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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1000 on: August 16, 2017, 12:06:27 am »
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1001 on: August 16, 2017, 08:42:53 am »
Quote from: rrocket on August 16, 2017, 12:06:27 am
Hmmmmm...

http://jalopnik.com/this-first-look-at-the-tesla-model-3s-dash-controls-is-1797857601

Oh gosh this is dumb!! I totally thought the controls were hidden without the vents themselves...


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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1002 on: August 16, 2017, 09:01:51 am »
I ma not an expert in laws around setting manufacturers setting selling prices. Telsa wants a check from you for whats equivalent of $35,000 USD when you buy them. Manufacturers constantly adjust prices based on the exchange rate. I know thats not illegal so its hard to see why charging 35000 USD in Canadian would be illegal.

Regarding the controls..this will be a major pain in the winters when we have our gloves on.. will be hard to adjust till the car warms up (which will take time since it is electric)

Another thing that baffles me is that they have navigation and WiFi as standard but not heated seats..They could have very eaily disabled WiFi and have made it an ($2000) option and enabled it by an software update. Then again i may not be in the right age group...

Wifi may be more important for millenials and younger compared to old (not really v old) people like me and maybe they know this...
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1003 on: August 16, 2017, 09:10:49 am »
Quote from: CSH on August 16, 2017, 09:01:51 am
I ma not an expert in laws around setting manufacturers setting selling prices. Telsa wants a check from you for whats equivalent of $35,000 USD when you buy them. Manufacturers constantly adjust prices based on the exchange rate. I know thats not illegal so its hard to see why charging 35000 USD in Canadian would be illegal.

Regarding the controls..this will be a major pain in the winters when we have our gloves on.. will be hard to adjust till the car warms up (which will take time since it is electric)

Another thing that baffles me is that they have navigation and WiFi as standard but not heated seats..They could have very eaily disabled WiFi and have made it an ($2000) option and enabled it by an software update. Then again i may not be in the right age group...

Wifi may be more important for millenials and younger compared to old (not really v old) people like me and maybe they know this...
Car companies do not alter their prices on a daily basis as the U.S.dollar fluctuates....as the case would be if you were buying a Tesla.
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1004 on: August 16, 2017, 09:14:56 am »
^^^ If every retailer decides to price their goods and services in USD it effectively undermines the national currency. I'm not sure if there are any laws prohibiting this in Canada.
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1005 on: August 16, 2017, 09:23:40 am »
Quote from: rrocket on August 16, 2017, 12:06:27 am
Hmmmmm...

http://jalopnik.com/this-first-look-at-the-tesla-model-3s-dash-controls-is-1797857601

It's 'genius' to have controls where there is no tactile sensation, so the driver has to take his/her eyes off the road and look down to use the controls?

That's not 'genius', that's stupid design.
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1006 on: August 16, 2017, 09:29:06 am »
Quote from: stodge on August 16, 2017, 09:15:45 am
The price of gas fluctuates every few minutes so I don't see why Tesla can't do this. Somewhat sarcastic reply.

We buy computing hardware from the united states based companies (CISCO, PaloAlto, Proofpoint etc..) They adjust pricing of their products anywhere from once a year to once a quarter based on the USD.. so it is a well known practice for big corporations.. Tesla may do it once a week or month or so...
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1007 on: August 16, 2017, 09:38:00 am »
Quote from: CSH on August 16, 2017, 09:29:06 am
Quote from: stodge on August 16, 2017, 09:15:45 am
The price of gas fluctuates every few minutes so I don't see why Tesla can't do this. Somewhat sarcastic reply.

We buy computing hardware from the united states based companies (CISCO, PaloAlto, Proofpoint etc..) They adjust pricing of their products anywhere from once a year to once a quarter based on the USD.. so it is a well known practice for big corporations.. Tesla may do it once a week or month or so...

