Just got my deposit back...
09-19-2018, 10:45 PM
#31
I put a deposit on the E-tron. I don't need two sports cars. And since I am moving to Colorado in April, I think the E-Tron will be better suited to take me snowboarding (hopefully). E-Tron looks nice but we will see how this roll out goes. I hope it's not like the I-Pace. I was going to get one since I am in LA at the moment and got the same response as daveo4porsche. So I went with a Fuel Cell to get my carpool sticker. I just hope Colorado keeps that $5k rebate for next year.
09-20-2018, 12:10 AM
#32
09-21-2018, 10:26 AM
#33
Pro
is that because of the rule change on the HOV stickers for EVs?
09-21-2018, 02:06 PM
#34
Rennlist Member
yes the rule change - Love the car - but a car pool sticker saves me anywhere from 2.5 to 4 hours a week in commute time...so time for a car w/sticker...{sigh} I'd rather just drive the P85D for a couple more years.
09-27-2018, 11:05 PM
#35
What year is your X? I have a '17 Model X with white stickers, I keep checking to see the updates from white to red (2017-current white stickers suppose to be able to convert to red) but haven't heard anything. I may just have a to buy a cheap EV in a couple months as well JUST for the red stickers.
09-28-2018, 12:56 AM
#36
Rennlist Member
My X is a 17, but the wife drives it and needs the 7 passengers for kids + friends....
09-28-2018, 01:05 AM
#37
Addict
Rennlist Member
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Neighbor just took delivery of a M3P. He let me take it out for a little spin... it's good, very good. 
The size is perfect... Model S is to big. Took 3 weeks to get if from time he ordered it.
The size is perfect... Model S is to big. Took 3 weeks to get if from time he ordered it.
09-28-2018, 02:00 AM
#38
Burning Brakes
A friend of mine just took delivery of his TM3D today. He traded in a 20 y/o Corolla that won't pass Ca smog. I told him he'll feel like he entered a different universe.
09-28-2018, 10:30 PM
#39
It’s an appliance and Tesla’s got rows and rows of them lined up in their storage lots. It just takes Tesla three weeks to deliver them, as opposed to three hours for a typical car dealer.
09-29-2018, 06:06 AM
#40
Burning Brakes
Typical car dealer will try to convince you to buy either what is on his lot or might be inclined to do a swap with a nearby dealer. If that doesn't work, you are in for a 6-8 week factory order. Most folks relent and get something reasonably close to what they originally went in for.
I was talking with my across-the-back-fence neighbor yesterday. (PG&E finally did some tree work between our properties. Only took 10 years and last years Santa Rosa fire to get them to do it.) He has a Cayenne and his wife a MB. He was quite interested in my Model 3, and described to me his test drive in a friends Model S as 'incredible'...
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09-30-2018, 11:44 PM
#41
Rennlist Member
I finally saw the Mission E concept car at Rennsport Reunion this weekend. Great looking but too large for what I’m looking for. I requested my deposit back also. I’ll keep my i3 until there is a longer range replacement for my little car.
10-01-2018, 02:18 AM
#42
May I say as a Tesla fan I really like how all you people have very even handed discussions without making wild claims about any brand of the cars.
As it is I have a car and truck that still run fine but I know are ending the period of cheap maintenance, so next time next year I will need to buy a new vehicle or spend big bucks to keep them running. While my first choice has been a Tesla or a Bollinger, I have to keep an eye out for what others may produce next year. I have been very impressed by the I-Pace videos when they flew all those reporters in for test drives. And I can't wait for the videos of the Taycan to come out next.
I just went to an Electric Drive meeting last weekend and found I was very impressed with the interior of the KIA Soul vs what I just read - that alone has shown me that I can't just read magazines or read specs, I need to see the new cars in real life first before deciding which is the best match.
I hope a test car will show up here in Canada, Ontario soon.
Earl Colby Pottinger (Tesla and Bollinger fan)
As it is I have a car and truck that still run fine but I know are ending the period of cheap maintenance, so next time next year I will need to buy a new vehicle or spend big bucks to keep them running. While my first choice has been a Tesla or a Bollinger, I have to keep an eye out for what others may produce next year. I have been very impressed by the I-Pace videos when they flew all those reporters in for test drives. And I can't wait for the videos of the Taycan to come out next.
I just went to an Electric Drive meeting last weekend and found I was very impressed with the interior of the KIA Soul vs what I just read - that alone has shown me that I can't just read magazines or read specs, I need to see the new cars in real life first before deciding which is the best match.
I hope a test car will show up here in Canada, Ontario soon.
Earl Colby Pottinger (Tesla and Bollinger fan)
10-01-2018, 02:20 AM
#43
But Size
Earl Colby Pottinger (Tesla and Bollinger fan)
10-01-2018, 05:16 PM
#45
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