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Just an FYI - the one 85D you have listed on the CPO site has no entry for AP, but when you click on the link that takes you to the specs, at the bottom of the page AP is listed. I'm looking for a 85D (preferably not Red) and was surprised when this one was listed with no AP, but then saw it...

I would not get the Model S if it was an ICE. I would not get a new car at all, I would stick my 2010 Prius and drive it into the ground. The EV component combined with the tech and the good looks make are what really make it the most compelling car on the road.

Signed up for Saturday from 4-5

gg, not sure if this was mentioned or not (did not read the entire thread), the 85 also has the unlimited miles for the battery warranty which is key for me. In 8 years (I too, plan on keeping this for 10+ years) I will drive ~175,000 miles so having that extra assurance (needed or not) is...

Will snow tires or at least a recomendation be made by Tesla? I am thinking that I will need to buy snow tires, it would be great if when I get the call in 6 months I can just tell them to tack a set of snow tires on and have them delivered with the car and then I will have both sets (all...

Probably by a professional athlete!!

I was really hoping, not realistically of course, that one of the two founder's cars would have shown what a front license plate would look like (with the rumored modified nose cone). Wishful thinking on my part I know, maybe we will get a look at them on June 22!

Or save up for a 230 mile model S!!

Crazy, I checked at home and its there and at work its not there, thats really weird. Hmmmmmmm!

Unless I am crazy, which is a distinct possibility, the Tesla Oakbrook store is not showing up on the Tesla Stores page, only the Chicago Service Center is showing up. Can someone else confirm?

From what I can tell from the early betas that went around (October 2011) to the later vins (March 2012), the red has gotten significantly deeper and looks great.

Does that mean the SLK had it or did not have it? I am very interested to know how noticebale it will be on a black car.

I also dont need a new car and would be perfectly ok with not trading in my 2010 Toyota Prius and running it into the ground until something else caught my eye, Maybe a Model X. Nothing on the market has me convinced to to get rid of my Prius (outside of the actual existance of the S), 650...

If anyone is willing that has armor on a car, I have never seen (not to my knowledge anyway) a car that has it, could you post some pictures, so I can see how noticeable it is, if at all? Thanks in advance.

Wouldn't delay just for the party, but not sure if I want delivery in the dead of winter, kinda takes the fun out of taking ownership then taking it out on the open road, especially with all the salt in on the Roads in IL. But you are right, I do want to drive it ASAP.

When I talked to some folks at the Oakbrook store, they mentioned that Tesla was looking at third party vendors (CARMAX included) to take care of all the trade-ins.

I think with Retail store locations there are always the window shoppers, kids who want to see the car coupled with parents who might want to kill some time, and people who just like cars. Any time a car company can sell a car (in this case a reservation) with no test drive, i think it is a...

How will they notify you of your reservation number, did they say? People still pay for things with checks? - J/K

artsci - My hope is I have the same experience that u have had!

With all this talk of when the 300 mile battery packs will be delivered in comparison to the smaller packs, I might end up having mine delivered in the winter, not much of a party opportunity in 2-10 inches of snow. I guess if delivery is going to fall in the winter I could always defer until...

I am in total agreement here, if I could take it off whenever I want to or just drive until I get a ticket and the decide to (permanently) put it on without damage to the car I would be okay with that. Lots of interesting solutions posted here though!

I talked to a Tesla rep last weekend and he mentioned that in addition to all the store fronts they will be opening; Tesla is also planning on opening an additional 20ish service centers by this fall! Not sure if those will be stand alone service centers like Chicago or in cooperation with...

Ill leave the answers to your questions for the Roadster/EV owners and those more in the "know" than me! Where do you live in Illinois? I frequent the Oakbrook store and they will definitely be able to answer all your questions, great people!! I definitely think you are making a great choice.

