Pencils down in 6 weeks - Model 3 design work nearly finished

[jkk_]

What I'd like to hear is what's their aim for the "max range" equivalent version of model 3. Of course those numbers will probably change before the car is out but it would be nice get some indication.

Of course, if we take a "basic model S" and "basic model 3" specs they seem to be pretty close to each other, so here's to hoping that "max range" 3 will be more or less the same as "max range" S.

 

[nexsuperne101]

I'm still caught between the S and the 3. The S would financially be a bit of a struggle (at the moment, not in 2018), but would have the tailgate and more room and I can have it now, but, if I wait, then the £20K difference will mean that I can drop that off the mortgage, or take the family for a good holiday in Australia etc. My lack of patience is killing me

 

[tomas]

I'm still caught between the S and the 3. The S would financially be a bit of a struggle (at the moment, not in 2018), but would have the tailgate and more room and I can have it now, but, if I wait, then the £20K difference will mean that I can drop that off the mortgage, or take the family for a good holiday in Australia etc. My lack of patience is killing me

Sadly if you are paying in pounds sterling you should have bought an S last week. Difference in 3 S price is no longer your material financial variable. #BRECONSIDER

 

[timk225]

I think people are over-thinking this rear hatch / trunk lid / rear glass / rear passenger headroom thing. Yes, it might be a nice selling point, but how many of us have a rear seat full of adults even 10 percent of the time? I might have had rear seat passengers 3 times in the last 5 years, at most.

And as for kids in the back seat - they aren't paying the bills, so their opinions don't count. They don't have to be comfortable.

 

[Hayden]

And as for kids in the back seat - they aren't paying the bills, so their opinions don't count. They don't have to be comfortable.

Are you serious, my child comes first how selfish can you be!
50% of the time is my son in the back seat. The more comfort for him the better and safer.

 

[JeffK]

I'm still caught between the S and the 3. The S would financially be a bit of a struggle (at the moment, not in 2018), but would have the tailgate and more room and I can have it now, but, if I wait, then the £20K difference will mean that I can drop that off the mortgage, or take the family for a good holiday in Australia etc. My lack of patience is killing me

Owners say the Model S is a large car. Being in London, does that affect your decision? With the Model 3 you get a car that seats five, it's a smaller car which would probably be better for European travel, and you possibly get more range and performance for less money.

 

[Tiberius]

I'm still caught between the S and the 3. The S would financially be a bit of a struggle (at the moment, not in 2018), but would have the tailgate and more room and I can have it now, but, if I wait, then the £20K difference will mean that I can drop that off the mortgage, or take the family for a good holiday in Australia etc. My lack of patience is killing me

The obvious answer is wait for the model 3. Between the two, there's absolutely no benefit to the Model S except for selfish the desires. I totally get it but since you have a family, the choice is crystal clear.

At least wait for the reveal part 2.... you'll have more info then and the release will be that much closer. Until then, you have to put on your sad British face and wait it out.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Are the pencils down yet? Or was that just a time filling statement by Elon?


Oh wait.....that statement was only made 4 weeks ago. 2 more to go I guess.

 

[MissAutobahn]

Are the pencils down yet? Or was that just a time filling statement by Elon?


Oh wait.....that statement was only made 4 weeks ago. 2 more to go I guess.

five weeks.

I don't think, there will be a delay. that wouldn't be tela-like

 

[Garlan Garner]

five weeks.

I don't think, there will be a delay. that wouldn't be tela-like

Yeah, Lets just say I'm glad they don't make clocks.

 

[deonb]

Yeah, Lets just say I'm glad they don't make clocks.

Sadly, they do...

 

[nexsuperne101]

Are we there yet? Must be 6 weeks by now......

 

[MissAutobahn]

Are we there yet? Must be 6 weeks by now......

Yes, I thought the same, yesterday.
Somebody who asked Elon already on Twitter?

 

[ModelNforNerd]

Yes, I thought the same, yesterday.
Somebody who asked Elon already on Twitter?

Elon DID tweet yesterday about the trunk opening....so maybe pencils are down, they just haven't told us yet.

 

[JeffK]

I wonder if there were any last minute autopilot changes...

 

[ModelNforNerd]

I wonder if there were any last minute autopilot changes...

Doubtful, as I believe the plan was for Model 3 to get AP v2.0 all along.

I'm guessing S/X will have an announcement that all cars configured after ____(?) date will have the hardware installed, and they will push software update later.

Then the 3 will have it at launch.

(Guess between the new "master plan" and Reveal Part 2...we'll find out)

 

[JeffK]

Doubtful, as I believe the plan was for Model 3 to get AP v2.0 all along.

I'm guessing S/X will have an announcement that all cars configured after ____(?) date will have the hardware installed, and they will push software update later.

Then the 3 will have it at launch.

(Guess between the new "master plan" and Reveal Part 2...we'll find out)

We did see that pic of that Tesla driving around with LIDAR. While they could be benchmarking LIDAR against their current solution there are some cheaper LIDAR options nowadays and it does provide redundancy to camera and radar based systems.

Autopilot 2.0 and leading up to full autonomy is all about redundancy.

 

[ModelNforNerd]

We did see that pic of that Tesla driving around with LIDAR. While they could be benchmarking LIDAR against their current solution there are some cheaper LIDAR options nowadays and it does provide redundancy to camera and radar based systems.

Autopilot 2.0 and leading up to full autonomy is all about redundancy.

there have been talks of the new Mobileye system...I'm assuming it's being tested on S's and X's, and might soon be spotted on a 3 mule.

in the wake of the recent crash, it's been noted that AP v2.0 will be able to handle cross-traffic situations, something (sadly ) that the current version does not handle well.

 

[JeffK]

I worry if the Model 3 isn't fully autonomous that the used market is going to explode 2-3 years after launch...

 

[AZ Desert Driver]

Any guess as to WHEN this next nugget will emerge? Monday at noon? Fri after markets close? (also the day the Referral Codes expire) When?