I'm considering cancelling and was interested in what others thought. What I find unpleasant is when someone has given very rationale reasons to cancel there comes a posse to question, judge and belittle that person.
Not all of it is rational.
Some people are canceling because they were counting on the full tax credit. That's rational.
Some people are canceling because of life events that compel them to get a car in short order. That's rational.
Some people are canceling because they got a chance to examine the car up close and they aren't impressed. That's rational.
Some people are canceling (or maybe not and just making a stink) because they are upset that rich people get all the benefit, that Tesla is somehow betraying them, that people who purchased a car (new or used) jumping in line is so unfair, despite the vast monetary difference between buying a car and putting down $1000 - a sum Tesla can't even use since it's refundable, that Tesla put off the SR base because they are greedy corporate shills that only care about profits.... That's irrational.
The apologists for Elon strike their virtuous pose and we the great unwashed who drive Accords don't appreciate the brave who have gone before us buying $100,000 cars.
Before I had a Tesla, I drove a civic. Stop presenting this as elitism.
Good lord why even comment in this thread if you are not considering cancelling?
I comment in this thread to try to be rational and a voice of reason for those who are distraught at the delay and are considering canceling. I would ask people to consider the bigger picture; this car in its 35k form will get released. It's not as if Tesla has announced they are removing that config completely. The day that happens, you are THEN justified to claim betrayal (Tesla would also be betraying it's company mission). If you're like me and have had $1000 held by Tesla for near 2 years, I can't imagine many of you needing that $1000 back for financial well-being reasons right this instant. So why not hold on to your reservation, and when the day comes that the 35k config is available, you can rationally evaluate if that is still the best choice for you or if another car is better. Otherwise, all the waiting you've done thus far is completely wasted.