This photo taken in late March/Early April is compliments of Bucket22 from the Oak Brook Store thread in the Midwest protion of the forum(the vin is in the mid 40s):

Everytime the Oakbrook store gets a new color, I go to check it out, I was between Green, Blue and White for my colors, but when I saw the black in person, I am all-in on the black and think that is the color ill go with. The black does look more like a sports car, if I was a sig i would be...

33; 34 when delivery visits my house!!

You did not mention weather, but for my 2011 Prius I get close to ~660-690 miles per fill-up in spring/summer/early fall and down to ~550 miles in the winter (sub 40 degree weather). My old 2005 Scion xB (I LOVED that car, RIP) was very sensitive to speed, highway driving would effect range...

I haven't owned alot of cars, but the ones I have owned, never perform as the EPA says they will. I put very little stock into the EPA testing and how it compares to actual people driving the car. My current Prius since ownership (55,000 miles) gets 58mpg (above EPA), but our 2011 Hyundai...

Chicago needs the $$, but i could definitely absorb 3 or 4 $60.00, before I consider it a waste of money. sp4rk, I am P6398, u? Have a while to go, but really excited!! Doug_G - I am hoping they do something like that, totally worth it! I am probably gonna stop by the Oak brook...

I know it has been talked about here and there on this forum, and if there is already a thread for this, my apologies. I live in Illinois and although they talked about eliminating front license plates, I am pretty sure it never passed. I have no desire to have a front license plate on the...

I ....er.....ah......kind of agree. Its all well and good we are talking about these details (chrome strip, cup holders, manual vs touchscreen controls), i think that is actually a product of what a great job Tsla has done in building this Sedan. Nobody here is talking about disappointment in...

Enter your exact reservation number in the Model S Tally thread so the mod can update that thread ~8500 is over a hundred more than what was last posted. Where are you from in IL? Congrats on the res!!

Neroden, my only other thought for you is to maybe get together with someone who does get an early Model S delivery in your area and see if they are willing to take it (with you) to a couple of different after market shops so that those shops can physically see the car and give you a more...

Someone correct me if i am wrong, but if the total reservations right now are around 11,000 and they plan on delivering 5000 this year and then another 20,000 (5,000/quarter) annually, then I imagine if i we do the math, you would get delivery in Q2 of 2013. I am P6398 and have been told to...

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I think this is key when thinking about the potential of the first home grown American car company to successfully launch a mass market car (15,000+/year) in many many years. Resources and materials are at a premium, so they need to focus on what matter most to the success of the car. If you...

I am P6398 and would be more than willing to potentially host people at my place for delivery. I thought there might be other people earlier in-line that might be interested as well. We could also invite Oakbrook store workers so they are familiar with the delivery process in case they dont...

Based on the newest version of the delivery startegy posted here: Car delivery strategy change I thought it might be interesting for those of us in Illinois/Wisconsin/Indiana/surrounding to start buliding a Tesla community in-person. The thought being that those earliest in-line could...

I am definitely planing on having people over to hang out (grilling anyone?) and be a part of the Tesla experience. Hopefully it will be on the weekend, but if not, its totally worth a day off of work. i am hoping that other people will also have people over to spread the word and get people...

I have been to the Oakbrook store several times, that is where I reserved my model S. For being in an actual mall its a nice store. There is always a lot of foot traffic and people asking questions. Almost everytime I am there, people are putting down reservations, that probably is because i...

Have fun at the gas station!!!! Zero emissions is what I cant wait for!! Nina looks great, but i have no desire to trade down in technology!

Replacing my 2010 Toyota Prius with approimately 51000 miles. The plan is as gas prices go higher and my Prius resale value goes up by literally about a 1,000.oo a month, I will sell that car for approximately 8,000.00 more than I owe on it, paying about 450.00/month, then buy a used hatchback...

I reserved my Model S in oakbrook and i am from the area, but if the only reason to drive in is to see the model s then wait! However, if you want to make a day out of it and your little girl likes being outdoors, then oakbrook is an outdoor mall and there is lots to do in the area, especially...