So glad I canceled my reservation

[Kentsydney]

last week after more than 3 years we canceled our model 3 order and will get our deposit back.

Why? Well the Uk price was announced and it was the equivalent of about $Au 70k.

Today they announced the Australian price - $Au66k Plus on roads so about $72k!!

Who are trying to kid!

Too much and definitely not the mass market people’s car they touted.

Cars start at under 20k here which puts this price into perspective

Yes amazing car but we’ll wait

 

[vwmotorsports]

It’s a great car, if you go for it get the long range. A friend regrets getting the plus range over the long range. Don’t cry about price. Well heeled Tesla fanboys will be here to bash you.

 

[hydro 481]

Congratulations on not getting your new car!

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Underlying cost of SR+ in USD is
66k * 0.69 / 1.05 = 43.37k
(0.69 = AUD to USD rate; 5% import tax).
In the USA the Model 3 SR+ is now 40k.
So, given some additional costs to Australia and allowing for some hedging, not a rip-off price or anything.

 

[Thunder7ga]

We all have to make financial decisions....completely understandable.....but new and advanced tech is never affordable in the early years. There are other options, but won't be up the same level of Tesla, not for several more years, but waiting for some, perhaps you, is best. Never get yourself in a bad financial situation that would be much worse than not having one of the best cars in the world today.

 

[Matt L]

last week after more than 3 years we canceled our model 3 order and will get our deposit back.

Why? Well the Uk price was announced and it was the equivalent of about $Au 70k.

Today they announced the Australian price - $Au66k Plus on roads so about $72k!!

Who are trying to kid!

Too much and definitely not the mass market people’s car they touted.

Cars start at under 20k here which puts this price into perspective

Yes amazing car but we’ll wait

So if current average margin of M3s sold in the US is 20%. After they add in shipping and tariffs, what do you think the car should cost there?

Seems like they are selling for less than the original announced price that you put a deposit down on.

 

[strykeroz]

You do get a lot of tech for the price. We all need to work out if that is affordable, justifiable and value in our own terms. That's no different to any purchase. We're weighing up if it's 3, e-Kona or wait for the 3 LR non-performance. If I'm glad for anything it's that we're starting to get some alternatives so we can make that choice on this island.

 

[Kilotango74]

last week after more than 3 years we canceled our model 3 order and will get our deposit back.

Why? Well the Uk price was announced and it was the equivalent of about $Au 70k.

Today they announced the Australian price - $Au66k Plus on roads so about $72k!!

Who are trying to kid!

Too much and definitely not the mass market people’s car they touted.

Cars start at under 20k here which puts this price into perspective

Yes amazing car but we’ll wait

Guess it costs more to import a car in AU? Not sure how Tesla is to blame for that? Just wait till VW’s are ridiculously priced in the US because of new tariffs.