Paul8810
Longtime Member
Agreed. But this latest mule doesn't have red calipers consistent with the latest website updates (the YouTube video from a few weeks ago has red callipers and CF diffuser, also has MFR plates).
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Or they were hoping many of the Plaid+ orders would agree to plaid.. which is probably the case. Hate to say it, but this was probably their strategy for months now.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
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electrek.co
Womp. Haha yea. I def agree with that. Plaid though is just too much. I'm one of those that'd be in the news crashing into a tree. Lmfao. The LR MS is fast enough for me.
emailforbrett
Member
You can change it later by contacting your SA. I set mine up on a loan. Later changed it to a lease. I’m still awaiting the VIN so I can shop the lease/loan with the Delta Community Credit Union. Best rates around.
Guys I’m not sure we should be putting a whole lot faith in what we see in these “demo/test” vehicles out in the wild. Just my .02 cents.
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
Do not underestimate the power of this group to draw conclusions.
Keep in mind in many states, the amount of the car is deducted from the purchase price for tax, this can bridge a 7-8 % gap. They know that, why not use that to their advantage.
We should make a running list of all the parts shortages:
White paint
White dye for seats
Carbon fibers
Semiconductor chips
Red paint for calipers
USB cables
Am I missing anything?
Maximus023
PLAID
I think they were calling all the Plaid+ holders and seeing how many of them are still willing to hold out for even more performance. It'll give them insight on whether they should offer the "track package" spoiler we've been seeing along with other performance upgrades like red brake calipers haha.
EVonly
Member
That tax advantage doesn't exist in CA, so there is no benefit to trading in a car with the same company you are purchasing the new car from. Furthermore, the difference was 14.5% not 7-8% so Tesla isn't even in the same ballpark
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
Maybe they have already started moving cars to the East coast.
EVonly
Member
Obviously, both! I love my 8% sales tax, 2% property tax and 12% income tax. Lots of benefits here!Was that a blanket statement or specific to the trade-in tax savings?
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
I thought I read somewhere that the S and X will come with both. I, personally, want a fob and a card.
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
In addition to red calipers being eliminated, it appears plaid no longer has the carbon fiber diffuser as noted in this video from a couple of weeks ago.
Other than that video has there been any sighting of this in the wild or on the website?
Is there a shortage of white paint? There were many white Model 3 and Model Ys in the logistics lot in Gabe’s last Tesla Fremont Flyover video... screenshot below. I know there haven’t been many white Model S in the various videos/photos; but I anticipate they prioritized shipping higher margin vehicles.
Edit: If you can’t tell, I don’t want this to be true given I have a white LR on order...
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brunla
MS-LR / MSM / Black / Arachnid / FSD
When you bought the fob for the Y, do you still have to place it on the center console or can you just keep it in your pocket?
Oh... and back on topic... today went from “Blank” to “June 24 - June 30”.
Did I tell you all how much I love Tesla... they are committing to delivering me a car this month... no doubt about it... it will happen. Rather than fly me out to Fremont for the delivery event, they are expediting shipment. Can’t be happier!!!
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