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    Wiki Superchargers Visited

    Thank you for your detailed narrative on how you lost power. Sometimes I take chances but in my case, I know the locations. Because of your experience, I will make sure I have plenty % miles left to the supercharger when I do not know the territory. Thanks again.
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    What is best financing rate now?

    You can refinance your purchase. A lot of banks do it; go to bankofamerica.com they offer this option. You could also Google auto loan refinancing and you will see all the lenders available. Once you pick one call them to negotiate rate. You should try to get a r as te as close to the one...
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    What is best financing rate now?

    If you are certain that you will invest the $350 difference, by all means get the lower payment. You can open an account at a discount brokerage firm and put in the 350 monthly.
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    What is best financing rate now?

    Tank you so much N54TT. I stand corrected. As a conservative banker/investor, I know where not to put my money. For my own education I will do more research on the subject to see what the regulatory agency think of the new approach. Thanks again.
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    What is best financing rate now?

    Thanks for the direct quote. It makes sense. If you are financially qualified for an unsecured loan, it could probably pass. However, the banking industry is extremely regulated and when the bank inspectors get involved things could get messy. The language you quoted from Lightstream seems to...
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    What is best financing rate now?

    The nature of an auto loan is a secured loan. There is a difference for the bank between a personal loan and an auto loan. A personal loan could be unsecured but the proceeds should not be used to buy a property car. If this is done, it is deceitful. I was a banker for 30 years and this bv was...
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    What is best financing rate now?

    As long as it is a auto loan, the bank has to be alien holder. The only way to avoid that is to get a personal loan and buying a car with the proceeds that way is deceptive and unethical if not illegal.
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    What is best financing rate now?

    Talking about interest rates, I suppose it depends on your credit rating. I am in Florida. My bank, Bank of America just lowered their rates to 2.29% from 2 79 for 48 months. And I just applied with Fairwinds Credit Union on line their rate is 2.00% for 48 months.
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    AWD delivery thread

    Thank you Kirkwood 001 for all the work you do. It keeps some of us involved in the process in addition to staying informed.
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    AWD delivery thread

    An update. Reserved 4.18.16 Ordered 7.18.18 MSM, LR, AWD, SD, EAP, 19' WHEELS, BLACK INT. Expected delivery 9'18 to 11-18 TAMPA, FL. Received email 8.23 @ 3.08 PM Vin# ×××0868×× Delivery 9.18.18 @ 10 am. No trade in, no previous owner, bank financing. Very excited indeed.
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    AWD delivery thread

    Pied, congratulations and good luck with the car. I have the same configuration but i reserved on 4/18/16 and I ordered on 7/18/28. Hopefully, with the ramp up in production, I should be couple of weeks away. Enjoy the car when you get it.
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    Delivery scheduled for Tuesday

    Congratulations to all of you who are receiving their cars. The rest of us are still waiting patiently. Good luck with the vehicle.
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    AWD delivery thread

    I have not seen any deliveries for SWF, particularly Tampa, Fort Myers or Naples. Could it be that Tesla is blistering delivery by areas? Reserved: May 18, 2016 Ordered: July 18 2018 MSM, LR, AWD, Non P. 19 wheels Self- financing and no trade-in. Loan good through 8.31.18 else, I have to...
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    AWD delivery thread

    Yes that is where I am with a possible date of sep 18- nov 18.
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    AWD delivery thread

    Ha ha ha. He is smart. I would have done the same thing.Lol!