Pictures of production Model 3s

[Waiting4M3]

I wonder if the new key card is waterproof? Anyone want to test it?

I imagine it shouldn't be different from making an RFID-enabled chip credit card waterproof.

Found some discussion here and here regarding just a regular chip card (without RFID), seems consensus is it won't break unless it sees hot water for long duration such as washing machine, and plastic/glue could separate. Even the exposed metal contacts on the chip cards are safe since it's just connected to passive electronics embossed in plastic and sealed from the outside.

 

[ProphetM]

But Telsa currently does not remind you when your keyfob is in the car when you walked away. Not sure how they could do that though. Because you don't need to lock the car manually when you walk away. Usually with other cars, the warning comes when you are trying to lock the door (pressing a button on the door handle) and the car detected keyfob still in car.

My Chevy Spark EV will warn me if I leave the keys in it. It's not triggered by trying to lock the doors. I can arrive home, turn off the car, get out, and if I close the door with the key still inside, it honks at me (two super-short honks). Perhaps it uses the seat sensors to tell whether anyone is sitting in a front seat, so as to not trigger in that case. I haven't tried to make it trigger by, for instance, getting out and closing the door with a key inside but my wife still in the passenger seat.

 

[Need]

My Chevy Spark EV will warn me if I leave the keys in it. It's not triggered by trying to lock the doors. I can arrive home, turn off the car, get out, and if I close the door with the key still inside, it honks at me (two super-short honks). Perhaps it uses the seat sensors to tell whether anyone is sitting in a front seat, so as to not trigger in that case. I haven't tried to make it trigger by, for instance, getting out and closing the door with a key inside but my wife still in the passenger seat.

Oh yeah that should work!

if No_Human_Detected_On_Seat and (KeyFob_Detected_In_Cabin or Phone_Detected_In_Cabin) and All_Doors_Closed
Trigger_Car_Wont_Autolock_Warning

Code that up Tesla people! LOL.

 

[K-MTG]

If the car doesn’t lock or a door is left open the car should siren a chime (like every other car).

 

[Snow Drift]

VIN #3362 - Showroom Display


Today, is the first day that Tesla is displaying a Model 3 in New York. This is the Meatpacking District store in Manhattan. I was told that the car is staying for a long time, so go visit! CNBC and ABC were on hand filming and interviewing people. I can’t wait to configure a Dual Motor in 4Q18.


**If you have seen the video of the Model X pulling a Semi…I met the father, of the employee, that was filming. Nice guy.


Impressions:


Beautiful. A great size, similar to 3-series or A4, as expected. Fit and finish was on part with Audi. The premium fabric is perfectly fine. The panel gaps were all within an acceptable range, where you really would have to nit-pick.


Interior is VERY nice. I found the screen to be comfortably placed where it will not be strange to interact with the display for most functions since you sit very forward. The screen was also very quick to respond. The air vent control is neat and works well.


I did find the backseat foot area (under the driver’s seat) to be a bit snug (I’m 6’1 and have a 12.5 shoe). I would like more space to fit feet for my passengers, but perhaps the driver’s seat was very low.


Best,


Chris


VIN #3362

Trunk is open

Premium fabric: Looks and feels good to me.

Premium fabric and glass: Macro lens

 

[derekmw]

VIN #3362 - Showroom Display

What is up with that orange peel paint. Did they not notice that before showcasing it on the floor??

If they tried to deliver that to me, I would have refused delivery.

 

[kwest2]

Orange peel paint?

Thanks for the pics btw snow drift

 

[derekmw]

Orange peel paint?

Thanks for the pics btw snow drift

What is Orange Peel? And How do You Fix it?

Zoom into the picture I quoted and look at the bumper area compared to the trunk area

 

[ummgood]

What is up with that orange peel paint. Did they not notice that before showcasing it on the floor??

If they tried to deliver that to me, I would have refused delivery.

I noticed it too. Looked pretty bad to me.

 

[North75]

The textile headliner looks decent in the zoomed out view.
Hard to tell exactly, but looks like it is smoother and softer (less texture) than what i was expecting, which is good.
I think I'm over the switch now.

