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Tesla's twitter page says there should be an opening party/ceremony today, so I suppose that means it's open for us non-VIP tomorrow. But you can always call and ask Tesla, they should know, instead of my theories 
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The American Lung Association just released the latest pollution rankings, and once again, the Los Angeles metro area was rated the #1 worse air pollution in the US.
Also this week, Tesla opens a showroom for their pollution-free electric car in, where else? L. A.
Perfect timing, absolutely perfect.
Also this week, Tesla opens a showroom for their pollution-free electric car in, where else? L. A.
Perfect timing, absolutely perfect.
Scroll back through this topic, VFX. There are very many photos of the "old way". I don't think it was a drawing.
More pics:
Green Car Advisor - Tesla Opens Showroom But Don't Expect A Test Drive
Tesla Motors opens first store in L.A., talks about future plans » VentureBeat
More pics:
Green Car Advisor - Tesla Opens Showroom But Don't Expect A Test Drive
Tesla Motors opens first store in L.A., talks about future plans » VentureBeat
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I must admit I am a little disenfranchised after going to the open house today. I am very surprised that the event was not promoted a little better. I did receive an invitation just a memo on where to park. I did not even know that there was a guest list. Just seems like there were a few steps skipped in the whole process. The event seemed well attended so maybe I just missed a memo.
As for the car itself. This is my first time to see it in person. The exterior of the car is great, better than the pictures show. The interior is just OK. I understand the mission of the car so I am not looking for luxury appointments or anything. It just needs some help, it has to much plastic to go with all the carbon fiber on the outside.
As for the showroom, looked nice. Very open layout. They did have 5 cars there including one production model. One of the things I found most interesting is that the car's VIN ended in 00003 but they referred to it as production model number #2. When asked why this was the case you got a blank stare for a moment and then a canned explanation that they are in the order of production and this one came through before the other and so the numbers are in order like that... Of course this made no sense whatsoever. Let the conspiracy theories continue. Where is the grey and orange number 2 that we all know exists? The gentleman also told us that the car belongs to someone from eBay.
When I arrived at the front door I was asked my last name and told that there were refreshments available. That was the last time I was approached while there. I did not get a very welcoming feel from the staff. Guess maybe I did not fit the profile. I would think that the names on the list would at least be those of us on the wait list. I guess $5k is not enough to get noticed. Having come all the way out from Illinois to see the place I just did not feel like I was encouraged to be a part of the event. Just that I was allowed to attend. Someone needs to give Apple a call and talk about customer relations at the company store.
The way I see it this is a very new company and they need to be proving themselves every day. I need to make my decision about my wait list status in the next couple on weeks. I had hoped this trip would seal the deal. No one even approached me to have the opportunity for this to happen.
As for the car itself. This is my first time to see it in person. The exterior of the car is great, better than the pictures show. The interior is just OK. I understand the mission of the car so I am not looking for luxury appointments or anything. It just needs some help, it has to much plastic to go with all the carbon fiber on the outside.
As for the showroom, looked nice. Very open layout. They did have 5 cars there including one production model. One of the things I found most interesting is that the car's VIN ended in 00003 but they referred to it as production model number #2. When asked why this was the case you got a blank stare for a moment and then a canned explanation that they are in the order of production and this one came through before the other and so the numbers are in order like that... Of course this made no sense whatsoever. Let the conspiracy theories continue. Where is the grey and orange number 2 that we all know exists? The gentleman also told us that the car belongs to someone from eBay.
When I arrived at the front door I was asked my last name and told that there were refreshments available. That was the last time I was approached while there. I did not get a very welcoming feel from the staff. Guess maybe I did not fit the profile. I would think that the names on the list would at least be those of us on the wait list. I guess $5k is not enough to get noticed. Having come all the way out from Illinois to see the place I just did not feel like I was encouraged to be a part of the event. Just that I was allowed to attend. Someone needs to give Apple a call and talk about customer relations at the company store.
The way I see it this is a very new company and they need to be proving themselves every day. I need to make my decision about my wait list status in the next couple on weeks. I had hoped this trip would seal the deal. No one even approached me to have the opportunity for this to happen.
What I liked about the Yahoo article was the matter-of-fact way it was written.
A smattering of Store opening articles on the web (an new tidbits related)
http://blogs.edmunds.com/GreenCarAdvisor/430
Whitestar up to 70K
Designed by http://blogs.edmunds.com/GreenCarAdvisor/430
http://venturebeat.com/2008/05/02/tesla-motors-opens-first-store-in-la-talks-about-future-plans/
Possible 250 million IPO next year
http://carinfos.blogspot.com/2008/05/tesla-motors-opens-first-factory-store.html
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080502/FREE/422389269/1023/PHOTOS01
Store cost 2 million
AP
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iu_KB7DxdYsM088aqVt-WC0igM1AD90DNFD00
Quick video
http://www.latimes.com/video/?clipId=2446209&clipFormat=wmv&topVideoCatNo=91849
http://blogs.automobilemag.com/6245312/car-news/california-dealer-is-first-for-teslas-electric-roadster/index.html
http://blogs.motortrend.com/6245555/green/90-years-in-the-making-tesla-motors-opens-la-showroom/index.html
Anyone know which specific cars were/are at the LA location? I think the red car is VP17 and the dark blue is EP6. We've already heard VIN3/P2 was there. What does it look like? Any word on the other cars?
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Jenna's pictures show the car better:
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AutoblogGreen pays a visit to the new Tesla Motors store - AutoblogGreen
Lots of nice shots of the LA store in this article.
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Lots of nice shots of the LA store in this article.
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