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Well, haven't done anything yet, but I did talk to the Finalize at Tesla on the phone. Their suggestion, since my wife and I will both be deployed from sometime in March to sometime in May (the way it currently is), was that we just wait as long as we can (Feb. 11th before the price increase) to finalize.
They won't just set a "deliver no earlier than 1 June" date for me.
14417. Got the finalize email at 3:00. Then the debate... what size battery... hmmm.. 40kwh will work for 95% of what I will do (might be pushing the envelop with winter, degradation, speed, etc, but should still get me there), and I can use the wife's vehicle on longer travel days. On the other hand, 85kwh will cover 99% of what I do today, and immunize against future needs a bit (new job may require longer commutes/travel). ... so. drum roll please. What started out as a practical 40kwh, getting the car for $60k, is now a $90k vehicle with 85kwh battery. So crazy! Well, the finalize button is pressed. paper work tomorrow. deliver after that. decision made.
14417. Got the finalize email at 3:00. Then the debate... what size battery... hmmm.. 40kwh will work for 95% of what I will do (might be pushing the envelop with winter, degradation, speed, etc, but should still get me there), and I can use the wife's vehicle on longer travel days. On the other hand, 85kwh will cover 99% of what I do today, and immunize against future needs a bit (new job may require longer commutes/travel). ... so. drum roll please. What started out as a practical 40kwh, getting the car for $60k, is now a $90k vehicle with 85kwh battery. So crazy! Well, the finalize button is pressed. paper work tomorrow. deliver after that. decision made.
Well at least you can be proud you avoided taking the next rationalization step:...
"oh screw it, you're already spending like $85k, and you'll be kicking yourself later that you didn't get the performance version, besides - the air suspension, leather seats, and supercharger are included" (hah, I know they are just worked into the price, and I'm just in denial about it and still rationalizing to myself)
Sooo Tesla, you got me to finalize on $103k car. As did a LOT of us here, probably all saying the same thing to ourselves. This is probably the worst case of rationalizing that I've ever done in my entire life. Brilliant. Just Brilliant. +1 Tesla. 0 Me. You win.
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Well at least you can be proud you avoided taking the next rationalization step:
"Well, if I'm getting it fully loaded I might as well get Signature."
"hmmm its only a $49k car (after taxes) and theres no sales tax in NJ for zero emission vehicles, the display is awesome and I'll never have to pay for gas again!" (ignoring the fact that it'll still cost some in electricity)
"the pano roof, tech package, and sound system are all definitely worth it"
"the 60kWh version is only $10k more and would give me longer range, but the supercharger option is only optional here"
"i dont know if I need the dual chargers + HPWC, but hey the federal tax credit was just reinstated for home chargers so might as well take advantage of that now"
"well I should get the 85kWh to buffer myself against battery degradation and resale value"
"oh screw it, you're already spending like $85k, and you'll be kicking yourself later that you didn't get the performance version, besides - the air suspension, leather seats, and supercharger are included" (hah, I know they are just worked into the price, and I'm just in denial about it and still rationalizing to myself)
Sooo Tesla, you got me to finalize on $103k car. As did a LOT of us here, probably all saying the same thing to ourselves. This is probably the worst case of rationalizing that I've ever done in my entire life. Brilliant. Just Brilliant. +1 Tesla. 0 Me. You win.
only thing I opted out of was the rear facing child seats. I'll probably order them in a year or two anyway. lol.
Do they send them out on Wednesdays? I'm getting tired of hitting the reload button on my dashboard!
There was at least one report last Wednesday. If they do let anyone finalize today, I'm sure you'll be the first to post! :wink:
LOL. As my late great father in law used to say: "Ya got that right!" I have all kinds of errands to run but I'm sitting here going back and forth between this forum and my dashboard. Planning ona quick post when (if) I get it and then finalize. Hope it happens today. We're leaving on vacation tomorrow and as obsessed as I am my wife might not enjoy it. :smile:
Al, just so you know, the obsession doesn't ease much after you finalize. I spent the morning working on insurance quotes for the Model S....just now dropped out of a meeting to check MY TESLA on the crazy chance that someone canceled my exact order and the delivery button was there....
The folks that waited years should be up for Sainthood.
Dennis
P15,063. I got my finalize email today. Shockingly, the delivery window estimate is Feb-Mar 2013. Is that right? I was expecting delivery somewhat later (after I move) around June-ish...
Me too!!!
P14,835. Email at 730EST. Finalized at 735EST.
Performance/Air Force Academy Blue/Tan/Obeche Gloss/Tech/Sound/21 inch/Pano/Twins/HPWC