Sasmania
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This has probably been asked before, but any idea when the configurator will be open to the public, not just res holders?
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Might be a good poll idea, but would assume that Tesla will continue to open up design studio as they require folks to place orders to fill/optimize supply chain (that's what I would do) balancing cost and agility of engineering changes.This has probably been asked before, but any idea when the configurator will be open to the public, not just res holders?
Totally agree with you Al. I think those are very realistic Q1/16 predictions.
Do I have to pay $1,000 to heat just the front seats? (I don't care about the other options).
I can save $1k by skipping this option, as long as the front two are heated. (I'd get leather).
They won't care at all: if I cancel the X, I will buy an S instead.
That being said, this sentiment about its expense may end up decreasing MX demand. There are probably many others like myself that were willing to bear the cost of a $100k car, but will struggle to justify $120 - 140k.
Hi Zach,
Precisely. Tesla has an obligation to educate new and prospective customers. By hiding options without explaining the pros and cons Tesla Sales has essentially failed it's customers and they are undermining the value of the Tesla Destination Charging Program.
Larry
Not 100% sure of your point here? I am fully aware that people are happy and willing to pay extra for a premium product. If you just want to get from A to B you buy a Honda. I get that. But Tesla has no history and no reputation for premium products around the world......it's a tiny startup. 90% of people I know have never even heard of the company and certainly never seen one of the cars. It's an unknown niche brand compared to Porsche, Mercedes, Ferrari. If Porsche or Aston Martin bring something similar out at the same price they will outsell Tesla 10 to 1.
Tesla currently lose $4,000 per car. Porsche makes $23,000 per car. (see Bloomberg Businessweek). I am happy for Tesla to succeed and I am all for competition - they are shaking the market up nicely. But messing about with gullwing doors, weird glass windscreens and crazy seats just distracts from what they should be doing.....building functional electric cars. Elon Musk is a very rich and impressive guy but I think the gullwing doors alone probably cost them 12 months - it's the flipside of having a CEO with maybe a little toooo much vision and not enough worrying about being commercial.
No need to be that harsh I think. The "losing 4000/car" misconception made the rounds because a badly written article was posted at Reuters (not a blog, not Facebook, not Fox News... Reuters... smh) making exactly that assertion while (willfully or ignorantly) ignoring all the facts you just posted.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/10/us-teslamotors-cash-insight-idUSKCN0QE0DC20150810
Small digression. Accessory Hitch. Free option. May never use. But any downside in accepting the option? Sounds like when not in use will be fitted into the bumper.
In general, the mass media is pretty horrid at covering EVs. I've been interviewed or referenced by the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, and Washington Post, and I have worked in this field for years. It's embarrassing what ends up getting published in the mass media even when the journalist has been well informed of various matters. I'm ranting about this because... well, it just gets to me. Also, though, I think we should all realize that misconceptions are going to be widespread for a long time unless we work hard to respond to nonsense in the mainstream media. In the comments, by contacting the publication, etc.
In general, the mass media is pretty horrid at covering EVs. I've been interviewed or referenced by the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, and Washington Post, and I have worked in this field for years. It's embarrassing what ends up getting published in the mass media even when the journalist has been well informed of various matters. I'm ranting about this because... well, it just gets to me. Also, though, I think we should all realize that misconceptions are going to be widespread for a long time unless we work hard to respond to nonsense in the mainstream media. In the comments, by contacting the publication, etc.
Reuters I'm sure seems like an extremely neutral source. It's one of the furthest from it, from what I've seen. Don't take that one article as a slip.
As long as members of the mainstream media continue to drive smoke belching gas guzzlers the horrid reporting will continue. To really understand the Tesla you need to drive one for an extended period of time. Only then can you fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of the car.
The longer you drive this car the more you see how easy it is to overcome the disadvantages. You will also see how obsolete internal combustion really is.
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BTW, maybe this has been discussed already but it seems that if you select the Premium Upgrades Package, you lose the fabric seats option and only get the black leather, tan leather or white "vegan" interior options. So in other words, if you want just the uber HEPA air filter, you end up paying $4500 + $2500 = $7,000 as you also have to select one of the premium seating options. Ouch. I do like the idea of the air filter. But this seems a bit harsh.
#4787 invited to configure. Woot!
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BTW, maybe this has been discussed already but it seems that if you select the Premium Upgrades Package, you lose the fabric seats option and only get the black leather, tan leather or white "vegan" interior options. So in other words, if you want just the uber HEPA air filter, you end up paying $4500 + $2500 = $7,000 as you also have to select one of the premium seating options. Ouch. I do like the idea of the air filter. But this seems a bit harsh.
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No email but just checked and am now invited to configure.......now if the website would stop crashing I could actually complete it! Too much excitement for one website I guess.
#4787 invited to configure. Woot!
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BTW, maybe this has been discussed already but it seems that if you select the Premium Upgrades Package, you lose the fabric seats option and only get the black leather, tan leather or white "vegan" interior options. So in other words, if you want just the uber HEPA air filter, you end up paying $4500 + $2500 = $7,000 as you also have to select one of the premium seating options. Ouch. I do like the idea of the air filter. But this seems a bit harsh.
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#4787 invited to configure.