Waiting4M3
Active Member
Cue Elon's twitter account for more anti-selling.
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JeffK
Well-Known Member
Trevor seems pretty stoked... I get a little bummed knowing how long I'm about to wait for the performance version. I guess that's more time to save money, but I think I'm going to be pretty envious in the meantime when I start seeing these on the streets.
WileyTheMan
Peanut Gallery Member
BluestarE3
Active Member
He may be simply saving his observations and comments for his next video? Since only the alpha cars were shown, I doubt there's anything new to report about the design. However, seeing it up and close and personal, he may have been able to draw some conclusions about the interior materials, placement of the display/dash in relation to the driver's seated position, rear visibility, etc.
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stopcrazypp
Well-Known Member
Yeah, given he said it's the alpha, it seems like those tweets are saying the existing interior we saw is nicer when sitting down and experiencing it, not necessarily that there is anything new not yet unveiled. I guess we will see soon.
Brando
Active Member
You could offer a discount for attending with the "threat" to remove said discount for NDA violation.
On second thought just let them blab about all the cool features and don't give them any pricing/spec details.
Make people watch reveal for the specs and pricing.
Why would you have a "pre-reveal" anyway?
Choose a signature color?
Test/survey option pricing?
Elon just wants a party with a few good people and no press or Wall St. ____ ?
On second thought just let them blab about all the cool features and don't give them any pricing/spec details.
Make people watch reveal for the specs and pricing.
Why would you have a "pre-reveal" anyway?
Choose a signature color?
Test/survey option pricing?
Elon just wants a party with a few good people and no press or Wall St. ____ ?
SageBrush
REJECT Fascism
I'm confused by this private showing so far. It will be interesting to hear from attendees whether they thought it worth the trip.
Petra
Member
Nothing new was presented, the silver Alpha was on display but roped off and positioned between a wall and a Model S (so we couldn't get close to the sides or the back), the employees that were there to answer questions about the Model 3 couldn't provide any new information and got a bit uncomfortable when pressed, and the silence on the Model 3 continued during the Franz Q&A. Half of the Q&A session consisted of Franz giving a little presentation and answering pre-submitted questions chosen by Tesla--all softballs or subjects limited to the S & X, aside from one question which was misinterpreted to be about the Model S. The second half of the session was open mic Q&A but Franz refused to answer any Model 3 related questions, even dodging general questions about the experience of designing the Model 3.
Having been on the tour multiple times in the past, it has been really neat to see the factory change... Peeking through the construction plastic, the construction of the Model 3 line is clearly well under way along with the installation of their new press. Lots of changes have been made from a space utilization and organizational standpoint.
The event was fun and getting to meet other owners/YouTubers made for some interesting conversation. It was also nice to have the opportunity to chat for a while with one of the employees who handles customer feedback for the company... he seemed to appreciate my input regarding my ownership experience as well as asking me about my experiences with other EVs.
Having been on the tour multiple times in the past, it has been really neat to see the factory change... Peeking through the construction plastic, the construction of the Model 3 line is clearly well under way along with the installation of their new press. Lots of changes have been made from a space utilization and organizational standpoint.
The event was fun and getting to meet other owners/YouTubers made for some interesting conversation. It was also nice to have the opportunity to chat for a while with one of the employees who handles customer feedback for the company... he seemed to appreciate my input regarding my ownership experience as well as asking me about my experiences with other EVs.
Big-T
Member
Petra, thank you for an objective report of the tour. I wasn't quite sure I'd get it after reading the over the moon tweets from Model 3 Owners club.
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After seeing the Alpha in person, do you have any thoughts on how it would compare to a BMW 3 series, our entry level Audi? I'm talking very general impressions on styling and interior, even though the design has changed a little since the Alphas
EDIT:
After seeing the Alpha in person, do you have any thoughts on how it would compare to a BMW 3 series, our entry level Audi? I'm talking very general impressions on styling and interior, even though the design has changed a little since the Alphas
So, basically, very little, if any, new information about the Model 3, the ability to view a previously seen vehicle but not get close to it, lots of uninformative non-answers from the speakers (was Sean Spicer there?) and a peek at the progress made in the factory.
