Yes for prior tesla owners after they worked thru the backlog moving from West coast to East coast.
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Yes for prior tesla owners after they worked thru the backlog moving from West coast to East coast.
Road noise is the tire rubbing over concrete, wind noise is affected by the cars aeroesign, then you have structure borne noise and engine noise (electric cars still have a annoying high pitched sound).
The reason road noise is bad on the model 3 is that Tesla made their Ventilation System go straight from the cabin to the trunk and to the outside (theres a yt video on that).
That's massive cost cutting on Tesla's part. Wouldn't surprise me if noise levels >60km/h would match a 90s Kia.
Most people aren't. From what I've read and seen, they have been doing a lot of repairs and adjustments.
Congrats. Where do you live and what was your configuration? I think we configured about the same time.
Cool. Same for me, hopefully I get my call in the next few days. I am in Los Angeles.
This last month of waiting has been by far the worst for me. I got all my finances in order to get down to the monthly payments I want so every day I just look at my account and long for the day to come. It doesn't help that some people with estimates AFTER me, are getting the option to configure now (Line waiter mar-may estimate)... I really hope I hear something in the next few weeks.
Just got my configuration email last week, but haven't opened it, yet. I can't help but feel like if I go through with this, I'll be kicking myself at the likely major improvements that will be made within just one model year.
Also, the thought of Level 5 autonomous vehicles hitting the market in the next couple years also makes me think I should wait it out. Of course, maybe I'm wrong, and we're many years away from that becoming a reality, but that's kind of why I'm posting this.
Also, the thought of Level 5 autonomous vehicles hitting the market in the next couple years also makes me think I should wait it out. Of course, maybe I'm wrong, and we're many years away from that becoming a reality, but that's kind of why I'm posting this.
If they sell you this one as self driving and it isn't capable you can have the joy of being part of a major class action law suit. Pull the trigger!
Can we expect a Model S refresh this year? The Model 3 is appealing, but the Model S has always been my favorite for its looks, size, and I do like having a instrument panel in front of me. But I've read a few posters on other message boards doubt there'd be a refresh because the factory line is busy building Model 3's.
Damn Tesla has some really shitty lending partners. they offered me 60mo 3.45% LOL no.
Went and found a lender to give me 60mo 1.99%
Went and found a lender to give me 60mo 1.99%
What was the total price for the car, and what would the monthly payments look like?
Congrats! Did you got the sports wheels?
I bet I won't see mine for at least a month, but I keep refreshing my Tesla account to see if they've given me a VIN...
Are the sport wheels 2-piece? My mother took some pics of the showroom model in San Diego and it looks like the sport wheels have a removable facia like the aero wheels. I'm not referring to the black lug nut cover, but the primary wheel body. I was hoping for a solid alloy wheel. You can see the separation down by the air stem. I'll look closer this weekend when I get a chance to stop by the showroom.
Do you mind sharing what lender gave you that rate? I know PenFed used to be the best for Model S, but looking at their estimates they don't seem to be offering great rates for M3.
That sucks, but at least you've actually got to configure. I'm a day 1 line waiter, and it really stings that people who ordered online with later estimates than me have already configured. This limbo of never knowing when I can finally configure is so painful.
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That depends on a lot of factors to be honest, tax, licensing etc.. The price of the car ranges but if you get every option it will be 60500 before any taxes, licensing etc... Payments again depend on your terms that you get in regards to length of time and interest rate.
I got the 19" sport wheels
I thought it was one piece. But honestly haven't looked that close.
I am using Financial Partners Credit Union https://www.fpcu.org/ they are a credit union so they have some requirements to become a member. I didn't meet any of the 'normal' requirements but because I am a member of another credit union they let me become a member and thereby allowing me to get the loan. They also require 15% down payment on the vehicle. Of course this is all dependent on your credit rating as well. I have a hunch that their rates may change soon so if you are close to getting yours you should call them and get preapproved and lock in that rate.
Damn, people on West Coast ordering now and getting one, but here on East Coast ordered one in first day or so of orders with max range battery and interior upgrade and still expected sometime this summer.
