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    Blog Tesla Model 3 Reviewed As ‘Coolest Car of 2017’

    I personally love the feel of a stiff, robust turn signal stalk. Most newer cars have soft, squishy, jelly stalks that glide silently in and out of position and you can barely tell if you're actuating them. The old cars had satisfying actuation feel and sound much like pumping the forend of a...
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    Blog Tesla Model 3 Reviewed As ‘Coolest Car of 2017’

    We've already beaten the lack of gauge cluster thing to death, but what I think people will never get used to or like over time are indicator lights on the central screen. How many times have you accidentally popped on your high beams when turning and realized right away because a bright blue...
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    Pictures of production Model 3s

    That's actually pretty cool. I may just be "that guy" who drives around with his parking lights on.
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    Pictures of production Model 3s

    dat ass is so fat
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    Discussion of Model 3 Headlights

    I knew I had a render to back this statement up, but I couldn't find it. Of course it's on the OG renders Tesla sent out with a reservation! I think this looks way more snazzy, but not too snazzy that I would prefer it over S/X. Maybe these will be the DRLs on the Y?
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    Discussion of Model 3 Headlights

    I agree. Model 3's daytime runners look like the DRLs when the technology first started to be popularized, i.e. a boring shape whose sole purpose is to illuminate in the day time. In recent years, automakers have become more adventurous with the styling of their DRLs. No longer do they exist...
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    Is a lack of instrumentation dangerous?

    Regarding the phone, not looking reduces accuracy, but consider that the phone is a relatively small device that fits in your hand the same way every time. When you move your body, the phone stays in the same spot relative to your body. You know how far your thumb can reach and muscle memory...
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    Is a lack of instrumentation dangerous?

    Does it concern anybody else that it took the guy multiple tries to touch icons on the touch screen? Hell, one time, he hit it like three times and the employee had to take over and attempt to hit it a couple times before it finally worked. And this is while the car is not moving. How difficult...
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    Blog Get a Close Up Look at Interior and Exterior Features for the Model 3

    Same feeling over here. Kinda disappointed so far, but I guess Tesla is still beta testing their cars if they're being shipped incomplete, so who knows what's to come. Maybe after a few years when Tesla has fixed all the stuff with the Model 3 that people have problems with and are actually...
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    Blog Get a Close Up Look at Interior and Exterior Features for the Model 3

    I actually laughed when he revealed that the software either doesn't work at all or that it doesn't work in the way people were hoping after expressing concerns over all controls being done through one central screen. "But you can just use the buttons to select and control things!" Nope.
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    To Those That Have Seen Model 3 in Person - Better Looking than the S?

    I agree. Most stuff looks better in real life. I see some images of Model 3 that look really good, and others that are kinda horrid. Problem is, I don't see many pictures of the S that look bad. Maybe unflattering, but never bad like some 3 pics. As for angles, I'm under the impression that if...
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    Pictures of production Model 3s

    Both Motortrend shots with presumably similar camera settings at pretty much the same angle. Professional photos with well-adjusted, realistic focal lengths. Which car looks better? Obviously the S, since you can't possibly have your budget car compete in looks to your premium car, but let's dig...
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    To Those That Have Seen Model 3 in Person - Better Looking than the S?

    Lol. The front of Tesla's cars is not what makes them aerodynamic. The size of the front however, does help. Model 3's stubby front is far more important than whether it's flat or round, although round is slightly more aerodynamic. This is the same reason Model X has the same Cd compared to...
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    To Those That Have Seen Model 3 in Person - Better Looking than the S?

    lmao I'm basing my opinion on the picture showing the two cars side by side that everybody else in this thread is commenting on. If you measure from the ground to the hood, then divide that by the distance between the hood and the top of the glass, that number would be smaller on the Model 3. At...
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    To Those That Have Seen Model 3 in Person - Better Looking than the S?

    I don't dislike the designs, but I do think they're out of place when looking at the rest of the car. I have also heard the "push air to the sides" theory, and it's not true. The most aerodynamic shape is a teardrop with a rounded front. Tesla has not found a more aerodynamic shape than...
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    To Those That Have Seen Model 3 in Person - Better Looking than the S?

