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  1. ApauloThirteen

    Pictures of production Model 3s

    Yes, you're 100% correct. They had a regular CA license plate in the back. (Didn't take pics of the VIN/plate - courtesy to the owner). Next time I see one, I'll shoot a few more pics of the outside, and some of the interior.
  2. ApauloThirteen

    Pictures of production Model 3s

    Howdy, spotted white model 3 charging (ChargePoint charger, level 2) in SF Sutter St garage basement yesterday. White paint color looks nice, even in the harsh artificial light.
  3. ApauloThirteen

    Assuming you have a Tesla - S, X, or 3 - what would you want as a second vehicle?

    Y. Not 'why' but model Y would be cool. Wife can get the 3 (she's driving ICE now but we'll convert her over). Muhahahhahahha. "We are the EV owners. Lower your shields and surrender your ICE. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt...
  4. ApauloThirteen

    Chevy Bolt Regen vs Tesla

    Hear hear. I'm pissy at GM for their (mis)handling of the ignition fiasco and the fact that for every Bolt they sell, they then can sell a large, lumbering SUV or two (fleet mpg reqs). Whereas for every Tesla it sells it.... provides profit to plow back into selling more powerwalls, solar...
  5. ApauloThirteen

    Small Turn signals and no Fog lamps on Model 3

    (yawn). No worries. We have good weather here, left arms and open windows.
  6. ApauloThirteen

    Visual comparison: Bolt vs. Model 3

    Don't forget, the majority wants trucks, not cars. Example: Ford's F-Series pickup remained the bestselling vehicle in America in 2016, with 820,799 trucks sold. That's the equivalent of 93 trucks sold every hour. The Toyota Camry was the bestselling car, despite a 9.5% drop in sales to...
  7. ApauloThirteen

    Visual comparison: Bolt vs. Model 3

    CA Chevy Volt leasee here, 24 months into a 36 mo lease. So far from Chevy, I have received one full page color mailed ad urging me to consider/buy a... Chevy Cruz. Not even another Volt. Nor a Bolt. So is Chevy marketing really serious about keeping their current EV interested customer base...
  8. ApauloThirteen

    If it all goes wrong, what will we buy?

    Maybe used S or new Leaf. There's gonna be a lot of diff full EV 200 mi+ range cars in a few yrs. No worries. Although that supercharger thing sure is nice to have in a pinch... I imagine. :)
  9. ApauloThirteen

    Hello

    Howdy, welcome and congrats on your Tesla, what a great BDay present. There's a ton of info and characters on the board here, always impressed by the honest analysis in most cases. Enjoy!
  10. ApauloThirteen

    How much more would you pay for a driver instrument cluster?

    Some will hate it. Some will like it. Some won't care. Some can buy a GPS and display speed wherever they position that GPS unit. Agree we can all wait to see the final product. Maybe '....it will be a moo point. You know, a cow's opinion....' (Joey)
  11. ApauloThirteen

    Where is the California Supercharger build out?

    L2 quantity would help but also the charging rate ...wish other auto companies would step up on the rates. Other EVs/plug ins, still have 3.3 / 3.6 kwh chargers so we end up occupying L2 spots a lot longer than we should/would like to.
  12. ApauloThirteen

    Where is the California Supercharger build out?

    Like the thought but the case: Tesla w/ 300 mile range, day trips out one-way 160 miles. Charge near home on your way back.... is that "long distance" travel?
  13. ApauloThirteen

    Sucks to be tall

    Yes, you do it for rear passenger legroom and to expedite the side & middle person being able to get in and out quickly and safely. Wasn't there at the event but imagine they were doing everything as quickly as possible to get the most ppl into and out of the cars.
  14. ApauloThirteen

    EM Says "Neuralink News Next Week"

    The hottest auto segment right now. Stock is going to go nuts if they have a timeframe and can point to similar build/production factors bt 3 and Y. Feb 2017 cars sold: 502,300 Pickups: 216,100. Crossovers: 396,037. Auto Sales - Markets Data Center - WSJ.com
  15. ApauloThirteen

    Where is the California Supercharger build out?

