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I hope that design is just a concept.
The Tesla Motors Appreciation Thread
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Isn't that the Model X shown in that link?...
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Not 100% sure, but I think there are different versions of the model 3.
Speaking of being not 100% sure, does anyone know if there will be a tax break with the model 3. I think with the Model S, you get something like a $7500 tax credit.
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Yah reports are that the Model3 will have both a sedan and crossover.
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Tesla needs to get their **** together quick...
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Tesla Motors Inc
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Stock jumped today on that call from a hedge fund manager suggesting the market cap should be around $120B (currently at ~$30B) within five years. Got in at $190 a few months ago. Might double down on the next dip.
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Regarding the tax credit, there should be.
The only way a $7500 tax credit will apply towards you is if you even make a large enough income. If you're making only $30k a year you won't get a credit for the full $7500.
Depending on which state you live in you can get cash back though. In CA they'll give you a check for $2500 as long as the funds are available.
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Fair enough
... But I'm talking more about the public perception of them... They've only released 1 successful model, and new ones keep getting postponed... They're not a German company with decades of track record... I believe in them... I'm not sure everyone does though...
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So this happened. Just to answer some questions, I didn't have some hood electrician install the outlet either. It was a licensed electrician and I checked and he had all positive reviews on yelp.
It charged to 100% and when it was done I went to unplug it to go out and saw the it was burnted.
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It charged to 100% and when it was done I went to unplug it to go out and saw the it was burnted.
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Damn, doesn't Tesla send out their own electricians to install their chargers?
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Nope. The charging installation is up to the customer. They referred me to someone else to take a look at it but that electrician wanted $170+ just to take a look at it. I had another licensed electrician who just checked it out for free since he was here anyways and he said it was the adapter's fault cause the breaker didn't trip and all wiring on my end was fine.
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Well Damn... I wonder how common this is...
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Damn, wonder if anyone else on the tesla forums has experienced this issue. How long have you been using that outlet to charge it?
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I've been using it for over a year. These fan boys on the tesla forums are quick to be captain save a ho for Tesla and blame me for causing the adapter to burn. They all assume I've had a hood electrician hook it up. I had the outlet taken apart and there was no other damage on that end except for what the adapter caused. I want to call these old geriatric tards out.
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"Geriatric tards"
That's very strange that it just happened all of the sudden but could just be a hiccup on the outlet/breaker. BTW not sure if you have an apple watch but if you do this would seem pretty useful although there is a small lag.
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Thats just a loose connection. It happens when electricity has to jump and creates an arc. Make sure you get a nice tight "virgin" secure fit.
Not going to lie, it does look a lil janky.
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The Apple Watch integration is crazy as hell. I'd get one just for that lol
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have watch.
now i just need a Tesla.
did not know leasing was at $1200 though.
thats a tough choice especially when you can get in a new S class for that money.
and you need at least $7500 down for the Tesla.
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Mr FarnkMucus, get that referral number and get on working for a free Tesla!
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Are you interested in a Tesla?
Every owner got an email from Elon about this. I had to check it out after you mentioned it in the GLA thread.
Aside from some quality control, you should consider it or at least the Model 3 whenever it releases.
$7500 tax credit and $2500 check from the state isn't too bad. Plus since we're in CA we have lower electric rates than most other states and now I pay between $50-80 a month just on electricity for the car vs $400 on gas as before. I can drive back and forth from LA to OC and still have plenty of range left to get around without any worries of charging.
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Was definitely considered it but I just love that exhaust note and engine roar too much.
The GLA is actually my daily driver now and I'm looking for a weekend car but that likely won't be a Tesla.
I might consider it again when the lease is up on the GLA and whichever weekend car I get is enough to let me drive the Tesla daily.
Though that post above where dude is saying you need a $7500 down and the monthly is still $1200 for a lease? $7500 tax credit balances it out but that $1200 monthly is pretty stiff, I assume that's on the P85D version?
The GLA is actually my daily driver now and I'm looking for a weekend car but that likely won't be a Tesla.
I might consider it again when the lease is up on the GLA and whichever weekend car I get is enough to let me drive the Tesla daily.
Though that post above where dude is saying you need a $7500 down and the monthly is still $1200 for a lease? $7500 tax credit balances it out but that $1200 monthly is pretty stiff, I assume that's on the P85D version?
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Nice. How does the interior feel on the GLA? After being in the Tesla I can't go back to the M3; it feels too cramp, but the handling is a lot better.
That lease does sound high. Probably is for the P85D, but I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't either. They're financing rates through Wells Fargo was potato a few years ago. Idk how it is now. You could put less down and lease an S550 and that interior alone is miles better than Teslas. I'm lightweight and if you saw the leather in my car you would've thought I was a fat kid.
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