This subject is discussed somewhat in the Waitlist Update (http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/tesla-roadster/1087-waitlist-update-2009-price-set-sort.html), but here is Tesla's email requesting an additional $55,000:
"Thank you for confirming your interest in purchasing the 2009 model
year Tesla Roadster. Now that we have firmed up the pricing for 2009 at
109,000.00, we are able to move you from the waitlist to the reservaton
via the Tesla Roadster Club.
"Please note that I have attached the Membership Agreement with this
email; please sign and fax back to us. Once we have received your
Membership Agreement and your reservation payment of $55,000 (via wire transfer
or check), we will confirm your status as a Tesla Roadster Club
member.
"A Tesla Motors sales consultant will contact you via email within
24-hours of receiving your payment to confirm receipt. After we receive your
payment, we will counter-sign the Membership Agreement and mail it
back to you.
"Payment Options
"You may mail your check to:
"Tesla Motors
1050 Bing Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
Attn: 2008 Tesla Roadster Reservations
"To wire your payment:
"Account name: Tesla Motors, Inc.
Account address: 1050 Bing Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
Account number: 441-003447
Bank name: City National Bank
Bank address: 2001 N. Main Street, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
ABA or routing number: 122016066
"The reservation payment is fully refundable until three months prior to
production of your 2009 Tesla Roadster. We will contact you at that
time to confirm your options and color choices.
"Please let me know if you have any additional questions; we look
forward to welcoming you into the Tesla Motors Club!
"Best Regards,
"Jeremy
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"Jeremy Snyder
Tesla Motors
11163 Santa Monica Blvd
W. Los Angeles, CA 90025
310.473.8337 Office
[email protected]"
"Thank you for confirming your interest in purchasing the 2009 model
year Tesla Roadster. Now that we have firmed up the pricing for 2009 at
109,000.00, we are able to move you from the waitlist to the reservaton
via the Tesla Roadster Club.
"Please note that I have attached the Membership Agreement with this
email; please sign and fax back to us. Once we have received your
Membership Agreement and your reservation payment of $55,000 (via wire transfer
or check), we will confirm your status as a Tesla Roadster Club
member.
"A Tesla Motors sales consultant will contact you via email within
24-hours of receiving your payment to confirm receipt. After we receive your
payment, we will counter-sign the Membership Agreement and mail it
back to you.
"Payment Options
"You may mail your check to:
"Tesla Motors
1050 Bing Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
Attn: 2008 Tesla Roadster Reservations
"To wire your payment:
"Account name: Tesla Motors, Inc.
Account address: 1050 Bing Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
Account number: 441-003447
Bank name: City National Bank
Bank address: 2001 N. Main Street, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
ABA or routing number: 122016066
"The reservation payment is fully refundable until three months prior to
production of your 2009 Tesla Roadster. We will contact you at that
time to confirm your options and color choices.
"Please let me know if you have any additional questions; we look
forward to welcoming you into the Tesla Motors Club!
"Best Regards,
"Jeremy
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"Jeremy Snyder
Tesla Motors
11163 Santa Monica Blvd
W. Los Angeles, CA 90025
310.473.8337 Office
[email protected]"
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