Model S purchase Model 3 cancel?

[Saghost]

I want to hear someone say the words "I no longer want to drive my Model S" with a straight face

Actually, I'm pretty sure I saw someone pretty much say that (and mean it) in a thread here somewhere in the last couple days (or maybe the X Owner's group on FB?)

In any case, it was someone who owned an X and an S who meant that they really preferred driving the X over the S.

 

[sbtz]

Probably keeping my Model 3 reservation. I'll be moving from my ludicrous-deal P90DL 24mo lease directly to a well-optioned 3. (which will probably pale in comparison, but I'll enjoy the P90DL while I can). I don't have any urgent need for the $1k, so I'll make a final decision later.

 

[Zybd1201]

Model S 60kwh option has changed the Model 3 plans of many, including me.


I have read many times on this forum people who decided not to wait for the Model 3 and purchased an S. Most have kept the Model 3 reservation and fully plan on buying the 3. Some may have leased and will switch to the model 3 when the time comes. So I was wondering if anyone cancelled and will stick with their S. I did the same and have kept my Model 3 reservation with the intent of using it.

I had a Model 3 reservation for my spouse. I cancelled it when I immediately had problems with my Model S. I have a genuine and reasonable concern regarding the safety of the first Model 3s. I am confident there will be a number of problems and I don't want my spouse experimented on.

 

[RogerHScott]

I don't want my spouse experimented on

"You'd like to speak to my wife? I'm sorry, she's down in the laboratory. No, I didn't say she was working in the laboratory."

 

[Mbenz528i]

Keeping the reservation. My M3 reservation was always for my wife and I always wanted a MS. Hoping she sees it the same way.

 

[Model S M.D.]

Keeping both of my reservations. One is for my father in law and the other I'm actually not sure what to do with. Just wanted to hold a place in line to see what the Model 3 has to offer. May go for a P75DL or whatever the big battery performance version is at that time. The smaller car will be easier to park and will definitely have different driving dynamics.

 

[ssrajputev]

According to a recent article by Electrek:

"A third of Tesla's Model S orders are coming from Model 3 reservation holders..."

Interesting to see if this trend continues.

Haha yeah, I'm one. I've seen many people getting the S60 in my area, because it's probably "more affordable."

 

[jelloslug]

We had two Model 3s reserved and we canceled one of them when we got the Model S.

 

[TexasBill]

When I ordered the Model 3 I had full intention of waiting for it. For a variety of reasons, not the least of which is my reading this forum every day, I've come to realize I simply cannot wait another year+ to start driving a Tesla. As a result, I'm scheduled to test drive a Model S this weekend and will likely pull the trigger on a S60 or 75 shortly after. That said, I will keep the Model 3 res and purchase same when my number is called.

 

[Model S M.D.]

When I ordered the Model 3 I had full intention of waiting for it. For a variety of reasons, not the least of which is my reading this forum every day, I've come to realize I simply cannot wait another year+ to start driving a Tesla. As a result, I'm scheduled to test drive a Model S this weekend and will likely pull the trigger on a S60 or 75 shortly after. That said, I will keep the Model 3 res and purchase same when my number is called.

Prediction: Once you test drive the Model S you WILL want one asap. I had no intention of buying a new car for another year and Tesla was vaguely on my radar. I randomly stopped into a Tesla Gallery at my local mall and went for a test drive. After one press of the go pedal I was hooked and could not stop thinking about it. Pulled the trigger not too long afterwards

 

[Saghost]

Prediction: Once you test drive the Model S you WILL want one asap. I had no intention of buying a new car for another year and Tesla was vaguely on my radar. I randomly stopped into a Tesla Gallery at my local mall and went for a test drive. After one press of the go pedal I was hooked and could not stop thinking about it. Pulled the trigger not too long afterwards

Electric cars will do that to you - Teslas even more than most, but even on the Volt forums we had to tell people to make sure they had the finances sorted out before they took a test drive.

 

[SD Diver]

I leased an S just to move my M3 position up.

jk

I am getting one of the super-sale S cars as an interim. However, given that it has every option, I'm already getting the suspicion that I will get attached to it and the 3 will be an addition rather than a replacement. I'm sure Tesla never considered this.

Bought a CPO P85+ early June that had the side benefit of moving me up in the queue. Now the m3 will replace my wife's Ford Focus EV and frankly be closer to the $35K base than if I were to order it. Loving the S and don't see myself parting with it any time soon...

 

[RogerHScott]

I'm scheduled to test drive a Model S this weekend and will likely pull the trigger on a S60 or 75 shortly after

Likely? Likely?! Resistance is futile. Start lining up the financing now.

 

[Az_Rael]

Electric cars will do that to you - Teslas even more than most, but even on the Volt forums we had to tell people to make sure they had the finances sorted out before they took a test drive.

I do think it's the EV experience that does this. I was amazed when I drove my Volt on the test drive. Traded in my Lexus for it. I did test drive a Model S last weekend, and found it to be a very nice luxury EV, but it didn't garner that initial amazement that I got driving EV for the first time.

 

[Chopr147]

When I ordered the Model 3 I had full intention of waiting for it. For a variety of reasons, not the least of which is my reading this forum every day, I've come to realize I simply cannot wait another year+ to start driving a Tesla. As a result, I'm scheduled to test drive a Model S this weekend and will likely pull the trigger on a S60 or 75 shortly after. That said, I will keep the Model 3 res and purchase same when my number is called.

I did a test drive of the S but figured I would still be waiting for the Model 3 prior to ordering. Man, I was so wrong! I ordered less than a week after the test drive but knew immediately I was getting an S. Just had to soften up the wife a little.
The 60 kwh pricing has brought in so many more Tesla owners, a great thing. I suspect Tesla themselves are surprised at the volume. They "may" even announce a profit this quarter next week.

 

[hingisfan]

The 60 or 60d is a sweet deal. Same performance as the 75, and the faster supercharging to full makes up for kwh difference when on a road trip. Daily driving the 60 is more than enough anyway. The S is very reliable now, and the facelift upgrades have it at near perfect refinement. X will take another 1-2 years before its at that level. Love the front visibility and headroom though.