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      04-02-2016, 10:09 AM   #67
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I did too, hopefully it doesnt get delayed as it will take time for us swedes before we get ours
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      04-02-2016, 10:16 AM   #68
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Tesla rocks!! design looks good, space is yuuge, so much standard and yet the price is, compared to similar specced cars, very cheap. reserved two here in Sweden!
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      04-02-2016, 10:56 AM   #69
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the glass roof seems like an unnecessary expense. no roof racks, i take it.
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      04-02-2016, 11:01 AM   #70
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I also reserved 2. I currently daily a prius, so compare a prius to the model 3....
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      04-02-2016, 11:19 AM   #71
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Me too, I was about 150th in the line that started at 4:30 a.m. I arrived there at 9:30. I got on the list to try for the $10,000 tax credit which would make the car only $25,000. It will be a great car for car pool lanes. I'll always have a sporty toy car though, maybe a 911 next time.
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      04-02-2016, 11:33 AM   #72
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Fair enough, I think it might be huge because of the Federal Tax credit of $7500 expiring once Tesla makes 200,000 vehicles.

Also, the option to get my deposit back at anytime is a no risk activity. I personal plan to get a loaded (fully optioned) ride.
This. I stood in line for 2 1/2 hours and I was about the 150th person. I mean seriously, if I get the tax credit in CA it would be $10,000 dollars. That would make the base model about $25,000. That is a lot of car for $25,000., think of it as a commuter for car pool lanes. It will supposedly have a 10 year unlimited mileage drive train warranty! Drive the thing for 300,000 miles!

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      04-02-2016, 11:44 AM   #73
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The front looks like a fish face.
I think most people buy them for the technology, certainly not for the looks. Not exactly good looking cars.
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      04-02-2016, 12:11 PM   #74
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I have seen pictures of the trunk and the glass

I have seen pictures of the trunk and the glass
sticks over the metal hinge area . This makes
the trunk awkwardly unusable for almost anything.
I hope it has a heads up display because I see no
instrument cluster in front of the driver. I hope they do
a wagon or more utilitarian variation on this.

As things stand now the S is more utilitarian than the 3
or the x. x gull wings mean no racks for long board and
kayaks or any long object.

http://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-tesl...ail-1768467573

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      04-02-2016, 12:22 PM   #75
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Are the people in this thread that reserved more than one planning to buy more than one?
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      04-02-2016, 01:01 PM   #76
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My brother's MKz has a full glass roof and it also opens and slides back over the rear glass to open the roof up for about what is half way back. Pretty neat. Seems to me for an electric, the solar load on the air conditioning system is going to be an energy consumer that will drop the overall range.

It is obvious the car remains unfinished in some respects and the unveiling was a fund-me event to collect some needed cash for the company. The devils (and production costs) are in the details. IIRC the price for the X was supposed to be less than the S, about $65K I think, and the X turned out far more expensive.
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      04-02-2016, 01:22 PM   #77
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Are the people in this thread that reserved more than one planning to buy more than one?
i only reserved 1 car, i think it makes more sense for me to buy a cpo tesla S + the model 3... rather then have two tesla model 3's
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      04-02-2016, 02:32 PM   #78
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I reserved 1 as well, most likely will get one with upgraded battery pack and air-suspension (which if is the same/similar setup as in Model S) should drive amazingly. I agree not the best looking sedan, but if you consider technology and price I'm willing to bypass the looks. Additionally Motortrend mentioned that it looks much better in person, let's hope so.
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      04-02-2016, 02:51 PM   #79
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I reserved 1 as well, most likely will get one with upgraded battery pack and air-suspension (which if is the same/similar setup as in Model S) should drive amazingly. I agree not the best looking sedan, but if you consider technology and price I'm willing to bypass the looks. Additionally Motortrend mentioned that it looks much better in person, let's hope so.
i agree, i plan to get mine loaded with every option as well too.
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      04-02-2016, 03:12 PM   #80
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If you haven't pre-ordered as of yet, you're pretty much guaranteed to have your delivery done after 2020.
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      04-02-2016, 04:21 PM   #81
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I reserved one. Ever since I had a 335d, I have wanted more and more torque. The only way to do that now is electric. I love torque.
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      04-02-2016, 05:17 PM   #82
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I don't get it.. The car isn't even finished yet like do you even know where it will tell you your current speed?
The speedometer is in the upper left corner of the display.
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      04-02-2016, 05:40 PM   #83
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My husband put a deposit down.
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      04-02-2016, 06:46 PM   #84
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Was unsure on the looks until someone posted this on VW Vortex



Now I'm glad I put my deposit down on Thursday
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      04-02-2016, 07:21 PM   #85
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It's sad what is going on with some cars today...
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      04-02-2016, 10:15 PM   #86
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Buddy of mine pre-ordered one. I mean its nice, I like the concept of zero maintenance and free "gas". Car looks nice, base model is gonna lack in performance so will need to spend another X amount of money to step up. They also need to get more supercharger stations, we only got 4 here and closest one is like half hour away.

If I had one near by and places where I usually go, and if $35-37k would get you a loaded version then I would be very interested considering I actually like the car when I see it.
There is no such thing as maintenance free. It's still a car. It still has brakes and suspension and A/C and all the myriad other things that break/wearout on cars. Batteries do NOT last forever, and the cost of replacing the battery pack will pay for one heck of a lot of oil changes. A friend of mine has a Model S, it has been LESS reliable than my 328i.

Electricity is also not free. It may be cheaper than gas, but it is definitely not free. Kind of expensive where I live, actually, at ~$.22/kw/hr delivered.

If I had a regular commute I would be interesting in an electric commuter car. But not a $35K sedan, I would want a $100/mo leased eSmart.
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      04-02-2016, 11:26 PM   #87
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      04-02-2016, 11:42 PM   #88
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Did anyone else watch the Tesla model 3 unveil last night on their website? Curious to see what your guys thoughts on it are and if you preordered one?
I already created a thread in off topic... come join us.
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