So who is getting a Model 3?
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FurtiveFreddy said:
There was a post on the TMC forum wondering if the signatures were done by Elon himself.
If they are, it looks like he got a bit tired/bored by the time he got to the UK gifts and just scribbled a few 'X's on strips of paper for his minions to cut up and stick on later...
That's my children's idea of a joke. They say Elon is my man crush.If they are, it looks like he got a bit tired/bored by the time he got to the UK gifts and just scribbled a few 'X's on strips of paper for his minions to cut up and stick on later...
IN51GHT said:
That's my children's idea of a joke. They say Elon is my man crush.
Tell them they got me!
I've just re-read what was promised by Musk and it seems these drawings are being sent out to everyone who reserved a Model 3 regardless of when and how they did it.
If you waited in line at your local dealer to reserve one, there should be an additional thank you gift coming your way sometime in the future.
Here's what he actually said:
EM said:
We will send something to everyone who ordered, but an extra gift for those who stood in some crazy long lines
Now my 'crazy long line' consisted of just me, but I'm hoping I still qualify Edited by FurtiveFreddy on Wednesday 3rd August 10:12
FurtiveFreddy said:
Now my 'crazy long line' consisted of just me, but I'm hoping I still qualify
Ha, yes, same. I walked into the Birmingham one, no queue. The cheeky blighter after me was asking questions such as, 'Can I sell my place in the queue should I need to?' Chancer. (The answer was no, it's linked to your email).Supposedly everyone who's reserved one gets the drawing.
ETA Mine just arrived too. But without the kisses
Was going to book a test drive in a Model S as I haven't even been in a Tesla yet, but they are pretty busy launching the X it seems, so I'll have to wait a while longer.
I suppose I could buy an S while I'm waiting...
ETA Mine just arrived too. But without the kisses
Was going to book a test drive in a Model S as I haven't even been in a Tesla yet, but they are pretty busy launching the X it seems, so I'll have to wait a while longer.
I suppose I could buy an S while I'm waiting...
Edited by FurtiveFreddy on Wednesday 3rd August 15:36
FurtiveFreddy said:
Supposedly everyone who's reserved one gets the drawing.
ETA Mine just arrived too. But without the kisses
Was going to book a test drive in a Model S as I haven't even been in a Tesla yet, but they are pretty busy launching the X it seems, so I'll have to wait a while longer.
I suppose I could buy an S while I'm waiting...
I had an S test drive, 45 mins of joy.ETA Mine just arrived too. But without the kisses
Was going to book a test drive in a Model S as I haven't even been in a Tesla yet, but they are pretty busy launching the X it seems, so I'll have to wait a while longer.
I suppose I could buy an S while I'm waiting...
Edited by FurtiveFreddy on Wednesday 3rd August 15:36
FurtiveFreddy said:
Supposedly everyone who's reserved one gets the drawing.
ETA Mine just arrived too. But without the kisses
Was going to book a test drive in a Model S as I haven't even been in a Tesla yet, but they are pretty busy launching the X it seems, so I'll have to wait a while longer.
I suppose I could buy an S while I'm waiting...
I'm in exactly the same boat, I thought about a S whilst I wait for the 3, but figured that when the 3 is released, and I'll be wanting to sell my S, the S will be worth too little.ETA Mine just arrived too. But without the kisses
Was going to book a test drive in a Model S as I haven't even been in a Tesla yet, but they are pretty busy launching the X it seems, so I'll have to wait a while longer.
I suppose I could buy an S while I'm waiting...
I don't know if my mates having me on or not but he's telling me the batteries have to be changed on a tesla at 7 years at a cost of thousands. He reckons they'll only be 20% worn but the car won't work.
They're using these old batteries in some kind of massive power storage units throughout the world.
Any truth in it?
They're using these old batteries in some kind of massive power storage units throughout the world.
Any truth in it?
audi321 said:
I don't know if my mates having me on or not but he's telling me the batteries have to be changed on a tesla at 7 years at a cost of thousands. He reckons they'll only be 20% worn but the car won't work.
They're using these old batteries in some kind of massive power storage units throughout the world.
Any truth in it?
No. Your friends is a prat.They're using these old batteries in some kind of massive power storage units throughout the world.
Any truth in it?
modeller said:
audi321 said:
Who is that with? Is it still available as I looked on uswitch and that was the best available
Scottish Power. Their Online Fix Tarrif April 2017. June 2017 is similar. BTW, GB Energy were offering 8p/day 4p/night via a bulk buy I saw recently.
audi321 said:
I don't know if my mates having me on or not but he's telling me the batteries have to be changed on a tesla at 7 years at a cost of thousands. He reckons they'll only be 20% worn but the car won't work.
They're using these old batteries in some kind of massive power storage units throughout the world.
Any truth in it?
The battery warranty is 8 years so your mate is an idiot. They're using these old batteries in some kind of massive power storage units throughout the world.
Any truth in it?
But it is true that the batteries will eventually degrade to the point where they are no good in a car but could work in a house. Many car manufacturers are launching home energy storage systems, while Tesla will probably use new batteries for their Powerwalls (since they own a battery factory) other manufacturers are planning to 'repurpose' old car packs:
Nissan: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/06/nissan-introduces-...
BMW: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/08/bmw-follows-nissan...
Mercedes: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/06/mercedes-benz-star...
Tesla: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/07/tesla-powerwalls-f...
Nissan: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/06/nissan-introduces-...
BMW: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/08/bmw-follows-nissan...
Mercedes: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/06/mercedes-benz-star...
Tesla: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/07/tesla-powerwalls-f...
Trevor Larkum said:
But it is true that the batteries will eventually degrade to the point where they are no good in a car but could work in a house. Many car manufacturers are launching home energy storage systems, while Tesla will probably use new batteries for their Powerwalls (since they own a battery factory) other manufacturers are planning to 'repurpose' old car packs:
Nissan: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/06/nissan-introduces-...
BMW: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/08/bmw-follows-nissan...
Mercedes: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/06/mercedes-benz-star...
Tesla: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/07/tesla-powerwalls-f...
The individual cells will fail, but they can be replaced. Older Prius traction batteries can be refurbed for about £400 from what I remember. Once battery packs start to degrade (on older cheaper cars) the will be a market for cheap refubs.Nissan: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/06/nissan-introduces-...
BMW: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/08/bmw-follows-nissan...
Mercedes: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/06/mercedes-benz-star...
Tesla: http://fuelincluded.com/2016/07/tesla-powerwalls-f...
I think its only the early generation of Prius Batteries that can't be split by blade or cell. Even then there is a market for non OEM packs.
I think my main problem with the model 3 is that it is looking seriously fugly! Without the need for the bonnet height to engine block they could have done something really elegant... But to me, is just looks tacky sadly.
The Model S is the best of the lot as I agree with many others that the X is even worse...
The i3 and i8 are lightyears ahead by comparision IMHO.
The Model S is the best of the lot as I agree with many others that the X is even worse...
The i3 and i8 are lightyears ahead by comparision IMHO.
RemarkLima said:
I think my main problem with the model 3 is that it is looking seriously fugly! Without the need for the bonnet height to engine block they could have done something really elegant... But to me, is just looks tacky sadly.
The Model S is the best of the lot as I agree with many others that the X is even worse...
The i3 and i8 are lightyears ahead by comparision IMHO.
Its way better than most modern cars. Most have some weird double hump thing going on on the bonet to hide the fact the front is seriously lardy. The model 3 has a relatively low bonnet/frunk.The Model S is the best of the lot as I agree with many others that the X is even worse...
The i3 and i8 are lightyears ahead by comparision IMHO.
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