What is Tesla doing now concerning the M3?

[Mark C]

It's going to be a very frustrating year.

Maybe next time Tesla should take deposits much later than they did this time.

To hold $1K for 2 years is a long time.

Agreed on a very frustrating year. And, I knew that going in.

To keep the $1k for two years in perspective, my credit union pays .15% (yes 15/100ths of 1%) interest on normal savings. So, by giving Tesla my $1,000.00 for 2 years will cost me $3.00 in lost interest earnings. I'm okay with that. I got more than 3 bucks satisfaction when my thanks for the reservation note and Model 3 sketch showed up in the mail.

 

[scaesare]

Thanks everyone. I'm wonder what the feelings will be like a year from now when the car still isn't available.

That will depend on if the depositor was paying attention and/or making an emotional decision vs. a logical one.

 

[Neohippy]

That will depend on if the depositor was paying attention and/or making an emotional decision vs. a logical one.

I'm wondering when I'm configuring my M3 with Ludicrous mode if that's going to be a logical vs emotional decision.

 

[cronosx]

Since the ludicrous mode it's after all useless, save for the emotional pleasure, i would say that would be an emotional decision for sure

 

[Garlan Garner]

Then, again, anyone who can afford a Tesla is hardly a peasant.

I believe you and everyone here understands my premise. Let me say this ( in humor ):

If Bill Gates woke up with Oprah Winfrey money...he would jump out of a window.

 

[Krugerrand]

I'm wonder what the feelings will be like a year from now when the car still isn't available.

Hang on.

*scroll up to my previous post*
*copy it*
*open notepad*
*paste it*
*save it under 'For when Garlan Garner asks the same question a year from now*

Okay, we're good.

 

[Garlan Garner]

We can't have our cake and eat it too. When we made our reservations we all knew very well what the timeline would be. In fact, originally it was going to be two MORE years until we had anything definite. I think it's more than a little unfair to all of the sudden expect something to change just because we are getting impatient. We have to put our big boy pants on, suck it up, and realize that we all signed on to a long term project.

Take up painting...or yoga...or Zen meditation maybe.

Dan

LOL - oh yeah.... spend more money ....

 

[Garlan Garner]

Hang on.

*scroll up to my previous post*
*copy it*
*open notepad*
*paste it*
*save it under 'For when Garlan Garner asks the same question a year from now*

Okay, we're good.

Calm down.... I'm aware of all of the facts... however it does not mean I'm pleased with my decision. Over time....maybe others may not be either. If time doesn't matter to you then great. I ain't mad at you.

 

[Krugerrand]

Calm down.... I'm aware of all of the facts... however it does not mean I'm pleased with my decision. Over time....maybe others may not be either. If time doesn't matter to you then great. I ain't mad at you.

1) I am calm. Note I'm not the one already fussing over the wait time I signed up for, nor will I be fussing about it in a year's time.
2) It was a joke. My apologies for not having your sense of humor. Blaming that wholly on my parents.
3) If you're not pleased with your decision, make another that will please you.
4) Of course time matters. I'm not sure my current vehicle can remain operational until 3-Day, but I've got the duct tape waiting. The fact remains we all knew what we were getting into before we made the deposits AND the time frame has actually SHORTENED since we made those deposits. So, um...don't get your angst.
5) I ain't mad at you, either.

 

[scaesare]

I'm wondering when I'm configuring my M3 with Ludicrous mode if that's going to be a logical vs emotional decision.

I think it may be adrenaline based.

 

[dsvick]

Since the ludicrous mode it's after all useless ...

Perhaps you've not heard of them impending zombie apocalypse.....

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Thanks everyone. I'm wonder what the feelings will be like a year from now when the car still isn't available.

Since nobody realistically expects the car to be available in August 2017, the feeling will depend on the signs of progress.

Frankly, I'll be happy in August 2017 if:
1) Tesla isn't bankrupt or heading to bankruptcy at that point.
2) The Bolt is successful

 

[MissAutobahn]

Anyone know what Tesla is doing concerning the M3?

Is it going to be this quiet for the next 18 months?

Think positive
We have in the meanwhile almost 3 (!!!) month


maybe you buy some tons of bubble wrap to play with the next time?
http://www.virtual-bubblewrap.com/bubble-wrap.swf

 

[EXOTIC1]

We'll be marvelling that you've managed to stay so irritated for so long.
Kinda inspiring.

What's your secret? High blood pressure? Fox News?

Doesn't mix well with Tesla time.

Fox news makes my blood pressure rise with all the pretty co hosts

 

[Ciaopec]

I'm losing my interest in these reveals. I'm starting to feel like Teslas rich people are teasing reservation holding pheasants.

Thanks everyone. I'm wonder what the feelings will be like a year from now when the car still isn't available.

My guess is you will be happier that you have moved up in line when some of the "pheasants" in front of you lose their spot on the reservation holders list around hunting season/thanksgiving.

edit: @el crucero beat me to the punch! No typo goes unnoticed or unpunished

 

[Garlan Garner]

My guess is you will be happier that you have moved up in line when some of the "pheasants" in front of you lose their spot on the reservation holders list around hunting season/thanksgiving.

edit: @el crucero beat me to the punch! No typo goes unnoticed or unpunished

Well, I hope that there is something that will help me drum up some motivation or something that will last over a year.

Maybe picking it up in Nevada will allow delivery in 2017.

 

[nexsuperne101]

I was a Model 3 reservation holder, but put my reservation towards a new S60D for later this year.
That said, I watch with interest for the Tesla ute. If it is anything like the Ozzy Ford Falcon ute for performance, it will be completely bonkers (and yes, I will definitely want one of them).

 

[Garlan Garner]

I was a Model 3 reservation holder, but put my reservation towards a new S60D for later this year.
That said, I watch with interest for the Tesla ute. If it is anything like the Ozzy Ford Falcon ute for performance, it will be completely bonkers (and yes, I will definitely want one of them).

Do you still have your M3 reservation? If so.... What are you going to do with your MS when the M3 arrives?

 

[Trev Page]

They're currently building the tooling for the factory and starting the prep work to build the assembly lines etc...

The process will take 9-10 months so don't expect too much news from them. I hope they'll put out a timelapse of the assembly line expansion like they did for the 2014 expansion, that would be cool.

Tesla will be quiet on Model 3 progress until the second reveal. That should happen sometime in late spring I think. Expect to see beta vehicles running around at about that time too. This program is moving along faster that any other car they've made so far so we'll see.

 

[wilhelmspencer]

I'm losing my interest in these reveals. I'm starting to feel like Teslas rich people are teasing reservation holding pheasants.

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I am assuming you mean Peasants instead of Pheasants. As referring to us "poor" folk as large long-tailed game birds in this context just wouldn't make sense.

I am trying hard not to be offended that you refer to a Model 3 reservation holder as a peasant. I am certainly not "rich" but I have worked hard for what I have. And I proudly put down $1K of my own money to help fund the only brand new car I will probably ever buy.

For this...enjoy Dislike x2

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