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Do you believe in the current generation electronic vehicles, which take long time to charge and lack supporting facilities?
Ask HN: Are you buying a Tesla model 3?
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Re: Ask HN: Are you buying a Tesla model 3?
#2I'm actually really considering a Model S for my next lease - my problem is the closest service center is 3 hours away. Getting tires put on, getting breaks changed; no big deal. Battery failure or something worse and that'll be a really expensive tow ride. (I'm in Western NY).
Unfortunately, the model 3 isn't scheduled to come out until end of 2017 (if that holds true) and my lease runs out in March of 2017 so... gonna have to wait until the round after this coming one (generally lease for 3 years at a time).
But if it was coming out sooner and it's visually appealing - yes, I'd have probably put down a deposit tonight. Assuming it's not god awful ugly; which I can't imagine it will be.
Re: Ask HN: Are you buying a Tesla model 3?
#3I just got back from paying my deposit. I work right down the road from a sales & service center.
Re: Ask HN: Are you buying a Tesla model 3?
#4I won't be ordering today, mostly because the event doesn't even start for me until 11:30pm. I would not be comfortable dropping that much money on a product that hasn't even been described to me. While unlikely, the thing could have like a 50 mile range or something. I want to know what I'm buying.
I believe in the current gen electric vehicles much more than I believe in current gen internal combustion vehicles, but that could be a side effect of being one of the affected VW TDI owners.
Re: Ask HN: Are you buying a Tesla model 3?
#5I'm actually really considering a Model S for my next lease - my problem is the closest service center is 3 hours away. Getting tires put on, getting breaks changed; no big deal. Battery failure or something worse and that'll be a really expensive tow ride. (I'm in Western NY). Unfortunately, the model 3 isn't scheduled to come out until end of 2017 (if that holds true) and my lease runs out in March of 2017 so... go…
I just wonder. I have insurance that covers tow rides for a car that is 5x cheaper than any Tesla. Insurance even covers stay in a hotel and expenses if you are away from home.
And as far as I can see some brands even offer 5-7 years of warranty with tow included if anything goes wrong. Mind you that this is Europe(EU).
I would expect the same arrangement for a car as expensive as Tesla.
Re: Ask HN: Are you buying a Tesla model 3?
#6TSLA is now the third most shorted stock in the Russel 1000, just behind Square and GameStop, short interest is up to 26% of the shares outstanding as of last night.
So in a round about manner, the market is betting that many people here won't be buying one, or that TSLA won't be able to deliver on it in a timely manner.
Re: Ask HN: Are you buying a Tesla model 3?
#7I won't be ordering today, mostly because the event doesn't even start for me until 11:30pm. I would not be comfortable dropping that much money on a product that hasn't even been described to me. While unlikely, the thing could have like a 50 mile range or something. I want to know what I'm buying. I believe in the current gen electric vehicles much more than I believe in current gen internal combustion vehicles, bu…
Today they are taking a $1000 refundable deposit. They will release some specs tonight, and the rest of the specs before you place your order. If you don't like it, take your deposit back.
Re: Ask HN: Are you buying a Tesla model 3?
#8No. I couldn't afford one even if I wanted one. Doesn't matter how much I believe in electronic vehicles.
Re: Ask HN: Are you buying a Tesla model 3?
#9as soon as i can see the specs and trim prices... probably
Re: Ask HN: Are you buying a Tesla model 3?
#10Took a half day from work so I could go and place my deposit early this morning. Waited about an hour in line once the store actually opened up.
It's a refundable reservation so I didn't mind putting money down first, and then seeing specs tonight.