    Numbers don't matter as much as use cases. IF you charge at home and don't take long trips often or (let's be realistic), have another car (ICE, yuck) for long trips then a supercharger isn't going to be impacted by your use case. I know a person who has a 2012 S that has never seen a...
  16. ApauloThirteen

    HUD ("Heads Up Display") Discussion

    Yes, you nailed it. We're so used to having dedicated instruments [something] in the center. But it doesn't need to be.
  17. ApauloThirteen

    Elon Tweet: No 'significantly new consumer-facing technology' in Model 3

    What I fear at this point, however, is that the car will be too bland and will not be able to compete with other ICE cars in similar price/performance ranges. Wake us up when the Chevy B/Volt, VW, and/or Leaf has autonomous driving, decent styling and a supercharger network. Your fears are...
  18. ApauloThirteen

    Canceling my 2 reservations ! Why ?

    If people are so fixated on having a screen in front of them, buy a large screen GPS unit that shows turn by turn directions and speed. Stick that near the front windshield. Problem solved. I'm old so yes, not having a display directly in front of me might be odd at first but so... so what...
  19. ApauloThirteen

    How to bridge gap waiting for model 3?

    Hi, You might be able to take over someone's lease. Check craigslist or some of those take over lease sites. Most have you sign the lease w/ the original leasing company (transfer papers, $300 fee, etc) so less likely to be scammed/iffy. Good luck! Let's hope it's only 12 months, rather...
  20. ApauloThirteen

    The Last Fill Up

    The smog check and oil change stations will also miss you. Buh bye.
  21. ApauloThirteen

    Final price on Model 3? ...not concerned

    Yep, anything significantly below the price point of an S/X but still with Tesla's charging network and autopilot is super compelling to a lot of people.
  22. ApauloThirteen

    Akio Toyoda: BEV Fanatic?

    Would love to see every major manufacturer partner with Tesla and produce a joint product, like the Rav4 or the MB B class EV. Everyone wins... well except the oil companies.
  23. ApauloThirteen

    But I don't miss you

    And echoed by BMW/Benz/Porsche/Audi/VW/Lexus/etc etc etc ICE service and sales depts around the world.
  24. ApauloThirteen

    Chevy Bolt screams middle America like Walmart Khakis

    "Over three hours on the road, I never saw a single head swivel toward the Chevy. That’s not a good sign." For some, being invisible in a sea of parked/driving cars is just fine. For some, anonymity and lack of flash is fine. "...trend-conscious EV prospects who wouldn't be caught dead in a...
  25. ApauloThirteen

    Really!! 2017 Chevy Bolt Motortrend Car of the Year

    Agree but then people are buying the new Prius which has a hideous backside. Might be the subset of ppl who just buy on specs. :confused:
  26. ApauloThirteen

    Disneyland Autopia Sponsorship

    Have both gas and electric with lines for each. Similar to how people will wait longer to sit in the front row of the coasters. Then adjust cars mix (EV vs gas) accordingly over time. :)
  27. ApauloThirteen

    Model S 60: Made a document to help me decide (could help you too)

    V nice. Good on noting that the supercharging rate is fast in a 60. Minor quibble. Brakes are likely to be a low maintenance cost on a EV/Tesla. That's a safe assumption.
  28. ApauloThirteen

    New Jag SUV and charging speed?

    Looks good but then what would you expect from the guy (Ian Callum) who designed Aston Martins. SUV market will remain hot. Good auto class to enter. Good luck to them. Always welcome another SUV that doesn't burn oil.
  29. ApauloThirteen

    Could the Model 3 have a FWD configuration?

    I understand the argument but the FWD Nissan Leaf and VW eGolf are doing fine.
  30. ApauloThirteen

    Tesla Glass in Model 3

    Thanks. If Musk said incorporating heating elements in the glass wouldn't be energy intensive when used, does that imply that there MIGHT be solar cells capable of generating electricity in the M3 glass? That'd be uhh... v v cool. Musk: Solar glass tiles can also incorporate heating...
  31. ApauloThirteen

    Motortrend Model S v. Chevy Bolt

    It's not a comment on the specific car/part. I hope they do build it correctly. It's a comment on how each co will handle a future problem going forward. Will they deny a safety issue, adopt a CYA mentality, and/or balk at fixing a 57 cent part as > 100 ppl pass b/c of it?
  32. ApauloThirteen

    Motortrend Model S v. Chevy Bolt

    I forgot... .which of these two companies paid compensation for 124 deaths due to an ignition part that they balked at fixing for $0.57 per? And a followup: which co is more likely to do that... again? Unfortunately? I hate to go negative but safety and trust means something.
  33. ApauloThirteen

    Model S door handel failure

    Ha reminds me of "And if it is not baroque, don't fix it...." Kudos to those who can ID the movie.
  34. ApauloThirteen

    Colorado HOA laws and using a 120 volt plug in parking garage

    Politely eliminate their concerns one by one. 1) Frequency. I assume you don't charge v often. Point that out. 2) Cost. You can find the going kWH rate and offer to reimburse the association or donate that amount to a charity. 3) Safety. You're right - they should be up to code. You can...
  35. ApauloThirteen

    Chevy Bolt a "Commuter Car?" Not Available Until April? Help!

