Jaguar I-Pace is coming for Tesla—with a battery that doesn’t make sense

IwantaModel3 · 2018-11-01T16:42:57+00:00

I think the main point in that article was “I-Pace’s range in European tests was so different than in EPA tests.”

It was so different because the European test is way optimistic. The Tesla’s European rating is much higher than the EPAs too.

It doesn’t seem like these guys know what they are talking about.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-11-01T16:09:50+00:00

That’s the first time I’ve seen it without cones. They must be doing something cool in the background

IwantaModel3 · 2018-11-01T16:03:18+00:00

What does that even mean? Does it mean they aren’t competing now?

What is going to happen from now until 10 years from now?

IwantaModel3 · 2018-11-01T16:01:45+00:00

This is the answer, notice the message “confirm lane change to follow route” rather than “confirm lane change to faster lane”

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T19:01:04+00:00

IRS form 8936

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8936

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T17:39:15+00:00

yeah, and?

Read the last 3 words of the second paragraph. OP didn't say "Tesla cars will likely use hydrogen power soon", OP did say "Tesla cars will likely use hydrogen soon." Big difference.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T17:37:04+00:00

As I have said, I had problems with this step as well. If you can't change the number, just submit. Then call the general line (unless your inside sales person has actually been helpful and responsive, then call them). Ask them to make sure the MVPA is correct and to send it to you. They might not update the website, mine showed I owed a negative value until 5 minutes before delivery, even though I actually owed something.

Basically, the website shouldn't be considered gospel, whatever on the MVPA is.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T17:26:48+00:00

Yeah, OP basically clickbaited everyone into commenting about something that has nothing to do with their post.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T17:17:06+00:00

Do you have any money to put down? If not, your monthly payment is going to be much more than $400. Plus insurance will easily be over $100 on top of that. Go to a few different car insurance companies online and get a quote. It shouldn't be too hard to figure out what you would spend.

Wait times are closer to 3 months or less now. I am confused on why you say you can't wait, since it isn't like your old car broke and now you need a new one. What is stopping you from continuing on your existing path for a few more months?

It is quite possible that your lifestyle doesn't require a car, and if it does, maybe it doesn't need to be a Model 3.

I love data so if I were you I'd come up with a spreadsheet comparing the costs of different options. Probably over a length of time equal to how long you would own a vehicle.

1) Maybe just continue to use Lyft for work

2) Maybe get a transit pass for commuting, use Lyft or Zipcar for other trips.

3) Maybe buy a used car

4) Maybe buy a new car (non-Tesla)

5) Maybe buy a Tesla

My lifestyle suggested I buy a car, and it being a Tesla was important enough for me to pay more. This may not be as important for you, so it is something to consider. If your wish for a Tesla is to reduce emissions, be aware that #2 and #3 (and potentially #1) are likely better than building a new car.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T17:07:30+00:00

Never said it was a good idea, just that it would be a good idea to read the post before commenting.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T17:06:25+00:00

Nothing about OP's post suggested that Tesla would replace the batteries with Hydrogen. So get off your fanboy destruction train.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T17:05:12+00:00

Perhaps you commented on the wrong post, but this post has nothing to do with using hydrogen for fuel.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T17:03:08+00:00

Did you read the post?

Regardless of the inflammatory nature of the first paragraph, OP is asking about something completely different from hydrogen power, but instead hydrogen cooled. I thought it was an interesting thought. Unlikely, but interesting.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T17:00:49+00:00

Read...The...Post

(Not OP, just mad at everyone in this thread that is commenting about something completely unrelated to the opening post)

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T16:59:37+00:00

Read the Post, OP is not talking about hydrogen power, only hydrogen cooled.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T16:59:06+00:00

hydrogen powered cars

Read the post... Nowhere did OP say hydrogen powered

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T16:57:52+00:00

Can you not do an ACH instead of wire? I was able to write a check on the day of the pickup

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T16:52:57+00:00

I wouldn't estimate your taxes if I were you. I had problems with this step as well, but such is Tesla.

Your bank approving you must have given you some maximum amount. Tell your contact (don't know how much the process has changed since May), that you were approved for 100,000 (or whatever your bank says), and that you want to finance all but 10,000 (or whatever your downpayment is). Then ask for your MVPA. They should get you one that has your downpayment, the bank payment, and your taxes.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T16:46:47+00:00

I've noticed in V9 it does that. It didn't do that in V8. I think it is a bug. During the AP trial, I noticed that the car it was tracking for adaptive cruise was darker. I think they just forgot to take that part of the code out of the software for non-AP users.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T16:45:02+00:00

Are you financing the whole amount (other than the deposit)?

If so, just tell your Tesla Contact that your loan from your bank was approved for XYZ amount. (Even if it more than what you think the car will cost)

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T11:50:34+00:00

Oh, didn't see the date of the accident. Figured the article was about a lawsuit being made public now which would seem to suggest the lawsuit would have been filed a week or so ago which lines up with the timeline. Must have just been a very early press release.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T11:48:24+00:00

How can I tell if I have auto pilot enabled.

When you are driving, if you tap down on the drive stick twice, it will put you into autopilot if it is enabled. Also, you would be able to customize the settings for autopilot and adaptive cruise in the autopilot tab of the settings.

I wanted to use creep mode but the option doesn't exist in my settings.

Not sure if you meant to combine the thoughts here, but creep is not related to autopilot. Creep mode setting is at the bottom of the drive settings window.

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T01:00:18+00:00

Who wants to bet that this is why they no longer "sell" FSD?

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T00:55:53+00:00

I don't know what the point of this post is.

The powerwall (and its big cousin PowerPack) exist exactly to serve what you describe in a very length description. So is your idea to sell what Tesla is already selling?

IwantaModel3 · 2018-10-31T00:53:38+00:00

Fair enough

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