I am contemplating putting in my reservation for the model S. I just do not have enough information yet and would really like to see, touch and feel a near production model b4 i send in my downpayment. I don't want to be in the group that did not reserve and end up paying 1.5 times the asking price due to excessive demand driving prices up (like the Nissan GTR when it first came out). Does anyone have a link or is it possible to see an image/drawing of the drive train??? What is the anticipated warranty on the S? be nice to hear other's thoughts on why they went ahead and reserved.
Cheng
Chenglo1, have you test driven a Roadster yet? That's what made up my mind for me. I would buy the roadster but I have small children so it doesn't meet my needs.
And putting the down payment is in fact less riskier than buying Tesla Stock even, it doesn't change value and you can get it back if you change your mind after you drive the prototypes coming out hopefully later this year. And you'll guarrantee your spot in the production line.
Get yourself to a Tesla dealership or a Tesla event and test drive the roadster and have your checkbook ready.
Agreed Mehdi!...Cheng, I would strongly suggest that you test drive a Roadster even if it is "not the vehicle for your needs".
It will give you a sound idea of what an unprecedented thrill it is to drive a performance electric vehicle.
As we get closer to 2012, I'm sure that each Tesla store will be receiving a Model S not only for reservation holders to test drive, but also to entice new prospects...in my opinion, when the Model S hits the streets, the demand could go "viral"...
If you believe that Tesla will survive untill they bring out the Tesla to testdrive then reserving one is fairly unrisky. All you'll loose is a small fee around 50-100$. And you get the rest back if you decide otherwise.
Honestly for me it was already worth it. I reserved mine over a year ago and out from the blue I got a little present from Tesla. Including a Shirt, Cap, Matchbox roadster, cupholder and cup from their Store. So my fee, if I chicken out, is already paid back by tesla :) That was really a nice gesture from then so many thanks to them!
For me reserving was a good Idea as I'm very entusiastic about it for a long time. If you want to play it safe, waiting a bit longer might be a good Idea anyway. You really can check it out, let others find out if there are 'bugs' and buying a praxis tested vehicle one year later.. maybe even with a bigger battery.
But don't complain that you have to wait even longer after you testdrove it. Because waiting is sooo painfull!
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