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    Elon says AWD and Perf orders start at end of next week!

    Here's to hoping we can configure LR + AWD the lower the price of entry, the better, for those who don't have so much cash to throw around. In Canada, the financing rates through Tesla is 4% :(
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    Elon says AWD and Perf orders start at end of next week!

    I thought dual motors offered redundancy in case one of the two conked out?
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    Why I think Canadians should Configure before Q3.

    After the Ontario provincial elections next month, my household will find out whether or not to configure, at all. Good thing AWD config may be available end of next week though I don't want to opt for the PUP, which I think is going to come with the new available dual motor config. I'd rather...
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    Elon says AWD and Perf orders start at end of next week!

    Maybe it gets offered on the eight year, when the ESA will be soon gone, haha.
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    The 1st week with my new Model 3

    Is Alexa already functional on M3's?
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    Elon says AWD and Perf orders start at end of next week!

    LR + AWD are all I will want (to save on $). Maybe TACC when it gets offered a la carte.
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    Any word on Model 3 extended warranty?

    I actually thought you can buy the ESA the day of the 4th year anniversary.
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    For those who are a little hesitant to pull the trigger, what are some of your concerns?

    It is but have you not realized that with one of the latest safety features, auto-emergency braking, the chance of getting rear-ended increases? That's why I mentioned minimum for me would with electronic stability control (which all new cars must come with) and ACC because if the car actually...
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    For those who are a little hesitant to pull the trigger, what are some of your concerns?

    You already said you wanted the latest and greatest with money being no object? What is there left to decipher? I don't care about how your mind works on other things. We are talking about cars here.
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    For those who are a little hesitant to pull the trigger, what are some of your concerns?

    wow, those are very incremental improvements and not awe striking in any way. Majority aesthetics and presentation, some improved fuel economy and some additional air bags for those who are busy chatting on the phone and not concentrating on the road or motorists around them. not impressed at...
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    For those who are a little hesitant to pull the trigger, what are some of your concerns?

    Biggest concern is going to be addressed! Tesla CEO Musk Boldly Claims Automaker Will Be Profitable In Q3 2018 Tesla CEO Musk Boldly Claims Automaker Will Be Profitable In Q3 2018
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    For those who are a little hesitant to pull the trigger, what are some of your concerns?

    What cutting edge technology are we talking about in BEVs when even the Tesla M3 can easily do 200+ miles between charging? Are you talking about AP, wherein the Model X rammed into the barricade in March? I would like to know what technology you want in 2022, 2026 and 2030 as I may want to...
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    For those who are a little hesitant to pull the trigger, what are some of your concerns?

    Post-warranty/ESA, it doesn't really matter what the vehicle owner does with their cars. It's likely not going to be a liability to Tesla unless it's a safety recall but that would only cover things related to the manufacturing defect and not damaged caused by DIY.
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    For those who are a little hesitant to pull the trigger, what are some of your concerns?

    I think most of us can come to agreement that if any Tesla vehicle will last us 10 years of use, with minimal maintenance cost and repair, no one would be apprehensive to jump in. I can't write a check for one but if I liquidate some securities, I can, but only if the car is going to last for a...
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    For those who are a little hesitant to pull the trigger, what are some of your concerns?

    You are still under the warranty period and maybe you have a money tree sprouting in your back yard. If you can read minds, maybe you can tell us each day what Trump is going to tweet so we can go long or short the equities market. Only people who bought loads of TSLA at $300 or higher like to...
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    For those who are a little hesitant to pull the trigger, what are some of your concerns?

    Cool story. For distressed companies (I'm not saying Tesla is), the only time the assets will be snapped up is after creditor protection. No way is someone going to buy a company with accelerating cash burning and all those liabilities unless the buyer wants to go out of business too. Tesla...
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    For those who are a little hesitant to pull the trigger, what are some of your concerns?

