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One thing I've learned from reading these forums is that the consensus is that "performance" is taken to mean drag strip times. However, that's not the kind of performance I'm interested in, but rather things like road feel, grip around turns, agility and endurance. Those attributes are among...

Neither the article writer nor the organization presented this as news, but rather an opinion based on rationalization for a short sell of the stock. SA actually has a separate news feed with news.

lol, if you ever wondered where the discernment level is at. There wouldn't be a market for "fake news" without such blind bias.

lol again the incredible lack of discernment of what constitutes "news" is amazing. Btw, I typed in "Model 3" without "news" and got the seeking alpha article search result as well. Is that really how you go about finding news sources, or are you also being willfully ignorant?

Many of you guys are actually false framing these opinion pieces as if they were purported to be news in the first place. They obviously aren't, so can't be considered "fake news". Almost embarrassing to have to point something like this out to folks. Anton Wahlman is a private investor writing...

What is the quality of such a measurement though?

How does that address distance? What if you wanted to lock it again? Like you forgot something in the car, or simply wanted to put something in it and leave again?

I can't see how it could accurately determine range, even if you calibrated it for your particular device. Too many random environmental factors influence how far that signal would carry. Also, what if you don't want to unlock the car? How could it possibly know if you wanted to lock or unlock...

The people I have asked why they paid cash instead of investing the money typically do not want to risk losing on the investment.

I hear that a lot about Penfed customer service. However, I'm glad I didn't use them for my last loan as I would have wasted (to me) over $200. Apparently, some people would want to "reward" such good customer service by giving them that extra $200, but I don't really understand why.

What about just having a fob or card in the pocket and touch the car to unlock or lock? Wouldn't that be easier as you wouldn't have to hold the device or use an app at all?

Lightstream was offering 1.74% for 5yr new car loan only a few months ago. The only string was an automatic withdrawal. However, it still would have been under 2% without the automatic withdrawal. Penfed seems to have one of the best currently at 1.9%.

This same question has been brought up a few times before on here, and no one knew then either. At the time it was merely reasonable speculation that there could be some margin for power increase. Now the question has been promoted to speculation on how much margin, but with no additional...

Generally outliers, just like the stocks that quadrupled or more in value. Speaking of outliers, my favorite investment was the return on the $10,000 invested in Mobileye as a startup. If it was only that easy.

That's a good rate. From where, and how many months? Also, at what interest rate would you consider it better to pay cash rather than invest? Looking at the market for the past 5 years (e.g. qqq stock - Google Search), you could actually have doubled your money and be driving a free car. So...

Kind of surprised the performance version of the car only involves motor changes (and power delivery). You'd think there would be stuff like suspension, wheels, tires, and cooling enhancements.

Since 2011, up to 4 phones may be paired on a BMW. However, only 3 of the 4 can have a simultaneous active connection to the car. Among those 3, only one can be selected for hands-free (HFP).

GM versus Tesla: Pre-Production Comparison for Meeting Model 3 Deliveries At 2017's End Tesla Is Going Big With the Model 3 Should Automakers Be Selling "Beta" Cars?

Are you sure a buyer would purchase a 330i and add all the options vs buying a 340i where many of those options are standard? I know a loaded 2-series cost more than an M2 with all the options and you get less of a car.

Believe it or not, they don't exist yet. The only source I could find was the Motor Trend pre-review from a reviewer who focuses on EV and hybrid cars. The other reviews were from tech journalists, other non industry writers, or sites that quoted their reviews. Sure the car has a lot of tech, so...

Even the 2 series is 3500 lbs. But actually, they are introducing more carbon fiber with an expected 50-100kg drop for new model next year.

No offense but I'd rather hear from someone familiar with the wider auto industry, who isn't an evangelist and TSLA stock holder. That's a sure way to get a hugely biased review.

Doesn't wifi use too much power?

I'd imagine that companies tend to provide better financing rates for the models they want to sell more of. BMW definitely does this. Tesla is also not talking Model 3 leases for some reason, although this should be a very popular option for buyers due to the changing tech. The lease info will...

Remember this, a lot of people that reserved the first day wanted the performance version and will probably still get their car after you.

Pre-conditioning has been available on gas cars for many years of course.

Looks like we'll have to wait until EPA updates their website or Tesla releases the long-range EPA estimate. I don't see another possibility.

Wasn't it like $.20 per kWh to charge?

Ironically, the site is defaulting to Canada.

If Tesla won't go into detail on what you actually are buying for some reason, I think we'll eventually have some magazine reviews that will do this analysis. I look forward to a more objective and informational review of the car. You're sure not going to get one on a fan website.

hence the questions. Not in the market for a 340i. Btw, I don't think you yourself know how the M3's keyless entry works.

Hey it is a useful feature. You definitely can't compare the cameras that aren't available to the user. The safety features are overall better in the Model 3, however. How will the sound systems compare? What is "BT auto unlock"? Are you sure about that? In addition to keyless, that BMW also...

I think you need to check your math again.

But one wouldn't compare the 330i with the 49k Model 3. The comparison would obviously be with something like the $48k 340i (Home - BMW North America) with the $49K Model 3. The last 3 series I owned was a $53k 2013 Activehybrid 3 MSport, 0-60 5s, 155mph limit, HUD, bird's eyeview + sideview...

I guess the idea is that you can bring your own "infotainment" and use that while the car is self driving.

what is the epa highway range for the model 3?

Seems fair to charge the same for same parts and capability. Not smart to drop the price lacking competitive pressure.

Good news is that far-out date provides time for spaceship and HUD enhancements.

Is this poll actually still open?

Then it wouldn't be offering the convenience of "keyless" entry.

You would not use Bluetooth in such a manner because the range is way too long. Anyone could get into your car from like up to a football field away potentially, just because the signal was there.

Exactly, that is what "keyless" usually means. But I don't see an indication that's what will be provided. The phone app may be useful if you locked the fob in the car though.

For low optioned yes, for high optioned no. We still don't know about the "P" version, but presumably it will cost even more.

Everyone should understand this point and it would be stupid of Tesla to not take advantage of their current position. It will also greatly help them invest in even lower cost tech for the future - a future which will be much more competitive by design.

It's very important info for Tesla to help manage expectations. This is a PR event, and a support/empathy event for the team (most of audience are involved with production).

You are missing a great deal of discussion in past threads discussing this issue ad nauseum. Tesla addressed the lack of speedometer gauge by indicating the speed on the central display - as close to your driving vision as possible.

No, I'm saying that the performance variant of the Model 3 would need to be under 4.5s from a value/dollar standpoint. I don't see why it wouldn't be achievable technically. The comparably lower weight will help significantly.

fastestlaps.com should provide the closest numbers for performance-oriented cars.

That doesn't make sense as Tesla would want a high profit margin for the P variant. 4.5s would not justify the option at their price point, simply due to competitor's offerings.

How would you go about doing a proper, objective feature comparison between the 3 and its would-be competition?