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Its not everyday that you see a 180 deg turn on the internet when a person determines they were in the wrong. Good on you. As other have mentioned, Tesla is still a young car company and is not immune to minor (and fully resolvable) issues at delivery. Take time to look the car over and, if...

I bought my Midrange no options Model 3 last October instead of waiting for what felt like a semi-mythical $35K SR base. I was satisfied with the price then, so I’m satisfied now. It’s all perspective. I personally have a hard time being upset that Tesla is enabling more people to drive...

I just installed the Brica mats yesterday but haven't field tested with the kids yet. Anyway, I was able to tuck the strap (including the clip) underneath the headrest so that its not at all visible from the front seat. If I get some time, I will try to post some pictures, but these should...

Took delivery today of a Black/Black/Aero/No EAP Mid Range Model 3 today. The car is already in to get PPF installed before it seriously sees Colorado roads, so no detailed remarks yet. However, here are my initial thoughts: -Delivery was smooth and relatively quick (I was also prepared)...

Dang! Missed your message or I'd welcome more eyes to check out the car before delivery. Picked it up at noon today. My delivery was smooth and the car was near flawless.

A couple follow-ups on my experience so far: Once I was given a delivery date, I was automatically scheduled for home delivery, which was not my preference. I contacted them on Monday ahead of my delivery appointment tomorrow (!!!) and they had no problem with changing the delivery to my local...

No suggesting you were, but don't expect a VIN until next week. My delivery is scheduled for 11/14 (all systems still go) and I didn't get a VIN until exactly a week out. I'm now two days out and I still don't have access to the Tesla App. It'll happen when it happens, the best sign is the...

If you really want to get the boxes check, upload a picture of your insurance for your current car, if you have one. I still believe having all the check boxes completed does not help with getting the car delivered faster. That being said, I ended doing what others did and put my proof of...

I remember someone here saying that Tesla is starting to provide VINs only within 7 days of scheduled delivery....well, its almost exactly 7 days out from my delivery and I now have a VIN. VIN 1518XX

Yep, that's how i'm viewing it too. I was planning for SR+PUP, and now I got it but with the (more) range i was hoping for before they announced the original two range options. All good for me. :)

AHHH!! Email from Tesla setting delivery appointment for 11/14 in Denver!!! No VIN yet. (Model 3 tracker updated)

@neroden, if you don't have a car or existing insurance, don't you simply wait until Tesla gives you a VIN for your car ahead of delivery, and then you add insurance? I keep seeing people adding their existing insurance to get all of the box checked, but I don't think that moves the timing of a...

Has anyone here actually ordered and taken delivery of a Tesla before? If so, can you confirm whether what people are doing to get a coveted “Submit” button actually matters? I’m not sure having all the buttons checked and hitting Submit actually moves the production and matching of your car any...

Yep, I think you're right. I'm as guilty as the next person for checking my Tesla account like crazy, but its only been 1.5 weeks since Tesla opened MR Model 3s for order, and they guided for delivery in 6-10 weeks (4 weeks minimum for West Coast). On a related note, I think its a bit premature...

No, generally they will fix it (unless its an aesthetic issue that Tesla determines is "within spec"). What it comes down to is a person tolerance for accepting varying levels of imperfection on a new vehicle and their willingness to potentially give up some leverage on getting it fixed in a...

That's been the method for several months as Tesla has tried to maximize the amount of deliveries it get's shipped in a given quarter. However, in the past quarters the federal tax rebate was not at issue. Now that delivery before the end of the year has an impact on your federal tax credit, I...

Thanks, I didn't know you had to pre-sign for home delivery. I've been along for a delivery, and I would not sign without looking it over. So, yes, I will absolutely take delivery at the local delivery center....

Can you explain further why it is not advised to take home delivery and instead only take delivery at the local delivery center? What disadvantages do you anticipate it will bring to potential owners?

MR, Black, Black Interior, Aero Wheels, no EAP Ordered 10/19 in the morning.

I totally agree with Tesla's ability to pull demand levers to get additional orders for LR+PUP (e.g. white interior). But I kind of think most of those who could afford and would buy a $51K (aka Loaded) SR Model 3 just went ahead and got the LR+PUP w/o risk of losing part of the tax credit...

As someone who waited in line and is holding out for the SR versions (maybe with PUP if necessary to get sooner), I understand and agree its frustrating that the SR version isn't coming faster, and agree it feels like other people are getting to jump in front if they can afford it. However...

Yeah, you're probably right.

It definitely will work in Tesla's favor to get more people to stretch for the First Production, if possible, and I wouldn't have minded had they been clear about expectations for different configurations. Minor adjustments in expectations are not a big deal. But their communication and...

I really hope that they take every measure to try and put off the 200k car until Q3, if possible. Even if it delays people's cars in the US, I think they'd prefer the full tax credit instead. But is it realistic to push the 200k car from sometime April/May to July 1? That seems like a stretch...

If both AWD and SR are now late 2018, does that mean it’s just First Production until then? Or, does anyone think that this change may open an opportunity for the LR w/o PUP to be configured? One would have to think Tesla’s suppliers for the non-PUP interior etc had to be expecting some...