    I only have Honda's and Toyota and they're so reliable (02 Civic, 11 Accord, 16 RAV4) I am able to wait this BEV ordeal out. No kidding, I'm actually considering the iX3 and i4 because little did I know that my wife's dream car is a BMW. Please debunk each point. Take your time, I'm sure you...
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    For those who are a little hesitant to pull the trigger, what are some of your concerns?

    In descending order (and this is from someone who is okay to buy cars new but plans to keep them until TCO -- total cost of ownership -- becomes absurdly expensive, which haven't happened to any of my ICEV Honda's and Toyota): Whether Tesla Service Centers (including the company) will be...
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    New category is needed - Maintenance and Repair

    Would be interesting to find a thread on post-warranty repair costs and wait times, which hopefully includes collision repairs and mechanical breakdowns.
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    Canceling my reservation

    What settings can be set via the driver memory position/selector? If there will be additional settings that can be programmed in the future, then the PUP will be god sent for multiple drivers.
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    Canceling my reservation

    Wh Maybe it's not too late for Tesla to outsource its assembly operations maybe for the Y? Even Magna Steyr assembles car for BMW and other makers. Perhaps volume is not there to make outsourcing possible, for now.
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    Canceling my reservation

    We don't have to agree but if you read my post carefully, I said I would like to have a BEV for my next purchase (I probably didn't explain why but it's because they're less complex and there is significant travel cost savings (electricity vs. gasoline)) but if BEVs are going to be too steep in...
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    Canceling my reservation

    I'm holding on to my reservation just in case I need a BEV to replace my 02 Civic (also have an 11 Accord coupe and 16 RAV4H so really not in a rush to get a fourth car for three drivers since the Accord's resale is a pittance and the Civic holds no value but lots of utility) because by then...
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    Supercharger Price Increase

    I wonder how station hogging will be solved until those S and X with lifetime charging are scrapped? I'm sure Tesla cannot reneged on the lifetime promise but hey, a little OTA here and there and presto. This is definitely not keeping up with the revenue neutral stance Tesla has for the SCN...
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    Losing enthusiasm for Model 3

    I think first mass market BEV just refers to the volume of production, it has nothing to do with the masses being able to afford one :) Tesla Confirms Model 3 Will Be First Mass Market Electric Vehicle | CleanTechnica EM comes from South Africa so maybe they define mass market as something else...
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    Losing enthusiasm for Model 3

    Is it the 4 Series Gran Coupe or a totally new i4 or both :) that will come out with the iX3 in 2020? BMW i4: The name of the next i-model I, for one, don't care about cross country driving so SCN was never a competitive advantage for Tesla in my book. I've got to thank China and VW dieselgate...
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    Losing enthusiasm for Model 3

    My enthusiasm hasn't waned because I knew a TM3 would have been the most expensive car I would have financed and I'm usually aversed to spending a significant amount of money (losing money in the stock market is another thing lol). Then, other car makers announced the arrival of their...
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    hypothetical Question-Life Span of a 3?

    I don't think mileage driven can be taken in isolation from the age of the car. Most BEV owners will be predisposed to driving a lot more miles, probably one of the reasons they went with a BEV, which is usually cheaper to run where electricity costs is not that expensive. It would be...
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    Any word on the 3's Extended Service Agreement (ESA)?

    I wouldn't bother with a Tesla without an ESA, unless of course quality becomes at least at par with Infinity (not even Honda or Toyota).
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    Auto Pilot - EAP

    So TACC, without intervention, can follow the vehicle in front, whether it stops and resumes travel? Most cars will need the resume button pressed.
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    Any word on the 3's Extended Service Agreement (ESA)?

