Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

[Jules22]

Thanks for sharing!

I am in my late forties, live in Liverpool area and NRMA wants $2,650/year.
Too many thieves and/or incompetent drivers in my area then

Definitely shop around, massive differences between insurers (who are the real thieves)

There is also an EV specific insurer which is starting up in AU as they recognise how badly the current lot are looking after EV drivers, I don't recall the name though unfortunately

 

[dronus]

It would be a lot more efficient for Tesla Adelaide to let me drive the new Model 3 Highland to my place to test fit all these accessories *wink wink*

 

[TE5L4]

Question, if I just placed the order last week in Ultra Red and change to Black would that effect my order ETA much?

 

[Jules22]

Question, if I just placed the order last week in Ultra Red and change to Black would that effect my order ETA much?

Most likely not especially if you just placed the order.

It'll just depend on if your configuration matches one of the extras on the first shipments otherwise you'll just get it in the next one.

Shipment frequency should start ramping up now that most of the initial deliveries are almost done

 

[TE5L4]

Actually, now that I think about it black might be a bad idea. Absorbs more heat and shows dirt really easily and 2 of the cons but they do look really nice when clean.

 

[FilthyCyberRat]

Which rental places do model 3? I can’t seem to find them as an option?
I did see them once when I flew to Melbourne but some idiot booked me a Kona or some such rubbish. I’m pretty sure it was supposed to only have premium fuel but being a rental people only put regular fuel in, it drove like crap and sounded like a diesel…

This was Sixt.
Had to use a stupid access card instead of rental access on the app like in USA. And also can only use chargefox locations. And most of the were like 7.5kwh in McLaren Vale.
But otherwise, was a great success. Zipping around in the rain.

 

[Koalified]

Grey is the best looking colour IMO, but I chose white for heat reduction, clean-ability, cost savings and resale value. Plus it looks almost as good!

 

[richardnau]

Grey is the best looking colour IMO, but I chose white for heat reduction, clean-ability, cost savings and resale value. Plus it looks almost as good!

I chose white for the above reasons, plus anonymity.

 

[e-enthusiast30]

My insurance quotes are horrendous, they range between $2,400 and $3,200, and I have max no claim bonus with spotless driving/claim records.
Does anyone in NSW have a more competitive quotation that they can share?
Please indicate rough figure and the insurer.

Thanks.

Try Rollin’ insurance.. they’re owned by the same group that own NRMA… they specialise in insurance for the ‘younger crowd’.. not sure I fit that mould but they’re the cheapest I’ve found so far (33yo male in the ACT)

 

[dronus]

I always said I’d never get another dark car, my current car is like a midnight blue. I think the stealth grey is just light enough to not be a complete dirt magnet, and will look dope with a dark tint.

 

[dronus]

This was Sixt.
Had to use a stupid access card instead of rental access on the app like in USA. And also can only use chargefox locations. And most of the were like 7.5kwh in McLaren Vale.
But otherwise, was a great success. Zipping around in the rain.

Yeah I’ve been asking the council about charging down south. There are more Raa chargers going in around Seaford etc but out in the ‘vale you are at the mercy of destination chargers. I’m not far from McLaren vale but luckily I’ve put my own gen 3 wc in so won’t need them. I’m pushing for them so tourists can roam freely and support our local businesses, but unfortunately the council thinks that petrol stations are responsible for refuelling all cars….
The RAA sites will be our only hope

 

[FilthyCyberRat]

My insurance quotes are horrendous, they range between $2,400 and $3,200, and I have max no claim bonus with spotless driving/claim records.
Does anyone in NSW have a more competitive quotation that they can share?
Please indicate rough figure and the insurer.

Thanks.

This is the same for me. 40 yo. Living in eastern beaches area. Will update when I removed to call a broker.

 

[e-enthusiast30]

I always said I’d never get another dark car, my current car is like a midnight blue. I think the stealth grey is just light enough to not be a complete dirt magnet, and will look dope with a dark tint.

should keep the dark blue theme going

 

[e-enthusiast30]

Unfortunately not, the Tesla doesn't have the required hardware for a true rear cross traffic alert, these function using radar transponders located at the extreme rear quaters of the vehicle.

They may be able to cludge something similar in function using cameras but the reality is there just aren't cameras in the right location looking the right way...

I hope that Tesla Vision improves substantially in the next 12 - 24 months and that the rear camera, coupled with the 2 rear-facing B pillar cameras, could provide even a basic rear cross-traffic alert system... surely Tesla has the smarts to implement this with its current fitted hardware.

 

[dronus]

should keep the dark blue theme going

That blue on the m3h does look awesome!

 

[Tessla88]

Try Rollin’ insurance.. they’re owned by the same group that own NRMA… they specialise in insurance for the ‘younger crowd’.. not sure I fit that mould but they’re the cheapest I’ve found so far (33yo male in the ACT)

Thanks for the suggestion, but Rollin' quoted similar to NRMA at over $2,600

***Edited to remove redundant words.

 

[edy80y]

I'm looking at ~$3k for comprehensive. Might find me a broker to see if I can get a better deal, unless NL companies have hook-ups?

 

[Tessla88]

I'm looking at ~$3k for comprehensive. Might find me a broker to see if I can get a better deal, unless NL companies have hook-ups?

You're in greater Sydney also?
My NL provider quoted $240/m which equates to $2,880/y so they are among the thieves as well!

 

[Tessla88]

I hope that Tesla Vision improves substantially in the next 12 - 24 months and that the rear camera, coupled with the 2 rear-facing B pillar cameras, could provide even a basic rear cross-traffic alert system... surely Tesla has the smarts to implement this with its current fitted hardware.

Smarts wouldn't be an issue, as in this case the limiting factor is the hardware.

 

[Jules22]

The pillar cameras could do this. Will just have to see how it develops.

What I'm hearing about the new 3d spacial park assist is sounding very promising.