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Model S Delivery Update

Discussion in 'Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery' started by joefee, Jul 27, 2012.

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  1. Nappypapi

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    I too wonder what is happening in Fremont. I put pre-order back in December. Part of me is torn, because in 3 ways, i want to see/drive car prior to delivery, i still want car ass soon as possible, but i also would t mind getting thst 7k credit.

    Wish the timeline for the green act was more clearer as it relates to getting passed/turned to a law.
     
  2. LiveSai

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    I placed my LR order in early Jan and it got converted recently but no estimated date is showing up as many people on this forum reported. Hopefully, we get it in march-like our original estimate said.
     
  3. |GMK|

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    7k credit would be nice. I may hit pause on my order to see how this bill shakes out.
     
  4. LargeHamCollider

    LargeHamCollider Battery cells != scalable

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    New level of superfan here
     
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  5. lzolman

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    I'm wondering why folks are so concerned about the $7000 tax credit that's possibly coming. Because it's a tax credit, is there any reason to expect it wouldn't apply to any purchase made in 2021 (and then subject to phase out after that)? Rather than from some arbitrary date when it's announced and after that only?
     
  6. MarcG

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    According to the proposed bill, the vehicles sold after the manufacturer hit 200,000 and before the bill is passed don’t count for the extra 400,000 allocation.

    However, it is true that this doesn’t necessarily mean some vehicles sold in-between those milestones aren’t eligible for the tax credit. For example, Tesla hit the 200,000 milestone in June of 2018, but the full tax credit was still available for until the end of 2018, and half the credit for the first half of 2019.

    Given that it’s a federal tax credit that usually applies for a full calendar year, it is possible that Tesla vehicles sold in early 2021 qualify for the credit when filing for 2021 taxes in 2022 - however there is no guarantee of that, until the bill passes with full rules and limits detailed (assuming it even passes in the first place). For example, the bill could pass in late-2021 and only take effect on January 1st of 2022 for that tax year.

    So if the tax credit is an absolute must-have for some folks who have budget limits, I would say it’s prudent to wait until the bill passes (or buy another EV of lower cost). For the vast majority of Tesla would-be buyers, the tax credit is simply a nice-to-have, so shouldn’t be a prerequisite.
     
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    @Silicon Desert I have an email from my local store lead instructing me to do so. Not sure what you disagree with.
     
  8. lzolman

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    Thanks, Mark. I'm not desperate enough for the car to give up the tax credit. The tricky part, it would seem, is going to be what to do when it's time to pay the Elon and we don't have clarity on the tax credit specifics yet. I'll try not to think about that until it's time to cross that bridge!
     
  9. Nappypapi

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    I think what i wonder if when and if it will pass the senate.
     
  10. Laddcruzer

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    I spoke with my TA a few days ago. He said they are starting to build now and he should see a demo around the end of the month. He thought the Plaids will hit first and that there will be an option as to a yoke steering wheel or traditional.
     
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  11. Nappypapi

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    I wonder when they will start letting priority orders make that decision on steering wheel. I myself am waiting on long range, order in early december... 12/12 to be exact
     
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  12. boonedocks

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    Don’t hold your breath based on an anecdotal post about something a TA said.
     
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  13. Nappypapi

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    Definitely not, but if that was actually case how they even interject a change like that.. we will see though.. One easy or the other
     
  14. Nappypapi

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    Jeez my grammar sucks while on a phone
    "One way or another"*
     
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    So if we have two steering wheel options, which one will hold its value the longest? In 20 years from now.. probably the Yoke. But in 5 years from now...
     
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    This is on you tube from 3 days ago. Looks like a LR refresh. Cannot read plates but does not appear to be Mfg plate.

     
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    It's really difficult to see, but I think I can barely make out MFG vertically on the left-hand side of the plate.
     
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    Also, I am very curious if this is the auto or manual drive select in action.
     
  19. lzolman

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    If they're interchangeable, YOU'LL be able to interchange them too in 5 years if you want to.
     
  20. derichio02

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    Still no VINs or reviews? I have an order with tentative dates 3/1-3/31 but kind of unnerving that there are no new details in weeks. I know I'm not alone but hey, had to vent publicly at least once :)
     
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