    Upon approaching any Chevy dealer: Ask: "I'm interested in a Chevy Tahoe and a Chevy Bolt. Will the Bolt come standard with DC fast charging?" If the response is: a) "No, but I'll find out if it's going to be sold standalone or only in a package. Do you have a level 2 charger at home...
  36. ApauloThirteen

    P75D Model S???

    I too hope they're already secretly testing the (pardon the language) crap, out of some/most of the m3 components already (software, displays, drive units, etc).
  37. ApauloThirteen

    Chevy Bolt a "Commuter Car?" Not Available Until April? Help!

    They meant GM didn't want to sell the Cadillac ELR... o_O The Volt with a ($35K extra) Cadillac emblem glued on
  38. ApauloThirteen

    Unveiling on Oct 17th

    He's perfected the automated charging snake. $4500 option. So auto park your Teslas into the garage and the snake will recharge your car. Beat that BMW, Chevy, Benz, Mitsu, Ford! [Elon] ... (drops mike on floor, walks away)....
  39. ApauloThirteen

    Will Tesla be Ready for 500,000 Model 3's?

    I completely agree re: potential problems if they don't up build quality. But as far as the judgement of auto CEOs, didn't the big 3 US automakers take private jets to Washington DC to ask for a bailout? And then were a bit surprised when most of the US citizens thought that was a knumbskull...
  40. ApauloThirteen

    Will Tesla be Ready for 500,000 Model 3's?

    There's, as usual, good and bad points to this article: 1) Dealers are there to make money. Most money now is via service. Tesla (albeit they have had teething problems), isn't going to require the same level of service time and intervals as an ICE. Less need for dealers (note: Not saying...
  41. ApauloThirteen

    CA drivers using PG&E's EV rates?

    Hi, I charge a Volt every night at 11 pm (PG&E EV-A plan), shifted the dishwasher to nights and laundry to weekends. I don't really see a big diff in the normal/baseline PG&E bill other than being vaguely aware to defer said washer machines/etc to night use. My bill went up about $30/mo...
  42. ApauloThirteen

    The final hours!!! Going all in

    Many of us do a small arm pump whenever we hear about first deliveries. This past quarter, we had to do that 24,500 times. Boy are our arms tired. Enjoy! :)
  43. ApauloThirteen

    Brand new Model S quality issues take months to resolve

    Well sorry to hear about that. The loaner helps... and you seem reasonable, trying to fix things yourself. Hopefully this all works out shortly....:(
  44. ApauloThirteen

    The Republican War On Science

    and diamonds (with 130K atmospheres and say oh 4,000K). And.... really really old trains.
  45. ApauloThirteen

    Porsche Mission E

    Looks sell cars (except of course for the new prius backend). Uhm... usu a big fan of porsche but c'mon you cannot be serious with how that front part of the car looks. Ugh. Lee.
  46. ApauloThirteen

    Aargh. Can't decide between blue & midnight silver

    Get both... eventually. Problem solved. Ha, what a beauty, enjoy the car!
  47. ApauloThirteen

    Ever forgotten to plug in at home?

    Put a night time chime/alarm reminder on your phone/ipad. Problem solved. I've never ever forgotten to charge (& I charge every day to stay electric - Chevy Volt). It becomes automatic after the last trip of the day - back in, hook up charger, set car alarm (I park outside). Beep beep.
  48. ApauloThirteen

    Tesloop's 200K miles Model S

    Hmm say they ran it about one year, 6 days a week: (200,000/312 days --> 641 miles per work day). So half of the charging miles were gained at a supercharger. Almost wish Tesla would've let them run it to 300K miles or buy the car from them and run it another 100-200K miles+.
  49. ApauloThirteen

    Tesloop's 200K miles Model S

    A (long distance taxi/car hire) company ran a 2015 200K miles. Key points: 6% battery degradation after 200K miles, charged to 100% every day. No other major maintenance issues Didn't replace brakes. Tales from a Tesla Model S at 200k miles So charging to 90% and running 200K+ miles...