Fisker Karma vs. Tesla Model S

Lisa@Fanatics · 01-14-2013, 10:03 PM

Which of these two upstart American car companies has the best cutting edge electric technology?

Well Fortune's Sue Callaway certainly has her pick. Looks like a classic battle of beauty versus brains. Question is, what do you prefer?

mistrzmiasta · 01-14-2013, 10:04 PM

none...they're electric cars.

Snapasaurus · 01-14-2013, 10:07 PM

Model S.

b0bab0i · 01-14-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mistrzmiasta

none...they're electric cars.

Fisker Karma can run on gasoline.

mistrzmiasta · 01-14-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by b0bab0i

Fisker Karma can run on gasoline.

splendid

kuksul08 · 01-14-2013, 10:42 PM

I'm surprised Fisker even exists after the whole A123 failure. The Tesla is a neat car, but price needs to come down. That's not keeping them from making sales though.

2000_328CI · 01-14-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa@Fanatics

Which of these two upstart American car companies has the best cutting edge electric technology?

Well Fortune's Sue Callaway certainly has her pick. Looks like a classic battle of beauty versus brains. Question is, what do you prefer?

I understand the US funded Fisker in the stimulus but why is it considered a US vehicle?

b0bab0i · 01-14-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000_328CI

I understand the US funded Fisker in the stimulus but why is it considered a US vehicle?

Fisker Automotive is based in Anaheim, CA?

But I have no idea either since the cars are built in Finland.
They are trying to build the cars in Wilmington, Delaware in the future though.

:. RaFFi .: · 01-14-2013, 11:11 PM

I stopped watching when I saw a female review the cars.

325seeeye · 01-14-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by b0bab0i

Fisker Karma can run on gasoline.

Oh, then it's not electric.

Tesla is more tech savvy. Fisker is more usable. Both are bad technologies. Good for patchwork duty, but neither are long term solutions.

Would prefer a Honda fcx clarity. Better tech.

david05111 · 01-14-2013, 11:39 PM

I don't care about the technology so much...I just think the Fisker is absolutely stunning. Cosmetically, it's a work of art IMO. And if they threw a huge AMG motor in there instead of that stupid one that it currently has, I'd very seriously consider selling my soul for one.

Now, the question posed in the thread is secondary to the real one: who are you, OP? Lisa? Thats new...

SamDoe1 · 01-15-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by david05111

I don't care about the technology so much...I just think the Fisker is absolutely stunning. Cosmetically, it's a work of art IMO. And if they threw a huge AMG motor in there instead of that stupid one that it currently has, I'd very seriously consider selling my soul for one.

Not quite an AMG motor but close and more powerful:
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/14/v...-detroit-2013/

USCTrojanMan29 · 01-15-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by :. RaFFi .:

I stopped watching when I saw a female review the cars.

david05111 · 01-15-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SamDoe1

Not quite an AMG motor but close and more powerful:
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/14/v...-detroit-2013/

I'm sold...where do I buy one?

Sneaky · 01-15-2013, 01:44 AM

what that thang smell like

Fisch330ciTopasBlau · 01-15-2013, 04:08 AM

My bro has a Karma, have yet to check it out as he's on the other side of the country.
I ask him each time I talk with him if it's bricked itself yet. heh

217Bimmer · 01-15-2013, 09:05 AM

Tesla! It doens't catch fire and Tesla was founded by a fellow Illinois alum.

we will all be driving electric cars in 15 years.

simsima325 · 01-15-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 2000_328CI

I understand the US funded Fisker in the stimulus but why is it considered a US vehicle?

Will be built in DE, hater.

SamDoe1 · 01-15-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by david05111

I'm sold...where do I buy one?

Send a check for $180k to VL Automotive in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Deliveries start end of this summer.

ImPulSe · 01-15-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by :. RaFFi .:

I stopped watching when I saw a female review the cars.

01-14-2013, 10:03 PM	#1
Lisa@Fanatics Administrator Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 29 View My Garage	Fisker Karma vs. Tesla Model S Which of these two upstart American car companies has the best cutting edge electric technology? Well Fortune's Sue Callaway certainly has her pick. Looks like a classic battle of beauty versus brains. Question is, what do you prefer?

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Snapasaurus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancouver, wa Posts: 223 My Ride: 2005 325i SULEV View My Garage	Model S. __________________

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kuksul08 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,081 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	I'm surprised Fisker even exists after the whole A123 failure. The Tesla is a neat car, but price needs to come down. That's not keeping them from making sales though. __________________ Look at that subtle jet-black coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a 6mt. S54 Valve Adjustment Spreadsheet & Info: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28231781/S54...ent%20info.zip

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:. RaFFi .: Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunland, CA Posts: 1,173 My Ride: W124 E500 RIP View My Garage	I stopped watching when I saw a female review the cars. __________________

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david05111 OEM ///Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa/Daytona/J-Ville, FL; New York, New York Posts: 3,492 My Ride: drei hundert dreißig View My Garage	I don't care about the technology so much...I just think the Fisker is absolutely stunning. Cosmetically, it's a work of art IMO. And if they threw a huge AMG motor in there instead of that stupid one that it currently has, I'd very seriously consider selling my soul for one. Now, the question posed in the thread is secondary to the real one: who are you, OP? Lisa? Thats new... __________________ "You'll Never Walk Alone"

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mistrzmiasta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,001 My Ride: GLK350,ML63,Duc 748 View My Garage	none...they're electric cars.

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Fisch330ciTopasBlau Yes...I do think I hate you Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 1,719 My Ride: A car. View My Garage	My bro has a Karma, have yet to check it out as he's on the other side of the country. I ask him each time I talk with him if it's bricked itself yet. heh __________________ -8/21/2007 RIP Grandma -pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes: flatterers are the worst type of enemies

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217Bimmer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: IL Posts: 126 My Ride: 2001 BMW 330i View My Garage	Tesla! It doens't catch fire and Tesla was founded by a fellow Illinois alum. we will all be driving electric cars in 15 years. __________________

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