Initial estimate: Jun-Aug, now Sep-Nov after configuring!

[Trevor B]

For the longest time, the delivery estimate was Jun-Aug.

Yet, it now shows Sep-Nov after configuring today.

This (3-5 months window) is not consistent with what I'm seeing here ... what gives? Is this just a placeholder for now, while Tesla figures out the actual production schedule?

fwiw, I ordered the RWD, pickup in Fremont.

 

[m3m3m3]

I just ordered awd with the same delivery window, but the site said Tesla would delivery the car to me. No Fremont pickup as an option..

 

[Good2go]

Agreed,is there any way to figure who is 3 months and who is 5 months.

 

[Chris350]

Agreed,is there any way to figure who is 3 months and who is 5 months.

I'm sure it will be based on the original reservation date and when you configured....

 

[M109Rider]

I'm sure it will be based on the original reservation date and when you configured....

I agree. That’s not good for me, (I’m late to the game), but I suspect that’s how it will play out, which is good.

 

[johnster007]

I’ve read they are prioritizing performance ahead of RWD. Just checked configurator and it’s true.

 

[the_danimal]

I’ve read they are prioritizing performance ahead of RWD. Just checked configurator and it’s true.

This makes business sense when you think about it. Can they get a sense of what everyone wants – with down payment – and prioritize P and AWD models ahead of others in order to turn a profit in Q3/Q4.

 

[gjunky]

Tesla has done this with the S and X as well. Deliver the most expensive ones first. This won’t be any different for the model 3.

 

[M109Rider]

Yup.
Elon still has a financial responsibility to the shareholders. He has already stated (in so many words) that he has to balance the financial with his personal goals.

 

[xdriv3]

I’ve read they are prioritizing performance ahead of RWD. Just checked configurator and it’s true.

What was the time frame you got for either option?

It was 3-5 months for me (for both RWD/AWD), no diff..

 

[the_danimal]

What was the time frame you got for either option?

It was 3-5 months for me (for both RWD/AWD), no diff..

That's the key here, it appears all of us had no difference in estimate for RWD/AWD – if all the P's are going first, it appears that AWD will be next to follow suit, etc.

 

[johnster007]

What was the time frame you got for either option?

It was 3-5 months for me (for both RWD/AWD), no diff..

3-5 months for all configurations except performance. 2-4 months for performance.