Tesla Model ≡ Thread - Page 9

ZBB · 03-31-2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

I thought today was supposed to be the big reveal?

Tonight at 8:30 Pacific...

equ · 03-31-2016, 07:57 PM

From the participants to the flavor of the thread, this seems identical to the 'latest from Apple' threads...

Jeff_DML · 03-31-2016, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZBB

Tonight at 8:30 Pacific...

odd time, thanks

Sharp11 · 03-31-2016, 08:47 PM

Tesla may have buyers with Apple-like fervor, but just not that many of them - NPR said there are roughly 100k plus Teslas sold each year and the company has yet to turn a profit.

Perhaps the Model 3 will change that, but it's a good two year wait for the first ones to arrive.

JST · 03-31-2016, 08:55 PM

Counterpoint--the average transaction price on an iPhone isn't in the high six digits.

To date, Tesla has made one car at a time. The Model X is in the process of ramping up, so it's more than a bit misleading to average Teslas production numbers over the past few years. They are clearly increasing their production year over year.

The Model 3 will increase that substantially.

ZBB · 03-31-2016, 09:08 PM

Tesla has sold a bit over 130k Model S based on the latest VINs I've seen --and first deliveries were in June 2012. There are probably a couple thousand Model X delivered now, and they only built a total of 2500 Roadsters.

Current production rate is about 100k per year -- but they've been ramping up to that for years. The Fremont factory has capacity for 500k per year -- and Model 3 will help them get there.

Also, they did turn a profit. For one quarter in 2013. Their losses mostly come down to product development and capacity expansion. They are in growth mode, not profit mode...

bren · 03-31-2016, 09:36 PM

Friend just picked up his mS today, iirc the vin is in the 120’s or maybe it was 140's now I can't remember. Neat thing is they are now throwing in the mX center console, so much better than nothingness they had before. Although, a bunch of the clips weren't lining up and one side wasn't snapped in until I finessed it some.

Also kind of funny that it rides on the same size tires as the x3.

ZBB · 03-31-2016, 11:03 PM

The new consoles started being delivered about a week ago… His may be one of the first builds with it...

TD · 03-31-2016, 11:17 PM

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ZBB · 03-31-2016, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TD

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Welcome!

So what's the over/under on actual start time? The Model X reveal was nearly an hour late...

03-31-2016, 09:08 PM	#86
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	Tesla has sold a bit over 130k Model S based on the latest VINs I've seen --and first deliveries were in June 2012. There are probably a couple thousand Model X delivered now, and they only built a total of 2500 Roadsters. Current production rate is about 100k per year -- but they've been ramping up to that for years. The Fremont factory has capacity for 500k per year -- and Model 3 will help them get there. Also, they did turn a profit. For one quarter in 2013. Their losses mostly come down to product development and capacity expansion. They are in growth mode, not profit mode... __________________ ZBB

03-31-2016, 09:36 PM	#87
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Friend just picked up his mS today, iirc the vin is in the 120’s or maybe it was 140's now I can't remember. Neat thing is they are now throwing in the mX center console, so much better than nothingness they had before. Although, a bunch of the clips weren't lining up and one side wasn't snapped in until I finessed it some. Also kind of funny that it rides on the same size tires as the x3. Last edited by bren; 03-31-2016 at 09:50 PM.

03-31-2016, 11:03 PM	#88
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	The new consoles started being delivered about a week ago… His may be one of the first builds with it... __________________ ZBB

03-31-2016, 07:57 PM	#82
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,584	From the participants to the flavor of the thread, this seems identical to the 'latest from Apple' threads...

03-31-2016, 08:47 PM	#84
Sharp11 Vicarious Twitterer Join Date: May 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 06 330 cic ZHP Location: CT Posts: 7,566	Tesla may have buyers with Apple-like fervor, but just not that many of them - NPR said there are roughly 100k plus Teslas sold each year and the company has yet to turn a profit. Perhaps the Model 3 will change that, but it's a good two year wait for the first ones to arrive.

03-31-2016, 08:55 PM	#85
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	Counterpoint--the average transaction price on an iPhone isn't in the high six digits. To date, Tesla has made one car at a time. The Model X is in the process of ramping up, so it's more than a bit misleading to average Teslas production numbers over the past few years. They are clearly increasing their production year over year. The Model 3 will increase that substantially.

03-31-2016, 11:17 PM	#89
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	Deposit placed online.