It was announced during the conference call this morning that at the Feb 9th event, there would be test rides being given :smile:
I heard Elon say that there would be too many people and only 1 vehicle so there would not be enough time for test rides.
Has anyone on this forum been invited to the event? I'd like to go! I'm interested in the Model X, would love to see the unveiling.
He said there wouldn't be enough time for test drives, so because of that they'd be giving test rides. At least, that's what I heard. Maybe I misheard him...
I think he said there would not be time for "test drives" but said that there would be "test rides". I imagine they would be similar to the Model S Prototype event, just a quick little circle with a fully loaded car. I doubt they will get to everyone, but I'm sure it'll be more than just press.
Yeah, how does one get invited to such an event?! Can we simply drive down to Hawthorne and er... crash the party?! Our Model S reservations can be a reasonable excuse if a bouncer pulls us up?! :wink:
Usually in the past just calling and expressing an interest got you an invite. I mean they really do want to sell cars
Tried that and heard from a Tesla product specialist that it is a very limited, private event and that all attendees have already been selected :frown: Okay, will have to wait for a public event in the future then...
Didn't see you posted this already. Started a new thread but it's probably more appropriate here. I got the e-mail as well.
Hi Mycroft, Yes, probably. A Signature reservation holder that I know just received an email invitation. Larry
I used to think I needed AWD, but I've been doing fine in a FWD car for several years now, and the Model S should be a lot more stable than the average FWD due to its center of gravity, so I just went "forget it". In the long run I think all cars will go with independent motors for each wheel -- individually sprung with universal joints to transmit to the wheel -- but it will be a while before Tesla does this. When those start being produced in high quality, I'll want to replace my Model S, but that'll likely take quite a while, as manufacturers seem to be very slow about such advances, so I'm guessing it will be more than a decade. :biggrin:
Just a quick clarification Nero. The model s is RWD, not FWD, so it may in fact behave differently than you're used to.
Tesla in final stages of Model S prep; readying Supercharger network for road trips This is a tad worrying for me: I hope it doesn't look weird. SUV yes, minivan no.... What's the in between?