Has anybody on here put a deposit on a Tesla 3 ?

Almost did two weeks ago. Very tempting. Even though you can get it back later I decided not to at the end. Even so I'm almost certain I'll go for Tesla when the time comes to change the Fabia. Too bad its not even a year old yet...

Nick P did when the order books opened.

Nick P did when the order books opened.

 

Bang goes Nick P secret.....................

Bang goes Nick P secret.....................

 

Are you sure it was that secret and not the other one????  

 

Bang goes Nick P secret.....................

 

 

Are you sure it was that secret and not the other one????  

 

 

Bu99er, I've forgotten what the secret was now    

Bang goes Nick P secret.....................

 

To be fair, it wasn't too much of a secret! :p

To be fair, it wasn't too much of a secret! :p

 

....................he might have been kidding John to throw you off the scent,            or may be not

I am considering convincing my parents into buying used model S with life time free supercharger.

Yesterday I finaly got to ride one it was amazing the punch in the S85 was sick!

 

 

Yes, I have a deposit on one! Probably arrive in 2019 though!

 

On 04/05/2017 at 19:43, octaviusthethird said:

Yes, I have a deposit on one! Probably arrive in 2019 though!

 

I did think about it but when I asked them to confirm that the 215 miles of range per charge was guaranteed they hmm'ed and ahmmed and said it was all dependent upon a number of factors.

 

Yawn......heard that before when Skoda told me the combined fuel economy of the 184bhp diesel was 61mpg and I couldn't ever exceed 43mpg.

 

I suspect the 215 mile range is probably closer to 140 (assuming you don't use the radio, satnav, aircon, headlights etc etc).......and it's a critical number when you don't have the option of simply pulling into the nearest fuel station and spending 5 minutes filling up.

Sorry not if you paid me looks dull a F....? Not for me. Have they lazily remade a slightly more stylish Ford Puma ?

 

Despite the badge ( anyway I now own an old MGF hahah well it was free......and anyway people in greenhouses shouldn't throw stones driving Skoda lol )

this seems FAR more exciting and price hopefully shouldn't be much different ?

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-shanghai-auto-show/mg-e-motion-ev-sports-car-production-2020

3 hours ago, vRSAnt said:

Sorry not if you paid me looks dull a F....? Not for me. Have they lazily remade a slightly more stylish Ford Puma ?

 

Despite the badge ( anyway I now own an old MGF hahah well it was free......and anyway people in greenhouses shouldn't throw stones driving Skoda lol )

this seems FAR more exciting and price hopefully shouldn't be much different ?

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-shanghai-auto-show/mg-e-motion-ev-sports-car-production-2020

 

With respect, 3 years is a long time in motor car production; I suspect all of the major manufacturers (particularly given the demise of diesels) will have something to rival that by 2020.

Not sure I like the central screen, other than that it does look promising.... even SWMBO like it in red 

 

 

3 hours ago, SkodaVRS1963 said:

 

With respect, 3 years is a long time in motor car production; I suspect all of the major manufacturers (particularly given the demise of diesels) will have something to rival that by 2020.

 

But will they ? Before production comes concepts, so they will have to have concepts for future cars. At least MG is boldly putting forward a concept meeting real production car.

I doubt any major manufacturers would have anything quite as bold as that and suddenly pull out their sleeves - it has to go through concept first. Do they have any such concepts as bold as MG in that kind of price range ? I'm not sure as I haven't had my ear to the ground that much but haven't see any news for anything quite like the MG recently.

 

Weighing it up personally- I stand by my suggestion its worth waiting for this kind of car:

 

Emotion:

looks more stylish to me than the Tesla hands down ( this one has actually styling that excites me, the Tesla looks like its fresh from a board/bored meeting)

"0-62mph in less than 4.0sec. It has a range of over 310 miles."

30K ish price est

 

Tesla:

Puma "revamp" styling

est. 0-60 ~6 secs

est range 215 miles

Maybe 30-35K ish est

I'm getting the feeling this is more the bargain basement Tesla and the MG offers far better VFM ( as well as supercar styling!)

 

So if you had that kind of money and in no rush to spend it over 3 years or so ? I know what I'd do personally !

 

Its a no brainer for me if it was a case of one over another, the MG every time even having to wait 3 years for it is no matter.

I could actually see it as a realistic option

Not that I am in a market for such a car anyway so wouldn't want one even if they could make it in 2017 ( still have my 2014 petrol vRS) but 3 years down the road ? Who knows.

Edited 7 May, 20179 yr by vRSAnt

I thought about it as had a model S at the time.

 

But the car was let down by quality issues so I decided against it.

It just can;t stand up to the wear and tear of every day life with kids like an Octavia or Yeti can.

 

Plus it's apparently a saloon (or was at the time) which is no good for me at all.

Richard what were the quality issues on yours? 

 

I must admit i remember you saying saying it wasn't brilliant and that could be a big issue for me... I certainly wouldn't order one blind. 

On ‎04‎/‎05‎/‎2017 at 19:24, Croat said:

I am considering convincing my parents into buying used model S with life time free supercharger.

Yesterday I finaly got to ride one it was amazing the punch in the S85 was sick!

 

 

What is the warranty on it.Ref BossFox's comments above and his experience and maybe longevity issue / quality - fit and finish on Tesla's products? 

Edited 9 May, 20179 yr by vrskeith

Yes door handles do broke and there's som other things. That's why model 3 is getting new simpler door handles. While your in warranty your ok. Later it depends on Tesla kindness.
Tesla is a pricey car. But through time it is getting better. My idea was buying used on only to ravel through Europe for free and sell it after a year. But by 2020 we will have either hybrid or plug-in hybrid Octavia or fully electric Octavia. And other Skoda models. So well see.

Edited 9 May, 20179 yr by Croat

Well done octaviusthethird.

Well I have too, I have just read my thread, The Tesla 3 is about to hit the Highway, I doubt the streets will be till 2018 but its not a concept anymore and I don't see any competition at the price. Correct me if I'm wrong please.

I for one can't wait. 

I would love it to be the new Skoda but I cant wait that long.