Seeing a 3 in L.A...

[gizmoboy]

So my wife is interested in a 3, and my pre-order invitation is here, but she really wants to see one in person to get a feel for seating feel/space. I've given her all of the measurements, but she'd like to look.

Are there any Model 3s in any of the local stores (or parked at the Torrance SC, or early owners in the South Bay) that one could look at?

 

[mkspeedr]

I am curious how long it takes before you see them everywhere.

At Valley Fair (our local shopping mall) we saw 4 while we looked for an open parking space (about 15 minutes to find a space).

 

[gizmoboy]

I imagine the floodgates are about to open. I was just hoping there was a trickle near us...

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

According to electrek, some were spotted in a parking lot in Marina del Ray:
Tesla is stockpiling even more Model 3 vehicles ahead of LA delivery center launch

The address is 4729-4755 Alla Road, Marina del Ray.

 

[AEdennis]

I am hoping to take delivery next week. Still no VIN though. (I work in Torrance.)

 

[TaoJones]

Suggest calling Centinela (SvC/DC). They’ve been delivering 3s to employees for weeks now. At worst you’ll be able to see the outside of one side by side with an S. At best, maybe they’ll open a door or two and let you look inside. I don’t know that I’d count on a full demo/seating, however.

But maybe seeing one up close will be helpful. It was for me (have seen several at various superchargers) - the car is impressive. If it wasn’t next to an S, you wouldn’t notice that it’s all that much smaller. Plenty of room inside.

 

[dturkes]

Taking delivery on 12/26. Working on setting a meet-up for those interested in viewing/maybe test driving.

 

[SoCalGuy]

I'm in the South Bay of LA too. You can always see a few parked at the Hawthorne supercharger during the work week. I've taken some exterior pics there but still haven't been inside the car for a ride.

Let me know if you find someone locally to give a ride - id love to join!

 

[AEdennis]

I am hoping to take delivery next week. Still no VIN though. (I work in Torrance.)

Picking up on Friday afternoon at Marina Del Rey... so, if you haven't seen one yet. It will be in Torrance after New Year.

 

[T34ME]

But maybe seeing one up close will be helpful. It was for me (have seen several at various superchargers) - the car is impressive. If it wasn’t next to an S, you wouldn’t notice that it’s all that much smaller. Plenty of room inside.

On my one and only encounter with a 3, it does not look small. In profile it looks like an MS, the front fascia is the big difference. According to EPA measurements, the model 3 (97 cuft) is larger in passenger volume than the MS (94 cuft)!

 

[Lifeinabox]

I'm in the South Bay of LA too. You can always see a few parked at the Hawthorne supercharger during the work week. I've taken some exterior pics there but still haven't been inside the car for a ride.

Let me know if you find someone locally to give a ride - id love to join!

I’m in the South Bay as well and saw a couple M3s at the Hawthorne supercharger last week. Spent a good amount of time looking them over and probably your best bet right now.

 

[bonnie]

My sister takes delivery at the factory on Tuesday, 12/26 & we'll be at her house in Redondo Beach as of the evening of the 27th. I'm sure she'd be glad to show off her new car.

 

[mrsandman]

I saw 2 last week and prior to that I hadn’t seen any at all. The 2 that I saw were in PV and Manhattan Beach. They are definitely around the area now and my buddy says he has been seeing them more regularly at the Hawthorne supercharger.

We should have a South Bay meet up.

 

[SoCalGuy]

My sister takes delivery at the factory on Tuesday, 12/26 & we'll be at her house in Redondo Beach as of the evening of the 27th. I'm sure she'd be glad to show off her new car.

Oh cool - that would be great to see if she's up for it. North or South Redondo?

 

[bonnie]

Oh cool - that would be great to see if she's up for it. North or South Redondo?

"Walking distance to the pier" Redondo. We'll probably hit Brothers Burritos on Thursday or Friday morning (North Redondo ). Send me a pm with your contact info & we'll find a time that we're out that works for you. Friday Happy Hour at the pier with friends. Surely something will work.

 

[AEdennis]

"Walking distance to the pier" Redondo. We'll probably hit Brothers Burritos on Thursday or Friday morning (North Redondo ). Send me a pm with your contact info & we'll find a time that we're out that works for you. Friday Happy Hour at the pier with friends. Surely something will work.

@bonnie We're having an OC Meetup for Model 3 on Saturday late morning if you and/or your sister want to join.

 

[bonnie]

@bonnie We're having an OC Meetup for Model 3 on Saturday late morning if you and/or your sister want to join.

I’ll let her know - I’ll be flying home around noon.

 

[Sandiegodoug]

2 on my neighbors driveway
Very nice car and seats were comfortable
Plenty of room in back seat

 

[ebmcs03]

2 on my neighbors driveway
Very nice car and seats were comfortable
Plenty of room in back seat

Two? He got two? Already? Wow!

 

[outie]

So my wife is interested in a 3, and my pre-order invitation is here, but she really wants to see one in person to get a feel for seating feel/space. I've given her all of the measurements, but she'd like to look.

Are there any Model 3s in any of the local stores (or parked at the Torrance SC, or early owners in the South Bay) that one could look at?

On my last visit to the Torrance SC on 12/5, there was a Model 3 right next to the valet. Obviously I don't know if that car is still there.