Tesla: We are updating all reservation timelines in the next few days

[robaross]

The "D" is also redundant. Perhaps it should just be 3P or P3. Starting to sound like Star Wars.

 

[brianman]

LR isn't necessary since there's no such thing as PSR. All P's are LRs intrinsically. 3 PD is probably more "technically correct", but since the S and X are always P###D, P3D feels better.

Except that I'm pretty sure even Elon can't make a viable performance car with only 3 kWh of battery.

 

[diamond.g]

Well....just call it unproductive......carry on...

Did you get a VIN?

 

[Garlan Garner]

Did you get a VIN?

a vin?

not yet.

 

[EnrgyNDpndnce]

i have read all the posts here and haven't seen yet what seems to be a clear motivation for Tesla. Build the cars in decreasing order of profit margin (to the extent feasible operationally) to maximize Q3 & Q4 revenues and show profitability. Then as production volume ramps up at end of 2018, economy of scale should give more financial breathing room on the SR models.

I have a leased S75D that is up end of Sep. I have been waiting since day 1 and all I want is a white car with white interior. The car will eventually be shipped to Hawaii when I retire and I have no need for long range battery or P version. So now I have to decide whether to give Tesla an extra 29K over the base 35K just to have the privilege to pay 1500 for the white interior that almost certainly costs the same as the included black. I'm inclined to extend the lease for 6 mos. Yeah, I'll lose 3750 but that is offset by the 29K. I get that Tesla needs to be profitable now but I'm not quite ready to donate so much to the cause.

Order the LR with black interior, take the full tax credit now, and have aftermarket white seats installed for about $2k.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Order the LR with black interior, take the full tax credit now, and have aftermarket white seats installed for about $2k.

I would agree except that the aftermarket white seats don't come with the white door inserts.

 

[ohmman]

mod note: 10 posts moved away.

 

[Catman20009]

as my other option was a 1973 VW Thing.

. Oh wow. I would have taken the Thing. Such a classic. And it would be a bit of fun before getting your real car: the Model 3.

 

[Snow Drift]

LR isn't necessary since there's no such thing as PSR. All P's are LRs intrinsically. 3 PD is probably more "technically correct", but since the S and X are always P###D, P3D feels better.

### = battery not Model.

Model __ Performance + Battery + Dual-Motor

Model X P100D...

All Performance MX are 100 kWh and Dual Motor. The nomenclature doesn’t consider the fact that you can’t get other Performance configurations.

If they gave us the battery size it would be something like M3 P75D.

So, it is:

M3 PLRD
M3 LRD
M3 SRD
M3 LR
M3 SR

 

[diamond.g]

a vin?

not yet.

lame, it appeared that pearl white AWD/P orders were/are being filled at the moment. Maybe you'll get something soon.

 

[Garlan Garner]

lame, it appeared that pearl white AWD/P orders were/are being filled at the moment. Maybe you'll get something soon.

We will see.

Anyone got an update on the reservation timeline?

Anyone?

 

[jbcarioca]

### = battery not Model.

Model __ Performance + Battery + Dual-Motor

Model X P100D...

All Performance MX are 100 kWh and Dual Motor. The nomenclature doesn’t consider the fact that you can’t get other Performance configurations.

If they gave us the battery size it would be something like M3 P75D.

So, it is:

M3 PLRD
M3 LRD
M3 SRD
M3 LR
M3 SR

I had no idea this could spawn such dialectical debate. Since I do not wish to cause such dismay I have just changed my license plate request to something I hope will not offend some of our prized conventions. To avoid further disturbance I will disclose that one only after my new car has been delivered.

 

[jelloslug]

I would agree except that the aftermarket white seats don't come with the white door inserts.

That is easy enough to do on your own.

 

[diamond.g]

We will see.

Anyone got an update on the reservation timeline?

Anyone?

Mine is still blank....

 

[Garlan Garner]

That is easy enough to do on your own.

Where would you get the material?

Which leads me to another question. Do the aftermarket seats come with the exact same vegan soft material that Tesla uses? That Tesla material is absolutely gorgeous.

 

[ohmman]

Where would you get the material?

 

[TayTay]

We will see.

Anyone got an update on the reservation timeline?

Anyone?

Mine is still Aug-Oct

 

[jelloslug]

Where would you get the material?

Which leads me to another question. Do the aftermarket seats come with the exact same vegan soft material that Tesla uses? That Tesla material is gorgeous.

It depends on what it is. If it's Alcantara, there are at least two online stores in the US that sell it. If it's Ultra Leather, there are many places online that sell it.

 

[Garlan Garner]

It depends on what it is. If it's Alcantara, there are at least two online stores in the US that sell it. If it's Ultra Leather, there are many places online that sell it.

Its certainly NOT going to be Leather as Elon stated that there are no animal products used in the Model 3 except for the leather in the steering wheel.
Secondly...it looks too smooth to be a fabric.

 

[jelloslug]

Its certainly NOT going to be Leather as Elon stated that there are no animal products used in the Model 3 except for the leather in the steering wheel.
Secondly...it looks too smooth to be a fabric.

Who said anything about leather?