Tesla owner configurations begin

[BrianD]

It is interesting the AWD shows “Choice of 220 or 310 mile range”. I assumed it would only be available LR. I wonder if you will really be able to get it with the standard battery by the timeframe indicated which shows earlier than base model for most people.

I’m also curious if AWD standard battery config will be less expensive than the current rear wheel drive LR?

 

[dmunjal]

And no mention if premium package is required.

 

[Krash]

I am an owner with a 2017 reservation. Original estimate is above, new is below...
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[PoitNarf]

I wonder if we'll see any invites go out today or tomorrow. It's been two weeks since the last batch of invites went out.

 

[Shygar]

If this delay is really about revenue, they should get AWD done asap

 

[navguy12]

If this delay is really about revenue, they should get AWD done asap

I disagree.

Tesla is up to their a** in alligators right now. They don't need more complexity on the manufacturing side right now.

They need to keep things as simple as possible and that means only selling the current iteration of the car.

 

[Drax]

I disagree.

Tesla is up to their a** in alligators right now. They don't need more complexity on the manufacturing side right now.

They need to keep things as simple as possible and that means only selling the current iteration of the car.

I think it’s entirely reasonable if they do this, but if so, they need to make it absolutely clear when customers are to expect the white interior (or any other previously announced options) that may become available in the next 5-6 months.

I’ve been waiting longer than most to submit my configuration, but if they announced today that the white interior was going to be another 4-5 months before it were available to order, I’d (begrudgingly) place my order today instead of waiting any longer. I’ve seen way too many people get burned from not waiting another month or so for what they actually wanted, and while I know this isn’t exactly the “Tesla way”, I’d be livid if I missed the configuration I actually wanted by a month only due to rushing a non-essential purchase.

 

[Shygar]

I think it’s entirely reasonable if they do this, but if so, they need to make it absolutely clear when customers are to expect the white interior (or any other previously announced options) that may become available in the next 5-6 months.

I’ve been waiting longer than most to submit my configuration, but if they announced today that the white interior was going to be another 4-5 months before it were available to order, I’d (begrudgingly) place my order today instead of waiting any longer. I’ve seen way too many people get burned from not waiting another month or so for what they actually wanted, and while I know this isn’t exactly the “Tesla way”, I’d be livid if I missed the configuration I actually wanted by a month only due to rushing a non-essential purchase.

If you want white, just wait in my opinion. Personally I would like a tan interior but there's been no mention of one so I'm planning on going black. I don't want white since I have 2 kids and wear jeans often.

 

[navguy12]

I think it’s entirely reasonable if they do this, but if so, they need to make it absolutely clear when customers are to expect the white interior (or any other previously announced options) that may become available in the next 5-6 months.

I’ve been waiting longer than most to submit my configuration, but if they announced today that the white interior was going to be another 4-5 months before it were available to order, I’d (begrudgingly) place my order today instead of waiting any longer. I’ve seen way too many people get burned from not waiting another month or so for what they actually wanted, and while I know this isn’t exactly the “Tesla way”, I’d be livid if I missed the configuration I actually wanted by a month only due to rushing a non-essential purchase.

I agree with your sentiment.....but we are in a situation when demand exceeds supply.

Since demand cannot be controlled via an increase in price (as the prices were set last year), other techniques are being used.

I want the white interior.

I hope that the white interior does not come out two weeks (for example) after I take delivery.

My situation in Ontario, if I cannot order and take delivery to get the $14,000 ev rebate before it disappears in June, then I will wait for white.

If I can get the car with a black interior and the rebate, I'll take the black interior.

 

[navguy12]

I think it’s entirely reasonable if they do this, but if so, they need to make it absolutely clear when customers are to expect the white interior (or any other previously announced options) that may become available in the next 5-6 months.

I’ve been waiting longer than most to submit my configuration, but if they announced today that the white interior was going to be another 4-5 months before it were available to order, I’d (begrudgingly) place my order today instead of waiting any longer. I’ve seen way too many people get burned from not waiting another month or so for what they actually wanted, and while I know this isn’t exactly the “Tesla way”, I’d be livid if I missed the configuration I actually wanted by a month only due to rushing a non-essential purchase.

I agree with your sentiment.....but we are in a situation when demand exceeds supply.

Since demand cannot be controlled via an increase in price (as the prices were set last year), other techniques are being used.

I want the white interior.

