I selected and ordered 7 seater MY in mid-March but I'm starting to waffle, and am considering deleting seven seat option.
7 seat option pros:
My order is 7 seater, MSM, 20" wheels, tow package, white interior.
7 seat option pros:
- Provide some occasional utility when transporting our young children in the 3rd row and an extra adult in the 2nd row. This is something that we might use half a dozen times a year when family visit or some other situation comes up. We have another vehicle that is a dedicated 3-row SUV we can also use on these occasions.
- Possibly better resale due to scarcity of 7 seaters.
- $3,000
- Delayed build. Currently my EDD is Late Nov to Mid Dec but from looking at other 7 seat orders there is a very high chance this gets pushed back.
- Not all accessories such as trunk mats, etc., will fit the 7 seat version.
- Possible additional maintenance issues after the bumper to bumper warranty ends.
- No possibility of an Austin build, as all 7 seaters are built in Fremont, which subjectively has worse QC/paint/etc. compared to the new factory.
- Less chance of getting Matrix lights and/or cargo cover.
- Every week my delivery is delayed the resale value of my 4 year old Model 3 is suffering.
- Harder to trade/sell my Model 3 in the dead of winter in Colorado when used car sales taper off.
My order is 7 seater, MSM, 20" wheels, tow package, white interior.