 

[Trips]

I noticed it too. Looked pretty bad to me.

I hope it had something to do with the camera. The paint should be like a mirror especially inside with lots of lights in the back. Even in this outside picture you can make out the building and neon in the background.

 

[jsmay311]

My Chevy Spark EV will warn me if I leave the keys in it. It's not triggered by trying to lock the doors. I can arrive home, turn off the car, get out, and if I close the door with the key still inside, it honks at me (two super-short honks). Perhaps it uses the seat sensors to tell whether anyone is sitting in a front seat, so as to not trigger in that case. I haven't tried to make it trigger by, for instance, getting out and closing the door with a key inside but my wife still in the passenger seat.

If it's the same as the Volt, it doesn't use the seat occupancy sensor. It's just: if you (1) turn off the car, then (2) open the driver's door, then (3) close the driver's side door, and (4) the fob is still inside the car, it'll honk at you. Even if you're still sitting in the driver's seat.

The key difference with Tesla is you don't hit a button to turn the car off typically.

Oh yeah that should work!

if No_Human_Detected_On_Seat and (KeyFob_Detected_In_Cabin or Phone_Detected_In_Cabin) and All_Doors_Closed
Trigger_Car_Wont_Autolock_Warning

Code that up Tesla people! LOL.

That is a great idea. As long as the Bluetooth sensors can determine the phone's position with enough accuracy to tell if it's just inside vs just outside the door, using the seat occupancy sensor sounds like a great solution to a real problem.

 

[bmah]

VIN 3552 at the Walnut Creek Tesla store.

Bruce.

 

[TSportline]

World's First Satin Black Model 3 with 19" TST Wheels in Gloss Black and Lug Nut Cover Set

If you are in Southern California and want to see a fleet of modified Model 3's come check us out at Cars and Chronos! Tomorrow, January 20th, 9:00 - 11:00 am!

 

[gregincal]

OK, here's my car. Dropping my son off at school this morning:

 

[ploon94]

View attachment 273117
7 Model 3's at Decatur GA SC
As of noon January 13th 2017.
9 Yesterday at 5 pm.

I saw 12 today. They all inside. None of them were on the lot but was told they had more in the back that I couldn't see. I'll try to post a few pics that I took.

 

[Need]

World's First Satin Black Model 3 with 19" TST Wheels in Gloss Black and Lug Nut Cover Set

If you are in Southern California and want to see a fleet of modified Model 3's come check us out at Cars and Chronos! Tomorrow, January 20th, 9:00 - 11:00 am!

Is this the same one @MelaniainLA posted?

Pictures of production Model 3s

 

[ölbrenner]

Saw this one at my work parking lot today !!! Looking nice and bright in white:

 

[PoitNarf]

VIN #3362 - Showroom Display


Today, is the first day that Tesla is displaying a Model 3 in New York. This is the Meatpacking District store in Manhattan. I was told that the car is staying for a long time, so go visit! CNBC and ABC were on hand filming and interviewing people. I can’t wait to configure a Dual Motor in 4Q18.


**If you have seen the video of the Model X pulling a Semi…I met the father, of the employee, that was filming. Nice guy.


Impressions:


Beautiful. A great size, similar to 3-series or A4, as expected. Fit and finish was on part with Audi. The premium fabric is perfectly fine. The panel gaps were all within an acceptable range, where you really would have to nit-pick.


Interior is VERY nice. I found the screen to be comfortably placed where it will not be strange to interact with the display for most functions since you sit very forward. The screen was also very quick to respond. The air vent control is neat and works well.


I did find the backseat foot area (under the driver’s seat) to be a bit snug (I’m 6’1 and have a 12.5 shoe). I would like more space to fit feet for my passengers, but perhaps the driver’s seat was very low.


Best,


Chris


VIN #3362

!vinbot Model 3 #3362

 

[PoitNarf]

VIN 3552 at the Walnut Creek Tesla store.

Bruce.

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!vinbot Model 3 #3552