jaschrbob
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My title said 15 miles, and my paperwork did too, so I was surprised to see 4 miles on the odometer when I took delivery. The SA said that's what they put on all paperwork.
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Cho22
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I thought price was locked in once you put order in? If we get the rebate if we receive our car in 2023 I’d be ok with that though lol
West coast gets a steady stream of cars throughout the quarter, with a clear blitz at the end of the quarter because Tesla can turn those deliveries around faster. The focus right now is on eastbound orders because the logistics are more complicated and Tesla doesn't want to be left holding a big inventory because a rail shipment didn't make it in time.
Lowering prices when there's a backlog of orders is a tricky business. Tesla would have to lower the price for everyone waiting or those people would just cancel their current order and start a new one. The resulting madhouse at the web site would be a wonder to behold, and people would definitely begrudge losing all the time they waited. That means that if there are 50,000 orders waiting for a base configuration Long Range, Tesla is walking away from $150 million. Then there's the fact that a bunch of people with more expensive configurations would probably cancel and go for the vehicle that's effectively just had its price slashed by $10,000. Instead of paying maybe $5,000 more for colors and wheels, now the difference is $15,000. That's a pretty good incentive to forego some style preferences in these inflationary times. That's more profit out the window for Tesla.
Tesla isn't lacking for demand. I would say that they'd wait until the tax rebate was affecting the order flow so much that the order backlog was starting to thin out. Then they would take the loss of revenue by dropping the price on current orders so that they could get the backlog back up again. As nobody else is capable of producing BEVs in volume right now, I would think that Tesla could wait a year or two. If they do anything in time for the January effective date, then they are truly princes among capitalists.
Oh, and there's also the problem that Tesla's batteries may not qualify for the credit anyway. A lot of their raw materials don't come from approved sources.
Adelfi credit union sucks! Best rates around but their system totally sucks. Constantly adding steps that I need to take instead of just telling me all at once, causing a delay in finding. My pickup date was supposed to be today but now it’s looking like I need to wait until Tuesday.
Yes, demand definitely isn't an issue with Tesla, but what I should have clarified (and this is just hopeful thinking) is that Tesla will figure out a way to have the purchase price fit what is needed to qualify, similar to what they did for the California CVRP until the latest price hikes. Not sure how they could since I don't know the details, but I'm sure there is a way if they wanted to. But so much unknown still - which is why I put the order in and just going to wait and see what happens. If it doesn't qualify, I may not buy, and losing $250 isn't end of world for the chance that it may work out.
gators918
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gators918
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Crazy!! One day push back within my 2 week window? Oh well, better than 1 week. 
codenameku
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If you guys didnt see...
You cant even order a M3LR right now! It only says available 2023.
For all of us who got our orders in... whew!
You cant even order a M3LR right now! It only says available 2023.
For all of us who got our orders in... whew!
gators918
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ColoradoMike
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As far as I know...and a friend got a recent VIN, the center USB ports do not have data capability.
I suppose it depends on what Tesla did between construction and delivery. Our custom order for a “P car” had about 12 miles but looking at the odometer it had 7 miles. Personally, I wouldn’t be concerned.
If you get a “passed” on vehicle just check. I doubt it would be an issue. If it had anything over 50 miles I would be suspect and ask a question.
I wonder if the M3LR is being tweaked to qualify for the new EV tax credit.
gators918
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Interesting! Did you also notice on the Tesla order page right up top: $2000 Charge up incentive now available for New Jersey residents
This is on the Tesla Support page for EV incentives the state of NJ:
This is on the Tesla Support page for EV incentives the state of NJ:
- Up to $4,000 rebate for new electric vehicles (must be ordered, purchased or leased after July 25, 2022) with a MSRP under $55,000
codenameku
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I ordered 7/1 as well with current Nov - Feb.Thanks... I ordered 7-1, 40 days earlier than you, and I have the same EDD as you.
The fact that the M3LR is no longer able to be ordered until 2023 makes me think theres a big supply issue somewhere, and thats why we are getting some delays.
Since my 2022 has a EDD of jan-apr of 2023 anyway, i'm thinking of cancelling my order and ordering a 2023.
codenameku
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Remember, Tesla doesn't necessarily do model years where if you order in 2023 you get newer components. They release it whenever they want.
If you want to order to get the tax incentives, if you're accepting delivery in 2023 then it makes no sense to cancel. Remember you're $250 order fee is nonrefundable.
ColoradoMike
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Well in less than 24 hours we will be looking to take delivery!
Reorganizing the garages to put the Tesla in and moving the truck out. Sad for the truck but maneuvering four vehicles into the garage would be a pain.
Also, our garage needed a cleanup regardless of anticipating the Tesla arriving tomorrow.
I did run into an issue with the wall charger. We installed it over a month ago but never “commissioned“ it. Talk about a wild flurry of craziness!
I could not, for the life of me, find the quick start guide with the information I needed. Found it in my area of “vehicle info” but it took me looking through the piles of paper in our dining room. YES, I am the person that piles up mail on the dining room table...I need to be better at that.
Long story short I found it!
SUGGESTION...TAKE a photo of it if you are doing a wall charger and KEEP it somewhere you will remember where it is at If you aren’t commissioning upon installing it.
So when trying to “commission“ the charger it took about an hour. The only reason was confusing instructions. I called the Tesla support number for the wall charger and “Victoria“ picked up within 4 minutes and walked me through everything STEP BY STEP.
Now we have the ”Green Light of Justice“!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to folks that have taken delivery or jut got VINs!!!!!!
EDIT: Added pictures and fixed a “spwelling” error......lol! I know it is spelling but my old iPad sucks! Just some humor
Reorganizing the garages to put the Tesla in and moving the truck out. Sad for the truck but maneuvering four vehicles into the garage would be a pain.
Also, our garage needed a cleanup regardless of anticipating the Tesla arriving tomorrow.
I did run into an issue with the wall charger. We installed it over a month ago but never “commissioned“ it. Talk about a wild flurry of craziness!
I could not, for the life of me, find the quick start guide with the information I needed. Found it in my area of “vehicle info” but it took me looking through the piles of paper in our dining room. YES, I am the person that piles up mail on the dining room table...I need to be better at that.
Long story short I found it!
SUGGESTION...TAKE a photo of it if you are doing a wall charger and KEEP it somewhere you will remember where it is at If you aren’t commissioning upon installing it.
So when trying to “commission“ the charger it took about an hour. The only reason was confusing instructions. I called the Tesla support number for the wall charger and “Victoria“ picked up within 4 minutes and walked me through everything STEP BY STEP.
Now we have the ”Green Light of Justice“!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to folks that have taken delivery or jut got VINs!!!!!!
EDIT: Added pictures and fixed a “spwelling” error......lol! I know it is spelling but my old iPad sucks! Just some humor
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ColoradoMike
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Your choice. Not trying to bust your bubble but if you want the M3LR.....keep your order. Just know that supplies for vehicles are still, sadly, awaiting things.
boxer74
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My hope is all American orders will go on hold and they will fulfill the Canadian orders ASAP! 
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