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[Jisgsaw]

Yes, German makes are behind their competition when it comes to EVs (especially affordable types) and why everyone including VW/Audi and Merc having been looking to Tesla as the model to follow. The problem with the egolf is much more than marketing (and good luck turning VW's cheating dirty diesel image around). It was late, expensive, plus it looks like nothing special. The slow sales says it all.

I'll agree Tesla's marketing/product strategy has been brilliant though - they ignore huge ad campaigns and even the Superbowl but are still no.1 in people's minds for EVs

I don't know for the US, but in europe the e-golf started at 35k€. With taxes. So cheaper than the model 3, and 4 years before it, but with much worse autonomy.
It looking nothing special is part of why I say the problem was marketing, though I guess you'll argue it's more image.

Mercedes and Audi saying Tesla is the model to follow is part marketing, and what they ment was how to build image and hype and how to sell an EV, not the tech.

And Tesla being no.1 in people's mind for EVs is normal as they were the ines to breach the market.

 

[mcfrank]

The car scalpers.

Cant scalp them.

 

[toohectic]

Cant scalp them.

Is the reservation non-transferable?

 

[forknknife]

What time is this getting revealed? How long more from now? Is there an event? A stream?

 

[captive]

What time is this getting revealed? How long more from now? Is there an event? A stream?

8:30 Pacific time.
Approximately 8(corrected) hours from right now.

yes i believe there is a stream on teslamotors.com (this im not as sure about)

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Lining up for a car that hasn't even been revealed yet? The fuck?

 

[ameratsu]

I could see picking one of these up in 5 years or so. I would never pre-order a first year, first production model version of any automobile though for fear of reliability issues, and I would suggest anyone thinking about buying one of these go read up on the reliability of the Model S.

I feel like questionable reliability won't faze people lining up to preorder something before it's even formally revealed.

 

[mcfrank]

Is the reservation non-transferable?

Correct.

8:30 Pacific time.
Approximately 6 hours from right now.

yes i believe there is a stream on teslamotors.com (this im not as sure about)

** 8 hours from now, not 6.

 

[subrock]

None of the current Tesla's are out of warranty (referring to the Model S)

Since they were made in 2012 the warranty isn't going to expire until 2020

Some are out of warranty based on mileage

The car scalpers.

Can't sell reservations unfortunately. You would need to buy the car and sell it if you wanted to flip one.

 

[captive]

Correct.



** 8 hours from now, not 6.

lols i looked right at my clock and added 6 hours, wishful thinking i guess.

 

[GTI Guy]

Correct.



** 8 hours from now, not 6.

You should update the OP to include information on the reveal.

 

[Diprosalic]

Correct.

what about selling it once you have it?

 

[nhlducks35]

Some are out of warranty based on mileage



Can't sell reservations unfortunately. You would need to buy the car and sell it if you wanted to flip one.

Sorry my mistake

The battery and drive unit have a 8yrs/unlimited miles warranty, but the actual vehicle is 4yrs/50K miles

 

[sc0la]

Wonder if they will announce pre-order numbers at the unveiling lol

 

[subrock]

Wonder if they will announce pre-order numbers at the unveiling lol

I would say if they do it will probably be because of giddy Elon not necessarily that they planned to

 

[Bsigg12]

Got my preorder in Denver. 223. When I left there were 300+ people in line.

 

[Doodis]

Wonder if they will announce pre-order numbers at the unveiling lol

I hope they do. I want to know what I'm up against as far as the tax credit goes.

 

[shinshoryuken]

Would you say you're more realistic than the average Tesla buyer?

I'm not to sure about your question.

Tesla's do intrigue me due to the tech and the..*Yay no more paying for gas!*
The performance is there but I just can't get how boring/generic it looks.

Also from what I've read is the reliability is questionable too.

I have a honda fit and its great. Good gas mileage and I'll probably get 200k mile without major issues.

And like alot of people here, I'm questioning the hype and why are people standing inline to pre-order a car unseen...

 

[Alcander]

Just preordered. Really don't understand the hate for preordering (which is easily refundable) a car from an automaker with such a stellar reputation. If that's how someone wants to spend their money, who cares?

 

[mcfrank]

You should update the OP to include information on the reveal.

Good idea - done.

what about selling it once you have it?

You could, but the buyer wouldn't get the tax credit, so it would be pretty stupid.

 

[Buggy Loop]

I'm not to sure about your question.

but I just can't get how boring/generic it looks.



I have a honda fit.

Honda fit..

 

[mcfrank]

I'm not to sure about your question.

