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Tesla Stores
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At my local mall a Lexus is parked in the lobby area just before the Nordstrom's entrance. This has been going on several years. I hardly ever see anyone stop to look at it. I think a dealer puts it there, not Lexus per se.
Mayhemm
Model S P85+ "Lola"
Perhaps a bit excessive, but I like this idea (especially for areas with a high volumes of Model S). I wonder if this is this going to become common at new service centers? And, since they have limited availability (store hours), will Tesla put them on the supercharger map?
wishing_for_S
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So today I went to my local store and did a test drive. It was very cool. I was struck by how much more the car is like a hi-tech gadget than a luxury vehicle.
One note that I think is very important though. If they want women to buy this car, they need to have some female workers in the store. That would be another good way for Tesla to break the mold of the traditional dealership model. I should note that the sales guy there (who was great in general) asked me if I was going to be driving the car too on the test drive (in addition to my boyfriend that is).
This while I'm the one who has been trolling the TMC forums for a year and talking about this company non-stop for five years.
One note that I think is very important though. If they want women to buy this car, they need to have some female workers in the store. That would be another good way for Tesla to break the mold of the traditional dealership model. I should note that the sales guy there (who was great in general) asked me if I was going to be driving the car too on the test drive (in addition to my boyfriend that is).
This while I'm the one who has been trolling the TMC forums for a year and talking about this company non-stop for five years.
wishing_for_S
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JPP
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They have women in the Bellevue and Seattle stores. Totally unscientific, but I think the gender balance is fine in both of those locations.
Found the new Palo Alto store (service center too?). This used to be the Volvo dealer and next to it was a sort of joint venture of a Mclaren dealer and Fisker/used car Dealer. When Fisker closed, it became just used cars and Mclaren stayed. Then I saw Volvo moved into the old Fisker/used car location next to Mclaren. Now Tesla is taking the old Volvo building. So its Mclaren, Volvo, then Tesla. Mclaren, as you can see in the background, is on El Camino and Arastradero. I think its a great spot. Volvo=safety and Mclaren=performance.... Tesla=everything (ok, almost)
Woot! Looks like Cincinnati, Ohio will soon have a Tesla Store! - Product Specialist Job Opening at Tesla Motors in Kenwood, OH
JPP
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I have it on good authority that the new Palo Alto Service Center will 'go live' tomorrow Monday 10/7.
4180 El Camino Real
PA 94306
650-424-8035
I know the new Service Manager, who had 15 years experience with Lexus (service tech, then service writer, finally service manager) who is making the leap to TM. I actually recommended him to the HR folks and Jerome (wrote them a letter). He will be an incredible asset to the organization. I plan to make the trek from the East Bay to Palo Alto when I need service.
I got an email from Tesla saying the Model X design prototype will be at the Palo Alto location on Sat 12th, and Sun 13th for their grand opening weekend.
Was also impressed when Palo Alto service called me on Monday informing me they were now open (and Menlo Park was closed) and had received parts for the factory pano roof noise fix. I originally scheduled that fix with Menlo Park, so was cool to see Tesla service taking a proactive role, instead of me calling them.
Was also impressed when Palo Alto service called me on Monday informing me they were now open (and Menlo Park was closed) and had received parts for the factory pano roof noise fix. I originally scheduled that fix with Menlo Park, so was cool to see Tesla service taking a proactive role, instead of me calling them.
JPP
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The new PA SC manager has 15+ years of auto experience first as a service tech, then service writer, then service manager at a Bay Area Lexus dealership. I wrote a recommendation for him to TM HR and Jerome (and he got a personal interview with Jerome for the position). He will really be great for the (high profile) SC near the corp offices.
CyberDutchie
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Pics of the grand opening this weekend, including showcase of the Model X prototype. Some people wondered if it's a new one, but no, still the only one around (they repainted it white) that has been traveling all over the world.
And yes, at this Palo Alto location is a showroom/sales office and a service center.
And yes, at this Palo Alto location is a showroom/sales office and a service center.