I read every one of these postings, and the consensus is that we are thrilled and excited over the purchase. Tesla does not have a sales staff. TM has Owner's Advisors. The car sells itself, and the potential purchaser needs to know what works best for them. If I lived in Michigan like Pilot, then the subzero package is a no-brainer. When you live in Tennessee like me, then you have to think "is it necessary." And if you live in Tampa like sbronie, then why would you ever buy it. Yesterday, the Nashville Service Center had a soft opening so I went over to see the place. Since few customers were there (not knowing that it was open), I got to sit in the car, ask endless and I mean endless questions, and had a blast. The bottom line is that we are fairly early adopters of something special, and we should all relish the experience. In a couple of decades, we will be talking to our children or grandchildren and say "I owned a Model S" with the same Tesla grin that we will all have upon receiving the delivery of the car. The car will be revered with awe, and no one will care what bells or whistles were on the vehicle. If you are considering the car and can afford it, then buy it and not worry about the opinions of others about configuration. And if the price point is too far of a stretch, then bet on Elon Musk to bring out the Gen III. Either way, we are all part of the future. I am as excited getting a Model S as I was watching Alan Shepard launch in Freedom 7 or Neil Armstrong taking the first step on the moon.