Refreshed 2021+ Model X and Model X Plaid waiting room

[focher]

Interesting article that references delayed Model X deliveries. No citation of authority or that it came from Tesla, though. I didn't watch the AI session, so have no idea if any comments were made during it.

Want a new Tesla? You're gonna have to wait a while

You're going to have to wait a long time if you want to buy just about any Tesla.

www.cnn.com

 

[electricbeast]

Too much gloom n doom. Chip companies are ramping up production. Once they start there will be a gusher of chips. Once it gets going all models will be makeable no problem. I'm thinking of cancelling my January order to get further down the line in deliveries. My reasoning is that Tesla is always iterating their production lines and that perhaps that the ones that are delivered later next year will be made after kinks are worked out.

Am curious to hear points of view on this strategy.

 

[bayareaever]

Too much gloom n doom. Chip companies are ramping up production. Once they start there will be a gusher of chips. Once it gets going all models will be makeable no problem. I'm thinking of cancelling my January order to get further down the line in deliveries. My reasoning is that Tesla is always iterating their production lines and that perhaps that the ones that are delivered later next year will be made after kinks are worked out.

Am curious to hear points of view on this strategy.

There’s always improvements coming with Tesla so you could apply this strategy to any model any time. With all the recent price increases, could also be an expensive decision. There’s also no benefit to cancelling, you can just postpone delivery when the time comes if you prefer.

 

[bayareaever]

Too much gloom n doom. Chip companies are ramping up production. Once they start there will be a gusher of chips. Once it gets going all models will be makeable no problem. I'm thinking of cancelling my January order to get further down the line in deliveries. My reasoning is that Tesla is always iterating their production lines and that perhaps that the ones that are delivered later next year will be made after kinks are worked out.

Am curious to hear points of view on this strategy.

Also, I hope you’re right about chip availability, I haven’t heard one way or the other.

 

[electricbeast]

Also, I hope you’re right about chip availability, I haven’t heard one way or the other.

Chips are made in large quantities. So once they start it'll be a flood. And thanks for the guidance on taking delivery. I'm sure I could postpone taking delivery and there will be plenty of people ready to take my December slot.

 

[Thamanrp]

Looks like the Plaid doesn’t get the upgraded wheels now. Perhaps the wheels are part of the shortage hence they put grey for the standard one?

 

[ICUdoc30]

Patiently biding my time till December. I see no point in buying an inferior car. It’s like when I wait for my iPhone. I could by any number of different smartphones but come on. iPhone engineering is immaculate and unmatched.

 

[Wooly1]

Well, I just got the following unsolicited correspondence from my local service center.

“Hi Mark, Tesla (SC Name) here, we just wanted to touch base about your Model X order! As of right now we are still waiting on production to commence building Model X's at the factory, as soon as we get any updates we will ensure our local team will be in touch!

Thank you for your patience and if you have any questions please feel free to respond to this email or you can reach out to Tesla……”

I don’t know but it doesn’t sound like any manufacturing is imminent to me. I do appreciate the communication though

 

[JimBob 909]

The cheaper wheels are now dark gray

I hope I get the gray, to go with my MSM. I ordered it with the 20" wheels. Crossing my fingers. Now, if they would just put an arm rest in the middle of the back seat.

 

[Mako11]

Well, I just got the following unsolicited correspondence from my local service center.

“Hi Mark, Tesla (SC Name) here, we just wanted to touch base about your Model X order! As of right now we are still waiting on production to commence building Model X's at the factory, as soon as we get any updates we will ensure our local team will be in touch!

Thank you for your patience and if you have any questions please feel free to respond to this email or you can reach out to Tesla……”

I don’t know but it doesn’t sound like any manufacturing is imminent to me. I do appreciate the communication though

Give me the armrest and I'll take back anything bad I ever said about this launch

 

[TWENT2]

Patiently waiting for my plaid to replace this work horse.. 5 great years with it so far with daily towing

Dang,that's a big trailer! Do you use autopilot while towing?

