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F150s and Wranglers are in that boat of "only buy new". I researched for a few months and eventually ordered a Wrangler from a dealer with every option I wanted and just had to wait 6 weeks for it to be built. Sticker was around $36K, I paid just over $33K for it. Unfortunately I totaled it...

I'm with you on that one. Waited in line in Northern VA to put my deposit down (can't believe that was 28 months ago!). While I could stretch my finances to get the LR option, I'd rather dip my toe in the EV waters before going all in. While I should be upset about getting passed over and...

Thanks for the tips! My run is actually pretty simple: The panel is on an outer wall in an unfinished room and if I go up and follow the floor joist 30' later pops me out to my garage right where I'd want to put the sub panel. I definitely plan to keep it all in conduit mounted to the...

I spoke to one electrician and told him my folks just bought an RV and needed to occasionally charge while staying overnight hence the need for a 240 volt plug. Seems like a reasonable explanation?

I haven't ordered my 3 yet but have been trying to work out my electrical needs so I'm prepared when I do. I plan to run a 100 amp subpanel from basement to garage (30') but was under the impression 6 gauge wasn't enough and was looking more at 3. I don't know a ton about this but am trying to...

I've gone from Silver to Midnight Silver to now White. I have only seen Blue M3s around here so hopefully I can see some other colors before I order. I'm waiting on the short range but might have to order sooner depending on how many they can deliver up to Canada over the next 6 weeks...... I...

I saw my 4th Blue Model 3 today on the way to work. They've all been around the Fair Lakes area (3 on 50 by Fair Oaks and 1 on FFX pkwy). I'm really leaning White but that Midnight Silver looks good! I need to get up to DC to sit in one before ordering

My Wife's 2011 Ford Edge is white and the front bumper has definitely "yellowed" over the years (or maybe it was that time I used tanish meguires wax on the whole car and the bumper never looked the same.....) I don't really notice it anymore but also don't care that much because it's my wifes...

This will be my family's most expensive car, either by a little or a lot (depending on LR vs SR and tax credit). My wife is still driving her 2011 Ford Edge we picked up in 2012 that came in around $38K (0% financing, $2K+taxes down, $600/mo) I ordered a 2015 Wrangler for ~$33K a couple years...

No sunset as of today but It's hard to believe this administration will want foreign manufacturers to get over on the American manufacturers. Maybe if Ford gets serious it stays the way it is, otherwise I have to assume sometime next year they'll just eliminate it altogether (or modify to...

I wonder if the Tysons store will get a Model 3 anytime soon?

I was already leaning white.....that looks GOOD!!!

I received my invite last Friday (Apr 6) as a non-owning line-waiter in Northern VA. Just saw my first Model 3 "in the wild" yesterday on my way home. I see lots of Tesla's in Reston and they seem to stick out, probably because I'm a fan and subliminally looking for them. As I approached this...

I received my invite on Friday Apr 6. Non Owner who waited in line (200th maybe?) in Northern VA I'm waiting on the short range battery but am also interested to see what the dual motor price comes in at along with how the tax credit will work out

Sorry, I meant the S/X exports vs domestic. I doubt any of those Model 3s left the states. I'm hoping that changes big time over the next 3 months

I'm excited to see how many of those were delivered in US vs exported. I'm selfishly hoping we get a lot of Canadian Model 3 deliveries this quarter so I might have a shot at the credit when I tentatively take delivery of my SR in Q4....

I took the day off 2 years ago to wait in line (in a mall) in Northern VA and would do it again knowing what I do now. My buddy at work who got me interested in Tesla always laughed when I told him that I hoped to get my Model 3 delivered on the last day of the final quarter of the full tax...

Ha, everytime I'm at a Target or toystore with the kids I manage to swing by the matchbox isle to look out for a Tesla. So far no 3 or X but I do have a white/black/silver model S that my kids like playing with. I keep an eye out for my first car ('86 maxima) but I don't think that'll ever happen

I think I was about 40 minutes behind you in line (all the way back by the glass exit doors when I arrived) and no invite either. I did change my preference to "First Production" which says Mar-May 2018, while Standard and Dual Motor both say Late 2018

I'm still waiting on my opportunity to configure but plan on running 3 or 4 gauge on a 100 amp circuit from one end of my unfinished basement room about 30' to my garage to install a sub panel. From there I need to run a few outlets to my work bench and then a plug for the car. House was just...

I agree with all of the above (except I can't afford an S so it's either 3 or nothing) and have said all along I'd prefer to wait as long as possible with a huge * of being able to take advantage of the full tax credit. While I was disappointed by the Tesla Email stating another delay, I was...

Unlike SpaceX's philosophy of under-promising, over-delivery (50% chance the rocket was going to blow up on lift-off) Tesla seems to over promise again and again which I attribute it to being a public company. I get a kick out of reading the comments over at seeking alpha from the people still...

