FalconHeavy
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I hear ya, I’m selling my truck next week but I figured I’d take it out today because it was raining and I had a few things to haul. It’s currently stuck at a restaurant because it wouldn’t start after dinner. I hate ICE.....
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Nebraska Tesla Club?
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HyperionMark
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I saw six different Model 3's in Omaha yesterday. Three were parked in the old market about a block apart from each other.
I'm looking for a Model 3 micro charging cable if anyone is looking to trade for a lightning or the new bigger USB one?
FalconHeavy
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Mine was parked over by Upstream over the lunch hour yesterday, I've only seen one Tesla (A blue Model 3) Since I brought mine home a week ago.
I don't think my car came with a Micro USB, I'll double check when I get down to the garage this morning. If not though, I'd be willing to buy your lightning cable from you, PM me if you're interested.
FalconHeavy
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I’d be up for that, I’ll never use the USB-C. If that works for you I’ll PM you my phone number.
I picked up my car yesterday in KC. My appt was for 5:30pm, they came out and got me at 6:00 (not bad, considering how busy they were). It was fun to see all the owners there helping out.
The range anxiety on that trip is real! We stayed in KC last night and left Indepence with about 88% charge and the car saying we’d get home with 5% remaining. The temp dropped to 50 degrees and a heavy mist started around St. Joe. The car started saying we had to drive under 70, then under 65 to make it home. We ended up pulling into the CB supercharger with 8 mi remaining.
Overall though, I LOVE driving it. Used EAP most of the way home, and it performed very well.
The range anxiety on that trip is real! We stayed in KC last night and left Indepence with about 88% charge and the car saying we’d get home with 5% remaining. The temp dropped to 50 degrees and a heavy mist started around St. Joe. The car started saying we had to drive under 70, then under 65 to make it home. We ended up pulling into the CB supercharger with 8 mi remaining.
Overall though, I LOVE driving it. Used EAP most of the way home, and it performed very well.
You had an early good lesson. Don't try to make it from KC without a full charge unless the weather is perfect. Cold weather, wind, ice all cut the distance. Traveling fast (over 65) cuts the distance. I have a CHAdeMO adapter (to use in St. Joe at the HyVee) because of not understanding all the factors (wind, temperature, snow/ice, speed of travel) and running low, having only a few miles left and the off ramp was closed to the SuperCharger in CB. Fortunately, the next exit is not far. And having a 310 range (Model 3 LR) is nice (our 85kw Model S gets 260-265).
FalconHeavy
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Anyone up for another meetup either this weekend or next? It sounds like a larger chunk of us have our cars now, might be fun. Assuming the weather cooperates, that is.....
HyperionMark
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I would be game Saturday morning, but currently it look like there is a good chance of rain. Might have to wait another few days to see if that changes.
HyperionMark
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Unfortunately I don't believe the CHAdeMO adapter is working with the Model 3 yet.
And regarding the range issue, you are absolutely right. I don't think the vast majority of ICE drivers realize how they drive affects their range/fuel economy. A lot of new drivers to the world of EVs won't realize that as speed increases it is not a linear relationship with power needed, it's actually exponential. For example (these are pretty rough numbers, not even close to exact), it takes 10 kW to go 50 mph, 16 to go 60, 24 to go 70, and a whopping 35 kW to go 80 mph. Keep in mind that is kW, not kWh. At 90 is takes 50ish kW. So 5 times the amount of power to not even go twice as fast. (again, very rough numbers)
Maybe a bit off topic. I am considering a M3 as my first real car, and maybe you guys can help me answer my questions.
1. Is the sales tax on a M3 not capped? I saw a few pages up someone paying 2-3k in sales tax. From what I have researched, maximum in NE is $325 on sales tax. I am aware of the normal annual taxes besides that.
2. What is the latest on Dealer/Service Center in NE. I know there was a bill earlier this year to allow Manufacturers to sell directly. If this didn't go through, I heard they might be opening a SC in Council Bluffs?
1. Is the sales tax on a M3 not capped? I saw a few pages up someone paying 2-3k in sales tax. From what I have researched, maximum in NE is $325 on sales tax. I am aware of the normal annual taxes besides that.
2. What is the latest on Dealer/Service Center in NE. I know there was a bill earlier this year to allow Manufacturers to sell directly. If this didn't go through, I heard they might be opening a SC in Council Bluffs?
I searched and only found 1 website with a reference to that maximum. I was unable to find anything on Nebraska's sites.
NE Sales tax is 5.5% on the MSRP of the vehicle - the discussions have primarily been around the MSRP that the DMV has on file, since it's not based on the actual sales price. For instance, those of us with an RWD have been paying tax on a $35k MSRP (not the $50k+ with Long Range Battery and Premium Upgrades), while AWD has been based on a much higher MSRP.
Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles - Vehicle Tax Estimator
As to dealership/service - I believe most of us have taken delivery in Kansas City, with a few being part of the home delivery, so there isn't necessarily a need for a local dealer. The KC team does bring S/X vehicles to Omaha for occasional events, and I'd presume that they'll do the same with the 3 once production & demand stabilize. In the meantime, you can reach out to any of us if you'd like to check one out (feel free to PM me if you have any questions or want to see how it drives).
There is a mobile Service Center in Council Bluffs, so they come to where ever you are. The beauty of the Tesla though, is that it doesn't really need any service - you don't have oil changes, or really much else to go wrong. Most of the issues that you read about online (paint, panel gaps, etc) are one-time things that are handled and then you go on your way.
@tommyboy21
Did you ever get anywhere with the DMV? My AWD is still showing an MSRP of $64000. I just got my paperwork from Tesla today, so registration is coming soon.
Do you have a contact that is working on this so I can join in the discussions?
Trying to find a local 3 owner that would be willing to let me check out their car before placing an order of my own. Live in Papillion, but willing to meet you anywhere around town if you're willing to share your beauty with me. I'm eager to place an order, but really just want to see one in person and possibly drive it (?!) before making the final decision. I've driven a Model X, so I sort of know what I'm getting into, but want to see something more similar to what I'd actually be getting.
Thanks in advance!
--Jake
Thanks in advance!
--Jake
HyperionMark
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Welcome, Jake! We may be doing a meetup Saturday morning if the weather cooperates. There would likely be a couple of 3's there.
That’d be awesome. Are there more details posted anywhere about the meetups? Is there a way you all communicate that non-owners are able to participate in as well? I just found the Tesla Omaha Facebook group and joined that as well. Hoping to get more involved and soon become an actual owner.
Thanks again.
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