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Why I won't buy a Tesla Model 3

Discussion in 'Tesla' started by 4rpr15, Apr 1, 2016.

  1. 4rpr15

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    no question, especially the gull wing doors.
     
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    3 Supercharger in Qc this spring. Now 325000 reservations
     
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    delivery backing into 2021...
     
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    Tesla refuses to learn from its many production problems. He could have 1 million reservations. That doesn't matter.
     
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    I'm not sure I agree with that statement. The single biggest production problem over every other Tesla issue is vehicle battery production limitations. With Tesla building the largest battery production facility in the world, I think it is safe to say they are addressing their production problems quite directly.
     
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    here. let me try:

    It's all better with gasoline. There's no way people want clean air and sustainable transport. Continue with everything that works right now and forget innovation. it simply won't work and that's that.

    Whew. that feels so much better. now i see why people are negative to Tesla! not...

    Good grief.
     
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    That is first class sarcasm. I like.
     
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    What outlandish feature did you see on the Model 3 reveal that proves they aren't learning? I won't hold my breath waiting.
     
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    the price.:p
     
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    who knows - there may be a bunch of used ones on the market by then.
     
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    sure, like any car. there will be used available. i'd be interested.
     
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    I think there will be three of them. Nevada, China, Europe.

    And 325,000 paid reservations? The next thing they might announce (purely for PR reasons and boasting) is that the entire production of the 3 series is sold out. That would bother a few board members of some of the larger car companies of the world.
     
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    No doubt, that with so many reservations, they will have no trouble raising capital for expansion. Will still take years, but the direction is up.

    jp
     
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    Corwyn Energy Curmudgeon

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    Because its huge. The rear window goes from the B pillar to the back of the car.

    Thank you kindly.
    Merged, please use multi-quote.
    Average new car price zips 2.6% to $33,560 - USA today

    And at least some of those people will get a Model ≡ for $27,500.

    Thank you kindly.


    Merged, please use multi-quote.
    Go to Youtube. Plenty of Tesla commercials there (not written, produced, or paid for by Tesla Motor Company of course).

    Thank you kindly.

    Merged, please use multi-quote.

    Not sure what could be cleaner than REMOVING methane from the air and replacing it with CO2.

    Thank you kindly.
     
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    we've already had the 'average price' discussion, it's skewed. but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of people who can afford to buy one.
     
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    325,000+ reservation holders. Be very glad that everyone can't afford this car.
    ;)
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    doesn't make me happy, i hope they all can, even without a tax rebate.
     
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    Are those 100% true orders? Meanwhile in Tesla land......lol

    Tesla recalls 2,700 Model X cars
     
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