    Honestly I'm not sure what Tesla's bizarre fascination is with the "just got into an accident" look. Model S with nosecone had a beautiful shape. I see them on the road and they stand out a ton because the whole shape flows seamlessly from the underside of the car all the way to the back. It...
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    To Those That Have Seen Model 3 in Person - Better Looking than the S?

    Reading comprehension. I said the greenhouse looks bigger relatively. Model X is an SUV; you'd expect it to have a tall roof and a big greenhouse. Model 3 is a sedan, yet its greenhouse is proportionately bigger when compared to Model X., when using the hood as a reference point.
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    Pictures of production Model 3s

    While I agree with this assertion, you can't claim photo distortion here because of the Model S next to it. It's not perfect, but it is a great reference point for comparison and the Model S is attractive and proportionate in this image. Even the Model X looks good because the greenhouse is...
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    Pictures of production Model 3s

    The sad thing is, this isn't just a "bad photo", this is actually what the Model 3 looks like. Disproportionate in the name of rear passenger headroom, shaving off an extra .01 Cd, and of course making it look less desirable than the S. Can't wait to see how hilarious Model Y looks if Model 3...
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    Any word on the 3's Extended Service Agreement (ESA)?

    Wait. So you spend over 4 grand on the ESA and still have to shell out $200 each time you get the car serviced under the "extended service agreement"?
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    ACT Question: S ? (3 + 3)...

    Please. With the tow hitch that Elon promised, you can then tow the car with the drained battery and regen will recharge it. Infinite travel!
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    Pictures of production Model 3s

    The headlights look like eyes that are crying.
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    Saw the Model 3 at Monterey car week....thoughts

    So if you have two passengers over 5'10", you leave one on the side of the road?
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    Saw the Model 3 at Monterey car week....thoughts

    Agreed, that back angle is tough to look at. It's just far too back-heavy and "practical". I thought Model Y was supposed to be practical. You know, because it's got the word "utility" in its vehicle class name. Sedans are supposed to be sexy and sleek. Tesla tried to put too many hats on Model...
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    Why did I do that?

    I mean, the wheels might fall off, but yeah, the transmission will never be loose within the car.
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    HVAC UI design sucks

    I agree with the author about the singular point control being the wrong way to depict airflow. It's confusing and misleading, especially after Elon's tweet about two intersecting planes of air. Why not depict two planes on the UI with a giant "plus" shape?
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    Model 3 had incredible fast development speed

    To be fair, production hasn't really "started" yet. Clever move on Tesla's part to meet deadlines and investor-related goals when real production won't start for at least another 4-5 months, bringing it more in line with the Bolt.
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    Renter seeking charging for upcoming Model 3

    I guarantee the landlord would never notice unless the house burned down because of it or you told him. If he's the observant type and notices a brand new breaker panel in the garage, just shrug your shoulders and say it was there when you moved in.
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    2018 Nissan Leaf - $29,990. 40kWh battery

    Is a $5k difference on a $30k car really that much though? I feel like if I were making such a huge purchase, I would not settle over a few grand, but rather I would wait one more year and save up that $5k. Or drink half as much beer throughout the year if you're paying installments. Seems like...
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    Pictures of production Model 3s

    Oh, right. I guess I haven't been paying attention!
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    Pictures of production Model 3s

    Have those B-pillar card reader-looking things always been there on Model S? Looks the same as Model 3. I'm looking through facelifted Ss and not seeing that. It also doesn't appear to be on the dark S all the way to the left, although that might just be poor camera resolution.
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    Pictures of production Model 3s

    Anybody concerned with the funk panel gaps and misalignment on nearly every picture we've seen so far? What's even more concerning is that the issues seem to be different on each car. I get it, issues happen, mistakes are made, especially on the first few cars off the line, but you'd think...
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    Poll: Model 3 Dissuasion?

    I mean, the Roadster was basically a test car with developing technology.
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    Prediction: Model S Standard Features Base Model 3 Might Not Have

    I can't see Tesla nickle and diming for these features. A Tesla is a computer. The most advanced car out there and the LTE connectivity and general "tech" is what makes Tesla Tesla. No way they regress backwards to what every other car manufacturer does (or rather doesn't do) after building the...
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    Poll: Model 3 Dissuasion?

