I have never really engaged with forums before this one and only started 'contributing' after placing my M3P order at the beginning of this year (was lurking for most of last year).
I have found this place to be a valuable source of information and gained a fair amount of comfort from reading about others positive experiences and associating myself with those in similarly exciting positions having placed their M3P orders.
It has also been helpful to read posts from those who have had troubles. It helps to set expectations, That said, I'm aware that forums are predominantly places where people come to seek help and guidance and complain when things go wrong, so it's important to put all these 'issues' into perspective.
More recently my visits here have been leaving me with a varied bunch of negative feelings!
I don't think I was quite prepared for the 'envy' I would feel for all those receiving their SR+ and LR orders before me in Q1 and Q2! I also didn't expect it to 'get to me' as much as it has when reading the numerous posts from those who repeatedly argue or infer that the LR is the better/wiser choice! (why should I care?)
The constant delivery estimate contradictions that come from Tesla through various channels has also not been helping!
That said, like everyone else who visited here before placing their orders, I was well aware of the communication vacuum that would exist after placing the order. I also knew I would not be getting my M3P before May, as that was the 'Estimate' at the time I ordered in early January (and still is). So I keep reminding myself that even if my collection is sometime in June, it's technically 'only' 1 month late so it could be worse! (I realise that is not the true for some on here who have been patiently waiting since as far back as October 2020!)
Despite all the negativity, I'm sticking with my M3P order. It might have issues, or it might not, but if I wanted a life without risk I wouldn't be looking for Tesla to provide my next car, whatever the model!
Here's to 'glass half full'! Happy Friday everyone!
I have found this place to be a valuable source of information and gained a fair amount of comfort from reading about others positive experiences and associating myself with those in similarly exciting positions having placed their M3P orders.
It has also been helpful to read posts from those who have had troubles. It helps to set expectations, That said, I'm aware that forums are predominantly places where people come to seek help and guidance and complain when things go wrong, so it's important to put all these 'issues' into perspective.
More recently my visits here have been leaving me with a varied bunch of negative feelings!
I don't think I was quite prepared for the 'envy' I would feel for all those receiving their SR+ and LR orders before me in Q1 and Q2! I also didn't expect it to 'get to me' as much as it has when reading the numerous posts from those who repeatedly argue or infer that the LR is the better/wiser choice! (why should I care?)
The constant delivery estimate contradictions that come from Tesla through various channels has also not been helping!
That said, like everyone else who visited here before placing their orders, I was well aware of the communication vacuum that would exist after placing the order. I also knew I would not be getting my M3P before May, as that was the 'Estimate' at the time I ordered in early January (and still is). So I keep reminding myself that even if my collection is sometime in June, it's technically 'only' 1 month late so it could be worse! (I realise that is not the true for some on here who have been patiently waiting since as far back as October 2020!)
Despite all the negativity, I'm sticking with my M3P order. It might have issues, or it might not, but if I wanted a life without risk I wouldn't be looking for Tesla to provide my next car, whatever the model!
Here's to 'glass half full'! Happy Friday everyone!
