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GenIII, "We really need to find a better name for it"

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by gjunky, Aug 4, 2012.

  1. Kevin Harney

    Kevin Harney Active Member

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    Why is there all this talk of 2 door and 4 door only ? Gen 3 will probably have 1) a sedan; and 2) a coupe; and 3) a convertible; and 4) a cuv; and 5) a wagon. More than likely in that order because of demand. But 3 and 4 might be switched.
     
  2. IceWendigo

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    My preference goes to: Model E

    and Model C for an eventual smaller compact sized

    (and it doesnt bother me that other companies use the letter E, since its a single letter, the same way many companies could use GT, or SE, LX for trims)
     
  3. ipdamages

    ipdamages Roadster Sport 835

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    Model E is a nonstarter because they don't want to have a Model S, E, and X.
     
  4. IceWendigo

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    #124 IceWendigo, Jun 7, 2013
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    LOL

    This is a real objection, right? Not just a joke? I can almost imagine (with a bit of effort and putting myself in another cultures shoes), that being able to spell SEX by cherry picking a single letter from 3 model names and rearranging them in a different order so you could fabricate this "Taboo" word, would be a scandal in the US. It goes to show you should always check with people in a given culture to avoid mishaps. ;)
     
  5. WarpedOne

    WarpedOne Supreme Premier

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    Cola on the monitor, dang ....
     
  6. mklcolvin

    mklcolvin #P-5058

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    I've always liked "Legend" - I know, Acura already did this - but it fits!
     
  7. Lloyd

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    SEX sells! Doesn't it?
     
  8. ipdamages

    ipdamages Roadster Sport 835

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    I guess that Tesla holds itself to a higher moral code. As for Fisker, well, don't get me started on the Q-Drive.

    fiskerad5.jpg

    OT: I thought that SLO was the new fast, Lloyd, but now that your P85 is gone, I think the average land speed just fell 0.1 MPH in town.
     
  9. Lloyd

    Lloyd Well-Known Member

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    It's still up. New owner is getting funds together and I will have to deliver to San Diego sometime this week!
     
  10. Ven Rala

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    My vote is for Model E

    Model M= too close to BMW, especially if it will compete with 3 series

    Model T= Ford won't let it happen
     
  11. heems

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    Model G3
     
  12. Raffy.Roma

    Raffy.Roma Active Member

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    better Model G
     
  13. ipdamages

    ipdamages Roadster Sport 835

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    How about one of these?

    Model ə

    Model æ

    Model Ñ

    Model ¿

    Model ü

    Model Ω
     
  14. Yagi

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    Let's skip the "model" and just call it Tesla G3
     
  15. vfx

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  16. Raffy.Roma

    Raffy.Roma Active Member

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    There is too much uncertainty in this thread. I think that there are two options:

    1) We make a poll

    2) We let Elon decide

    ;-)
     
  17. vfx

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    Except they are ships on different sides of the wars.

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    "Leafing" Perfect!


    Though the Roadster is Gen 1.
     
  18. SwedishAdvocate

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    #138 SwedishAdvocate, Jun 8, 2013
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    In the case of Fisker e.g., it seems something more was needed than a stereotypical model in leather underwear (?), full make-up, blonde hair that someone likely had to spend an hour+ (?) on and high heels – holding a… (se post #128 e.g. in this thread)

    Regardless of how one feels about Apple, since their turnaround in ’98, they seem to have done pretty good for themselves without the kind of stereotypical Mad Men* commercials Fisker placed their bets on.

    Does any of the most successful brands in the automotive market use this kind of 'Fiskeresque' advertising?

    IMHO it’s about what Elon said at the latest shareholders meeting when asked about brand. Paraphrasing: It’s about the product.

    So it seems to me that instead of SEX, it’s about technology, engineering, design, the user interface, quality and customer service.

    And for the people in the know about our shared environmental challenges Tesla has also taken over the halo that made the Prius such a success.


    *The tv-series...
     
  19. ipdamages

    ipdamages Roadster Sport 835

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    I have for years thought that Carls Jr.'s advertising was quite ridiculous in this regard, and at times insulting, though the closest thing to cars that they are selling is the the toy in a kiddie meal in a drive-thru.

    Kate Upton Banned Super Bowl Commercial- The Southwest Patty Melt at Carls 2013 - YouTube

    s ® - YouTube

    Bikini Audrina Patridge Teriyaki Burger at Carls Jr - YouTube

    Carls Jr. ~ Girlfriend - YouTube

    Back on topic: I really don't care if they call Gen 3 the Tesla Dung, so long as they get it right.
     
  20. brianman

    brianman Burrito Founder

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    Lost me on that one.

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    "So easy a caveman can do it in high heels"
    Coming to an SNL near you.
     

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