Model 3 UK orders.

Model 3 UK orders.

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FurtiveFreddy

8,577 posts

237 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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kuro68k said:
I went and had a look at one at the weekend. The Model 3 is tiny!

Couldn't even get into it comfortably. I'm only about 180cm / 6 foot but even with the seat right back and wheel as high up as it would go it was a pain. It's a very low down car and the driving position is recumbent.
What car are you driving currently?

Dave Hedgehog

14,555 posts

204 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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kuro68k said:
I went and had a look at one at the weekend. The Model 3 is tiny!

Couldn't even get into it comfortably. I'm only about 180cm / 6 foot but even with the seat right back and wheel as high up as it would go it was a pain. It's a very low down car and the driving position is recumbent.

I strongly recommend trying one out before buying. After that experience there is no way I could live with one.
not sure what you where doing but the M3 has more room for the driver than an E class merc or an A6, quite a lot more, im 6' 2" and the size of an elephant and had huge amounts of room and found it very comfortable


Ryder35

355 posts

185 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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kuro68k said:
I went and had a look at one at the weekend. The Model 3 is tiny!

Couldn't even get into it comfortably. I'm only about 180cm / 6 foot but even with the seat right back and wheel as high up as it would go it was a pain. It's a very low down car and the driving position is recumbent.

I strongly recommend trying one out before buying. After that experience there is no way I could live with one.
No offense but you must be a very odd shape. I am 5' 11" (which is what 180cm actually is) and found it very spacious. But then I have had a few Elises in my time and found them fine too. It is not a small car let alone a tiny one

FurtiveFreddy

8,577 posts

237 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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kuro68k has generally been talking up the Niro/Kona and talking down the Model 3.

He/she obviously has their own ideas about what's good and bad about a car, but saying the Model 3 is tiny and lacks adjustment in the seating position is just plain rubbish. There's more adjustment in the seating position than my BMW 3-series for a start.

manracer

1,544 posts

97 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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kuro68k said:
I went and had a look at one at the weekend. The Model 3 is tiny!

Couldn't even get into it comfortably. I'm only about 180cm / 6 foot but even with the seat right back and wheel as high up as it would go it was a pain. It's a very low down car and the driving position is recumbent.

I strongly recommend trying one out before buying. After that experience there is no way I could live with one.
im 6 foot 2 (188cm) and the model 3 is a roomy place to be for me so I am struggling to understand your issue.

acme

2,971 posts

198 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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Interesting to see comments in the latest few pages re delivery times as I looked yesterday and specced a base model with an apparent delivery of September, which I was very surprised by, sounds like this is total nonsense?

Cheers

Dave Hedgehog

14,555 posts

204 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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acme said:
Interesting to see comments in the latest few pages re delivery times as I looked yesterday and specced a base model with an apparent delivery of September, which I was very surprised by, sounds like this is total nonsense?

Cheers
They told me august just before i placed my deposit lol


lost in espace

6,161 posts

207 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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I have a 3 on order, white base model no extras. The order agreement shows the price at £40,840.00 I know the grant has to come off that, but it puts it over £40k and into luxury car tax. I thought the price had dropped below this threshold anyone confirm for me?

Ryder35

355 posts

185 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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lost in espace said:
I have a 3 on order, white base model no extras. The order agreement shows the price at £40,840.00 I know the grant has to come off that, but it puts it over £40k and into luxury car tax. I thought the price had dropped below this threshold anyone confirm for me?
Price is below £40 before delivery charges... unfortunately delivery charges count towards the luxury tax threshold so it is due even on the base model

manracer

1,544 posts

97 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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Mine is currently crossing the Atlantic, if evezy pull their finger out I should have it this month

Heres Johnny

7,229 posts

124 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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manracer said:
Mine is currently crossing the Atlantic, if evezy pull their finger out I should have it this month
Hope you’re available the day THEY decide they want you to take delivery as they’ve been reallocating them if buyers can’t according to the owners group and you’ll go to the back of the queue

lost in espace

6,161 posts

207 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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Ryder35 said:
Price is below £40 before delivery charges... unfortunately delivery charges count towards the luxury tax threshold so it is due even on the base model
Thanks Ryder35, that is a pain. My Leaf value seems to be dropping like a stone as well.

manracer

1,544 posts

97 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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Heres Johnny said:
manracer said:
Mine is currently crossing the Atlantic, if evezy pull their finger out I should have it this month
Hope you’re available the day THEY decide they want you to take delivery as they’ve been reallocating them if buyers can’t according to the owners group and you’ll go to the back of the queue
Fingers crossed, I can take delivery with an hours notice!

It is harsh what they are doing if true, but if you've waited for months then I'd expect most should be able to take delivery pretty quick.

Durzel

12,272 posts

168 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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If you're getting it from Evezy then you don't need to worry about that as they'll be the ones collecting it from Tesla, installing their kit etc.

I'd be surprised if you get it before the end of the month but it's possible. They have to get their dashcam fitted, for one (I know it has one but Evezy's is remotely controlled)

RobDickinson

31,343 posts

254 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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Heres Johnny said:
Hope you’re available the day THEY decide they want you to take delivery as they’ve been reallocating them if buyers can’t according to the owners group and you’ll go to the back of the queue
Teslas contract says within 7 days

Heres Johnny

7,229 posts

124 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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RobDickinson said:
Heres Johnny said:
Hope you’re available the day THEY decide they want you to take delivery as they’ve been reallocating them if buyers can’t according to the owners group and you’ll go to the back of the queue
Teslas contract says within 7 days
And Tesla are ignoring that


FurtiveFreddy

8,577 posts

237 months

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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Heres Johnny said:
RobDickinson said:
Heres Johnny said:
Hope you’re available the day THEY decide they want you to take delivery as they’ve been reallocating them if buyers can’t according to the owners group and you’ll go to the back of the queue
Teslas contract says within 7 days
And Tesla are ignoring that
No, they are now honouring that clause and also allowing someone other than the registered owner to collect.

Heres Johnny

7,229 posts

124 months

Wednesday 7th August 2019
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FurtiveFreddy said:
Heres Johnny said:
RobDickinson said:
Heres Johnny said:
Hope you’re available the day THEY decide they want you to take delivery as they’ve been reallocating them if buyers can’t according to the owners group and you’ll go to the back of the queue
Teslas contract says within 7 days
And Tesla are ignoring that
No, they are now honouring that clause and also allowing someone other than the registered owner to collect.
Not according to some of the stories I’ve read although I have also read some still had to refuse the date and Tesla allowed a different date.

But what type of company even threatens to do it in the first place? Are they that arrogant or have no idea about customer service?

RobDickinson

31,343 posts

254 months

Wednesday 7th August 2019
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Probably just the latter they will be snowed with cars and prob a bunch of temp help

manracer

1,544 posts

97 months

Wednesday 7th August 2019
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Durzel said:
If you're getting it from Evezy then you don't need to worry about that as they'll be the ones collecting it from Tesla, installing their kit etc.

I'd be surprised if you get it before the end of the month but it's possible. They have to get their dashcam fitted, for one (I know it has one but Evezy's is remotely controlled)
Yeah, I actually thought he was referring to evezy