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[doug]

We appreciate your keeping us in the loop. =)

 

[storm9]

Any chances of a Model S prototype being on display during the opening day?

 

[Seneca_Chicago]

Any chances of a Model S prototype being on display during the opening day?

I wouldn't hold your breath but I think it's a good idea to bring it here.

 

[Seneca_Chicago]

Store Construction - Phase 1 - a set on Flickr

 

[efusco]

Store Construction - Phase 1 - a set on Flickr

Yay, glad to see something going on finally. I added you as a contact to my Flickr group.

 

[mt2]

Store Construction - Phase 1 - a set on Flickr

Thanks, Seneca.

You know, one of the things I really like about Tesla is that all the showrooms so far are built from recycled space. Sure, it's probably a lot less expensive than building from scratch, but it also shows a commitment to reuse. Though I'm getting tired of the word "green", that's how I would describe the showroom build-outs.

The other thing that Tesla does, and I believe intentionally, is accent the existing architecture in the new design. This gives the showroom a regional appeal - like the barrel ceilings in the Chicago showroom.

 

[Seneca_Chicago]

Tentative opening date set for December 15th, 2009. Also FYI, we have two 2010 Roadster Sport demos on hand for test drives and events!

 

[efusco]

You're up working late Seneca! Thanks for the heads up, but I'm working...it's gonna be on a Tuesday?? This really should be considered a regional event and some consideration for those of us who need to travel to attend...like have it on a Saturday perhaps?

 

[Seneca_Chicago]

The grand opening festivities will most likely happen on a weekend.

 

[efusco]

The grand opening festivities will most likely happen on a weekend.

Awesome, thanks!

 

[doug]

we have two 2010 Roadster Sport demos on hand for test drives and events!

Assuming these are they (spotted in Geneva, IL):

 

[TEG]

Hmm. Sport models, but with the regular Advan Neova AD07 non-sport tires.

 

[mt2]

Excellent news, Seneca! I'll be looking forward to it.

To bad that the opening will be in December; late fall and winter in Chicago, well, sucks - for lack of a word. But it is what it is, and I'm glad the store will be opening soon.

 

[Seneca_Chicago]

Assuming these are they (spotted in Geneva, IL):

Wow! You got us My new RSM and I were having lunch at Bien Trucha in Geneva after meeting with a potential client in the area. All Roadster Sport demos are shipped with the AD07s so we can still drive the vehicles in the wet without white knuckles!

 

[doug]

 

[Lancelac]

I saw that Tesla posted the official opening date as December 18th on Twitter.

 

[qwk]

I wonder why the twitter page no longer exists?

 

[Seneca_Chicago]

I wonder why the twitter page no longer exists?

Tesla is interested in transmitting consistent and clear communications from 1 source.

TeslaMotors (TeslaMotors) on Twitter

 

[qwk]

That's great, but if a customer near one store is interested only in the events nearby, the company blog is of no use.

 

[Seneca_Chicago]

That's great, but if a customer near one store is interested only in the events nearby, the company blog is of no use.

We have individual store pages on the Tesla Motors home page that you can follow for your local events:

Tesla Motors - Store Locations - Schedule a Roadster Test Drive in Chicago