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Honestly thought I was gonna get a Model 3 LR, and before the end of the year... then I made the mistake of test-driving a Model S. Yeah, pretty much game over for the 3, good as it is. 
So now, pretty sure I want a base S. I'm resigned to the fact that I won't get the Fed tax credit, which is okay, as I'd rather get some ducks in a row on my home charging situation first anyway (long story), and the busy Holidays are coming up.
So then, when to get the S? This is how I see it, tell me if it's stinkin' thinkin' or no:
Early 2020
Advantages: Tesla might possibly throw in a 'sweetener' to offset the loss of the Fed tax credit (and Calif tax credit as well, on cars over $60K). Could be a small price cut, free supercharging, whatev. There's also the possibility of some additional improvements, such as further small increases in range and supercharging speed (250 KWh like the Model 3 LR would be nice as the V3 superchargers get built out). Maybe another wheel option, etc. etc.
Disadvantages: Maybe Tesla gives us nothing... and "you'll like it." And/or a price increase.
Late 2020
Advantages: Maybe there'll be some fairly big performance and range enhancements trickling down to the base S from the high-end 'Plaid' S that's due out then. Better driving dynamics/handling too? And finally, at long last, a major interior refresh/upgrade.
Disadvantages: Long time to be without the S. Possibly no Plaid-tech trickle-down. Possible price increase. And any interior refresh may be along the lines of turning the S interior into a '3 interior', complete with no screen behind the steering wheel and a non-dash-integrated main screen... bleah. Looks okay on the 3, but somehow doesn't fly on the S, in my book.
That's my take. Am I on the right track? Peace, and Happy Holidays.
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So now, pretty sure I want a base S. I'm resigned to the fact that I won't get the Fed tax credit, which is okay, as I'd rather get some ducks in a row on my home charging situation first anyway (long story), and the busy Holidays are coming up.
So then, when to get the S? This is how I see it, tell me if it's stinkin' thinkin' or no:
Early 2020
Advantages: Tesla might possibly throw in a 'sweetener' to offset the loss of the Fed tax credit (and Calif tax credit as well, on cars over $60K). Could be a small price cut, free supercharging, whatev. There's also the possibility of some additional improvements, such as further small increases in range and supercharging speed (250 KWh like the Model 3 LR would be nice as the V3 superchargers get built out). Maybe another wheel option, etc. etc.
Disadvantages: Maybe Tesla gives us nothing... and "you'll like it."
And/or a price increase.Late 2020
Advantages: Maybe there'll be some fairly big performance and range enhancements trickling down to the base S from the high-end 'Plaid' S that's due out then. Better driving dynamics/handling too? And finally, at long last, a major interior refresh/upgrade.
Disadvantages: Long time to be without the S. Possibly no Plaid-tech trickle-down. Possible price increase. And any interior refresh may be along the lines of turning the S interior into a '3 interior', complete with no screen behind the steering wheel and a non-dash-integrated main screen... bleah. Looks okay on the 3, but somehow doesn't fly on the S, in my book.
That's my take. Am I on the right track? Peace, and Happy Holidays.
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