I received an email directly from Elon Musk 2 hours ago. I am very impressed that he took the time and effort to respond to my concerns about the discontinuation of the 40 kWh battery. However, I do not feel consideration was given to the fact that I made my deposit in August of 2009 and was given a sequence number: P1,112. Since that time I have been pushed to the end of the line because of my battery choice with folks, just coming on board, receiving their Model S in just under 2 months from order to delivery. This almost feels like a "bait and switch" situation where, if you are willing to spend more money, "I can put you in a car today". I am truly disappointed in the Tesla Motors Company because, had I opted for the 60 kWh battery, I would already be driving down the highway of life in a Model S! Not the kind of treatment one would expect for an early supporter, depositor and ambassador of Tesla.
Please pardon my whining but I am not a patient person and I have truly been pushed to my limit by Tesla. On top of all this, I was told this evening that the earliest I will receive a car is mid-May! Really!
I still love the Tesla concept and Elon's willingness to take a risk to move us (planet earthlings) forward. I only wished that it had been less painful . . .