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Just got offered to move up from a P to a Sig!
I just got news from Tesla today that I am being given the opportunity to move up from my P3748 reservation, to a Sig! (not sure what No# yet, however, I would imagine close to the end).
Please Note: After all the Sig's were sold-out, I asked if there was a backup list, and was told by my local rep that there was, and asked to be placed on it.
Please Note: After all the Sig's were sold-out, I asked if there was a backup list, and was told by my local rep that there was, and asked to be placed on it.
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If so, thank you! My faith in Tesla is fairly solid (considering Elon's amazing track record as of late). So, I feel confident the Signature Model S will hold it's value being one of only 1k units. Plus, being I already planned on getting a fully loaded peformance model anyway, and with what gas is costing me per week now days, even the extra $$$$ will be well worth having this car sooner than later.
I will admit, as I handed my extra $35k to my local tesla dealer this afternoon, and he said... "Congradulations on moving up to a Signature!", it was a nice feeling knowing I will be one of the first to own such a groundbreaking vehicle.
I can't wait!
Just so you know, I asked to be put on the Sig backup list months ago, after all the Sigs were sold-out. I didn't know where I stood on that list, so it was a nice suprise when I was contacted yesterday. As far as I am aware, there will only be 1k Sigs sold to the public, and I was still required to put an extra $35k for the Sig deposit.
My wife and I never thought, last year when we reserved, that Sig would cost thousands more than the exact same config P version. It always left a bad taste in my mouth that earlier delivery was the only benefit, for that and the extra $35k deposit. I was holding out for something else, but sadly not. I don't put enough miles on my car for it to help much over a few months either but I see how it could for someone else. BTW, plenty of faith here, and no plans to resale...I can't wait ether, but I must. ;-) Good things come...
I look forward to hearing the reports from you sig recipients.
I completely understand. On the flip side, my need for this car is way beyond that of many others here. I drive 120 miles round trip five days a week, and in some of the worst traffic on Earth (Los Angeles). I'm also subject to the highest gas prices east of the Hawaiian Islands (and I don't anticipate them going lower, but rather higher and higher over the next few year). Also, here in my state (California), the tax incentive for buying an EV car ends this year (or when the money is depleted from the program), so by waiting past 2012, I stand to possibly lose the $2,500.00, never mind if Mitt Romney becomes president, chances are likely he will end the federal incentive program (up to $5,000.00 back).
Either way, we are all going to hopefully love this car, be it a Signature or Production! :-)
Now that's a grueling commute. If you drive an ICE car today it will be a day and night comparison. I live in SoCal too, Yorba Linda, but fortunately don't have to venture into LA much. I see your incentive. Please stay in touch: [email protected]
I also hope to still make the tax incentives, I'm not Sig now but did resever over a year ago so should have a decent sequence number soon. I'll likely choose some options based on delivy time because of the tax incentives. Hopefully I catch them.
So did I miss something? You said $5,000 federal incentive, it's not $7,500?
I'm in Laguna Niguel! Yes, we will stay in touch!
Yes, I believe it's $2,500.00 from the state, and $5,000.00 from the federal government. From what I have read, it's a rebate done via your tax return. I plan on buying the car via my Corp, so I can write-off any deprecation, etc.
http://www.teslamotors.com/goelectric/incentives
i wan't aware of that. So I guess as a California resident I will be entitled to a $10k in rebates! Woot!
And maybe some of the wait list. ;-)
Grats on getting the Perf Sig.
I am now Sig #1160.
Reasons (aka justifications):
(a) I really love the sig red with the white interior and perf leather. Was thinking my P41xx sequence would probably not be delivered until 2013 so I could get the "other" red then, but would be giving up the white sig interior.
(b) optioned as my P was already going to be (Pearl White, Dual Charger, Air Suspension, 85kw, Tech Package, Leather, Parcel) upgrading to the Signature is "only" $8k premium.
(c) Dislike: was going for 19" wheels and no premium sound. ($950+$1300 extra).
My smart wife convinced me it was not wise to skimp on getting exactly what I want! So now I'm going to be driving my S some time in September/October! Excited!