Updated: $35k (before savings) Model 3 is here. 

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 02/28/2019 at 16:48 • Filed to: None

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Just a lame update, or something legitimately exciting?

CB > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 16:53

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Oh man, every Tesla is about to go into a pre-set driving cycle towards the ocean, lock its doors, and hold the drivers and passengers hostage until world governments pay Elon Musk $100 billion.

That, or they’re going to announce a fix for door handles in icy weather. One of the two.

Ash78, voting early and often > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 16:54

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“2pm”

That’s some cocky West Coast talk right there. Unless you live in Eastern with half of the US, you are required to list your time zone afterwards.

I’m expecting an Ice Fishing Equipment Package for the Model X. Like a hole in the floor and height-adjustable suspension.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 16:54

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Model Y? T he elusive mythical $35000 Model 3? The Tesla Semi?

A NEW FLAMETHROWER?!!!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 16:55

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Maybe it will finally be a chance for shareholders to connect a Model S battery pack to Elon Musk’s nips with jumper cables every time he tweets.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Ash78, voting early and often 02/28/2019 at 16:55

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West Coast-Best Coast. We don’t consider any other timezones.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Ash78, voting early and often 02/28/2019 at 16:56

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The universe revolves around Elon. 

RallyWrench > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 16:57

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I’m guessing a truck. Apparently they just closed Model 3 orders? 

For Sweden > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:00

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I gotchu fam

Ash78, voting early and often > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:00

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No wonder he underestimated the escape velocity on all of those rockets. He forgot to control for himself...

Spanfeller is a twat > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:01

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Oh... it’s probably not a new batter given the URL includes the word “battery”

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > For Sweden 02/28/2019 at 17:02

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How much shorter? 

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:04

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For Sweden > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:04

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Tesla says it will go 220 American miles

They also say the price includes gas savings, and I actually laughed out loud.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > For Sweden 02/28/2019 at 17:04

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220 ain’t bad.  https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/28/18245165/tesla-model-3-price-lower-cost-elon-musk-news

gettingoldercarguy > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:09

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Something exciting for the lovers, something lame for the haters. Don’t w orry, each camp will let you know sad nauseum. (I left that autocorrect fail in there on purpose)

PatBateman > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:10

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Question: I wasn’t paying attention before now, but did Tesla already have a dual motor  long r ange version that could do 0-60 in 3.2, or is that new as well?

Spanfeller is a twat > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:11

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https://3.tesla.com/model3/design#battery


If you stop the site from re-directing you can configure the base model 3

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:11

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$27k (after savings) is a big change! Even less in other states, it appears. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > For Sweden 02/28/2019 at 17:12

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Your “savings” are better than mine (due to more expensive gas where you live, I guess?).

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RallyWrench 02/28/2019 at 17:14

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$35k model for sale (before tax savings).

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > PatBateman 02/28/2019 at 17:16

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Not sure.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > gettingoldercarguy 02/28/2019 at 17:16

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Will be interesting to see how many sales they get with this significantly lower priced model. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > For Sweden 02/28/2019 at 17:17

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Just read your last line... Give me a break, Elon.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:17

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Built the Cheapest one I could, lowest range, Black exterior No Auto Pilot

So ignoring the 6 year gas savings it’s $31,250 plus $ 1200 Destination. $32, 450 Out the door. If you add in 3 year gas savings- deduct 2150 so $30,300 Out the Door.   Expect to see these everywhere then.

gettingoldercarguy > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:18

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A shitload, I'm thinking cheap iPhone.

RallyWrench > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:19

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That’s cool, if a bit anticlimactic.    I’m seeing 3's everywhere already (and a Tesla energy is across the street). W onder how they’ll multiply now.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 02/28/2019 at 17:20

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Yeah, lots of buyers have been waiting and will pull the trigger at this price point. The 6-year gas savings thing is obnoxious... I wonder what fuel economy and annual miles they’re using for that. 

