I'm wondering what the reasons are for backing out on these cars. Is there a collection of reasons somewhere? Just feels strange to just have a change of heart after waiting so long for a $100K car.
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Washington State: Model S Plaid/LR waiting room
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burnside
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Well, part of the reason (as evidenced by posts on TMC) is many are ordering multiple configurations hoping to hit the lottery and get an earlier delivery. When they do, they cancel the other orders. $100 options are cheap options for some. @MarcG
that's interesting. I've never considered making a $100K purchase when I don't know for certain that I can afford it. It's not like buying a bag of potato chips.
Spiegels
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Tesla is having a two day “opening” for the new sales and service center in Sodo (2200 6th Ave South) I went there today and they have a Model S LR with 21” wheels on the showroom floor. It’s black on black. They were surprised to have it and are pretty sure it will be moved once their weekend celebration is done.
if you’re like me and have one on order, this is a chance to sit it’s in and check the finished product out.
Pretty sweet!
if you’re like me and have one on order, this is a chance to sit it’s in and check the finished product out.
Pretty sweet!
burnside
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Throwing down $100 for a deposit is easy. Getting a car loan and seeing your monthly payment may be hard to stomach. Better to back out before getting in too deep.
I guess I thought it was interesting because I would do those types of calculations in advance or during the 6 month wait on the car. Feels strange for someone to back out at the time of delivery for a big purchase like this unless there was some serious unforeseen circumstance (perhaps there was).
I still do wonder how often people refuse delivery at the day of pickup and for what reasons. Cancelling an order prior to the delivery date is one thing, and I would assume Tesla reassigns that vehicle to those next in line (maybe not…..). Refusing it on day of delivery sounds like there was something they didn’t like about the car. If so, I’d love to know what those things are before it’s assigned to someone else.
drunkenbuda
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Hi,
I made my Model S order January 1, 2021. I confirmed i wanted the updated S shortly after the announce. Originally I was in the 'Feb 21' delivery club with my white exterior / black interior / 19" wheel LR order. But now I seem to be in the December 21 club as that's the newest guess from the estimated date in my account! I wonder if it will be a year late?
Glad some people are getting theirs!
It sure seems like they've targeted my low margin option for opportunistic delivery when they have extra capacity. Not exactly the 'priority delivery' they suggested when the old 's' changed to the new 's'.
George
I made my Model S order January 1, 2021. I confirmed i wanted the updated S shortly after the announce. Originally I was in the 'Feb 21' delivery club with my white exterior / black interior / 19" wheel LR order. But now I seem to be in the December 21 club as that's the newest guess from the estimated date in my account! I wonder if it will be a year late?
Glad some people are getting theirs!
It sure seems like they've targeted my low margin option for opportunistic delivery when they have extra capacity. Not exactly the 'priority delivery' they suggested when the old 's' changed to the new 's'.
George
burnside
Member
Sure feels that way. I bet a switch to the 21” rims jumps you in line.
Crazy that my May order has the same delivery month as your January. That’s just messed up!
burnside
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So what do you say with the rims? You keeping them? Powder coat?
Ordered Blue MSP w/wood on 7/27, ready for delivery on 8/18 after multiple day by day slips missing carpet, paint protection), delivered 8/21.
So, I received those suction cup dent pullers to easily remove the center wheel caps and slapped back on the aeros (aka "Hub Caps") for an upcoming road trip.
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