Tesla Catch All Thread. Hate us cause you ain’t us. - Page 7

Masterauto · 03-21-2016, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by legav05

In 2015 Tesla seems to have eaten everyone's pie in the segment the Model S competes in http://evobsession.com/tesla-model-s...in-us-in-2015/. The 35k range is massive compared to that market. Tesla will continue to be production constrained when the Model 3 debuts. With full incentives like in MA or CA it's a 25k car base, which is an outright steal. But even without it, the efficiency and cost of the Model 3 means it can compete against a much lower gas price, no incentives needed. Someone choosing to buy an WRX STI over a Model 3 for example would spend tens of thousands more in running costs over the lifetime of the car.

However, by 2020/2021 all other things being equal there will be enough EV's on the road to impact the price of oil itself. Downward. There were 550k EV's sold worldwide in 2015, which means it was growing on an exponential with no sign of an S curve coming soon. http://insideevs.com/monthly-plug-in-sales-scorecard/. If you linearly extrapolate 2016 Q1 from 2015 Q1 to the full year, you get 825k EV's worldwide for 2016. The size of the market simply isn't a problem.

China will be biggest sales for EVs and probably biggest maker soon. Changes in Govt policy can quickly change that over there or here as few want to buy them.

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legav05 · 03-21-2016, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterauto

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/07/t...8&kwp_1=296160

Yeah and it surprised very few people. Should give the 100D ~323 miles of EPA range, assuming no other upgrades, but then again a refresh should be in the works with slightly improved Cd.

Pre · 03-31-2016, 03:03 PM

There are queues at every Tesla store right now. Saw pics earlier today if massive lines. Looked like a phone/console launch during Black Friday

Hondaslayer · 03-31-2016, 03:04 PM

As I said in the OT thread, it reminds me of car reveals back in the fifties, minus the newpapered windows.

heavyD · 03-31-2016, 03:11 PM

Even up here in Canada we have lineups today at the dealers. Is this thing the new Apple iPhone of automobiles?

SCRAPPYDO · 03-31-2016, 03:13 PM

Everybody wants a piece of that 7500 dollar tax incentive that ends after tesla sells 200,000 cars. Seems like 1000 dollars is a small price to pay for a deposit to hold your 7500 dollar tax break.

Hope the car exceeds expectations....Will be interesting to see what happens.

legav05 · 03-31-2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD

Even up here in Canada we have lineups today at the dealers. Is this thing the new Apple iPhone of automobiles?

Yes. Amateur tally of US and Canada was up to ~24k people in line. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...view?sle=true#

I'll just say what was said immediately after the first iPhone was revealed: "They're going to print money with that thing"

Pre · 03-31-2016, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SCRAPPYDO

Everybody wants a piece of that 7500 dollar tax incentive that ends after tesla sells 200,000 cars. Seems like 1000 dollars is a small price to pay for a deposit to hold your 7500 dollar tax break.

Hope the car exceeds expectations....Will be interesting to see what happens.

I think if there is an AWD option I'm probably going to be putting down a deposit tonight. There is some scuttlebutt about the thing being 35k - 60k, with 60k having all the bells, awd, 300 mile range, and sub 4 second 0-60MPH time. I'm capping myself at 50k for one.

Hondaslayer · 03-31-2016, 03:26 PM

I (the wife) would be fine with 2wd, 300 mile range and 7 ish second zero to sixty.

lenyx · 03-31-2016, 04:02 PM

I was probably ~50th in line at the Natick mall this morning at 7. It grew respectably from there, but we had nothing on Bellevue:

https://twitter.com/BharathNA/status/715580466393296896

E. Nick · 03-31-2016, 04:18 PM

I totally waited 9 hours in line at the mall to give them my deposit - the news crew was there and I waived to the camera - can't wait to see if I was on TV! So awesome, and of course I was at the mall anyway - picking up the new Kardashian eyeliner, visiting the Genius bar (for geniuses and other cool people), and seeing other smart people wearing smart fashions.

Integra96 · 03-31-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by E. Nick

I totally waited 9 hours in line at the mall to give them my deposit - the news crew was there and I waived to the camera - can't wait to see if I was on TV! So awesome, and of course I was at the mall anyway - picking up the new Kardashian eyeliner, visiting the Genius bar (for geniuses and other cool people), and seeing other smart people wearing smart fashions.

Pre · 03-31-2016, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by E. Nick

I totally waited 9 hours in line at the mall to give them my deposit - the news crew was there and I waived to the camera - can't wait to see if I was on TV! So awesome, and of course I was at the mall anyway - picking up the new Kardashian eyeliner, visiting the Genius bar (for geniuses and other cool people), and seeing other smart people wearing smart fashions.

Oh the #1 Tesla hater on here decided to pay us a visit. I'm so surprised

The only thing I'd wait in line for on the Earth is Marisa Miller, Jennifer Connelly, or Little Caprice

Hondaslayer · 03-31-2016, 05:37 PM

Not sure, yes, no thanks.

mhoward1 · 03-31-2016, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pre

Oh the #1 Tesla hater on here decided to pay us a visit. I'm so surprised

The only thing I'd wait in line for on the Earth is Marisa Miller, Jennifer Connelly, or Little Caprice

Guess mastercar should be making an appearance soon

Pre · 03-31-2016, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hondaslayer

Not sure, yes, no thanks.

Pre · 03-31-2016, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mhoward1

Guess mastercar should be making an appearance soon

Guess so. I don't know why this company or their vehicles scares them so much.

Hoping for a hatch opening like the S and I'm throwing down some bennies!

