About to pull the trigger on a Model 3… Couple of questions…

[aces-n-eights]

Hey new guy here, I've been reading a lot on this site and we're about ready to pull the trigger on a Model 3. We're leaning towards the long range all wheel drive.

A couple of questions....

Is there any advantage to ordering in 2019 or waiting until January 2020?

I've been reading a lot about the acceleration boost option and I don't fully understand it all. I don't want to order something that's not eligible for that option… Any advice there?

Thanks in advance for answering my newbie questions!

 

[OCR1]

If you take delivery this year you would still be eligible for the $1,875 tax credit.

Tesla is currently shipping model year 2020 cars, although there was no change in anything from the 2019 models.

The LR AWD model is eligible for the $2K acceleration boost. But you would be better off trying to get a Stealth car, which is the Performance model without the performance upgrades. The stealth has the 0-60 3.2 second acceleration. An AWD with the boost will be more like 3.9 seconds although some have reported slightly faster times. The Stealth is $2k more than the AWD car, but exactly the same price as if you purchase the boost on the AWD model.

You can’t order a stealth online but you can call Tesla and see if they have any in stock.

 

[boriszima]

What @OCR1 said. If you can get car by years end do it. Otherwise wait for next year as Tesla might lower price since tax credit expires this year. Good luck.

 

[PACEMD]

You can still find a 2019 Stealth Performance inventory model before the end of the year and qualify for the $1875 tax credit. Meaning the upgrade from the LR AWD to P3D- would be essentially free. You might have to travel to pick it up or pay for delivery depending on location.

 

[aces-n-eights]

Thanks guys, appreciate it.