This almost reminds of of that Rosenbaum kid from Game-Life all those years ago.
https://www.greencarreports.com/new...lity-is-terrible-but-does-it-matter-to-buyers
Sounds like Tesla has a lot to learn about car manufacturing.
This review covers what it's like to use the model 3 after several weeks of ownership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkRMkKqOUSs
it's because they didnt go thru proper production protocol and skipped major testing. Their molds and production isnt up to what it should be.
So the previous comments about it having issues like a kia from the 90s aren't all hyperbolic. That stinks. I'd love to have an electric car but I can't see paying this much for one with all of the flaws it has. Hopefully the next model year will be a large improvement.
This post would probably me more appropriate for a "car loan" thread, but I thought I'd try here first. Here's my situation.
I need a new car, and I'm looking at the Model S 100D.
I don't work. I quit my job a year ago to become my fathers caregiver while he battles cancer.
My stock portfolio would show that I can purchase this car in cash and can afford monthly payments.
However, I would prefer putting a down payment of say $50K, and then finance the rest. My portfolios steady performance would exceed the interest I'd pay in financing the car (assuming a 1-2.5% APR).
I have a high credit score but no history of loans. I did purchase a new car for my mom in cash last year, but I don't think this would mean anything to the lender.
Would lenders even consider giving me a loan if I don't have the liquid cash on hand and don't have a job? Am I basically stuck with having to buy the car in cash?
I need a new car, and I'm looking at the Model S 100D.
I don't work. I quit my job a year ago to become my fathers caregiver while he battles cancer.
My stock portfolio would show that I can purchase this car in cash and can afford monthly payments.
However, I would prefer putting a down payment of say $50K, and then finance the rest. My portfolios steady performance would exceed the interest I'd pay in financing the car (assuming a 1-2.5% APR).
I have a high credit score but no history of loans. I did purchase a new car for my mom in cash last year, but I don't think this would mean anything to the lender.
Would lenders even consider giving me a loan if I don't have the liquid cash on hand and don't have a job? Am I basically stuck with having to buy the car in cash?
Nice. How was your walk through? Any panel gap issues or manufacturers defects that need to be addressed?
Please visit a dealer or Tesla and ask because this is a very interesting point to make. I'm assume they'd say no.
No concerning defects that I saw. I asked my wife to look over the car while I went over the car set up and controls with the sales manager. I did not go over the car with a fine toothed comb a general walk around did not raise any alarm bells.
One quirky thing I ran into is that my daughter is in a car seat with a base that latches to the seat and doesn't use the seatbelt. The display detected weight in the seat and had a warning. I had to latch the seatbelt to make the message go away.
I could post some pics but there's already a ton of pics out there. Is there something specific you wanted photographed that you've not seen before?
How was the overall pick up experience. The Tesla reps seem knowledgeable and go over things thoroughly. Seems like a fun experience.
Pretty sure when you put down 50K on a car they'll have no issue financing the rest.
I believe financing is going to be incredibly difficult due to no current paychecks, and no history of loans. Even with the huge down payment, you're still talking about financing over $50k. Even if you get approved, there's a good chance your interest rate will make a cash sale make more sense financially.
I put 30% down on the first car I ever bought, and even with an amazing credit score I got hurt by not having a history of installment loans. Talk to your bank or credit union. Financing through Tesla doesn't seem to be great regardless.
The experience was good although mine was a little different than what you may have seen in videos. There were two model 3 deliveries during my time slot. We had one guy go over things with the both of us. He was a sales manager and not the normal people who hand over cars so I could tell he was less familiar with the ins and outs of the car. He was fine though and grabbed someone when he wasn't sure about something.
Our deliveries were the last of the day but didn't feel rushed.
I've never driven a tesla before it's quite cool. The regenerative breaking is going to take a little to get used to. It's pretty awesome though as I really don't have to use my breaks nearly as much as my ice car, I'd imagine these breaks will last at least 2x as long.
I configured 2/22 and just got my VIN yesterday.... No call yet but I would imagine it would be soon.