Tesla: Model 3 News
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Is that big screen supposed to be the gauge cluster or is there something I'm not seeing?
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Thanks for the better photos. Looks better than the first few shots I saw.
Agree that the front end looks unfinished with what looks like a covered up grille area.
Interior a bit too spartan for me, these are pre-production cars right? I don't mind the TV in the center, but put in something for 'traditional' gauges behind the wheel.
Agree that the front end looks unfinished with what looks like a covered up grille area.
Interior a bit too spartan for me, these are pre-production cars right? I don't mind the TV in the center, but put in something for 'traditional' gauges behind the wheel.
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Just read this:
Sooo... That might be it.
Today a Tesla spokesperson told Jalopnik that “while Model 3 is still a prototype, the interior is reflective of our production intention.” And during our livecasted quick spin in the car last night, one of the chief engineers said that this is what they intend to do with the car.
#85
Will have HUD
#86
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Maybe it's just me, but that car looks like a cheap piece of crap. If Acura released something like that, even with the electric SH system, for 35k, they'd be torn to shreds. No idea how this is even remotely acceptable.
#87
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Maybe Tesla left it sparse on purpose so there's less stuff to break
#88
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Any chance it's a hatchback like the Model S?
Not a fan of the barren dash in front of the drivers. Reminds me of the Yaris, Mini and all other cars that prove that a center-mounted driver display sucks.
It better have a HUD to make up for that.
Not a fan of the barren dash in front of the drivers. Reminds me of the Yaris, Mini and all other cars that prove that a center-mounted driver display sucks.
It better have a HUD to make up for that.
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It looks...unfinished.
#90
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I'm already not looking forward to the people who will be driving these. It'll be a cross between Prius drivers and Smart car drivers, telling us how they drive the best car in the world and how we're all terrible humans for driving our primitive gasoline/diesel powered cars. Sigh...
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1) the model x doesn't have a grille. It's the one big design cue I don't like about the car. But a license plate will break it up.
2) tesla can get away with a sparse interior because that's been their MO. the model s is pretty sparse. Not as minimal as this...but close.
It's all moving towards autonomous driving with them. It's very clean and will getting used to. But they went out of their way to reinvent the wheel and people are knocking the change. Bound to happen.
2) tesla can get away with a sparse interior because that's been their MO. the model s is pretty sparse. Not as minimal as this...but close.
It's all moving towards autonomous driving with them. It's very clean and will getting used to. But they went out of their way to reinvent the wheel and people are knocking the change. Bound to happen.
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I wonder how much of that $7.5B that Musk is crowing about will vaporize over the next few years as early deposit nerds start pulling back their reserves.
I'm no market expert, but that could be bad for their stock, no?
I'm no market expert, but that could be bad for their stock, no?
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My guess is the future of this company hinges on the success of this car.
And remember, Elon states tesla was never meant to be successful. The original roadster was an experiment is what could be done with electric vehicles. Everything after was a fluke.
So no matter what happens this company has been huge on the auto industry and its effects will be felt from now on.
And remember, Elon states tesla was never meant to be successful. The original roadster was an experiment is what could be done with electric vehicles. Everything after was a fluke.
So no matter what happens this company has been huge on the auto industry and its effects will be felt from now on.
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1) the model x doesn't have a grille. It's the one big design cue I don't like about the car. But a license plate will break it up.
2) tesla can get away with a sparse interior because that's been their MO. the model s is pretty sparse. Not as minimal as this...but close.
It's all moving towards autonomous driving with them. It's very clean and will getting used to. But they went out of their way to reinvent the wheel and people are knocking the change. Bound to happen.
2) tesla can get away with a sparse interior because that's been their MO. the model s is pretty sparse. Not as minimal as this...but close.
It's all moving towards autonomous driving with them. It's very clean and will getting used to. But they went out of their way to reinvent the wheel and people are knocking the change. Bound to happen.
