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Car-dependent area, I assume.
There's a lot of the US where it's unsafe to even cross the road outside your front door, let alone walk or bike along it. (55 mph! no light! no sidewalk! no crosswalk! no bike path!) And for the occasional longer trip it's even worse; there is often NO train service, and the bus service is abominable; and who wants to deal with the TSA to travel by air?
This situation may leave one thinking "Do I get a cheap car for my nine-mile commute *and* rent a more comfortable car for longer trips, or do I get an expensive car?" It's different in Germany.
That's right inline with Edmunds TCO prediction: 2010 Audi S4 3.0L V6 Supercharger AWD 6-speed Manual True Cost to Own
Wonder what it will be for Model S?
Wonder what it will be for Model S?
Not really. The reason so few miles on the S4 is that I a) have a short commute (3.3 miles), and b) have a second vehicle that I use for about 60% of my driving.
When not doing car pool drop off duty for my daughter, and when the weather is decent, I sometimes bike to work too, but that's only a 2-3 times a month.
When not doing car pool drop off duty for my daughter, and when the weather is decent, I sometimes bike to work too, but that's only a 2-3 times a month.
tnawara
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What a coincidence. I took my S4 in last week for its 60K maintenance ($390), and got a call telling me that another eight things "needed to be addressed." Total for the work they recommended? $4700 - including a "valve cover leaking oil." And of course this was the first service visit out of warranty (I had purchased an extension). Bastages. September/October can't come soon enough.
W.Petefish
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I know that within the next month (or two) signature holders will be getting the confirm e-mails and being able to fully customize their Model S. (Don't ask where I got this info.)
From Tesla? They stated we'd lock in options 3 months prior to delivery. If sigs will be delivered on or before July 1st, then -> June -> May -> *April* -- which is a month or so away
NigelM
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Let's not get carried away...Tesla stated in the shareholder letter:
That could be one car on July 31st, or could be as we hope 100 cars on June 30th....
Having said that, I expect that the RC's will be out mid-April so they should have the configurator up soon. :biggrin:
That could be one car on July 31st, or could be as we hope 100 cars on June 30th....
Having said that, I expect that the RC's will be out mid-April so they should have the configurator up soon. :biggrin:
I've always taken "by July" to mean by the first of July. Could be wishful thinking, but that's how I've always interpreted it. It could definitely mean early July, but I doubt you'd say "by July" if you meant the end of July.
You're in software, so you're familiar with how a date range is always the last possible minute in that range
. "Ship 3rd quarter? Sure, we'll target September 30th!"
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You're in software, so you're familiar with how a date range is always the last possible minute in that range
"Ship 3rd quarter? Sure, we'll target September 30th!"
No, you target the first day of the quarter, and that gives you 3 months to slip before you are a liar.
NigelM
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I'm pretty certain I've heard Elon say "before the end of July" but I can't find it now....maybe waiting for the Model S has caused dementia...
W.Petefish
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I've heard that same quote. That made me ask a couple of questions.
Found where I heard that.
Wikipedia.
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Make sure you designate someone to do your configuration for you so that you don't get a coma-induced deferral, which might result in a deferral-induced (second) coma.
I think Elon has a secret delivery start date in May. It's the way he says it in his tone and thoughtful hesitation.
Not only would it thrill reservation holders but show naysayers they can actually beat expectations.
Classic underpromise.
Of course if there is a problem they have a buffer to work with.
Not only would it thrill reservation holders but show naysayers they can actually beat expectations.
Classic underpromise.
Of course if there is a problem they have a buffer to work with.
Just to give Eric a little to run with...
Does anybody recall which forum members (this forum or the company forum) have the lowest Sig reservations (SSL and S)?
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Looks like Jaff has (had?) S5...or SS5.
So we should know pretty quick when he gets the "time to configure" e-mail.
Does anybody recall which forum members (this forum or the company forum) have the lowest Sig reservations (SSL and S)?
Edit:
Looks like Jaff has (had?) S5...or SS5.
So we should know pretty quick when he gets the "time to configure" e-mail.
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