Unknown Soldier
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Oh boy, I can't wait to preorder a car.
I'm probably going to preorder one ;_;
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Tesla Model 3 will be revealed on March 31st
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Boaty McBoatface
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BladeoftheImmortal
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I'd love it if I could afford it.
This is what I'm bracing for. I can maybe justify ~$30k after tax incentives, but not if it's going to be bare bones. Basically I'm trying not to get excited until I actually see what they have to announce (and get a feel for how likely it is to actually come out in 2017).
Robot Pants
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Enlighten me cause I haven't had to buy a new car since I was like 18, now it's time again and 35k for a electric car is sounding pretty awesome.
However I live in an apartment. Is there just no way to feasibly own one of these in that situation? How can I charge it?
Oh I do have a garage in my place but its shared with everyone else in the building (like 6 other people)
However I live in an apartment. Is there just no way to feasibly own one of these in that situation? How can I charge it?
Oh I do have a garage in my place but its shared with everyone else in the building (like 6 other people)
This is my situation as well: I could afford the car at 35k, but live in an apartment where owning an EV isn't realistic--Even being in northern California where EV chargers in parking lots are plentiful, it's not owning a garage where you can get a consistent charge every night.
shinshoryuken
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Is there a performance model, dual motor with ludacris mode?
HeartlessNobody213
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No one knows at the moment, but it's safe to assume there will be.
shinshoryuken
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Why does it looks so....boring..
I can't stand how boring the model S looks
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nhlducks35
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What did you want it to look like
shinshoryuken
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You could ask the landlord if they'd be willing to install a 240v outlet in the garage. It would be a good move for new tenants in the future, too.
Twin motors and twin Glock .40s, cocked back.
Read the OP.
Where did you read this? I don't think there has been any official word on what we'll see, but it is supposed to compete with the 3 series and be sized like the A4.
kutthoat5150
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Here's a recent pretty good read on predictions on what we'll see Thursday. They also predict we'll see 3 trims for the Model 3
http://ca.finance.ret1p.global.media.yahoo.com/news/tesla-model-3-speculating-batteries-power-price-versions-121500633.html
Heard the same from the tesla store manager in santa monica. They have frequent chats with Elon.
Ah there it is, I must have missed it. Crazy to think they get a pre-order for a car and release it a year from now. Worse than Gamespot exclusive DLC.
That silhouette pleases me if it correlates to the real thing.
James Sawyer Ford
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Hopefully this will be my new car. I'm planning on going to the local showroom to put down a reservation on Thursday morning. Hopefully it's not too packed since I don't intend to get there ridiculously early. It's a refundable $1K, so I figure there isn't much to lose making a reservation prior to reveal. I wonder what the reservation process is like. Anyone know what is required?
Interesting spreadsheet from teslamotorsclub.com
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VtU7w34dtHhmz5loGG0xEkZwc-VvppSGchKgvNaAsHo/edit
Well dang.
soundahfekz
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My brother works for Tesla and says he has one reserved. I'm jealous!
There's speculation that people will reserve using a Tesla account. You can go to their website and create one here: https://www.teslamotors.com/user/login
The only thing you must have is a way to pay; credit/debit card, paypal, or checking account number.
ArgentPixel
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Curious to see which grille design they go with.
Frustrated_me
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Anyone else surprised about the lack of media hype Model 3 has generated so far? We're 1 day away from the reveal and nobody is really talking about it.
Tesla marketing kinda dropped the ball on this one.
That being said, I'm super interested to see what feature and price point this car has.
Tesla marketing kinda dropped the ball on this one.
That being said, I'm super interested to see what feature and price point this car has.
rokkerkory
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There really isn't anything to market the concept is way behind schedule and project is almost in shambles. They didnt really know what it would look like until just weeks ago.
Tesla is a mess right now.
Citations needed?
Hopefully a new direction, I find the grille on the S the weakest design aspect of the car, and the X is just awful imo.
You got some inside info or something? I haven't heard anything about this.
Anyway, the hype will begin to build once the official reveal happens tomorrow. We're still a year+ away from it actually being delivered to customers, still plenty of time to hype it up.
Mengy
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I'm super excited to see what the Model 3 turns out to be, but I decided to not wait for it and bought myself a new Subaru Crosstrek instead last fall. I do see myself getting a Model 3 (or some other quality EV) down the road, but not just yet for three main reasons:
1. I want to allow time for the tech to mature and the kinks to be worked out first
2. I'd like for there to be more charging station options in my area. There will be eventually, but it ain't there yet
3. I want to install solar panels at my house first, I see that as a better investment personally and having panels would make owning an EV even more rewarding
So yeah, I'll be a customer soon enough, but not just yet. Looking forward to test driving a Model 3 though, as it will most likely be the next car I own.
1. I want to allow time for the tech to mature and the kinks to be worked out first
2. I'd like for there to be more charging station options in my area. There will be eventually, but it ain't there yet
3. I want to install solar panels at my house first, I see that as a better investment personally and having panels would make owning an EV even more rewarding
So yeah, I'll be a customer soon enough, but not just yet. Looking forward to test driving a Model 3 though, as it will most likely be the next car I own.
AstroNut325
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There was a report in January that said Tesla hadn't finalized the design of the Model 3. That doesn't mean Tesla is in shambles. That poster is talking nonsense.
Darryl M R
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As a young professional that never had a car I am interested in seeing Model 3. I'm not expecting to buy a car until 5 more years and by then I hope that electric cars will be easier to manage (charging spots in public and within most condos/apartments community). The price point sounds great, but hopefully the design is just as good as Model S.
DrGonzo615
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So in january they didnt have a finalized design for a car that they would reveal in march?
Thats really not a good sign.
I get the opposite impression. Seems like they are doing a great job of marketing. Hell the Vancouver store even already has 4 people in line waiting to reserve.
edit: it should also be noted that Tesla doesn't run ads. Basically all of their buzz is generated from social media, magazine articles and word of mouth.
CitizenVectron
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If it's just the details on the outside of the car then it's really not a big deal. It's the inside that matters.
I was fully prepared to throw down money at the Tesla service center in my city tomorrow but I think I'll wait a bit longer and order online. The whole point of ordering early was in hopes of grabbing a first wave delivery, but from the sounds of the reservation agreement the cars will slowly be shipped starting from the west coast then heading east.
Hello? This is Hailun!
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Tesla can show you the location of all of their quick charging stations in your city.
Also, do you live near a Whole Foods?
Otherwise, yeah, an extension chord for the garage is your only option.
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