That's what I'm thinking/Hoping as an East Coast non-owning line-waiter hoping for the SR with a slight maybe for the dual motor depending on the cost. September delivery seems like a 0% chance, while getting it by the end of the year would even be dicey

I'm also in VA, do you mean they taxed you on Full Self Driving even though you didn't actually add that option? You gotta love that pers prop tax..... All of my gas savings (~$200/month with charging included) will basically even out with the Tax and extra insurance costs. I guess I could...

I love my Pro Clip. It's not cheap but was perfect for my Jeep and one of the only add-ons I didn't sell after it was totaled (although I had to pick up a new mount for the truck I bought).

I'm hoping to take a LONGGGGGG lunch next week to check it out. I have a feeling that there could be a line even if it rains Sunday

Maybe I mis-worded my response. I do not plan to order the LR even if I had to in order to get the credit. If it comes to that I would have to think long and hard about just requesting my reservation deposit back and waiting a year or 3 when I can compare to other electric cars in the market

I'm also interested in the specs/price for dual motor on a short range. As a non-owner who waited in line on March 31 in Virginia I don't think I'll have the option to wait for AWD if I want the full tax credit (although it might be dicey in the first place as I am not looking to go LR)

I'm in the top bracket here, but my family gross income is around $175K. I'm not a fan of debt and I just bought a new house (doubled my payment from the townhouse we were in for 9.5 yrs) but luckily that is our only debt. Unless you include my 5 and 2.5 year old... Luckily I'm on the East...

I was actually over in the Mall

I waited in line at Tysons Corner and probably got my order in just before 11am. My "Standard Battery" window is now Jan-Mar 18, I think it was earlier before but can't remember. I'm a non-employee/non-owner. Gives me a little more time to install my charging station and save a few more bucks...

As an insider what are your thoughts on The Lemonade insurance plan. They're just getting started but seems like a new idea

If I were to miss out on the full or half credit I would have to think long and hard about saving up and waiting on a used Model S built after Oct '16. Luckily I waited in line to place my order in store so I'm hoping even though I'm on the East coast I should get a chance to order early next...

$1,500 for the set up Ryan Homes in Northern VA

I'm having a new home built and it's just about finished. The Builder wanted too much for the plug install so I will have it done after the fact (and when I'm sure I'm ordering an electric car). My Box is in an unfinished area of my basement and I have a clear path along a beam to the garage...

I will definitely hire a professional, just wanted to get an estimate of raw materials so I know where the starting point should be.

It appears the Model 3 will come with the same things currently offered with Model S and X: Standard Equipment Model S and Model X include the following charging accessories as standard equipment: Mobile Connector (20 feet) Adapter for standard 120 volt household outlets (NEMA 5-15) Adapter...

HAHA!! That is the build I'm leaning towards when they get around to offering us East Coast Line-Waiters a chance. I just sent to my wife, she's gonna flip

That will make me :)

It's going to be a tough choice between white and midnight silver.... Hopefully I'll get to see a few in person before I place my order. Being in VA it seems like there's a good chance of that

I just went through a Model S custom order and it was $5k for dual dual motors I'm assuming you have to add the full auto pilot $3k option to get the Summon option?

Just reserved this in VA.... hoping to get a non-scenic plate but the online configure site wouldn't show it.

I say stretching my budget because I hate debt and other than my upcoming house purchase I have nothing else in regards to liabilities. Other than the 2015 Wrangler I purchased 3 years ago (also ordered and waited 6 weeks for) I have always purchased a 2 year or < 40K mile car/ truck closer to...

I'm a huge fan of Elon and his ideas across the board. I waited in line in Virginia to place my deposit even though I didn't have a garage. I assumed the Model 3 would get delayed and was more than fine with letting employees/west coasters get their cars first. I can't wait to own an EV and...

Where can I sign right now as well? All I "need" is EAP and would strongly prefer a larger battery but am hoping to get both around that $42K number.....

2.5 years ago I ordered a Jeep Wrangler and waited 6 weeks for it to be built. It was BY FAR the best buying experience of my life and as long as I don't NEED a car immediately I will only do this going forward. Now that might limit me to buying Teslas and Jeeps but I can live with that. I...

Good Info on both threads, thanks! I'm currently in a townhouse and slowly prepping it for sale, however I can imagine it might take awhile for me to find a new house with a garage. I'm waiting on a Model 3 in VA so I assume it will be into 2018 by the time I get to order it, but it sounds...

Thank You!! I've spent some time researching this topic but this thread has been the best!

OKAY, so I know the best way to do this is to hire a CPA, but lets just say I purchased a Model 3 in December. In order to find out if I can get the $7,500 credit I want to look at: Line 63 TOTAL TAX or Line 44 - Line 55 = $X (and as long as X is < $7,500 you'd get the full credit) which for...

WHERE CAN I GET THAT!! It would look sweet on my Jeep