Tesla's do intrigue me due to the tech and the..*Yay no more paying for gas!*
The performance is there but I just can't get how boring/generic it looks.

Also from what I've read is the reliability is questionable too.

I have a honda fit and its great. Good gas mileage and I'll probably get 200k mile without major issues.

And like alot of people here, I'm questioning the hype and why are people standing inline to pre-order a car unseen...

You think

Looks better than

Seriously?

 

[captive]

You think

Looks better than

Seriously?

guys, it'd be better if we didnt feed the trolls. No one in their right mind possibly thinks the fit looks better than a model s. Like c'mon son.

 

[Flo_Evans]

Something always bothered me about the grill of the tesla.

 

[KingWool]

Something always bothered me about the grill of the tesla.

Speaking of, does it even need air flow?

 

[No_Style]

You think

Looks better than


Seriously?

The only reasonable explanation for his comment that I could come up with is that he doesn't believe the Tesla cars' appearances match their price tags.

 

[mcfrank]

Something always bothered me about the grill of the tesla.

It is different on the Model X

Most rumors point to the model 3 having the model X grill. I actually prefer the one on the S.

Speaking of, does it even need air flow?

Not where the grill is. That is just an extra trunk.

 

[Flo_Evans]

It is different on the Model X

Most rumors point to the model 3 having the model X grill. I actually prefer the one on the S.

ew.. yah model x is worse. It kind of seems like they don't really have an engineering need for one cause no radiator so the design is just superfluous and not pretty IMHO.

Why did they stop making the roadster? That car was beautiful... maybe due to its lotus heritage.

 

[hayejin]

Do preorders stay open forever after 8:30 PM reveal.
I 'm stuck in meeting at the time and won't have time to get online until an hour or two later.

How did previous Model S or X pre orders go? No site melt down?

 

[Flo_Evans]

Online preorders start at 8:30

 

[ZeezbruhTV]

I love the grill on the X, cant wait till they change the S to match.

 

[Joel Was Right]

I hope for Elon's sake this car looks good.

 

[captive]

Not where the grill is. That is just an extra trunk.

its called a frunk, man.

 

[Cake Boss]

I hope for Elon's sake this car looks good.

History shows that it will. Don't see why not when their past cars look great.

 

[secretanchitman]

There was definitely a long line at the Tesla store in the mall today, didn't realize that Model 3 pre-orders started today.

 

[sfedai0]

Definitely getting a 3 for the next car, but Ill wait a year for them to work out any bugs or kinks they may have.

 

[mcfrank]

Definitely getting a 3 for the next car, but Ill wait a year for them to work out any bugs or kinks they may have.

Order tomorrow and you will get that year.

 

[Bsigg12]

Definitely getting a 3 for the next car, but Ill wait a year for them to work out any bugs or kinks they may have.

The car won't be out for 2 years.

 

[BitStyle]

I hope for Elon's sake this car looks good.

I care more about the specs to be honest, but I'm hoping it looks close to the model S. Love the S design.

 

[ascii42]

It's a sedan, of course it'll be 4 door

I would be surprised if it wasn't a 5 door hatchback at the very least in the same way that the Model S is.

 

[Roude Leiw]

is this it? who knows

 

[Donos]

Something always bothered me about the grill of the tesla.

My exact thought.

Somehow it looks like a plastic car because of it. Even if it doesn't need the air, i would choose a proper grill for the look. Everything looks nice and sleek but that "non" grill is a big minus.

It is different on the Model X

Most rumors point to the model 3 having the model X grill. I actually prefer the one on the S.



Not where the grill is. That is just an extra trunk.

That's even worse. Looks like someone photoshoped the grill away.

 

[Frustrated_me]

If that's it, then we have a winner.

 

[BitStyle]

is this it? who knows

Damn, that looks nice. Keeping my expectations in check though

 

[Lebron]

I have a honda fit and its great. Good gas mileage and I'll probably get 200k mile without major issues.

Yeah, but people have to look at you driving the eyesore that is a Honda Fit. People never think of the others they hurt.

 

[Roude Leiw]

My exact thought.

Somehow it looks like a plastic car because of it. Even if it doesn't need the air, i would choose a proper grill for the look. Everything looks nice and sleek but that "non" grill is a big minus.

proper grill creates drag which is bad for the efficiency.

 

[curls]

is this it? who knows

Why the large air intake? Oh its just fake.

 

[I-hate-u]

is this it? who knows

Looks like a cross between Ford Fusion and Chrysler 200.

 

[GTI Guy]

is this it? who knows

It is my understanding this was debunked as fake.

 

[Username1198]

So for those of us who can't pre order, will the car be easily available in the next few years?