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[mcfrank]

$35,000

http://techcrunch.com/2015/09/02/teslas-35000-model-3-sedan-goes-into-production-in-two-years-preorders-start-next-march/

It’s happening! You, yes you (and me!), might be able to afford a Tesla sometime soon. On Twitter today, Musk shared that the holy grail of Tesla’s, the lower cost Model 3 sedan, will officially be unveiled next March (along with taking preorders).


We’ve known about it since last year, but now we know when to keep an eye out for it.

Come on 2005 Corolla with 120k miles, you can limp along for 2 more years.

 

[Damaniel]

Day one. Even if I have to put down a sizable reservation fee.

 

[freshair]

I wonder how much the reserve cost is for the pre-order.

Can't afford one yet but in 2 years I might!

 

[Trojita]

Do they charge you during preorder?

 

[mcfrank]

Do they charge you during preorder?

The model S and the model X were both $5,000 deposit.

 

[Guevara]

Honestly, the problem for me as a city-dweller is where to park/charge the thing. But good on Tesla for getting the price down.

 

[jon bones]

one of the rare times i hate living in a big city

would love one of these, but car isn't very practical here

 

[werks]

$35,000

http://techcrunch.com/2015/09/02/teslas-35000-model-3-sedan-goes-into-production-in-two-years-preorders-start-next-march/




Come on 2005 Corolla with 120k miles, you can limp along for 2 more years.

Not preordering shit until 3rd party reviews are in. It's one thing to make a great car at 70K, it's another thing to make a great car at 35K. But I do hope that they come through.

 

[jb1234]

I drove a Model S and it was fucking incredible. Can't wait for this.

 

[RustyNails]

Not preordering shit until 3rd party reviews are in. It's one thing to make a great car at 70K, it's another thing to make a great car at 35K. But I do hope that they come through.

See I'm in the same boat as you. Problem is that by the time reviews hit, preorders will be backlogged to hell. I guess we might have to wait a year or two after 2017.

 

[Leatherface]

want. will buy. woot woot!

 

[RandomExpletive]

Exciting, hopefully they didn't cut any corners, I wonder if I can make my family wait 2 years for a new car

 

[neogaffer1]

doesn't tesla always delay like 3-4 times before they actually start production tho

like model s was supposed to hit mainstream in early 2012 and didn't they start production in 2013? and model x was supposed to be a 2014 car it's now a late 2015 car.

 

[DarkFlow]

I'll believe it when I see it. Going by their track record, it won't be.

 

[Chris R]

Saving up now, pretty sure this will be my next car.

 

[Servbot24]

I haven't owned a car in 5 years. Would be neat if this were my first one.

Not sure if I care about cars enough to spend 35k though. I'm hoping in 2 years I'll be working from home.

 

[harSon]

Still out of my price range Lol. Thats like a $600/Mo car payment. One day though!

 

[ZeezbruhTV]

Looking to get a 1-2 year old model 3, 2 years pre owned.

2019 model, +2 years old=mine in 2021. Prob 25kish? Gotta wait a year or 2 to get bugs/improvements worked out.

 

[Orbis Tabula]

My shitty '98 Oldsmobile just needs to last a few more years. Come on!

 

[Interceptor]

Totally Day 1 purchase for me. (Or give me 100K for the model S right now)

 

[Xcellere]

Deposit going down on Day 1. Can't wait for this.

 

[akachan ningen]

Come on 2005 Corolla with 120k miles, you can limp along for 2 more years.

It could probably limp along for 10 more years.

If your goal is to save money, then keep it running smooth and hold on to it.

 

[mf.luder]

Yikes, a 1.5 year preorder. That's a long wait I don't know if I could hold off. Only the reveal will tell.

 

[Flo_Evans]

seriously considering this.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I'd wait for reviews guys. If it's anything like I hear the base model MIGHT be sub 30K but to add some nice things that aren't all that luxurious you'd quickly be shooting up past the range. And who knows for how long we'll have tax incentives.

Regardless this is a moot point for me since I live in Texas.

 

[Flo_Evans]

I'd wait for reviews guys. If it's anything like I hear the base model MIGHT be sub 30K but to add some nice things that aren't all that luxurious you'd quickly be shooting up past the range. And who knows for how long we'll have tax incentives.

Regardless this is a moot point for me since I live in Texas.

Its $35k

I was planning on spending $30-$40k on a car in the next year. Think I will wait a bit longer now.

