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Tesla Model 3

Old 04-02-16, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by davyjordi
i know he was, i was just clarifying for anyone who was interested in the actual supplier.

i don't like it. i don't like the car. the only intriguing feature is the entire glass roof/windshield/rear window.
Ah, got it. I like the whole glass unit as well, but it's not worth sacrificing the trunk opening like it has done IMO. http://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-tesl...ail-1768467573
Old 04-02-16, 09:28 AM
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Bear in mind that all that was mentioned to be standard in the $35k base model is autopilot hardware, supercharger and at least 215 miles on a single charge. Based on both the Model S and Model X, adding AWD and turning on the autopilot feature will bump that up to about $43k.
Old 04-02-16, 09:38 AM
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Old 04-02-16, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by listairee
Bear in mind that all that was mentioned to be standard in the $35k base model is autopilot hardware, supercharger and at least 215 miles on a single charge. Based on both the Model S and Model X, adding AWD and turning on the autopilot feature will bump that up to about $43k.
All in all still less expensive than an is350 f sport and comes with out gas cost. In the the chicago land area where I live they have a charging station right by me. Don't get me wrong love my is350. These gas prices arent staying down forever. But maybe they do if a lot of model 3 comes to the road. Supply and demand.
Old 04-02-16, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by FSportDRM
This are would look great in white. I'm not a fan of the black or red makes the car look much smaller. Lighter colors seem to make it look larger. We have not seen white yet but I do like silver the best..
Old 04-02-16, 02:48 PM
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Any colors you guys like thus far?
Old 04-02-16, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by FSportDRM
That's cool and crazy. I know exactly what Street and city that is. (I live in bay area/silicon valley that Tesla is based in)
Old 04-02-16, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by specONE
That's cool and crazy. I know exactly what Street and city that is. (I live in bay area/silicon valley that Tesla is based in)
This isn't Santana row if that's what you were thinking.
Old 04-03-16, 02:07 PM
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I just think it looks odd in general. The proportions are weird. I also agree that the interior looks very bare, it's way too simplistic to the point of looking rubbish.

The front looks like it's missing a grill
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Originally Posted by rayaans
I just think it looks odd in general. The proportions are weird. I also agree that the interior looks very bare, it's way too simplistic to the point of looking rubbish.

The front looks like it's missing a grill
Well the point of a grill is to let air flow into the radiator, transmission cooler, a/c condenser, etc.

Since Tesla's don't require this, the grill is simply not applicable.

It just looks strange because we're not used to seeing cars without them. Personally, I like it.
Old 04-03-16, 07:13 PM
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What about cooling the electric motors?
Old 04-03-16, 07:23 PM
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I'm all in for auto pilot. I can't wait for a car to drive me around..while I do other stuff.
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Originally Posted by litesoarer
What about cooling the electric motors?
It's liquid cooled.
Old 04-04-16, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CrackerJac
Well the point of a grill is to let air flow into the radiator, transmission cooler, a/c condenser, etc.

Since Tesla's don't require this, the grill is simply not applicable.

It just looks strange because we're not used to seeing cars without them. Personally, I like it.
Agree about functionality but just makes the front look like an unfinished Porka!
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It'll just take time for people to like the front end. Just like how everyone hated on the spindle grill when it first came out.

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