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Model 3 Canada

Tony_YYZ

Tezler Guru
Apr 7, 2016
1,937
2,084
Caledon, ON Canada
Who has ordered so far? I haven't as of yet. Still mulling over what config I want. Was hoping dual motor was available but now I am wondering if I need to pull the trigger on RWD to get it in time before the election.
 
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SMSMD

Active Member
Dec 2, 2015
1,352
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Harpy

Member
Mar 21, 2018
5
1
Canada
Great news!

Seeing now that invitation are already been sent out, what do you guys think of RDW in our weather? I have friends with RWD ICE cars and they wish they could go back in time and warn themselves not to buy! Is AWD absolutely necessary if you have good winter tires?

Thinking of my options since the interest rate is quite high. Thanks for your input!
 
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hingisfan

hingisfan_Mark_V
Oct 19, 2013
1,251
381
Kingston, Ontario
Great news!

Seeing now that invitation are already been sent out, what do you guys think of RDW in our weather? I have friends with RWD ICE cars and they wish they could go back in time and warn themselves not to buy! Is AWD absolutely necessary if you have good winter tires?

Thinking of my options since the interest rate is quite high. Thanks for your input!
My rwd S is great in the winter, as long as you have snow tires. It's much better than my previous fwd car with all season tires.
 
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ZsoZso

Supporting Member
Apr 24, 2014
1,676
9,661
Brampton, Ontario
Got my invite too (Model S owner + first day in-store reservation).
For the long-range RWD it says delivery time 4-8 weeks, but I wait for AWD which is still projected as mid-2018.
 

S'toon

Knows where his towel is
Apr 23, 2015
3,699
3,639
AB
I almost ordered until I realized there are no white seats! I thought the Model 3 got white seats at some point...
There is one driving around with white seats and manufacturer's plates.

Much debate on when they'll be available for the masses.
 

pmich80

Between U and me I'm giddy waitin' for the Model ≡
Mar 21, 2016
461
363
Toronto
Great news!

Seeing now that invitation are already been sent out, what do you guys think of RDW in our weather? I have friends with RWD ICE cars and they wish they could go back in time and warn themselves not to buy! Is AWD absolutely necessary if you have good winter tires?

Thinking of my options since the interest rate is quite high. Thanks for your input!
I was dead set on getting AWD but hearing so many RWD with snow tires say they're fine, I've decided i'm going to skip AWD and get Auto Pilot instead. I live in Toronto and the snow has been non existent in Toronto for the past 3 years
 
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03DSG

Active Member
Apr 5, 2016
2,142
2,445
Ontario
I was dead set on getting AWD but hearing so many RWD with snow tires say they're fine, I've decided i'm going to skip AWD and get Auto Pilot instead. I live in Toronto and the snow has been non existent in Toronto for the past 3 years

Non existent might be a stretch ;)
 

hingisfan

hingisfan_Mark_V
Oct 19, 2013
1,251
381
Kingston, Ontario
I was dead set on getting AWD but hearing so many RWD with snow tires say they're fine, I've decided i'm going to skip AWD and get Auto Pilot instead. I live in Toronto and the snow has been non existent in Toronto for the past 3 years
The traction control along with snow tires is really amazing. Awd is even better, but I'd prefer to spend that money on other options.
 

SmartElectric

Active Member
Jul 9, 2014
2,380
1,989
Toronto,Canada
Got invite today.

Background:
Bought our 2013 Model S via CPO program in mid-2015.
Reserved Model 3 at Lawrence/Toronto in-store 3PM on reveal day (didn't wait in line).
So, even buying a used Model S meant we got the owner priority invite today, nice to see that.

First world problems : I want AWD for performance reasons. But also want to dip into that sweet Ontario $14K rebate. Life is a struggle. Ho hum.
 

Tony_YYZ

Tezler Guru
Apr 7, 2016
1,937
2,084
Caledon, ON Canada
Got invite today.

Background:
Bought our 2013 Model S via CPO program in mid-2015.
Reserved Model 3 at Lawrence/Toronto in-store 3PM on reveal day (didn't wait in line).
So, even buying a used Model S meant we got the owner priority invite today, nice to see that.

First world problems : I want AWD for performance reasons. But also want to dip into that sweet Ontario $14K rebate. Life is a struggle. Ho hum.

I'm a non-owner online reservation holder with an invite. I also want AWD for performance and added traction reasons but the uncertain doom of the $14k rebate is more of a consideration.

If Dual Motors costs at least $6,600, that's just shy of $7,500 after tax. And if the rebate is abolished by/before Dual Motors is available then it's a potential loss of around $21,500.

Ho hum indeed!
 

int32_t

Tesla Spotter
Nov 21, 2015
623
398
Calgary area, AB, Canada
Also I believe it was only 20% or so reservations in Canada are going with rwd according to the reservation survey. So if Tesla really wants to sell a lot of the model 3 in Canada to defer the US tax credit they'll have to roll out the awd soon.
Hang on, whose survey? I wasn't asked! :eek:

I would absolutely go RWD. Can't afford AWD (can't afford RWD either but it's less of a stretch).
 
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Bushcaddy

Member
Mar 22, 2018
46
27
Wasaga Beach, Ontario
I'm a non-owner online reservation holder with an invite. I also want AWD for performance and added traction reasons but the uncertain doom of the $14k rebate is more of a consideration.

If Dual Motors costs at least $6,600, that's just shy of $7,500 after tax. And if the rebate is abolished by/before Dual Motors is available then it's a potential loss of around $21,500.

Ho hum indeed!

That seems strange to me that you got an invite and I haven't. I lined up at 5:00 in the morning first day. I would have assumed that would put me ahead of non-owners who put their deposits down online.
 
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