I would want one with the new features (most importantly, the front camera)
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rfmurphy81
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My SA told me that the rumor about the bumper camera and other changes to the S is not true (with confidence), but part of me was wondering whether that was being said as a way to avoid me changing the order so I take delivery tomorrow as planned. I did a call shortly after informing me about a brand new offer where you get 5,000 Supercharge miles if you trade-in before March 31st. I'm locked in for the FSD and FUSC transfers so it's probably best for me to suck it up and take what was ordered rather than risk it for something that hasn't been seen in the wild yet. I can only hope there'd be a retrofit in the future, or at least the wiring would exist if there's a need for DIY. Beyond that, my only conflict is whether to trade-in my current S for a lower cost or just try to sell it private party for a slightly higher amount.
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
And maybe by then, they will fix ARNR and have real RGB lighting.....
Remember to consider the tax implications of having a trade in lower the baseline for the new car…along with the time investment required to sell private
rfmurphy81
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Great points, though as far as I'm aware California doesn't give credit for trade-in like other states do, so I'd be paying full sales tax on the new Model S anyway. The only benefit now is the 5,000 Supercharger miles (apparently are valid for two years) which seems like a waste on me anyway because I'm transferring FUSC, though perhaps it could be usable on the Model 3 in my garage (which has only been on one roadtrip).
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FSDIN2020!
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I have heard from 2 different people now at Tesla regarding the ambient lights and bumper camera. Sales manager said they hadn’t heard anything and didn’t see anything in the system. SA said it’s not true. I’m still skeptical. I have a car waiting for me now, I pushed the date out to the end of the delivery window then I’m going to do a 2 week delay and hope for a new vin with a car built after March 1. If the second car doesn’t have it, I’ll just take delivery.
My hope is that someone will post about their new model s built after March 1. Then we will know.
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Do you regularly encounter dicey parking situations where very precise proximity info is critical? If not, the updated vision park assist has obviated the need for a front bumper camera in most parking environments.
I don’t doubt that one or both of these upgrades will occur eventually but this has been “imminent” since last October. This wouldn’t be the first (or second or third) time that “reliable sources” have been wrong about this (at least with the timing). The most likely window for this would be AFTER the end of the quarter, and early into the next one, not towards the end. Tesla ALWAYS optimizes for quarterly production and delivery numbers. I can’t imagine them disrupting this process. But who knows!
I completely get people talking to SAs and others that work at Tesla since, after all, they work at Tesla. However, I have zero confidence in anything they ever say as they have a track record of being less informed than anyone that even reads a forum like this. Read multiple posts deep into February of SAs claiming there was no EPA issue.
rfmurphy81
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Tesla offering 5,000 miles of Free Supercharging on trade-ins this month
Tesla has unveiled its latest buying incentive as the end of the quarter nears, this time offering 5,000 miles of free Supercharging on...
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All of the other “social media news sources” point to telsascope whose sources have been fairly reliable but certainly not infallible. So who knows!
So true. In my experience, SAs do not have a “heads up” and certainly do not have any inside info on this stuff. Only exception was in the early days 10+ years ago.
Hey Ryan, which Plaid spec? My ultra red plaid is incoming to the pond springs Austin location and I have a delivery scheduled for 3/11. I wonder if you'll get your S around the same time?
zoomer0056
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Yeah, same "trusted source" cited at NotATeslaApp. The source is probably TMC.
I've seen them use us as a source before.
Tesla Set to Unveil Front Bumper Camera and Ambient Lights for Model S/X
Tesla to soon enhance Model S/X with front bumper cameras and ambient lighting, elevating safety and in-cabin experience.
www.notateslaapp.com
rockytop23
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Took delivery of my 2024 MSLR today in Nashville today - vehicle was perfect. Drove it 2 miles to PPF shop for drop off. Getting full XPEL Stealth Wrap and XR Plus window tint. Will post pics when I get it back (hopefully Thursday).
zoomer0056
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