 

[ChrisOtt]

When I picked up my model 3 performance the other day, the delivery advisor told me it’s more likely March for my X in Canada. I know they usually know less, but my gut tells me it’s likely.

 

[YUMMYGG]

I’m in Canada, ordered in March, LR, white/white, 20” 6 seats with FSD, edd still shows Oct. I know it will delay again, hope i can get my x before Decembe, really need a SUV for the Toronto winter Time.

 

[TrevTremaine]

Too much gloom n doom. Chip companies are ramping up production. Once they start there will be a gusher of chips. Once it gets going all models will be makeable no problem. I'm thinking of cancelling my January order to get further down the line in deliveries. My reasoning is that Tesla is always iterating their production lines and that perhaps that the ones that are delivered later next year will be made after kinks are worked out.

Am curious to hear points of view on this strategy.

There's a lot in flux without a lot of news coming from the chip manufacturers involved. I know that one in particular had a fire that affected chip production that's only now getting back up and running (Renesis). How severe the backlog, how quickly they can get back to full-tilt and whether they're also trying to expand to fulfill backorders are all unanswered questions. Whether other chip products could work? Dunno. I would imagine there's other hold ups too - including airbags and such.

What would be nice, especially given the long-haul many of us have waited, would be a timely update of what is going on.

 

[Smoot]

Too much gloom n doom. Chip companies are ramping up production. Once they start there will be a gusher of chips. Once it gets going all models will be makeable no problem. I'm thinking of cancelling my January order to get further down the line in deliveries. My reasoning is that Tesla is always iterating their production lines and that perhaps that the ones that are delivered later next year will be made after kinks are worked out.

Am curious to hear points of view on this strategy.

Don't make a decision you might regret come December. You can always cancel later, but you can never get your place back in line. Nothing wrong with letting it ride and delaying delivery.

 

[Yonex204]

At this point, It feels like early 2022 is most likely the real delivery date. For any other Canadians, is anyone aware of the possible 20% luxury vehicle tax that might go in to effect in January 2022? If this comes to pass, I may have to cancel my order. Super frustrating when we can't get a real delivery date. I can't decide if I should just gamble and hope for a delivery before end of the year, or just buy a used one now to avoid the possibility of incurring a 20% luxury tax.

 

[jboy210]

Don't make a decision you might regret come December. You can always cancel later, but you can never get your place back in line. Nothing wrong with letting it ride and delaying delivery.

Agreed. Also, the price is going nowhere but up. We are already $5,000 under the current price.

My delivery date shows January now and I assume that just means Q1 2022. Based on our 2 previous purchases I think that means late Feb or more likely March. We live 15 miles from the factory and they tend to do local deliveries later in the quarter since the shipping time is minutes.

 

[TrevTremaine]

At this point, It feels like early 2022 is most likely the real delivery date. For any other Canadians, is anyone aware of the possible 20% luxury vehicle tax that might go in to effect in January 2022? If this comes to pass, I may have to cancel my order. Super frustrating when we can't get a real delivery date. I can't decide if I should just gamble and hope for a delivery before end of the year, or just buy a used one now to avoid the possibility of incurring a 20% luxury tax.

I agree it's confounding. It's unclear exactly how the tax will be applied - whether it's 20% for the amount above $100K, or will it be a lesser percentage across the entire amount (odds are that they'll be roughly the same). I guess the answer is to wait until after September 20th (or whenever the vote count is completed) and see how things change. The only guarantee is to get used and be happy with it - just note that right now the older Xs are selling at a premium because of the lack of new inventory.

 

[Cutch26]

Dang,that's a big trailer! Do you use autopilot while towing?

Autopilot doesn’t work while towing. You would have to manually turn tow mode off to engage autopilot and I’m not sure that’s a good idea.. never tried

 

[neo1738]

10% of full value or 20% value over 100k whatever is less.