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tony b
Member
I'm happy with the way it's packaged and i'll have to get it. a couple questions i've been thinking are :
1. when the ultra white interior is available, will that be extra or an option of the premium package?
2. are the phone docking cables that tesla recently began selling on their site already in the premium package or will we need to get those to dock our phone?
1. when the ultra white interior is available, will that be extra or an option of the premium package?
2. are the phone docking cables that tesla recently began selling on their site already in the premium package or will we need to get those to dock our phone?
BluestarE3
Active Member
Even if you discount the provenance of the screenshot, the official Tesla Model 3 web page and the presskit both confirm heated seats throughout with the PUP:
However, there's nothing published from any source that addresses heating for the steering wheel (or not) and that's the basis for the thread I linked above.
Uncle Paul
Well-Known Member
No phone docking really needed. Just plug your phone into one of the USB ports, and you are good to go. Just need to use a cord instead of a slot.
insaneoctane
Well-Known Member
I am lucky in that the PUP contains many upgrades that I want, so as I read down the list I was sold not even half way down. For me, it feels like a bargain in Tesla space. I feel tesla has artfully chosen some key upgrades that capture the "premium" clients needs. The more things that they include that you want, the more likely you are to buy it. Some people will buy pup just for a single option. If you don't want to buy PUP, but want only 1 or 2 options, you can always wait for the backlog to settle down and see if they become more flexible.
chronopc
Active Member
I think it would take a very long time for Tesla to offer PUP items separately. Maybe if demand decreases dramatically they would offer more customization options. But it won't be a for a long while.
insaneoctane
Well-Known Member
Yeah, I guess my real point was that your patience is a consideration here. Those with no patience will bend the knee to Tesla. Those with patience can wait it out and see if things change. People just need to figure out which they are...
chronopc
Active Member
BluestarE3
Active Member
Exactly. For me, the glass roof is the only must-have in the PUP. The other stuff are things I normally would not splurge to get in a car. However, since they are a "bonus", that makes it easier for me to justify to my frugal side.
SageBrush
REJECT Fascism
I'm in that boat too.
Funny that Tesla chose the glass roof to optimize car design and production, and here we are paying $5,000 for the privilege anyway LOL
This should not be taken as criticism of the PUP package -- I think it is a very nice deal.
BluestarE3
Active Member
Right, they teased the glass roof from the start, so I expected it as the default because they were touting the benefits of that design. It wasn't until they released that Model S vs. 3 comparison chart a few months ago that we learned it's optional. By then, it was too late, since I already had my heart set on having it.
It is more likely that Tesla will double down with reducing customization options to improve production efficiency and reduce costs - that even includes the Model X, Model S and any future Tesla car. I'm surprised that Tesla didn't just make the Model 3 available with only 18" aeros and the 3 most common car colors: black, white, silver.
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
You are confusing the glass-roof with the large rear window. The large rear window was for increasing rear headroom, but also helps with production allowing to install interior components through the large opening.
The glass roof is just the small piece of glass over the driver and passenger head. That's it.
ccutrer
Active Member
Yes, but the getting in with more room is what I would want from an entry/exit profile. So basically my choice is automatic profile selection without touching anything, or easy entry/exit with lots of button mashing. I choose the former. I could get the best of both worlds, if they were to do a software update.
david_42
Member
Can't say there's a single item in PUP that I or my wife would want. Base + blue + adaptive cruise control. Sadly, we have to buy a bunch of fundamentally toys to get ACC.
SageBrush
REJECT Fascism
That is my first reaction also, but I temper it with two thoughts:
- Tesla could have bundled some of the outstanding safety features into the EAP like other manufacturers
- The high price is in part my down payment on future FSD. The other $4,000 is the final payment.
I think eventually people who don't order the AP will get to choose each component individually but yeah, most of the people here will not be holding their breath.
Hoping the regular cruise control is available to tide us over.
chronopc
Active Member
Regular CC is so useless compared to TACC. I can't even stand using it anymore.I think eventually people who don't order the AP will get to choose each component individually but yeah, most of the people here will not be holding their breath.
Hoping the regular cruise control is available to tide us over.
