposes. I was anti-Tesla until I drove one, and I placed my order for it the same day I drove it. Both have their positives and flaws.

 

If you'd like to keep up with the Jones' we will all be eco-warriors in 10 years. But ... until they rival the emotional experience of an ICE, under boost, straining at the reigns, it will be hard to jump ship. I expect our kids will think we are crazy.

Sorry, adding to the post. How lucky are we to be enjoying the pinnacle of air, gas and timing? If it were the end of the world, wouldn't it be great to have a ringside seat?

 

I suspect they already do. And always have!