Tesla soliciting supplier quotes for Model Y crossover, production March 1, 2020

Post by greedo » Wed, Jan 31, 2018, 12:23 AM UTC

susanhi wrote: post #48

davesque wrote: post #21

So is this where the founders all get to come in and contemplate, compare, and contrast their expensive luxury toys? And then move on to another thread on HN and wax philosophical about economic inequality?

I took delivery of the Model 3 a couple weeks ago. IMO it’s going to be a phenomenal car even with just the base model (ie no autopilot, no leather, no larger battery.) I suggest test driving when able to see what I’m talking about. The instant torque, the balance and stability of the car. It’s just a fun driving experience. Coupled with the safety of the car and the integrated infotainment/controls in the large scre…

Post by greglindahl » Wed, Jan 31, 2018, 4:26 AM UTC

rsync wrote: post #39

jedberg wrote: post #18

I used to be super gung-ho about Tesla. I've preordered the X and the 3. Never pulled the trigger on the X, and probably gonna give back my 3 reservation too. I love the way the car drives. The driver experience is amazing, with the way it just goes where you want and autopilot just driving it on the freeway for me. If it was just me, I would get one. But the interiors are awful. They let me test drive an X for a day…

"But the interiors are awful." This cannot be overstated. The interiors are indeed awful. The interior of a maxed out Model S approaches the fit, finish, materials and features of the low end germans (A4, 3Series, Cclass) from below . In fact, while I find it hard to believe, it appears that many Model S drivers are driving their very first expensive car. Forum comments/postings make it very clear that they are not c…

Post by greglindahl » Wed, Jan 31, 2018, 4:39 AM UTC

bborud wrote: post #53

My wife and I are in the market for an EV, but the thing is, even the Model 3 is a bit big for a car to drive around the city and all the tiny cars I've looked at have rubbish batteries. If Tesla did a small, two-seater city car, with an okay trunk and a decent battery I'd probably buy it.

Post by greglindahl » Wed, Jan 31, 2018, 4:44 AM UTC

toddmorey wrote: post #14

susanhi wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Have you been inside an actual model 3? Or are you basing your comment on pics? I got ours a couple of weeks ago and it’s definitely not like a Hyundai. The interior is very clean, modern, far superior to any other car I’ve been in. My first thoughts when I got in was— the BMW 3 series is dead. My second thought was, they better refresh the Model S interior to match this asap because the Model S looks dated compared…

Aside from the better look, it seems like the build quality has made significant advancements too, yeah? (I've yet to sit in a Model 3.) The Model S squeaks and rattles like a 1980s Oldsmobile!

Post by greglindahl » Wed, Jan 31, 2018, 4:51 AM UTC

chiph wrote: post #44

The Model S is aging well (they really hit it out of the park with the styling back in 2012). But rather than see Tesla introduce a new model, I think it's time for the next generation of the S.