Tesla in Australia

[Mark E]

I believe all the cars have been air-freighted and it would not surprise me if the first few cars for delivery were sent over in a similar way so that they can hold their unveiling event earlier. The cost isn't as bad as you'd think because the cars don't weigh that much, they just take up a lot of volume.

Just did a quick online quote to compare from California to Sydney. Insured for $US100k, sea freight $US3.6k, air freight $US20k. I'd expect that Tesla would do better than an ad-hoc anonymous user on the 'net.

In the scheme of things, $20k isn't bad considering how much a business class airfare costs!

 

[Dborn]

Just spoke to the tech at Chamberlain Garage doors, the local agent for Homelink. He tells me that it is most likely that Homelink, the USA version not the European, will work in Australia. We have rolling codes, but European is old technology with fixed codes. have written to Stone giving him the contact details.

 

[houdini]

Today was supposed to be the day, but given it's already 4pm in California I would say probably not today.

:biggrin: maybe they are working on a Pluto calendar day- 6 days and 9 hours so when they say pricing tomorrow they mean in a week?!

How Long is a Day on Pluto?

 

[doctorwho]

Just did a quick online quote to compare from California to Sydney. Insured for $US100k, sea freight $US3.6k, air freight $US20k. I'd expect that Tesla would do better than an ad-hoc anonymous user on the 'net.

In the scheme of things, $20k isn't bad considering how much a business class airfare costs!

I'll take the sea freight delivery and keep the $16.5k please.

 

[heosat]

Just did a quick online quote to compare from California to Sydney. Insured for $US100k, sea freight $US3.6k, air freight $US20k. I'd expect that Tesla would do better than an ad-hoc anonymous user on the 'net.

In the scheme of things, $20k isn't bad considering how much a business class airfare costs!

That's almost a first class fare on Qantas!

 

[meloccom]

I'll take the sea freight delivery and keep the $16.5k please.

I agree plus don't remember to include an additional 33% Luxury Car Tax! :cursing:

 

[Lerxt]

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/05/heres-what-the-tesla-model-s-will-cost-in-australia/

$200,000?

 

[doctorwho]

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/05/heres-what-the-tesla-model-s-will-cost-in-australia/

$200,000?

I'll wait for an official announcement but if those prices are true then I can't afford one as I need a S85, and that is likely to be beyond my Minister for finance will sanction although that price wasn't mentioned. I doubt that they'll sell many at all here at those quoted prices. I'll wait for the official price release

 

[timpoo]

I'll wait for an official announcement but if those prices are true then I can't afford one as I need a S85, and that is likely to be beyond my Minister for finance will sanction although that price wasn't mentioned. I doubt that they'll sell many at all here at those quoted prices. I'll wait for the official price release

I think official prices will be slightly lower but not by much.

 

[Higgy]

I'll wait for an official announcement but if those prices are true then I can't afford one as I need a S85, and that is likely to be beyond my Minister for finance will sanction although that price wasn't mentioned. I doubt that they'll sell many at all here at those quoted prices. I'll wait for the official price release

Maybe the Minister for Finance should come Tuesday - Cary could use his charm!

 

[doctorwho]

Maybe the Minister for Finance should come Tuesday - Cary could use his charm!

My Minister of Finance wears a skirt!

 

[Higgy]

My Minister of Finance wears a skirt!

Hey....we've been a mixed club for many years!

 

[Afritek]

Too Much

Pricing is up guys - more that I expected - For me its going to be a serious compromise on inclusions or just give it a skip and wait for the cheaper one to come - I'm really disappointed.
The version I wanted would cost 148K - there's no way my minister of finance will approve this - I had 125K in mind. Oh well at least the wait is over!

 

[miimura]

Every possible option I could find added to a P85+, priced in Western Australia (highest Stamp Duty) came to $196,310.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, a S60 with Supercharging, priced in the Capital Territory came to only $100,755.

 

[Dborn]

FINALLY!! Well, the car I want comes in just over 140, in line with my recent calcs, and with the early reservation discount should come in at 137000 odd. Pity I don't live in the ACT! Since my original budget was 130000, and my TSLA has gone up, that makes it affordable. Now the wait for the email.

 

[heosat]

Finance committee and I just confirmed our Sig. Ended up getting basically every option... Factory is now sourcing our parts.

 

[Dborn]

Finance committee and I just confirmed our Sig. Ended up getting basically every option... Factory is now sourcing our parts.

How do you get to sig colour options? I can't from my dashboard. It hangs.

 

[heosat]

How do you get to sig colour options? I can't from my dashboard. It hangs.

I'm not sure about the hanging (perhaps use another browser) but the only bonus option was Sig Red.

 

[Dborn]

I'm not sure about the hanging (perhaps use another browser) but the only bonus option was Sig Red.

You got there from "my dashboard?"

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Folks, there IS a sig premium! In my case, 24 grand! This is in the options that I don't want!! AND can't delete.

 

[MangroveMike]

To P85 or not, that is the question?

Also, any thoughts on pano for our big bright country?