I'm sure the trip was fun for the attendees and the socializing but it seems like a non-event.
Countdown to the July reveal which I hope isn't pushed to the very end of the month . . . waiting is hard
I'm sure the trip was fun for the attendees and the socializing but it seems like a non-event.
Countdown to the July reveal which I hope isn't pushed to the very end of the month . . . waiting is hard
Here's M3OC's "report"
Source: OFFICIAL Model 3 BETA Watch Thread
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So a few things I can relay. Please remember this is the ALPHA prototype from last year so there is bound to be a lot of refinements on the final cars. We were not shown release candidates!!!
As Tesla says, production cars will always be better than their prototypes.
So...
My takeaway from the car is that it's definitely a Tesla. It has that familiar feel to it. The design is more modern than the Model S, it will turn heads everywhere you go. Seeing it in person is nothing like seeing pictures and I feel those who make a rash decision to cancel a reservation because of some petty detail they don't like or saw in pictures will regret it once they see it in person.
You guys are going LOVE the Model 3!!!!
P.S. I saw part of the Model 3 production line being installed. It's a beehive of activity down there and it's MASSIVE. Elon wasn't kidding when he said Alien dreadnought. It looked super complex.
Source: OFFICIAL Model 3 BETA Watch Thread
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So a few things I can relay. Please remember this is the ALPHA prototype from last year so there is bound to be a lot of refinements on the final cars. We were not shown release candidates!!!
As Tesla says, production cars will always be better than their prototypes.
So...
- This was the same alpha prototype shown at the reveal event last year
- They had a Model S right beside it to compare it to
- The body panels on this car are fibreglass
- Silver paint was a special showcase process. Not production intent
- The two slits in the front on each side are air guides to smooth out airflow over the front wheels
- The mirrors fold
- Interior materials on the doors and dash are soft touch
- White seats with good bolsters
- Greenhouse is taller than a Model S headroom won't be a problem in the front
- Hard to tell but it think the forward cross member is a bit further back than Model S so view might be better for front passengers
- Rear seats are tighter together in the back due to a bit narrower car
- Back passengers will have more headroom than a Model S
- Dash is much lower than Model S so view out the front should be fantastic
- Couldn't sit in the car so can't relay what the screen position is like but looks fine to me
- Do details on screen being tiltable
- Shorter wheelbase by about 3 inches
- About 72" wide (measured with my feet. 6.5 steps or so)
- Exterior size feels just like a BMW 330i but more substantial due to svelte greenhouse
- Interior of cabin looks to be about same size as Model S
- Has some very nice sharp body creases that accentuate the design
- Headlights are LED and very distinctive
- Trunk and frunk were not open so no details on that
- Back seat has a fold down centre armrest
- I asked an engineer present if the seats indeed fold down 60/40. Wouldn't answer other than "we will be competitive in that space"
- Tesla spent a LOT of time on quality feel (craftsmanship) of the car. It will feel solid
- A lot of time was spent on ergonomics. Explains the screen and buttons in the door, cup holder location etc
- No details on body structure makeup (steel/aluminum)
- Panels gaps are tight. Better than Model S
My takeaway from the car is that it's definitely a Tesla. It has that familiar feel to it. The design is more modern than the Model S, it will turn heads everywhere you go. Seeing it in person is nothing like seeing pictures and I feel those who make a rash decision to cancel a reservation because of some petty detail they don't like or saw in pictures will regret it once they see it in person.
You guys are going LOVE the Model 3!!!!
P.S. I saw part of the Model 3 production line being installed. It's a beehive of activity down there and it's MASSIVE. Elon wasn't kidding when he said Alien dreadnought. It looked super complex.
Petra
Member
I can't deny that the alpha car was damn good looking in person... much more so than any of the previous photos conveyed. And, yeah, he was really excited about how good the car looked (explains the reaction).
Can I ask whar is the real life feeling from the alpha/duck front? Are we going to miss it?
Model S M.D.
Ludicrous Radiologist
THIS. It's the little things...my 150K Model S doesn't even have that! Can't wait to see it in person.
