Paul Maric, the first to receive a press car, got it last Saturday late at night. He said that he was trying to be secretive about picking it up given that people were supercharging, unaware that "there's like 10 of these Model 3s in the showroom". He's referring to either the Melbourne showroom in Richmond or Chadstone. I think there may be more Model 3s in the country than we think, potentially enough for a couple of deliveries since I doubt they need that many for press and test drives.
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Tesla Model 3 in Australia
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EcoCloudIT
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Hahahaha, I average 180Whk and get around 45,000km’s on the 21inch wheels on my current S...shows you how much 0-100 in 2.6 interests me
Agree 100% always under promise and over deliver.
The Cap CAPRICORN arrives in aus on the 16th I think and if our baby’s are onboard we could probably expect delivery the week after.
I’d say the lumber support in the current S/X seats is identical to the version 2 seats. It goes up and down, in and out.
sixHahahaha, I average 180Whk and get around 45,000km’s on the 21inch wheels on my current S...shows you how much 0-100 in 2.6 interests me
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fifty kms,
ECIT
adaptiveHahahaha, I average 180Whk and get around 45,000km’s on the 21inch wheels on my current S...shows you how much 0-100 in 2.6 interests me
suspension,
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I was the same. Cancelled the 3. Couldnt handle that small boot opening. i use my model S as a ute far too often.
But that new adaptive suspension on the S now has me contemplating another upgrade.
EcoCloudIT
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Adaptive air is a big thing for consideration for me, more than 350kms in a day has limited appeal. However, a smaller car is also a big thing I would like, just worried it’s too much of a downgrade (seats being a big thing).....
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RobDickinson
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Stuff weekend review:
Has Tesla finally made a car that handles?
Has Tesla finally made a car that handles?
nigwil
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From the stuff.co.nz review:
I never understand comments like this. I use the glovebox once a year at best, why bother with a dedicated button, seems unnecessary.
RobDickinson
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People are used to having many buttons
They struggle to mentally switch to a virtual button, because its still a button ffs.
This way allows pushing of new features every month...
They struggle to mentally switch to a virtual button, because its still a button ffs.
This way allows pushing of new features every month...
Priit
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Well a button next to the glovebox is more intuitive than going to look for it in sub menus of a screen, however if there was a voice command to open it, that would make the button irrelevant anyways. So is there a voice command to open it?
TASKA9
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And it will be useful when you join the robotaxi network later.
Zfactor
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Any thoughts on installation for home charging? Tesla were kind enough to refer me to 2 electricians in Wellington to seek quotes etc. I am thinking of having an additional NEMA plug in for mobile charger. (Separate from the wall unit)
Opening the glovebox is quick and easy it only takes 2 touches of the screen. Touch car icon then touch glovebox.
As in a 15A plug? Shouldn't cost much more to do, not sure why though unless you are worried about the wall connector failing.
Personally I'm hard wiring the wall connector to off peak power but with a changeover switch to normal mains if I really want to charge at other times. Those changeover switches are not expensive. And I have a generator (our power often goes out for a while in the Adelaide hills) that I can plug the 15A mobile charger into if I really need too.
Hi All, I reserved back when it was possible (9th May) and ordered a Silver M3 SR+ on the 19th of July for delivery in Melbourne.
I have been obsessing on getting a delivery date and notice that I am not alone .
On Friday I got a message in the afternoon, "Your Model 3 is almost here.....more details soon" and I am hoping I got in early enough to be in the current shipment for late August delivery. What do you think my chances are?
I have been obsessing on getting a delivery date and notice that I am not alone
.On Friday I got a message in the afternoon, "Your Model 3 is almost here.....more details soon" and I am hoping I got in early enough to be in the current shipment for late August delivery. What do you think my chances are?
RobDickinson
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Hi All, I reserved back when it was possible (9th May) and ordered a Silver M3 SR+ on the 19th of July for delivery in Melbourne.
I have been obsessing on getting a delivery date and notice that I am not alone
On Friday I got a message in the afternoon, "Your Model 3 is almost here.....more details soon" and I am hoping I got in early enough to be in the current shipment for late August delivery. What do you think my chances are?
Truth is no one knows, we've heard rumor they are getting a lot of cars - in reality even a few thousand cars is only a few days production so why not?
Everyone who ordered got that message! Or at least everyone who ordered and had "SMS" ticked as a contact method.Hi All, I reserved back when it was possible (9th May) and ordered a Silver M3 SR+ on the 19th of July for delivery in Melbourne.
I have been obsessing on getting a delivery date and notice that I am not alone
On Friday I got a message in the afternoon, "Your Model 3 is almost here.....more details soon" and I am hoping I got in early enough to be in the current shipment for late August delivery. What do you think my chances are?
Speculation is rampant that this means we'll all be catered for in the first shipment, but to be honest I think we're all just crossing our fingers and hoping for the best. Couple of key dates to watch out for though:
1) The official launch is tomorrow I think. I would expect no official notification from Tesla will go out until after that.
2) Another member has posted that it's "quite likely" that a large shipment of cars is on the way onboard the Cap Capricorn, due to arrive in Sydney on August 16 (then allow time for unloading, processing, etc.).
Other rumours are also flying thick and fast! I think they'll get here when they get here...
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