Tesla owner configurations begin

[Hertog_Martin]

Indeed. Technically, my delivery should be no later than the 20th. But I have no VIN and am heading off to Utah in about a week. DS says she can provide no further info until VIN appears.
Reminiscent of my LEAF delivery 7 years ago. Deliveries started in Dec. 2010. Mine was on that first boat, VIN 0256. no news until dealer calls me Jan 5 and says "come and get your car!".
First-world problems. 2018 Model 3 sounds just as good as '17.
And yet, I see myself on the chair-lift when my DS calls and says "Come and get your car!"

Actually, for resale value that '18 indication might get you more than '17.

Cars depreciate on January 1st no matter the milage.

 

[K-MTG]

Nothing today....I guess we can assume they are only sending them out every other week??

 

[schonelucht]

More good news ... Electric vehicle tax credit is reportedly safe in final US tax bill

Got quite a bit of push back when I said it was a bad thing for Tesla if the tax credit got scrapped because 'it will help competition more than it will help Tesla'. Wondering if those people now are of the opinion that this latest evolution is not good for Tesla....

 

[ccutrer]

Got quite a bit of push back when I said it was a bad thing for Tesla if the tax credit got scrapped because 'it will help competition more than it will help Tesla'. Wondering if those people now are of the opinion that this latest evolution is not good for Tesla....

I agree with you. While it's good for a lot of early Model 3 buyers, overall it's confusing and hampering things. Sure makes my decision to wait for AWD a lot easier if I can assume I definitely won't get the tax credit either way .

 

[dstroot]

Did you lose your job or something? The federal tax credit hasn't gone anywhere assuming you are still eligible to use it (have enough tax liability).

Tax Compromise Keeps Wind and Electric-Car Credits, Source Says

Thanks! This is relatively new info - no one has seen the actual tax bill yet but the news/rumors are encouraging!

No didn't lose my job (I'm actually retired) but an early M3 is looking like ~$60k without any credits/subsidies. I'd get a used S at that point.

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[gg_got_a_tesla]

Got it! At 4:43 pm Pacific today. All configured and ordered; 4-week estimate.

At peace now; coincidentally, heading out in an hour to the VW dealership nearby to turn in wife's e-Golf.

(Reserved at around 1:15 pm Pacific on 03/31/2016, in store. Model S owner. Bay Area)

 

[JenniferQ]

Congrats! It looks so good in Red! I hope hubby likes his silver...I would have gotten another red one.

 

[Petra]

Nothing today....I guess we can assume they are only sending them out every other week??

Err, not quite... got my invite at 4:43pm.

 

[therealmrmike]

just received my email to configure. day 1 reserve Ca. purchased CPO model S 4 months ago. It says I can configure LR model even though I selected I want AWD so I will wait.

 

[DLM270]

Got it! At 4:43 pm Pacific today. All configured and ordered; 4-week estimate.

At peace now; coincidentally, heading out in an hour to the VW dealership nearby to turn in wife's e-Golf.

(Reserved at around 1:15 pm Pacific on 03/31/2016, in store. Model S owner. Bay Area)

Congratulations!
I plan to wait for the dual motor option next summer. The model 3 will be mine, as the MS is my wife's. So I will need it fully loaded with all the options.

 

[EinSV]

Also got my invitation. Reserved about 1:00 pm on 3/31 -- current owner.

 

[K-MTG]

Come on Elon....send me mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[gwagen27]

Also received my invite at 4:43pm PST. Day 1 online order and Tesla owner since 2011. But I can't decide if I should finalize my order because I really want the white interior

 

[Nevek]

Ok, everyone but K-MTG at TMC in CA with the priority qualifications is more less accounted for, at least to my satisfaction.

Now, since it’s going to be January anyway for delivery, it is time for the PNW!

Edit: (I just realized that if K-MTG‘s experience is anything to go by, I may have jinxed myself by asking)

 

[SlicedBr3ad]

Also received my invite at 4:43pm PST. Day 1 online order and Tesla owner since 2011. But I can't decide if I should finalize my order because I really want the white interior

Get white interior. Don't settle for "like", go for "gotta have it".

 

[viet658]

Ok, everyone but K-MTG at TMC in CA with the priority qualifications is more less accounted for, at least to my satisfaction.

Now, since it’s going to be January anyway for delivery, it is time for the PNW!

Edit: (I just realized that if K-MTG‘s experience is anything to go by, I may have jinxed myself by asking)

I'm still waiting for the invite to configure. California owner since 2013. Reserved online as soon as reservations started.

 

[Nevek]

I'm still waiting for the invite to configure. California owner since 2013. Reserved online as soon as reservations started.

My comment was somewhat tongue in cheek. Hope you get your email soon!

Waiting is hard for those of us with a touch of OCD.

 

[Petra]

Also received my invite at 4:43pm PST. Day 1 online order and Tesla owner since 2011. But I can't decide if I should finalize my order because I really want the white interior

I'm in the same boat

 

[JenniferQ]

I cannot believe white interior! My OCD would not handle that. Good luck! and I guess it's worth the wait. Very different from black, which is not my first choice, either.

 

[T34ME]

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MPG: 21 City / 29 Highway Ummmmmm, no thanks.