I would feel the same way. What did Tesla say after those 2 weeks were up? Nevermind?
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Discussion: Model Y General Waiting room for orders placed After January 2023
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I reached out via text and got a long winded reply with nothing really answered, basically that they (SA's) have no control on EDD and that it is based on production. Unfortunately, the few times I have talked with anyone it has been pretty much useless. No idea why I got the text if they weren't going to follow through. I would have been ok if they straight up told me that they were trying to pump their numbers for the quarter. I would have been frustrated still, but at least I would know what is going on. Being totally in the dark and then being expected to take delivery on their time vs mine is not a great customer experience.I would feel the same way. What did Tesla say after those 2 weeks were up? Nevermind?
Not that it makes any kind of difference … but why is it that hardly ever there is inventory available in MA? is it that Tesla doesn’t ship here very often or is it that nobody reject/cancel orders? Even NJ and NY have SOME inventory once in a while … not us
I feel like Veruca Salt from Willy Wonka. I WANT IT NOW!!!
This is what kills me. My car, my build exactly but it is in Texas!
I am sure you have seen them on waitingfortesla but if you want the 19s instead they have 4 in Texas right now.
I have seen it. At this point I've waited this long for my Y I'm holding out for what I ordered. I'm going to be stubborn and angry until then. lol
I can't complain too loudly about that in my case since I received that text on Feb 28 then turned around and edited my order two days later. Still, though...
I've seen this multiple times. I don't understand putting a vehicle that is an exact match for an existing sale into inventory instead of delivering it to the person who already ordered. Oh, wait... Yes, I do! If they put it into inventory, then someone will buy it within minutes for $58,990 instead of the $56,990 that I ordered it for.
$$$Yep my exact match is in Texas as well (and nowhere else).. I wonder if an East Coast shipment got borked somehow..I can't complain too loudly about that in my case since I received that text on Feb 28 then turned around and edited my order two days later. Still, though...
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I've seen this multiple times. I don't understand putting a vehicle that is an exact match for an existing sale into inventory instead of delivering it to the person who already ordered. Oh, wait... Yes, I do! If they put it into inventory, then someone will buy it within minutes for $58,990 instead of the $56,990 that I ordered it for.
I've listened to different opinions and even changed my own opinions on this over time, but I'm becoming convinced that these delivery schedules are largely, if not wholly driven by profit margin. At the current demand and production, it shouldn't take 3+ months to get a Model Y, but here we are.
At one point, I suspected transportation bottlenecks were to blame, but I don't see storage lots overflowing at Austin or Fremont. These 1,000+ Model Ys they're making every day are going somewhere.
I just get the dreaded suspicion that newer orders at higher prices are being prioritized and only if and when demand slows down will Tesla start delivering lower-priced orders that were placed from Jan 12 to Feb 4 which may not happen unless the $7,500 tax credit reduces or ends on Apr 18.
I believe Tesla dropped the prices too much on Jan 12 and they're trying to discourage those lowest-margin orders that are still outstanding by introducing artificial delays. From a profit standpoint, it's better if a low-margin buyer cancels their order so that vehicle can go to a higher-margin buyer. There's enough demand so that even if Tesla pisses off tens of thousands of buyers, there are even more buyers waiting in line to pay a higher price.
If I canceled my order, this would not be a "lost sale" because my vehicle will be sold to someone else. I would not be a "lost customer" because I was never a Tesla customer to begin with - I am only a prospective customer until I actually take delivery.
From a buyer's perspective, this is maddening, but to a for-profit corporation - it's just business. If I were Tesla, I'd probably make the same decisions they are - do what's best for the financial benefit of the company and its investors even if that means not gaining some new customers.
It's easy to think, "Yeah, but if Tesla would just deliver the car I ordered at the price I agreed to pay in a fair amount of time, I'd be a happy camper and would be more inclined to buy more Teslas in the future, but if they sit on my order in an attempt to get me to pay more than I originally agreed to, I'll take my business elsewhere." And, that may be true, but churn happens with all brands.
At one point, I suspected transportation bottlenecks were to blame, but I don't see storage lots overflowing at Austin or Fremont. These 1,000+ Model Ys they're making every day are going somewhere.
I just get the dreaded suspicion that newer orders at higher prices are being prioritized and only if and when demand slows down will Tesla start delivering lower-priced orders that were placed from Jan 12 to Feb 4 which may not happen unless the $7,500 tax credit reduces or ends on Apr 18.
I believe Tesla dropped the prices too much on Jan 12 and they're trying to discourage those lowest-margin orders that are still outstanding by introducing artificial delays. From a profit standpoint, it's better if a low-margin buyer cancels their order so that vehicle can go to a higher-margin buyer. There's enough demand so that even if Tesla pisses off tens of thousands of buyers, there are even more buyers waiting in line to pay a higher price.
If I canceled my order, this would not be a "lost sale" because my vehicle will be sold to someone else. I would not be a "lost customer" because I was never a Tesla customer to begin with - I am only a prospective customer until I actually take delivery.
From a buyer's perspective, this is maddening, but to a for-profit corporation - it's just business. If I were Tesla, I'd probably make the same decisions they are - do what's best for the financial benefit of the company and its investors even if that means not gaining some new customers.
It's easy to think, "Yeah, but if Tesla would just deliver the car I ordered at the price I agreed to pay in a fair amount of time, I'd be a happy camper and would be more inclined to buy more Teslas in the future, but if they sit on my order in an attempt to get me to pay more than I originally agreed to, I'll take my business elsewhere." And, that may be true, but churn happens with all brands.
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Hopefully with an outlet that can sustain that level of heat/power draw (as mentioned in the video I linked)
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I've tried all the usual techniques including
- Getting angry
- Getting frustrated
- Getting disappointed
- Saying nice things about Mister Musk
- Praying
- Dreaming
- Cursing
- Crossing my fingers
- Adding $3,000 worth of options to my original order
- Helping old ladies cross the street
So far, all of these have only delayed my order.
I haven't tried a seance, bought an ouija board, or played Jumanji...yet.
When buying a Tesla you must wait
Until the dice read five/eight...
Hubbell or Bryant... here's my older post.
Discussion: Model Y General Waiting room for orders placed After January 2023
I would go with the Mobile Charger. The corded one is not even in stock. However, the corded one you cannot change plug so you are stuck with NEMA 14-50. The Mobile Charger can change plugs and it comes with one NEMA 14-50 and one NEMA 5-15 which gives you options. If you need more plug...
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Largely agree. Also, the grass isn't greener on the other side IMO considering other EVs -- in terms of (current) price / range and software, not many options out there. If you're looking at a hybrid, you'll experience a combination of dealer mark ups, unwanted options, and padding of dealer installed options.
I could turn around and purchase a new RX Hybrid, but it will have a $5k "market adjustment" on top of MSRP and include thousands of $ of useless options (for me).
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