EVNow
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The surprise is on the other side of the car. See how all the pictures only show one side ?
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Ira, again proved he's right up there with Elon and a class act. If you haven't yet, look up Ira Ehrenpreis, Elon just tweeted Ira gifted serial #1. Ira and his firm has been investing in clean tech for longer than Tesla has been around. I was lucky to work for one of those startups funded by Ira's firm.
Just a nod to you Ira, I won't forget your commitment to our world.
Just a nod to you Ira, I won't forget your commitment to our world.
I noticed that as well. Maybe that is the top secret "employees only" Mode3 configuration center.
Since Elon stated the 3 will have towing capability, I'm sure it will be able to tow that Airstream...for about 80 miles and then you will have to charge.
It's great to see VIN001 out and about.
boiler81
Member
In SN#1 profile pic it appears the charge port door is illuminated. Is this really a lighted side marker or just a reflector?
I can’t see the struts you are talking about - the only cut I see in the first photo (side view) is quite high up on the roof - almost leads me to think it is a hatchback like the Model S, but we didn’t see that in the RCs, so that might be wishful thinking.
Not being a hatchback is my only reason for not having reserved a Model 3 - still saving my pennies for an S or an X or will see what the new Nissan Leaf turns turns out to be.
BluestarE3
Active Member
I'm afraid that ship has long since set sail. In fact, it has already docked at the destination port as of yesterday.
I find it interesting that it's called "production" yet the car is for Elon Musk. "Production" implies that the car is sold to actual customers.
I suspect that he had to pay for it just like anyone else.
Now in terms of being able to afford it with rounding errors in your bank account...
Now in terms of being able to afford it with rounding errors in your bank account...
BluestarE3
Active Member
Well, if the car came off the production assembly line, has a production VIN, Elon pays for the car himself as a customer, and he registers the car at DMV for "regular" license plates, I guess it qualifies as a production car.
BluestarE3
Active Member
Can you transfer reservation slot to someone else?
hockeythug
Active Member
On the S and X, will the service center install it if you don't tell them otherwise?
ApertureLabs
Member
I have had my reservation since day 1 but still haven't decided if I will get one or keep my Model S... one of the main things holding me back is that it is not a hatchback.
I hope that changes.
Everyone pays list price. So everyone is a "customer".
That is my understanding as well.
Elon did not get a "free" Model 3, or even a discounted Model 3. He will pay what everyone else pays.
I'm glad someone mentioned it because that opens up a huge can of worms.
He's claiming someone transferred ownership of the #1 spot to him. So that means who's first in line has something of value. Since it can be transferred.
So are we going to see an ebay like setup with people cashing in?
stopcrazypp
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The slot is paid in full already (full price of car already paid by original buyer) so I imagine essentially it is no different than buying and gifting the car to Elon.
Not the same case with someone who didn't pay for the car yet and is trying to transfer the slot without the sales tax issues and losing the federal tax credit. I believe from another article about someone trying to sell their Model 3 reservation on Ebay, that Tesla had previously cracked down on such speculators when they found out, by canceling the order.
Yeah, I can see the case if it was paid in full. But, my understanding is you don't need to pay in full until you take delivery.
These are just pictures so I don't know if it's actually been delivered. My understanding is delivery won't happen till July 28th.
Now I know they won't allow selling the slot. But, I just found it funny. I also interpreted what was said as him giving Elon the slot, and not the car.
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