Hondaslayer · 03-31-2016, 05:44 PM

Can I swap her out for April Grantham?

rob1n1 · 03-31-2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lenyx

I was probably ~50th in line at the Natick mall this morning at 7. It grew respectably from there, but we had nothing on Bellevue:

https://twitter.com/BharathNA/status/715580466393296896

I expect nothing less from my cousins across the water.

I'd rather just order one on Amazon Prime like a sane person with a real job.

gathermewool · 03-31-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hondaslayer

I (the wife) would be fine with 2wd, 300 mile range and 7 ish second zero to sixty.

You and me, both.

Snicker88 · 03-31-2016, 09:56 PM

That long of a line to give Tesla $1000 ? I would have gone to place a deposit if I did not have to work today. I think this model 3 will be amazing; I don't even have to see it to place down my hard earned money. My reasoning is simple, if their $120k car is 'good', so their $35k model will just be the same. You know, just as fast, just as luxurious.

juanmedina · 03-31-2016, 10:41 PM

I reserved a Tesla 3 about a minute before it went live, someone leaked the URL. My credit cards was charged right away.

Kostamojen · 03-31-2016, 10:41 PM

I heard the line was 700+ here in town. Freakin Apple of the car industry...

legav05 · 03-31-2016, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by juanmedina

I reserved a Tesla 3 about a minute before it went live, someone leaked the URL. My credit cards was charged right away.

Yeah that actually worked better than preordering an iphone ever did.

Mine is reserved.

legav05 · 03-31-2016, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Snicker88

That long of a line to give Tesla $1000 ? I would have gone to place a deposit if I did not have to work today. I think this model 3 will be amazing; I don't even have to see it to place down my hard earned money. My reasoning is simple, if their $120k car is 'good', so their $35k model will just be the same. You know, just as fast, just as luxurious.

At least it's only $1000. Many Model X owners had deposited up to $40,000 for 4 years.

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03-31-2016, 03:03 PM	#153
Pre Scooby Guru Member#: 139693 Join Date: Feb 2007 Vehicle: Dura ngo 95 horrorshow	There are queues at every Tesla store right now. Saw pics earlier today if massive lines. Looked like a phone/console launch during Black Friday

03-31-2016, 03:04 PM	#154
Hondaslayer Scooby Guru Member#: 4562 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Auburn, WA Vehicle: 2014 Electric Datsun 2005 Adventure van	As I said in the OT thread, it reminds me of car reveals back in the fifties, minus the newpapered windows.

03-31-2016, 03:11 PM	#155
heavyD Scooby Specialist Member#: 194216 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Vehicle: 2022 Fast POS	Even up here in Canada we have lineups today at the dealers. Is this thing the new Apple iPhone of automobiles?

03-31-2016, 03:13 PM	#156
SCRAPPYDO Scooby Guru Member#: 873 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: www.testdrivemylife.com Vehicle: 2020 JEEP / RAM Datsun 71 240Z & 68 2000	Everybody wants a piece of that 7500 dollar tax incentive that ends after tesla sells 200,000 cars. Seems like 1000 dollars is a small price to pay for a deposit to hold your 7500 dollar tax break. Hope the car exceeds expectations....Will be interesting to see what happens.

03-31-2016, 03:26 PM	#159
Hondaslayer Scooby Guru Member#: 4562 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Auburn, WA Vehicle: 2014 Electric Datsun 2005 Adventure van	I (the wife) would be fine with 2wd, 300 mile range and 7 ish second zero to sixty.

03-31-2016, 04:02 PM	#160
lenyx Scooby Specialist Member#: 8221 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Belchertown, MA Vehicle: 2018 Tesla Model 3 Midnight Silver Metallic	I was probably ~50th in line at the Natick mall this morning at 7. It grew respectably from there, but we had nothing on Bellevue: https://twitter.com/BharathNA/status/715580466393296896

03-31-2016, 04:18 PM	#161
E. Nick Scooby Specialist Member#: 8489 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Atherton, CA Vehicle: 2005 Carrera GT Guards	I totally waited 9 hours in line at the mall to give them my deposit - the news crew was there and I waived to the camera - can't wait to see if I was on TV! So awesome, and of course I was at the mall anyway - picking up the new Kardashian eyeliner, visiting the Genius bar (for geniuses and other cool people), and seeing other smart people wearing smart fashions.

03-31-2016, 05:37 PM	#164
Hondaslayer Scooby Guru Member#: 4562 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Auburn, WA Vehicle: 2014 Electric Datsun 2005 Adventure van	Not sure, yes, no thanks.

03-31-2016, 05:44 PM	#168
Hondaslayer Scooby Guru Member#: 4562 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Auburn, WA Vehicle: 2014 Electric Datsun 2005 Adventure van	Can I swap her out for April Grantham?

03-31-2016, 09:56 PM	#171
Snicker88 Scooby Newbie Member#: 370366 Join Date: Oct 2013	That long of a line to give Tesla $1000 ? I would have gone to place a deposit if I did not have to work today. I think this model 3 will be amazing; I don't even have to see it to place down my hard earned money. My reasoning is simple, if their $120k car is 'good', so their $35k model will just be the same. You know, just as fast, just as luxurious.

03-31-2016, 10:41 PM	#172
juanmedina Scooby Guru Member#: 133146 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SC Vehicle: 07 FPgreen 7.37@95 WRX VF39+E85 12.0, 121mph	I reserved a Tesla 3 about a minute before it went live, someone leaked the URL. My credit cards was charged right away.

03-31-2016, 10:41 PM	#173
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 2019 Macan 4cyl 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap	I heard the line was 700+ here in town. Freakin Apple of the car industry...