She searched, but only 2 came up. One was the pearl white and the other blue. But blue was more expensive and had higher transport fee. I’ll probably have it wrapped if I don’t like the white in person.
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Am I screwed for going 75D rather than 100D?
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Since these are inventory orders, I basically have to cancel the previous order and make a new order with the 100D
DragonWatch
Small FootPrint
In my military mind, buying the 100D X (Xena) was right on the mark. She (Xena) started out early on the Model 3 list, where I pushed and shoved my wife to get off the dime. Then the 100D was put into production and that was my tipping point. Then my real con-job began when I pushed/shoved my wife into agreeing to buy the X; i succeeded and did not become an X myself.
Bottom line the 100D meets all our demands for work and play in and around home; we three quarter charge on a daily basis. Where the 100D proved its value ($$$) was on our trip south from Olympia, WA to Mendin, NV/Fremont, CA last September. The range was desperately needed to overcome range anxiety.
We have owned Xena now for a year through rain, snow and extreme heat and I would become an X should I try prying the steering wheel of the Model X out of my wife's hands
You are going to love the car
Bottom line the 100D meets all our demands for work and play in and around home; we three quarter charge on a daily basis. Where the 100D proved its value ($$$) was on our trip south from Olympia, WA to Mendin, NV/Fremont, CA last September. The range was desperately needed to overcome range anxiety.
We have owned Xena now for a year through rain, snow and extreme heat and I would become an X should I try prying the steering wheel of the Model X out of my wife's hands
You are going to love the car
XHabjab
TSLA Bull
Chiming in a little late here, but while I would have bought the 100D, the fix I would have applied after buying the smaller car would be to either find and use a nearby L2 charger during your work day and/or install a HPWC at one or more of your stores.
While that would be ideal, I can’t install a hpwc on a target parking lot. If it were an office? Maybe.
I think you'd be fine with the 75D but I'm optimistic. I do agree that the 100D makes it a non-issue and the peace of mind might be worth it. The 100D is about 30kwh greater than the 75D, so its a big leap and degradation and performance of the 100 pack is substantially better than the 75 pack.
All in all, you'll like the difference but they should've given you your $2500 back. Tesla would've never done that 2 years ago to someone that wanted to upgrade to a larger battery size.
All in all, you'll like the difference but they should've given you your $2500 back. Tesla would've never done that 2 years ago to someone that wanted to upgrade to a larger battery size.
Yeah, my SA said it was a recent change from Tesla. No longer transferring that deposit
HeloCaptain
Member
My first Tesla was a 2016 S75D, so a little more range the X75D. That said, If you charge up to 80-90% each night, you will be okay. The only time you should have range anxiety is when you have very cold weather move in, which should not be too often in your area. A potty stop at a Supercharger and you'll be on your way (you did use a referral code for free Supercharging, right?!).
Extreme cold can reduce range up to 50% (or more).
If you switch to a 100, another advantage is that it charges a little faster at Superchargers. If you can comfortably $witch to a 100, you will have no regrets, though I don't think it is necessary at all.
Since you are buying an inventory car, you can also consider travel to where it is and pick it up. You do need to evaluate the sales tax consequence though (example, FL charges same sales tax rate as home state for out of state purchasers and MA charges full sales tax to ANY purchaser).
We picked up our first [inventory] Tesla in West Palm Beach, FL and had an awesome trip home to NH (no sales tax in NH, therefore, no sales tax in FL!). Second Tesla (X100D) was an inventory car in MA, which was delivered at no cost to next door NH (avoiding sales tax).
Extreme cold can reduce range up to 50% (or more).
If you switch to a 100, another advantage is that it charges a little faster at Superchargers. If you can comfortably $witch to a 100, you will have no regrets, though I don't think it is necessary at all.
Since you are buying an inventory car, you can also consider travel to where it is and pick it up. You do need to evaluate the sales tax consequence though (example, FL charges same sales tax rate as home state for out of state purchasers and MA charges full sales tax to ANY purchaser).
We picked up our first [inventory] Tesla in West Palm Beach, FL and had an awesome trip home to NH (no sales tax in NH, therefore, no sales tax in FL!). Second Tesla (X100D) was an inventory car in MA, which was delivered at no cost to next door NH (avoiding sales tax).
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XHabjab
TSLA Bull
Sorry, I meant a parking lot like a target’s. I’m not in charge of my store’s plaza and parking lot. Up to my landlord..
Charge to 90% and do 150 miles would be cutting it close (maybe about 30 miles left ~12%?) even in warm weather. In colder weather would be cutting it very close (maybe about 15 miles left ~7%?). But you could just go with 100% charge in the winter or something.
Did the Owner Advisor not ask you the length of your daily drive? That's one of the first thing ours asked when deciding between the battery size.
Did the Owner Advisor not ask you the length of your daily drive? That's one of the first thing ours asked when deciding between the battery size.
I have 75D. I think you will be fine, but tight. Using AC doesn’t change the range that much. Cold weather and heater is a different story. Your speed will be the major factor in consumption. 90% for me is about 211 miles by the time I get to the car in the morning. I drive about 80mph on the freeway. I would estimate me driving 80mph with AC i woukd probably get 160 actual miles. You should have about 20 miles left. If you drive slower 70mph probably 40-45.
kaiserpathos
Member
I think the $500 order change thing is only within the first 14 days? I know once it's built and still pre-delivery there's pretty much no changing the battery size.
kaiserpathos
Member
I think this is a good call -- you will enjoy the 100D, slightly faster accel and slightly shorter SC visits. You'll love it.
Is there an option to find someone to take over the purchase of the 75D so you don't lose the $2500? I don't think you would want to take delivery yourself and try to sell, as then you would take the immediate haircut - but if you can find someone looking to buy a 75D (and if Tesla would let you)? Not sure how that works, or if it is possible...
i think this was good move for you in the end. The 75D was perfect for me as I dont have a long daily commute and I live in So Cal., so there's charging stations everywhere around me if i need it. Maybe once or twice a month I will have 100 mile commute for work but that's no problem.
For long range family trips i still will use my old SUV so no issue there.
HeloCaptain
Member
Good decision. U won’t enjoy your 75d for 150m communte. The pressure to manage your mileage will kill the entire experience
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