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Ordered my MS Plaid

Discussion in 'Model S' started by Zer0t, Sep 22, 2020.

  1. AMPd

    AMPd Active Member

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    That’s great! Hopefully I can pick one up used a year after :)
     
  2. aerodyne

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    Wild guess...30 to 50,000?
     
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  3. Daniellane

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    Do you know for sure these reservation numbers are exclusive to plaid versions of the model S. Isn’t it quite possible that this includes all orders for all Teslas?
     
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  4. Daniellane

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    Does anybody know the exact moment which it was announced? I know my mobile service tech arrived at my place at exactly 3:56
     
  5. aerodyne

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    That is quite possible, but I think few would order other models on battery day...esp with end of quarter approaching.

    I'll bet we will see FUSC or another perk in the next week.
     
  6. Snowstorm

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    Ok it is real...
    Watch Tesla's new Model S tri-motor Plaid prototype run lap faster than McLaren P1 - Electrek
     
  7. rory breaker

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    Based on my order confirmation email I’d guess 342PM-ish PT
     
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    Amazing how spoiled we all are. The fact that current Ludicrous + (nevermind Plaid) is already faster than THIS car 0-60...is still incredible.




    I get that no one is cross shopping one of those to a Tesla. Not even a Roadster when availabile. And also, it will be rare that a Model S P owner with close to a full charge ever pulls up to a stoplight with an empty road in front of them against any Lambo, much less one costing three million.

    However, if it did happen..my oh my..the embarassment. LOL
     
  10. aerodyne

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    And if it did happen, and you filmed it, think of the YT views...
     
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  11. TLS1958

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    We in Europe did not have that plaid button available than only early morning meaning many ordered the one sooner than me,
    It is worth the wait but wonder whether the car will be really modeled alike the present MS, the batteries are more than an inch higher, the MS being so low already must at least get a same clearance....
    Personally I think there will be changes as when I ordered my end 2015 model soon after the cone disappeared....Without notice!
     
  12. aerodyne

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    I am sure there will be changes, for the 75k USD markup, there better be!

    If not, will keep my old school '15, with the early adopter nosecone look, and get the CT tri motor...
     
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    What they want to avoid is lifting the curtain on the new MS as it is far away, the redesign will have to be able to store the new batteries, a too soon show of their plans kills sales of present MS sales.
    But, I really hope this delivery is not going to be an issue as the popularity of this plaid was again underestimated....
    Know I also bought it for the extended range beside the improved acceleration, my P85 and P90D were occasionally not giving me enough range.
     
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  14. aerodyne

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    Range is key, as the M3's will continue to clog up the SuC's...
     
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  15. calm-one

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    I am considering goaling for a Model S Plaid to replace what has been a good sample of the 2017 Model S 100D. My only issues have been yellow banding and those associated with not having the current MCU. 500 miles would mean 400 to me due to driving preferences, charging recommendations, et cetera and that is of value to me.

    When a Tesla Model S Plaid finally ships, will there be any perks for those who pre-ordered besides potentially locking the price in or "bragging rights"?

    e.g. Signature, free unlimited supercharging for first owner, free premium wireless for first owner, et cetera

    Cheers
     
  16. TEG

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    I would bet a different inverter for each motor...
     
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  17. sillydriver

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    As far as I know, nothing has been promised.

    One thing I expect is that the option list will be different when the design details are fully revealed, so that regardless of what we choose now while placing a deposit, we will have the opportunity to make adjustments. The reason is that the current S and its options were used as a placeholder in the reservation system, and I am a believer that with the Model S re-design that goes with 4680 batteries, a new skateboard, three motors, aero needed for the track, and possibly a new interior and some exterior changes, there will be some additional or different options.
     
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  18. Daniellane

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    #158 Daniellane, Sep 27, 2020
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    It’s really hard to see what the upside will be but the downside is very low a refundable $1000 deposit.. So what you’re losing is the 0% interest it might be collecting over the next year or so
     
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    For 3 million bucks you'd think it would come with air in its tires!
     
  20. Tiger

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    Wonder at what moment Tesla will use their famous bait-and-switch tactic on the Plaid preorders, and what substitutes will they offer?
     
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