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Elon Tweet: Model 3

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Awesome! The timing should be just about right for replacing our 2nd car (an ICE) and becoming an all EV family. I hope there is a signature version, as this is one I would really like and will be affordable all tripped out.
 
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He already previously said March 2016.

I must have missed that.

It would be helpful if he got in the habit of adding the detail, I think there was room for 4 more characters in that tweet.

@elonmusk $35k price, unveil in March, preorders start then.

could have easily been

@elonmusk $35k price, unveil in March, 2016. Preorders start then.
 
He already previously said March 2016.

I remembered because at the moment he said that I said, "Ok, so I need a check ready in March." Turns out I was right. :)

Tesla Motors (TSLA) Earnings Report: Q1 2015 Conference Call Transcript - Pg.11 - TheStreet
Elon Musk @ May 5 said:
We are having to show off the Model 3 in approximately March of next year. Again, don't super hold me to that month.
That's our aspiration. Then be in production with the Model 3 in the -- I'd like to say mid-, but probably closer to late 2017 timeframe. Late 2017 is probably more realistic.

So, calm down -- he's pinned the year already.