I hope that the white interior does not come out two weeks (for example) after I take delivery.

My situation in Ontario, if I cannot order and take delivery to get the $14,000 ev rebate before it disappears in June, then I will wait for white.

If I can get the car with a black interior and the rebate, I'll take the black interior.

 

[arcus]

I have received my invitation last Sunday, but I am waiting for SR - Model S is the "bells and whistles" for our family anyway.

For what it's worth, I have described the available options if one would opt to configure and purchase Model 3 now: My Model 3 invite is here!

 

[jtpassat]

i'm wondering the same thing. at this point i'm assuming they have built more cars than they have sent invites.

I wonder if we'll see any invites go out today or tomorrow. It's been two weeks since the last batch of invites went out.

 

[RedOctober]

I agree with your sentiment.....but we are in a situation when demand exceeds supply.

Since demand cannot be controlled via an increase in price (as the prices were set last year), other techniques are being used.

I want the white interior.

I hope that the white interior does not come out two weeks (for example) after I take delivery.

My situation in Ontario, if I cannot order and take delivery to get the $14,000 ev rebate before it disappears in June, then I will wait for white.

If I can get the car with a black interior and the rebate, I'll take the black interior.

I was just talking to my wife about the same thing this evening. My Tesla account changed yesterday to being able to configure an dual motor LR or SR by mid 2018. If I can can still get the rebate I’m not waiting for any specific design options. $14,000.00 rebate is just too good to pass up.

 

[mjgillen]

I think it’s entirely reasonable if they do this, but if so, they need to make it absolutely clear when customers are to expect the white interior (or any other previously announced options) that may become available in the next 5-6 months.

I’ve been waiting longer than most to submit my configuration, but if they announced today that the white interior was going to be another 4-5 months before it were available to order, I’d (begrudgingly) place my order today instead of waiting any longer. I’ve seen way too many people get burned from not waiting another month or so for what they actually wanted, and while I know this isn’t exactly the “Tesla way”, I’d be livid if I missed the configuration I actually wanted by a month only due to rushing a non-essential purchase.

I’ll help you solve this issue. You let me order from your reservation now and I’ll let you order from mine, which currently says “Late 2018”. I’m sure white interior will be available by then I’ll be happy with a Silver Metallic LR PUP 19” right now! Heck I’d me more than happy I’d be ecstatic!

Michael

 

[navguy12]

If I can can still get the rebate I’m not waiting for any specific design options. $14,000.00 rebate is just too good to pass up.

Exactly where my head is at.

If I can order with the rebate, I'll take what they give me.

If not, then I wait for exactly what I want.

 

[coconutboy84]

Exactly where my head is at.

If I can order with the rebate, I'll take what they give me.

If not, then I wait for exactly what I want.

What makes you think the credit will be gone by june? Are you assuming a conservative victory?

 

[navguy12]

What makes you think the credit will be gone by june? Are you assuming a conservative victory?

Yes, I am assuming a conservative victory.

Anything to do with the EV rebate program will be eliminated as fast as Mike Harris eliminated "photo radar" when he won in the early 1990s.

IIRC, that legislation was abolished eight business days after that election.

 

[coconutboy84]

ah ok. i think liberals will still stay in power after this whole patrick brown debacle....but lets just wait and see. i already got the 14k rebate once already, so im happy.

 

[dhanson865]

2 Tesla Owner with 2 Reservations (2/2017 and 7/2017), both have the same estimate:

1st prod - March to May 2018
SR - Early 2019
Dual Motor - Late 2018

Don't you mean

1st prod - March to May 2018
SR - Early 2019
Dual Motor (LR or SR) - Late 2018

because the screenshots above show that the AWD option has choice of pack type.

 

[dhanson865]

It is interesting the AWD shows “Choice of 220 or 310 mile range”. I assumed it would only be available LR. I wonder if you will really be able to get it with the standard battery by the time frame indicated which shows earlier than base model for most people.

I’m also curious if AWD standard battery config will be less expensive than the current rear wheel drive LR?

And no mention if premium package is required.

If they get AWD without Premium (PUP) and with the option of Short Range pack out before the full tax rebate goes away that lowers the minimum config by almost $10,000.

Anybody looking to do that should wait until that happens or until 2 months before the rebate drops to make a decision. No need to cancel a reservation now or pull the trigger now on a more expensive configuration. You have almost 6 months to decide without risking the tax difference.