 

[the_log_ride]

Come on 2005 Corolla with 120k miles, you can limp along for 2 more years.

You can make that Corolla drive along for at least another 100K miles if you wanted to.

Interested in the model 3, and can't wait to see what it'll look like come March.

 

[SlickShoesRUCrazy]

how far can I go on a charge. I would like at least 300 miles and that's while using the AC and stuff.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Its $35k

I was planning on spending $30-$40k on a car in the next year. Think I will wait a bit longer now.

It's 35K base price but states tend to have certain incentives that make it cheaper if you go for an electric car. Which is what most people are counting on.

Unless the rules changed.

how far can I go on a charge. I would like at least 300 miles and that's while using the AC and stuff.

I think most of these cars do like up to 200 miles on one charge. So yeah. You might be out of luck

 

[subrock]

Day 1. So in 2019.

 

[xbhaskarx]

how far can I go on a charge. I would like at least 300 miles and that's while using the AC and stuff.

I think most of these cars do like up to 200 miles on one charge. So yeah. You might be out of luck

But that's now, what about in a few years...

 

[HarryKS]

$35,000

http://techcrunch.com/2015/09/02/teslas-35000-model-3-sedan-goes-into-production-in-two-years-preorders-start-next-march/




Come on 2005 Corolla with 120k miles, you can limp along for 2 more years.

Your Toyota Corolla is probably gonna last longer than that Tesla.

 

[Josh with a J]

Hmmm I am in the market for a new traveler. Getting tired of premium gas + horrible mpg

I was looking at Audi but this seems pretty nice

 

[Shogmaster]

Your Toyota Corolla is probably gonna last longer than that Tesla.

Doubtful. Electric cars have very little to break on them. A new battery pack and they would be pretty much good to go. New Tesla battery pack replacement would be far easier and cheaper than a new gas engine on a corolla.

 

[nitewulf]

is it an ugly hatchback or will actually look good?

 

[subrock]

is it an ugly hatchback or will actually look good?

Pretty sure Elon Musk said he wants to make something ugly and unappealing

Spoiler

citation needed

 

[DarkFlow]

Doubtful. Electric cars have very little to break on them. A new battery pack and they would be pretty much good to go. New Tesla battery pack replacement would be far easier and cheaper than a new gas engine on a corolla.

A tesla battery replacement is $12,000. How is that cheaper then a new engine?

 

[Admiral Woofington]

is it an ugly hatchback or will actually look good?

well tesla vehicles have an appeal to them, and above post joke aside I'm pretty sure his plan is to make a decent looking sedan.

 

[Trojita]

Oh it's going to be smaller than the S? How much smaller I wonder?

 

[Josh with a J]

Oh wait 2017? Yeah I'm way too impatient to wait for that. Different car it is

 

[methodman]

i will def put 5k down on this in march if that's what it costs and go from there. would absolutely love an all electric (we have a 2015 ford fusion electric which we love and that only goes 20-30 miles per charge).

 

[black_13]

I just hope its decently fast.

 

[gwarm01]

is it an ugly hatchback or will actually look good?

They've said it won't look like a smaller model S, but that it also won't be a weirdmobile. Hopefully it looks as amazing as the S.

 

[subrock]

They've said it won't look like a smaller model S, but that it also won't be a weirdmobile. Hopefully it looks as amazing as the S.

I'd be happy with a wholesale ripoff of the Ford Focus

 

[LegendofJoe]

How much does it cost to preorder? If I have to wait around a year after it initially releases to receive shipment that would be about the time I was planning on buying a new car.

 

[nhlducks35]

Oh it's going to be smaller than the S? How much smaller I wonder?

Well yeah, the model S is a full-size luxury sedan

 

[Poodlestrike]

Honestly, I'd love a Tesla, but even if I could afford one there's no charging anywhere near me.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I'd love this to me my next car, but I haven't looked a ton at electric cars, would I be able to charge it easily? I'd hate to get somewhere and run out of charge for like a day.

 

[neogaffer1]

I'd love this to me my next car, but I haven't looked a ton at electric cars, would I be able to charge it easily? I'd hate to get somewhere and run out of charge for like a day.

tesla created a network of "superchargers" that charge your car from 0 to 50% in 30 min.

 

[elfinke]

Fantastic. I signed up for their powerwall for their roll-out next year, I'll sign up day one for one of these, too.