I am halfway between the Tesla Santana Row mall store and the wellspring of (almost) all things Tesla...the Fremont Plant/Store. Any thoughts or suggestions on where to reserve? Thanks!
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The Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ is taking reservations when I first talked to them they didnt think they would be able to. I called back a week or so later and they confirmed they were taking them and expected to be very busy.
Yeah, it looks like all Galleries are taking orders now. When you follow the Tesla blog post about reservations there's no indication Galleries won't take reservations, and they all show up on the "Find Us" Tesla page that's linked, so I think everyone's good.
"Another co-worker whined that there aren't any EVs that would allow you to drive 300 miles. I told him that the volt would be perfect if that's his concern. He scoffed and said, 'The volt doesn't have 300 miles of range'; So even with a plug-in hybrid that's been around for ~5 years there are still a lot of highly 'educated' people that are completely oblivious to their existence..."
I agree with your co-worker. A hybrid is not the same.
I agree with your co-worker. A hybrid is not the same.
I'm just wondering who would camp out the night before? I thought everyone (who can afford this car) has work?
Nomad
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Some people have scheduled off of work, others might be retired. Some still have their own business or otherwise flexible work hours.
SureValla
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Tam
Well-Known Member
There are 2 signups for Santana Row and none for Fremont at the community spreadsheet:
Of course that worksheet is not accurate because it is voluntary.
If I were you, I would choose a store with more space and more staff.
Depending on how big the crowd is in Fremont and how much interference to sales & deliveries, it may even relocate the reservation event to a bigger site where the Model X was launch.
Good Luck!
MTL_HABS1909
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Future history books will note that on March 31 2016 productivity dropped worldwide on "Model 3 Reservation Day".
I've heard 2 per customer, only accepting debit and credit cards (no cash, check, precious metals, first child, etc.).
Brad_SC
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That's not entirely fair... For example, I have taken the day off for the occasion. Other people may still have full-time jobs, but have the right combination of days off to accomplish camping-out.
SureValla
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This is why I switched from White Plains to Mt. Kisco. White Plains is in a small space of a mall that doesn't open until 10 while Mt. Kisco is a stand alone store that also has a service center on a regular street. Plenty of room to get there early and line up!
I'm hoping they also have an X on display to look at.
ModelNforNerd
Active Member
I'm an independent IT contractor, paid hourly.
I'll just work a few extra days here and there all week to make up for being out on the 31st.
JCLeonard
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The Eden Prairie MN store indicated that they are not taking test drive appointments for next Thursday and that all employees are scheduled to be in the store that day. He mentioned that as far as they know they will start taking reservations when they open (10 am local time). Other than that he didn't know any more details/logistics. My plan is to swing by there in the morning and see if it is mayhem or not and decide if I want to wait in line or wait for the online process to open up.
SureValla
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Cross Post on email I received from Tesla store in White Plains, NY
Let's do a spreadsheet for the 31st!
Let's do a spreadsheet for the 31st!
LilWanFu
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We went to the Dania Beach, FL store this morning for a test drive in a Model S. My wife and I had the day off and I planned the test drive from Monday. OMG, what a blast with Ludicrous mode!!! 
I am not expecting that to be an option in the 3 but it was so fun. I wanted to try it even if I never get an S. I didn't even keep my put on the pedal for long. After slowing down I looked in the rear view mirror and my wife's jaw was dropped for several minutes as she struggled to come to grips with what she had just experienced.
We spoke with the staff and they are expecting a good crowd but really have no idea what will happen. We asked if they considered handing out numbers to people in line so that they may come and go as they needed prior to reservation. I am planning on showing up at 11 AM EDT as I did confirm the 1PM EDT reservation start. She felt that the reservation part will move quickly.
My wife is keeping her SUV because it will become the next driving training vehicle for our daughter and she still really loves it but I'm sure deep down, a Tesla would be her ideal machine. I had to explain to her later that there is no engine and that's why it was so quiet. She kept saying that she couldn't hear the engine. I was so amazed as how smoothly it accelerated.
About 5 of 6 years ago, I bought stock in a little known company with the ticker symbol, TSLA. I kept it and I certainly hope that the unveiling and sale of the 3, make its pop even more.
3/31/16 13:00:00. Here I come!
*edited* I swapped the letters in the ticker symbol!!! Thanks for point it out to me.
I am not expecting that to be an option in the 3 but it was so fun. I wanted to try it even if I never get an S. I didn't even keep my put on the pedal for long. After slowing down I looked in the rear view mirror and my wife's jaw was dropped for several minutes as she struggled to come to grips with what she had just experienced.We spoke with the staff and they are expecting a good crowd but really have no idea what will happen. We asked if they considered handing out numbers to people in line so that they may come and go as they needed prior to reservation. I am planning on showing up at 11 AM EDT as I did confirm the 1PM EDT reservation start. She felt that the reservation part will move quickly.
My wife is keeping her SUV because it will become the next driving training vehicle for our daughter and she still really loves it but I'm sure deep down, a Tesla would be her ideal machine. I had to explain to her later that there is no engine and that's why it was so quiet. She kept saying that she couldn't hear the engine. I was so amazed as how smoothly it accelerated.
About 5 of 6 years ago, I bought stock in a little known company with the ticker symbol, TSLA. I kept it and I certainly hope that the unveiling and sale of the 3, make its pop even more.
3/31/16 13:00:00. Here I come!
*edited* I swapped the letters in the ticker symbol!!! Thanks for point it out to me.
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LilWanFu
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Perhaps I was still giddy from the acceleration of this morning. IDK, if Ludicrous Mode or a derivative of it is an option for the 3, I just might *have* to invest in that option.
strider
Active Member
I for one am expecting it. If they don't offer a P90DL Model 3 I may very well hold off on ordering.OMG, what a blast with Ludicrous mode!!!
Glad you enjoyed your Model S drive! That instant torque is addicting.
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