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DaveGT
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I agree $1000 non-refundable would make folks stick more with what they have. But $250 is still low enough to allow switching but let Tesla pocket more money on switches. So while I would like to see that $1000, I also understand the quiet increase to $250 as just a way to get a bit more cash on hand from those who do get tired of waiting or are wanting to swap to a faster order config
Quiet Coyote
MY5LR / White / Black / 19 / Tow / no FSD
I’m hoping to add a VIN to that list for my May order!!
Guess that depends on your definition. If you take it as a compliment, sure. If not, then no. I think it is a demonstration and judgment of different values. But to be honest, if you like nice cars or not is not super-high on the list of what makes a good person so it is really not important. I was just saying I find it hard to understand the thinking because it is so different from my own.
Just snagged it! Free delivery to SoCal. This was my exact configuration. The best part - I'll be taking delivery before my absurd trade-in value expires. I just tried valuing my Model 3 trade-in again, it came back $11k lower than when I locked it in 2 weeks ago. Feeling really lucky that I locked in my trade-in offer at the value that I did. Thanks, used car market.
No change to my EDD: 9/9-29. I'd love to change the color from White to Blue or Red, but I'm not eating the price increase and the color cost. If I find an inventory one calculated on an earlier (cheaper) base price I'll try to snag it.
Tom
Tom
With regards to the recent update to $250 ordering fee, my thoughts are this:
Yes, it will help slightly with deterring orders that'll never be delivered. But Tesla benefits greatly from undelivered/cancelled orders, since that's pure profit, so they will never fully put an end to the practice. Honestly, I don't know how these orders are screwing with EDDs, because if the profile is not complete, they're not in production queue. Maybe there should be some sort of final step where the customer has to go in person to a Tesla store, or call the SA as a last requirement prior to completing profile + placed in manufacturing queue, similar to a BMW order.
My biggest beef with the order fee, and why I don't think it should be $1,000, is that it is an additional fee on top of vehicle price. That seems a bit deceptive. There's no dealer/retailer, so Tesla has full vertical integration from factory to customer, so there is no sensible reason to charge $1,200 "destination & documentation fee" or the now $250 "ordering fee". Tesla should build that cost into selling price of the vehicle to be fully transparent to the customer. Yes, I'm salty that I had to pay an extra $1,300 like everyone else here. I would be saltier if I had to pay $1,450 extra. I would be quite dissatisfied if I had to pay $2,200 extra. I don't think I'd buy a Model Y or any other Tesla if I had to pay a $10,000 ordering fee.
But hey, for those who me I'm kind of a cheap bastard.
Yes, it will help slightly with deterring orders that'll never be delivered. But Tesla benefits greatly from undelivered/cancelled orders, since that's pure profit, so they will never fully put an end to the practice. Honestly, I don't know how these orders are screwing with EDDs, because if the profile is not complete, they're not in production queue. Maybe there should be some sort of final step where the customer has to go in person to a Tesla store, or call the SA as a last requirement prior to completing profile + placed in manufacturing queue, similar to a BMW order.
My biggest beef with the order fee, and why I don't think it should be $1,000, is that it is an additional fee on top of vehicle price. That seems a bit deceptive. There's no dealer/retailer, so Tesla has full vertical integration from factory to customer, so there is no sensible reason to charge $1,200 "destination & documentation fee" or the now $250 "ordering fee". Tesla should build that cost into selling price of the vehicle to be fully transparent to the customer. Yes, I'm salty that I had to pay an extra $1,300 like everyone else here. I would be saltier if I had to pay $1,450 extra. I would be quite dissatisfied if I had to pay $2,200 extra. I don't think I'd buy a Model Y or any other Tesla if I had to pay a $10,000 ordering fee.
But hey, for those who me I'm kind of a cheap bastard.
Language is what is commonly accepted, not always what makes sense
Especially English.Bourgeoisie. It’s a Marxist term that has been turned into slang about consumption and classist (upper class).
It only costs an extra $200 to add on the tow hitch after being purchased without it. $1200 vs $1000.
Spelly88
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I am pretty sure the $100 (or $250 now) does come off the total price of the car when you buy it.With regards to the recent update to $250 ordering fee, my thoughts are this:
Yes, it will help slightly with deterring orders that'll never be delivered. But Tesla benefits greatly from undelivered/cancelled orders, since that's pure profit, so they will never fully put an end to the practice. Honestly, I don't know how these orders are screwing with EDDs, because if the profile is not complete, they're not in production queue. Maybe there should be some sort of final step where the customer has to go in person to a Tesla store, or call the SA as a last requirement prior to completing profile + placed in manufacturing queue, similar to a BMW order.
My biggest beef with the order fee, and why I don't think it should be $1,000, is that it is an additional fee on top of vehicle price. That seems a bit deceptive. There's no dealer/retailer, so Tesla has full vertical integration from factory to customer, so there is no sensible reason to charge $1,200 "destination & documentation fee" or the now $250 "ordering fee". Tesla should build that cost into selling price of the vehicle to be fully transparent to the customer. Yes, I'm salty that I had to pay an extra $1,300 like everyone else here. I would be saltier if I had to pay $1,450 extra. I would be quite dissatisfied if I had to pay $2,200 extra. I don't think I'd buy a Model Y or any other Tesla if I had to pay a $10,000 ordering fee.
But hey, for those who me I'm kind of a cheap bastard.
I think the change to $250 is probably because of the paperwork fees and time of staff when someone backs out or fails to accept delivery. Helps recoup those costs. The fee is is not a response to orders being duplicated—notice how there are no cars in inventory? They don’t care so long as they are selling which is clearly the case.
CSTARZZ
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Bajajajaajaja that was a long explanation! I’m not mad......I know I’m super bougie, my friends tell me all the time, specially when they wanna go to Outback and I wanna go to Fleming’s! Hahahahaha
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