    Thing is, there are advantages of the 3-series over the 7-series. M3 aside, 3-series are more sporty and fun to drive than 7-series, which focus on luxury. There's no reason to choose Model 3 over Model S.
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    Glass rear window and sedan/liftback discussion

    So you think the BMW 3-series has the same size trunk? It's quite clear that the 3-series has more depth into the car. The opening may be the same size from a straight-back profile, but the depth of the opening makes a huuuuge difference in practicality and overall size. Model 3 doesn't have...
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    Economic Trade-Offs to Building Model 3

    That's just the thing. It can be the jack-of-all-trades, or at least closer than it is now. These extra features really aren't that expensive or particularly difficult to implement. If a Prius can incorporate a hatch into a $12k cheaper car, so can Tesla. Model 3 has to be perfect and reliable...
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    Economic Trade-Offs to Building Model 3

    Oh yes, that's the plan. But I've got a strong feeling that those in the market for a 3-series/A4/C-class are going to have a serious "WTF" moment when they sit in Model 3. Time will tell.
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    What would make you cancel your Model 3 Reservation?

    Ah, I see somebody recently got busted for speeding! Once I was pulled over and when asked how fast I was going, I said I wasn't sure. He said "over 80". Driven by an academic interest and also feeling a bit cheeky, I decided to ask him, "exactly how fast did you say I was going?", hoping to...
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    What would make you cancel your Model 3 Reservation?

    I know your point is that being able to see your speed is not vital, but it is. If Model 3's screen fails, you do not have access to vital information such as your speed, which is a legal requirement, regardless of how good you are at licking your finger, sticking it out the window, and nailing...
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    What would make you cancel your Model 3 Reservation?

    I don't know about this. I used to drive around a beat Chevy pickup and the driver displays would randomly crap out. It's a little scary driving blind and when navigating back roads and highways; you lose track of what speed "feels" like and I'd imagine most people would be a terrible judge of...
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    Economic Trade-Offs to Building Model 3

    Yes, I'm fully aware of the recent conference call. I was references things Elon said in the past. He was certainly hyping up Model 3's production to be other-wordly, and now we learn it's just regular-worldly. After all, we were supposed to see huge gains in economies of scale with Model 3...
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    Glass rear window and sedan/liftback discussion

    The trunk opening is slightly smaller than other cars, but for the sake of argument let's assume it's the same size. That's not really what I'm arguing here. I'm complaining that you only have a standard trunk opening on a car that will have the most cargo room in its class, meaning you can't...
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    EAP and FSD discussion as it relates to Model 3

    Wasn't part of the reason Tesla dumped MobilEye because their tech wasn't capable of full autonomy?
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    Model 3 Mule Sightings

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't we all under the impression that Model 3's line would be the dreadnought? Wasn't Model 3 supposed to be the car that is built insanely fast and better than any car being built today? All this talk about machines building machines? Did anybody expect Model...
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    EAP and FSD discussion as it relates to Model 3

    Yes, my point is that we don't know if Tesla can do it without LIDAR. Nobody does. But the common consensus is that it either can't be done without LIDAR, or it will be very difficult and time-consuming. Neither of those outcomes aligns with Tesla's future goals.
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    Model 3 Mule Sightings

    He also said alien dreadnought would not be Model 3. It'll be Model Y.
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    Glass rear window and sedan/liftback discussion

    I just moved this past weekend! The ladyfriend has a Prius and it was a huge help actually. We used the truck for couches and the like, but started moving small stuff a few days earlier and the Prius was prime for the mini fridge and a few large square tables that wouldn't fit in any trunk or...
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    EAP and FSD discussion as it relates to Model 3

    There are already lawsuits regarding the capabilities of EAP on AP2. I wonder when the lawsuits will start piling up for FSD. Did Tesla ever promise a timeframe? Has anybody actually bought that feature yet? What if it never materializes over the lifetime of these owners' cars?
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    Glass rear window and sedan/liftback discussion

    I'm not sure you're understanding. Do you really plan to put more stuff in it? Usually the allure of more cargo space in a car is so you can fit bigger things in there. My point is that there's only so many small things one uses day to day, and not much reason to want to transport a LOT of small...