mtndrew1
Active Member
What a pretty car. It sure looks like they're getting the fit and finish dialed in as the gaps and panel fitments all look pretty good here.
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What a pretty car. It sure looks like they're getting the fit and finish dialed in as the gaps and panel fitments all look pretty good here.
I can't be sure but I lean towards that Model 3 I photographed being pearl white multi-coat, not plain white.
I remain astonished that Tesla dropped plain white paint as a choice and has not reinstated it. Basic white is one of the most popular automotive colors. Every car manufacturer offers it. Tesla should too.
erthquake
Active Member
Perhaps there were not enough cost-conscious people ordering plain white to justify the hassle of offering it. That will probably change with the Model 3 given the lower price point and higher volumes.
I always figured it was the other way around. I thought lots of people were ordering plain white and not paying any extra for it. Since pearl white was still offered, they were able to get many people to to pay $1500 extra to get white (or $1000 for one of the other colors offered).
erthquake
Active Member
Dropping the very popular solid white pushes people to pay the $1500 for pearl white, which may be excusable for an expensive Model S, but not for the "affordable" Model 3 meant for the masses. I actually prefer a bright solid white to pearl white. I have pearl white on my CR-V (a standard color), and a tiny ding was impossible to repair easily, or well. Solid white can look new for decades; pearl white reflects the colors around it, so can look decidedly off white. That said, offer solid white as a standard color and pearl white as an option for those who prefer it.
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
But they can charge extra for the pearl white. So if someone really wants white, they have to upgrade. And that is mostly profit for them.
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plankeye
That Vegan EV Guy
Would it be against the engineers' NDA's to tell a fan what they think of the driving experience? Like the guy in the silver car who was chatting it up with the cyclist.
physicsfita
Member
According to a friend of mine in the auto industry, most of the manufacturers are having problems offering regular white due to supply chain problems.
AssortedBread
Member
(Two on the right)
First Model 3 with front license plate bracket spotted.
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First Model 3 with front license plate bracket spotted.
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SageBrush
REJECT Fascism
I bought white-ish cars for years but have had a change of heart now that I live in a climate with a snowy winter. I prefer to not blend in with the surroundings.
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
BluestarE3
Active Member
The commentary on the video is priceless.
I give them credit for their restraint. I would have uttered a few choice (four-letter) words if I had been in their situation.
Waiting4M3
Active Member
I got a 4 letter word, "WANT"The commentary on the video is priceless.
I give them credit for their restraint. I would have uttered a few choice (four-letter) words if I had been in their situation.
BluestarE3
Active Member
That front shot also shows how dark the interior looks. Seems like the tinting on the glass roof is sufficient.
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
And just realized this picture reminds me of thisLooks like they cracked the windshield
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
Correct. I'm not a huge red car fan, but have to say the 3 looks pretty good in red.
BluestarE3
Active Member
One is a kill switch in the traditional sense (to shut off the car). The other kill switch is to blast away any gawker who gets too close to the car or who gets too obnoxious with the driver. Good thing @physicsfita exercised some restraint when he took these beautiful pictures.
That location is exactly where I saw a white Model 3 (#88) three days ago.
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