Ep 123 - Over And Out I didn't know either, but they appear to be going on a hiatus.

@tsw4life and @MonsterCarter I know that installing car seats is a hassle, but for the sake of science, would either (or both!?!) of you mind attempting an install of the car seats using only the seat belts (i.e. forgo LATCH connections) and moving the seats as far out as you think...

@tsw4life This is very helpful. The use of the lap belt on the left car seat really allows for the seat to be shifted to the outside a decent amount, such that its quite noticeable in the pictures. I think if a person used no LATCH connections (and seatbelts only), 3 across the back could be...

I've been doing this debate in my head for a long time. On the one hand, I find it hard for me personally to justify the $9K for LR, when instead we could use a different vehicle for the two long trips we take or fly to those destinations (both >9hr drives along highways w/ Superchargers)...

Not an owner but have experienced the Model 3 door handles twice. Not an issue at all. I love the design and execution.

That makes sense regarding the LATCH system. I suppose if you move the car seats farther out then they may not align well with the LATCH anchors...

I noticed your pipe insulation solution. Very nice! :)

This is very helpful. It looks quite tight in the middle, and in that picture definitely doesn't look like you could fit a 3rd car seat.. Do you think the outer seats could be moved to the outside any more to fit a third? From the second picture it doesn't look like it. Also, what is the...

I'm trying to figure out the Cosco one on the left, but the one on the right is this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Cosco-Scenera-NEXT-Convertible-Car-Seat-Renaissance/45983816#read-more Note that, unless I'm interpreting the specs wrong from the Walmart page, it is 17" in length and 22" wide...

After seeing @Zaxxon 's post about Model 3s at the Littleton service center, I went over during my lunch today so I could finally see one in person. Got to see both the white and midnight silver shown above. Beautiful!! Didn't take pictures since @Zaxxon already posted some. Don't remember...

The short answer is we don't know, but it actually could be awhile (hopefully not though). I am/was in the same boat. I was hoping to get a LR w/o PUP. As discussed in the thread linked below, Tesla does not appear to have LR w/o PUP or SR w/ PUP on their radar. Next production configuration...

I should be clear that I've never actually seen it in a Prius, but I've seen multiple discussions in Prius forums where people have discussed making it work in a Prius.

You're not crazy. I am anticipating the possibility of needing to do 3 across. I also expect to need to buy new narrower car seats, and probably Radians. If people can do it in a Prius, I'm thinking (hoping) it can be done in the Model 3...

Volume is definitely more important than purely producing the most expensive car for the Model 3 ramp. I think everyone agrees that Tesla went for the combination of simplest and most profitable configuration to start with (LR w/ PUP). I just think that a move to the SR Model w/o PUP is a...

I totally agree with everyone who doesn't think it makes sense. From a production simplicity standpoint, it would make sense for the next variant to be a step-wise change to SR w/ PUP or LR w/o PUP. It seems like SR w/ PUP would be the easiest change; in either case, it would also be better...

@Bad Horse I completely agree with you. Seems like you could focus on keeping production easier and only change the battery size, or continue to make $$$ on the bigger battery and offer the base interior. While it does allow me to save more, it also put me at greater risk for losing a part of...

Thanks @Mika. I understand, which is why I took my initial discussions with Tesla staff at the store with a grain of salt, and didn't post anything at the time. It seemed a lot more plausible when I spoke with someone else from inside sales (based not in Colorado) who said the exact same thing...

So, maybe I missed a post on this already, but I've now spoken with Tesla personnel on two recent but different occasions regarding when various configurations will be available, and I am hearing that after "first production" cars, Tesla will be producing the standard range Model 3 with ONLY the...

Maybe traditional automakers feel it necessary to publicly state their position on the EV tax credit because there may be ambiguity on their position in the first place. It could reasonably be believed that they'd benefit more from the tax credit going away. I don't need a specific public...

I think this is the video. It's on Part 2 of the Google Photos stream: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2X82M8uvPh7VmF4H2 Direct Link to Video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hqVyMoEjI4jXtUQU2

Given that the most recent M3OC in-depth review video gives actual measurements, I suggest you measuring your current Civic and compare to the actual measurements in the video. That will give you actual apples-to-apples comparisons. Its my belief, given other information provided by Tesla...

Thanks for sharing your pictures and impressions! I can't wait to see my first Model 3 in person. :) Quick clarification so it doesn't get confused. The Model 3 is 82.2" wide (76.1" with mirrors folded) per Tesla's press kit and the Model 3 page. The numbers you provided were incorrectly...

So, just to be clear, so we don't spend the next 5 pages speculating.... your friend purchased a red Model 3 that has a white interior? :) The rest of the pictures appear to show a black interior, or at least black seats.

Sure, that's true. But that's besides the point, because most non-employee customers probably won't see most of these issues since they will probably be fixed by the time they see their cars, including many "die hard" fans. Most average luxury car buyers will decide they want the Model 3 when...

Meh, I'm pretty sure most of this will be fixed through OTA software updates by the time most non-employee customers get their cars. Its pretty clear the software is fairly beta, and Tesla is leaning, rightfully so, on using future OTA updates for finalizing the software while still getting...