So, for those of us with RWD orders who have been invited to prepare for delivery, I would suggest we view the situation through a factual objective lens instead of a subjective glass half empty/half full emotional lens.
Fact: No one on this or any other site knows the actual RWD plans, nor do most all Tesla employees. The FAQ stating RWD is currently not scheduled for production could change anytime if not already changed. It's just a FAQ.
Fact: Tesla's MO for new vehicle ramp up has changed, as the MY was publicly scheduled for first large batch of deliveries in Q3 of 2020. Based on VIN feedback, approx. 3,000 MYs were built and delivered by end of Q1. Numerous lucky buyers took delivery by 3/31 even though they ordered days or a week or two before delivery, so the order queue is not nearly as deep as the M3 considering there are only four colors and two of three configs available, yet some very recent orders were filled. Accordingly, everything has been moved forward by as much as 9-10 months, especially given there has been no MY production hell, despite some QA issues.
Fact: Those buyers who have 100% completed the prepare for delivery process have a legally binding contract pursuant to the stated terms, including the trade-in. Tesla CANNOT change those terms even if they don't get the bargain that they expected or hoped for. They CANNOT readjust the trade in value, unless there is subsequent excessive use or damage to the trade-in. Normal wear and tear including average additional mileage are baked in. This is basic Business Law 101. The 30 day rule is only for the buyer to accept the terms of Tesla's trade in OFFER. Once the ACCEPT button is pushed, the contract is set in concrete and Tesla can no longer withdraw the trade in offer, which they could have done at any time until accepted by the buyer... and which they maybe SHOULD have done, given the COVID plant closure on the horizon, but they didn't.
The intent of the OP was to make the case that those RWD buyers who have completed the prepare for delivery process should expect their cars much sooner than later and not rely on speculation that the RWD is way off in the future or not at all. If Tesla completed the prepare for deliver process knowing full well that they had no intention of delivering the car within a reasonable time, well that opens up a whole new can of worms involving bad faith and an inevitable costly class action lawsuit. It just makes no business sense otherwise that the RWD MYs and all the components (RWD) in question were ready for production just prior to the plant closing and that deliveries should be expected a month or so after Fremont startup.
Just submitted for your approval... from deep within the TWZ.
Rod