I was "Early '18" and got pushed back to "Late '18". I find this absurd. It will be 2 and half years since I put down the deposit. This was supposed to be "an easier car to manufacture" because of all the reasons they gave over the past two years. This *sugar* should have been figured by now.
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JoeCoolMan24
Member
March 31st, online (first minute) reservation), non-owner.
I went from "Early 2018" to "Late 2018". A 6-8 month delay. Wow.
I went from "Early 2018" to "Late 2018". A 6-8 month delay. Wow.
stayfocus18
Member
I got pushed back to april to june for first production... late for standard model and awd the same
smfh
smfh
Hey thanks..that would be fast. Watched a ton of videos on the Model 3, the idea of a smaller Tesla is enticing indeed...let's see how the first impression goes tomorrowIf I am going to go for the Model 3, I should do it before the Fed credit expires in ~Sept.
I don't want to be rude, and I appreciate everyone who gets enthusiastic about Model 3, but do be aware you are on a forum full of people who put down deposits long long ago, and have been waiting years for the opportunity to order one. The "hey I just now decided I want a model 3 and Tesla said I can get one before you because I already own a Model S" doesn't come across so well, particularly with the big delays being added now.
phigment
Member
Same here. Non-owner, Canada. Standard Range says Early, First Production and AWD both say mid 2018.
I'm guessing that they forgot to take our "International" status in to consideration here.
suwaneedad
Member
Um, don't hate the player hate the game, right? Tesla has consistently said they will favor owners in gratitude for their past support, and in this case we have an owner who is willing to purchase the current configuration being offered, on the heels of an earnings release where Tesla confirmed a bias toward selling highest margin configuration ahead of lower margin configs. This fine Atlantan Tesla owner jumps ahead of me as well (non-owner), if he likes what he sees tomorrow (and he will). But I can begrudge him that; he didn't make the priority rules. I chose not to buy a Model S/X as a gateway drug to a faster Model 3 receipt; that's on me.
What I find interesting tonight is Tesla's announcement that they're prioritizing non-owner high margin deliveries over owner low margin deliveries. That's new news, and an indicator that Tesla values margin/vehicle, and enabling the ramp to continue unimpeded, over owner loyalty for a lower margin delivery. There may have been some interesting meetings/shouting matches at HQ over that decision during the past few weeks.
IdaX
Member
Or they're maximizing margins by selling to aliens before slumming it on the short range models.
Maybe they're trying to push up international deliveries to avoid hitting the US 200k sales threshold for an extra quarter.
ℬête Noire
Active Member
The estimates that are out there are suggesting that's not going to work, especially if they follow through successfully on their production targets. Mid 2018 suggest lots going out after Jun 30, which certainly wouldn't help delay.
Atlantan
Inactive Member
My apologies to everyone in line... if I came across as rude. Tomorrow I am going to take my car in for service, I was told they have Model 3s there. I was just questioning the accuracy of the tool...the estimator.
Non-owner. #10 in line on March 31st, 2016 Northern California.
Been bumped to Mar-May for first production.
Late 2018 for both SR and AWD.
Looks like I will be cancelling my deposit. Have a lease on an EV and already extending for it 6 months. Was planning on AWD. Just can’t wait for almost 3 years. To say I’m disappointed is a understatement. Too many promises and way too little follow through on Tesla’s part.
Been bumped to Mar-May for first production.
Late 2018 for both SR and AWD.
Looks like I will be cancelling my deposit. Have a lease on an EV and already extending for it 6 months. Was planning on AWD. Just can’t wait for almost 3 years. To say I’m disappointed is a understatement. Too many promises and way too little follow through on Tesla’s part.
Lem89
Member
My Dual Motor went from "Sep-Nov 2018" to a vague "Late 2018." I hope it makes 2018. (Non-owner in Colorado)
Your attitude was right. Some of the rest of us are getting grumpy. Sorry.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
I have 2 more LR available now ... SR and DM have shifted to mid to late 2018
Cintoman
Member
A buddy of mine got an email saying that his delivery estimate was delayed. He's a non-owner, reserved mid-May 2016. I didn't get any email, but just for the heck of it, I checked my estimator and freakin'-A, it changed. I'm a Day 1 line-waiter (~45th in line) the morning of March 31, 2016, non-owner, East Coast. Original estimate (back when they changed it in Nov 2017):
New estimate:
Man, by the time I get my Model 3 (preferably SR AWD), my 2005 car will become a classic.
Frustrated, waiting just like the rest of us....
--Cintoman
New estimate:
Man, by the time I get my Model 3 (preferably SR AWD), my 2005 car will become a classic.
Frustrated, waiting just like the rest of us....
--Cintoman
Dr. J
Active Member
Well, up until today it's been 0% accurate for most of us, but here's to hoping it is getting realistic!
I have 2 more LR available now ... SR and DM have shifted to mid to late 2018
Wait? How is this possible? Did you get in line twice and sign up with two different accounts?
I thought you already got 2 of them.
Yeah, so this is starting to sting a bit. The whole thing seems like a bit of mis-alignment of supply/demand. There seems to be enough folks waiting for AWD or SR that don’t want first production and those that do want first but can’t configure. Not fun.
OTOH, a typical mfr would push out a few cars and let dealers charge massive markups. (I’m looking at you BMW M2, sir).
Gotta say, I prefer Tesla’s approach. Disappointing as it may currently feel.
OTOH, a typical mfr would push out a few cars and let dealers charge massive markups. (I’m looking at you BMW M2, sir).
Gotta say, I prefer Tesla’s approach. Disappointing as it may currently feel.
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