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:23

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I would assume the EPA’s Miles per Gallon Equivalent MPGe and average 15K miles a year

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > RallyWrench 02/28/2019 at 17:23

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Anticlimactic yes, but a move in the right direction. Model Y would be cool but this is still going to generate enough sales to move that mainstream market share and motivate the big boys to get off their butts and make a serious competitor. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > gettingoldercarguy 02/28/2019 at 17:26

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Yup. Wouldn’t be surprised if half the initial reservation holders have been holding out for this moment. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 02/28/2019 at 17:27

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Yeah, but you have to assume the mileage the buyer is getting presently as well. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RallyWrench 02/28/2019 at 17:30

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Just makes me think how much Toyota screwed this up. There were a few years where EVERYONE in certain areas was driving a Prius. Now those will all be replaced by Model 3s. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:31

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Includes gas savings over 6 years?! Come on...

His Stigness > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 17:33

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I wonder how all the newly minted unemployed workers feel about this. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > His Stigness 02/28/2019 at 17:37

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I wonder how many were there less than a year.

As a result of the above, we unfortunately have no choice but to reduce full-time employee headcount by approximately 7% (we grew by 30% last year, which is more than we can support) and retain only the most critical temps and contractors. Tesla will need to make these cuts while increasing the Model 3 production rate and making many manufacturing engineering improvements in the coming months. Higher volume and manufacturing design improvements are crucial for Tesla to achieve the economies of scale required to manufacture the standard range (220 mile), standard interior Model 3 at $35k and still be a viable company. There isn’t any other way.

To those departing, thank you for everything you have done to advance our mission. I am deeply grateful for your contributions to Tesla. We would not be where we are today without you.

My bird IS the word > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 18:25

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Ill say it: I can't fucking believe it. Where did he pull all this money from? His ass? New conspiracy: elon is a golden goose wearing a man costume. 

His Stigness > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 18:39

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Probably all of them. You get stock after two years. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > My bird IS the word 02/28/2019 at 18:47

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I mean, he builds spaceships, too, so...

Seriously impressive that they got here, though . I’m guessing the base, no options model will actually sell at or even below cost (in order to pump sales numbers and keep market share as competitors enter ).

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > His Stigness 02/28/2019 at 20:08

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Are you still in the interview process with them? Sounds like they will be increasing their service staff  numbers.

RallyWrench > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/28/2019 at 20:40

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That’s a good point, for a company on top of the green world, they’re really badly positioned about now. 

RallyWrench > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 02/28/2019 at 20:43

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Oh absolutely, if nothing else, Tesla has moved the ball forward. 

BaconSandwich is tasty. > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 03/01/2019 at 00:17

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As much as I like Tesla, I hate it when they pull crap like that. State  the price outright!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BaconSandwich is tasty. 03/01/2019 at 09:01

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I get the point they’re trying to make, but that a big effing asterisk on that number... 

My bird IS the word > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 03/01/2019 at 10:23

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I still expect him to fail. I don’t hate the cars, but I do hate the man.

You can't afford to be that sloppy with business practices. He is a hell of a salesman, and that's floated him through I think.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > My bird IS the word 03/01/2019 at 11:02

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He is a dick. So was Edison. So was Steve Jobs. So was...

Definitely the “move fast and break things” mentality. Sometimes it works, sometimes it fails miserably. 

His Stigness > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 03/01/2019 at 13:33

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They declined to hire me. But I realized I wasn’t qualified for the position. I’m just a Master technician with years of diagnostic skills, not an Apple Genius.

The manager for their mobile service used to work at Apple. I think that says it all. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > His Stigness 03/01/2019 at 18:14

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So, go work at an Apple Store for a couple months  and reapply? ¯\_()_/¯

His Stigness > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 03/01/2019 at 18:51

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And then get fired in a few years when they bring out the Model Y? Nah. I’m good. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > His Stigness 03/02/2019 at 16:13

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Hope things are getting better for you at your shop, or that the right spot for you opens up elsewhere.