    Any update on the M3 ESA? Thousands are buying, taking delivery and a good portion of that plans to own the vehicle past four years so the question of ESA should start cropping up soon.
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    Engadget review

    If people opted to forego PUP, I wonder if they will have the same comments that the single interface doesn't irk them.
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    Model 3 is Arriving in Toronto (March 2) at Yorkdale Center

    Starting March 2, Model 3 will be on display at Tesla Toronto - Yorkdale Shopping Centre. As you prepare for ownership, you can sit inside Model 3 and experience the expansive glass roof, premium interior and 15-inch touchscreen display. Tesla product experts will be available in store to...
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    Cancelling my reservation

    Same sentiments here David. With three potential drivers, the PUP is almost a mandatory requirement thanks to the sole 15" tablet to tweak any settings and that alone + EAP (I only want the TACC and nothing else) is another $10k. Wouldn't mind if Tesla does improve the build quality in the...
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    Let's talk financing rates

    What rate is Tesla offering on financing, >3% over four years?
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    Cancelling my reservation

    By that token, shouldn't sports car components be more robust compared to entry level sedans knowing very well they will be more prone to abuse? I see a lot of Porsche and higher end BMW's on the road not driving any faster than other common place cars. I did read a nice comment on Car and...
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    Cancelling my reservation

    I don't mind the electric Macan either if it's going to be the cheapest Porsche BEV. My wife has the fancy for SUV's. :( Porsche May Increase Mission E Production Plans, Add Electric Macan
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    Cancelling my reservation

    Not when other car makers are going to introduce BEVs, price at around $60k each, by 2021. I know the SCN is one reason many here will prefer a Tesla but to me my priorities are reliability and total cost of ownership. Without the Right to Repair, I think post-warranty, many Tesla owners will...
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    Model 3 impressive technology reported by Munich newspaper

    Hope BMW makes its BEVs simpler and more reliable too.
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    Cancelling my reservation

    Not every one in the world is dirt cheap or poor like a few of us here, including myself. :) I will definitely splurge a bit on a BEV as long as I think it's reliable enough to outlast some of my current ICEV (Honda's and Toyota). It also opens up the opportunity to go German when most of the...
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    Cancelling my reservation

    I haven't been following all the car makers but I doubt Tesla has a monopoly on lithium, cobalt and other EV battery components. Exciting times indeed. I will most likely go with AWD so I'm not going to bother with the upcoming Leaf but I'm also not going to kid myself into affording a Jaguar...
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    CDN Model 3 delivery estimate date change

    If that's the case, then it's only the US S and X model sales that's cannibalizing the US federal incentives. If there is still a long way to go before 200k, it would be better to fulfill Canadian orders, especially while Tesla hasn't ramped up to their potential assembly capacity. Once Tesla...
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    CDN Model 3 delivery estimate date change

    Okay, if it's 200k production, then it doesn't matter if it's US or other country-bound then. Makes sense to sell higher margin cars of course. I thought 200k was for local consumption in the US.
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    CDN Model 3 delivery estimate date change

    I thought the tax credit was just counting 200k BEVs sold in the US for each manufacturer?
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    Model 3's Ride Quality

    Didn't even know that only the Dual Motors can come with Air Suspensions.
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    Don't cancel your M3 just yet....

    If Tesla is bought out, wouldn't the buyer maintain the service centers and just overhaul assembly strategy? In the worst case of Tesla folding (we don't want that to happen as it had driven innovation), what assets besides patents would a vulture creditor want from the company? It's not like...
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    CDN Model 3 delivery estimate date change

    Could this be a ploy by Tesla to secure more of the reservations and not have more cancellations? It sounds too good to be true, lol. Kona and Ioniq BEV is coming this year, so is the Mini Cooper (2019) and then the 2019 Leaf. There will be other Euro BEVs too in 2019. I know they don't...
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    CDN Model 3 delivery estimate date change

    Mid 2018 means around November?
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    Lease option for Model 3? 35k Version ready in March?

    With Tesla's announcement of the Asset Back Securities on leases, will the 3 be part of the package? I hope Tesla will not bump lease rates up to make the ABS more enticing to investors. Tesla Sells $546 Million of Bonds as Buyers Can't Get Enough
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    Munro Compares Tesla Model 3 Build Quality To A “Kia From The ’90s”

    At least they didn't compare the M3 to the Hyundai Pony of the 70's and 80's! Will the 2019 models (or later 2018 batches) be significant better built, not just relating to aesthetics but also using high quality vendors for critical components? Munro Compares Tesla Model 3 Build Quality To A...