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    AWD orders?

    Let me google that for you
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    AWD orders?

    With rumors of the Model X going ahead - anyone know when we can put in for a Model S with AWD order? Been holding off for this...
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    Total Cost of Ownership (Tesla and ICE)

    Two thoughts: 1. It has been done before quite a bit Beyond Ssssly's model, there is teslacost.com which has both an accounting and cash flow model already. I did a version of the teslacost model which is with what i thought were better assumptions. You can take a look here for that...
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    Model X rear

    Yeah, that cut off on the trunk just keeps bothering me. Plus, since it is unlikely that you will be able to use a roof rack given the falcon doors (which are cool but completely not nearly practica), I would like to maximize my storage space...
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    Model X rear

    Ah the perennial Honda Odyssey - weird design for weirdness sake We own a Town and Country - which is a box, but an innoffensive one. I'd rather have the space personally and just have the rear be similar to maybe the Audi Q5?
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    Model X rear

    Does anyone else hate the sloped back of the Model X? It just seems like lost space and an attempt to make it more "sporty" which ends up coming off as a slightly less gaudy BMW X6? I'd rather have the rear just be straighter with more room...
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    Wait 3 more months for 2015 Model S?

    If I am not in a rush and we are talking a couple of months, why not?
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    Model 3 Wish List

    Frankly I expect that the Model 3 will have everything the current Tesla S has right now in some form or the other. The S will undoubtedly move on to have more features.
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    Wait 3 more months for 2015 Model S?

    I figure it is 3 months really, so I am willing to wait that long. Frankly may wait for AWD pricing to appear.
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    Service Center refuses to change tires due to bad alignment - Resolved

    This is a 100K luxury car, not a wrench monkey POS. I know very little about the mechanics of cars and have no desire to do so. I agree with OP - the wheel alignment problem is someone's fault and not the drivers. Whether it is the shop that did the change or Tesla's (and I believe it was...
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    Wait 3 more months for 2015 Model S?

    I agree with OP and have decided to hold off as well. Having a 2015 will help resale because many people are stuck on the old way of doing things. The tech upgrades are continuous, but it is know they are working on the front seats and potentially a LWB version. And there are so many other...
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    Just ordered, now what is next?

    So is the alignment thing solved yet? I keep seeing comments that it is a disaster and of tons of expense in additional tire wear.
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    Tesla Model S Coupe Rendering

    I could see a cargo van / city delivery truck doing well. Fleet vehicles could see huge savings. I would launch them under a different sub-brand for industrial vehicles (I like Watt after James Watt personally). But I don't expect a small pick-up truck - nobody is really interested in them given...
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    Cash vs Financing

    Not taking financing at under 2% is penny wise - pound foolish. They are practically giving you money to do it. If you are concerned about going in debt - take all that cash and put it away somewhere and arbitrage the difference in interest rates secure in the knowledge you could pay off the...
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    Just ordered, now what is next?

    Ah useful - maybe the dual chargers are the way to go. If only they let you plug into two standard outlets and get some more charging going! Getting the pano rack, but will probably not use a roof rack - would rather get a Torklift hitch-mounted rack for bikes, etc.
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    Carbon Fiber Skinning Project

    Interesting stuff - I am talking to a composites shop right now about having a CF nose cone mold made and what the pricing would be like on that rather than adding weight with a wrap. Out of all the dumb upgrades Tesla offers (interior lighting, a center console, etc.) - I am surprised they...
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    Tesla Model S Coupe Rendering

    If anyone can pull off an entry in that market, I wouldn't count out Elon. But, that being said, pick-up trucks are an entirely different ball game - light weight and aerodynamic they are not. I imagine the energy expenditures of towing, carrying heavy cargo, etc. would also drain the crap out...
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    Tesla Model S Coupe Rendering

    Coupes that are just 2 door versions of sedans don't interest me at all. More inconvenience and nothing gained. But they are usually cheap to produce which is why everyone does them (and usually gets to charge a premium for), so why not? The NCE convertible conversion, OTOH, is something I am...
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    Frunk subwoofer install?

    Definitely don't need anything large. I've just heard that the standard sound system is a bit anemic in the bass. Frankly may not even bother with it, but just daydreaming about things to do when my car is delivered.
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    Frunk subwoofer install?

    I was wondering if anyone had done a sub install on a standard stereo in the front trunk? Going to have kids in the back, so that is out as a location.
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    Just ordered, now what is next?

    We shall see - I am in the Bay so there are super-chargers a lot of places (including many work sites). Talking to the landlord today and will see about her putting in an outlet.
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    Just ordered, now what is next?

    Unfortunately I expect that I will end up standard outlet charging initially. The dual charger solution won't accelerate that, correct (you can't just plug into two outlets or something, right?)
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    Just ordered, now what is next?

    Well, moving to the Bay area and renting, so I gotta talk to potential landlords about having an outlet put in.
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    My Tesla Story - and why a Model S is less expensive than a Honda Odyssey

    The model really bothered me for a while since the CPO Mercedes came out horribly. A used car should definitely come out better in just about every case. The problem is the 10,20,30% depreciation assumption that is applied across any car. A better assumption should be ~30% in the first year and...
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    Just ordered, now what is next?

    Put in an order for a Pearl White P85 So what are next steps in getting ready? Financing - my understanding is that Alliant is the way to go with financing? Accessories - wait for the Tesla center console or go aftermarket? Options - Should I hold off for the new front seats? What about dynamic...