Extremely relaxing (co workers car)
#97
There stock has been extremely well for profit taking
Even if one didn't get in very early and dump it last summer at 273, you could have bought for 144 couple of weeks ago and dumped at 244 today
You can make enough money from Elon to pay for teslas, properties etc
Even if you don't buy or believe in their product, it's been an excellent money maker!
Even if one didn't get in very early and dump it last summer at 273, you could have bought for 144 couple of weeks ago and dumped at 244 today
You can make enough money from Elon to pay for teslas, properties etc
Even if you don't buy or believe in their product, it's been an excellent money maker!
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Still, the dash behind the wheel looks so unfinished/barren.
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Id rather spend 35K elsewhere.
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#100
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regardless... Tesla just sold more cars with 1 model in 1 day than Acura could in 1 year
I saw a picture on FB, there is a line (think a waiting line for a newly release Iphone) for this at Brea Mall....
I just do not understand.
I saw a picture on FB, there is a line (think a waiting line for a newly release Iphone) for this at Brea Mall....
I just do not understand.
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I have a friend that preordered the car. She said she's 2 years out, said she's buying for herself for her 30th birthday
#102
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They're going to have to do something to meet demand or they'll lose sales because people aren't going to wait until 2020 to get one
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#104
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Maybe they will shutdown the preorders soon.
I wonder if you can sell your spot in line on ebay?
I wonder if you can sell your spot in line on ebay?
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https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/715952781895426048
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/715955186175459332
They're going to have to do something to meet demand or they'll lose sales because people aren't going to wait until 2020 to get one
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/715955186175459332
They're going to have to do something to meet demand or they'll lose sales because people aren't going to wait until 2020 to get one
2) people are waiting for Model X as they getting orders filled from YEARS ago.
3) if that factory can truly build 500k units a year...orders will fill faster.
4) I bet money that people higher in line will sell their place for a profit.
#107
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shit did not think about that...
I will go wait inline for their next model in 2020.
I will go wait inline for their next model in 2020.
#108
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2 years from now many of those who put down the $1K will not be wiling to fork over the other $40K+ for the car, especially when they find out the $7500 kickback they were planning on is gone.
#109
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If that's really what the interior will look like then I'm out. I couldn't live with that. I'll save my pennies for a Model S some day...used.
#110
Burning Brakes
It looks good to me, especially in that matte gray. It's supposed to be a minimalist type car. It doesn't need gas and to charge it is only like 6 dollars. This is perfect for those of us who live in the city and don't need to drive alot.
#111
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^^^Eh.
I personally wouldn't spend 40k on a car that I won't drive that much.
I'd get a cheap, used manual Fit....you'll save tons of money as well, can haul things and gets great mileage.
I personally wouldn't spend 40k on a car that I won't drive that much.
I'd get a cheap, used manual Fit....you'll save tons of money as well, can haul things and gets great mileage.
#112
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1) people waited for the Model S as it filled back orders.
2) people are waiting for Model X as they getting orders filled from YEARS ago.
3) if that factory can truly build 500k units a year...orders will fill faster.
4) I bet money that people higher in line will sell their place for a profit.
2) people are waiting for Model X as they getting orders filled from YEARS ago.
3) if that factory can truly build 500k units a year...orders will fill faster.
4) I bet money that people higher in line will sell their place for a profit.
#113
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It looks pretty dope right here
Maybe I should reserve one...
Maybe I should reserve one...
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#116
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Maybe you're right for the early adopters. But at some point normal people non techy, people that aren't willing to be beta testers won't. But most of these people are probably willing to wait. But if someone walks into a Tesla store in 2018 and wants to buy one but then finds out they're back ordered for a year or more they'll go elsewhere.
I can get an equally nice BMW (or cheaper Acura for that matter) and not have to wait.
#117
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What's the cost to purchase the 220V charger and install in garage?
#118
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If my wife charges cars the way she charges phones the car would always be at 2% when she's ready to leave the house.
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