Tesla Model 3
#62
Even if half the people bail it's still a major win for Tesla. I just don't understand what is taking so long for the 3 to come out, waiting for the Gigafactory to be in volume production?
#63
Lots of great things about the Model 3. A potential bad one is because of the entry point, all these jacks will think they're invincible especially if equipped with an Insane/Ludicrous mode.
#64
#66
I have my deposit in. Can't wait to get my allocation # and model configuration request when the car goes into production. This is one buyer that will have this car on his drive way. I am anticipating OTD around $50K with options. Which will be a steal for what you get at that price...
#68
all the millennial will be texting and putting on their make up with ease now, relying solely on autopilot. It would make sense for Tesla to do some kind of car to car communication with one another since there will be conceivably so many teslas on the road
#69
I noted in an earlier post, the semi autonomous driving elements of auto pilot will be an up charge. It is NOT standard. The hardware and some of the safety capabilities is standard, but the other parts will be options, just like on the S and X.
#70
The pre-orders don't mean much IMO. Sure, 198k is impressive on the surface, but it's not like all of them will convert into actual sales. Some of the people I know that did the pre-order only did it because it was only $1k to reserve it AND they figure they have two years or so to really decide if they want the car. If they had 198k at $5k a pop then I'd been a little more optimistic about it but $1k is like skipping a couple nice dinners..
#71
The pre-orders don't mean much IMO. Sure, 198k is impressive on the surface, but it's not like all of them will convert into actual sales. Some of the people I know that did the pre-order only did it because it was only $1k to reserve it AND they figure they have two years or so to really decide if they want the car. If they had 198k at $5k a pop then I'd been a little more optimistic about it but $1k is like skipping a couple nice dinners..
#73
Yup, they don't have a reliable supplier that can produce in the quantities they need so hopefully there are no surprises getting that thing up. Also good to remember that they only have a single factory that produces cars so it's not like they have a whole lot of space to open up a second line. Have to give the X some production time too
#74
So I dont think they are waiting for factory, if the car itself is not ready... probably delays to Model X influenced delays on Model 3.
But in reality, 2 years is not bad at all. I would prefer them to do it properly and have less issues with this one then to rush the production.
I cant wait to see the finalized vehicle, options, prices, etc, etc.
#75
I'm not hating on Tesla, I just feel that there are going to be a LOT of disappointed stakeholders 2+ years from now...