It is one thing to have to change a price based on the market conditions it is another to tell a consumer "your balance is xx.xx USD, whatever it is in CAD on the day you cut us a cheque". If you are a local retailer your price should be in CAD and not in USD equivalent. Just wait until someone in the know gets a smell of this situation  ;)
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1008 on: August 16, 2017, 09:49:33 am »
Didn't Porsche sell the Carrera GT in US$ in Canada.
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1009 on: August 16, 2017, 11:24:01 am »
Quote from: EV Dan on August 16, 2017, 09:38:00 am
Quote from: CSH on August 16, 2017, 09:29:06 am
Quote from: stodge on August 16, 2017, 09:15:45 am
The price of gas fluctuates every few minutes so I don't see why Tesla can't do this. Somewhat sarcastic reply.

We buy computing hardware from the united states based companies (CISCO, PaloAlto, Proofpoint etc..) They adjust pricing of their products anywhere from once a year to once a quarter based on the USD.. so it is a well known practice for big corporations.. Tesla may do it once a week or month or so...

It is one thing to have to change a price based on the market conditions it is another to tell a consumer "your balance is xx.xx USD, whatever it is in CAD on the day you cut us a cheque". If you are a local retailer your price should be in CAD and not in USD equivalent. Just wait until someone in the know gets a smell of this situation  ;)

We do business with some of our big customers in USD, even though we're both based here.
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1010 on: August 16, 2017, 11:39:31 am »

Should Tesla count as a local retailer?   Probably does as its web site shows Canadian 'stores'.   Even so why can't it charge in USD at the spot rate.
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1011 on: August 18, 2017, 10:48:42 pm »
While putting down my $2K deposit on a new EV at Mercedes dealer, the sales associate said he had a $1K deposit on a Tesla Model 3.
Not news, but I found that an interesting thing to offer up while doing the sale negotiation.
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1012 on: August 19, 2017, 10:32:52 am »
Quote from: Smart Electric on August 18, 2017, 10:48:42 pm
While putting down my $2K deposit on a new EV at Mercedes dealer, the sales associate said he had a $1K deposit on a Tesla Model 3.
Not news, but I found that an interesting thing to offer up while doing the sale negotiation.

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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1013 on: August 19, 2017, 10:36:13 am »
Quote from: Smart Electric on August 18, 2017, 10:48:42 pm
While putting down my $2K deposit on a new EV at Mercedes dealer, the sales associate said he had a $1K deposit on a Tesla Model 3.
Not news, but I found that an interesting thing to offer up while doing the sale negotiation.
Why would you need to put a deposit down?
When I order my truck , I offered to put money down and they said no
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1014 on: August 19, 2017, 01:13:04 pm »
Quote from: Airbalancer on August 19, 2017, 10:36:13 am

Why would you need to put a deposit down?
When I order my truck , I offered to put money down and they said no

This wasn't an order.  There are a small number of cars currently in Canada that were shipped from Europe factory.   By placing the deposit, I have secured the option of buying that car.  Without the deposit, when they arrive at the dealer, anyone could take that car and buy it before I got a chance to see it.   It was a preventative measure to ensure I had the option of buying it once I do a test drive of the demonstrator.
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1015 on: September 09, 2017, 06:16:48 am »
Interesting...find your Model 3 monthly payment to see how affordable it is...
http://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-monthly-payment-cost-calculator-tax-insurance-charging/
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1016 on: September 09, 2017, 06:24:07 am »
wants me to sign up

no thanks

wouldnt sway me anyways
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1017 on: September 09, 2017, 09:03:23 am »
Quote from: ChaosphereIX on September 09, 2017, 06:24:07 am
wants me to sign up

no thanks

wouldnt sway me anyways
Odd..no sign up in any of my devices
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1018 on: September 09, 2017, 09:14:47 am »
Man that's a terrible website for mobile.
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Re: TESLA Model III
« Reply #1019 on: September 09, 2017, 09:21:47 am »
Quote from: rrocket on August 16, 2017, 12:06:27 am
Hmmmmm...

http://jalopnik.com/this-first-look-at-the-tesla-model-3s-dash-controls-is-1797857601

I hope there's a fully automatic option for airflow. All my previous cars with automatic climate control direct air down low when heating and up high when cooling as it should. I like it that way and do not want to be constantly adjusting airflow.
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