No clue what your Apple example has to do with anything? He ordered a car to Purchase in May 9 months ago. If he didn’t want it he should have Not ordered it! And yes any other car maker is charging Over MSRP. Go to the Ford dealer and say you want the car at MSRP but want to delay it at that price for 9 months. Lol. They will laugh you out of the dealership.
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Order on hold until March, email today order will be cancelled?!?
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I don’t follow this at all.
Do you need a car? Then take delivery, you are paying what you agreed to pay for it 4-5 months ago when you ordered it.
If you don’t need a car for 6-8 months, then cancel and re-order, you are getting roughly the same price the car was selling for 6 months ago because of the incentive.
If you really want to save money, your best bet is to wait a year or two when supply chains stabilize and Tesla’s Texas production is up to speed.
Tesla has no obligation to ensure buyers 7 months ago get the government incentives which didn’t exist at that time.
This is exactly it.
The “Hold” mechanic was not made so people could put a place holder on a price until they feel like buying the car. It was set up so they people who cannot take delivery can delay it. Tesla made a mechanic so people who’s cars arrive when they are on vacation or who don’t have their financing ready. Not so people could have an option on last year’s pricing indefinitely.
Take the delivery. I understand you already locked nice price. It is still unknown how much tax break you’ll get in the final version of BBB. I got my delivery in April. Now MY is $10k more than I paid for it.
Even if it was $5k increase and people get $7500, I already put 10k on it and enjoy driving it,
pepperoni
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Why so judgmental? Many who ordered back in May were anticipating the tax credit to be passed by now. In fact, the Senate finance committee passed a bill back in May that would have made the credit retroactive, so many who reserved back then were expecting something. I don’t see anything wrong with a buyer trying to delay delivery to take advantage of an $8K tax incentive, and can’t see how that impacts any of you who seem to have a problem with it.
Judgmental?
If you can push it down the road more power to you. But not sympathetic if Tesla isn’t very tolerant of games you are playing to get that price.
In May, there was zero certainty around incentives and the idea that they would apply to 2021 purchases was even more tenuous. You knew it was a crap shoot at the time.
thesmokingman
Active Member
If that's the case then that is fair. They cannot suspend these orders forever and I'm sure it wreaks havoc for them to juggle whose in and whose not, each quarter. And then on top of that logistic problem we know have ppl profiting off of reservations...
They assigned me a vin and a car today and sent me two texts asking me to arrange pickup. My order was on hold until March 1, 2022. I have not heard back to any emails sent. When I called Tesla, they told me they changed the policy. They were the ones who offered March 2022 initially.
I was also told that they changed the policy for a maximum 3 month hold.. I am not sure when it starts because Tesla can delivery cars within 3 months after orders. I didn't get a text yet but once I get I think I have to arrange a pickup date.. My SA told me Tesla might cancel the order and it happened a few days ago for one local customer.
ScoobyDoo82
Member
Not only that but, the holding off of cars until the incentives kick in also really affects their end-of-quarter sales numbers…
I have the MYP at 3k off the current price. If the EV credit goes through, it would still be 5k less than what I would pay.
(1) still 5k savings
(2) won't have to buy winter tires and wheels this year
(3) Austin build with new battery/frame possible
I'll take the gamble on the bill passing, if not, 3k more is fine to see if 4680 batteries will be implemented.
Will Tesla let you place another order, or is there a waiting period if you don't take delivery?
(I would buy the car Jan 1st, but Tesla is going back on the March 2022 date, or an earlier January 1st date)
(1) still 5k savings
(2) won't have to buy winter tires and wheels this year
(3) Austin build with new battery/frame possible
I'll take the gamble on the bill passing, if not, 3k more is fine to see if 4680 batteries will be implemented.
Will Tesla let you place another order, or is there a waiting period if you don't take delivery?
(I would buy the car Jan 1st, but Tesla is going back on the March 2022 date, or an earlier January 1st date)
Tha_Ape
Active Member
Its a fair gamble, but there's also nothing wrong with a car company telling you to buy it or cancel your order either.
People who were gambling on a green bill to pass with a 50/50 (at best) congress are taking a risk. Tesla is taking a risk by letting people delay. They have quarterly numbers to meet.
Back in the day people were mad they couldn’t get cars fast enough. Now everyone is angry Tesla is trying to sell them a car they ordered long ago.
Just take delivery Jesus lol
Just take delivery Jesus lol
Amen. If you want the car, take the car. It’s really that simple.
So far looks like they have been putting the squeeze first on those who are at 6 months from time of order (regardless of hold time).
Sounds like you should just complete the purchase as you agreed to 8 months ago. Go pick it up and move on.
Yes they do, all of them do. The only difference is, you and I could pay vastly different prices for the same exact vehicle on a dealers lot because they want to do it. Tesla applies the price increases across the board. The comment that not all car dealers increase prices is pretty removed from reality of car purchases.
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