What is the difference between the signature performance and GP performance?

[NigelM]

Another link: Model S | Frequently Asked Questions | Tesla Motors
It does not state the specific deferral period....

Your link confirms that it doesn't say what you said it did.

Plus I was referring to the current website.....

[swegman]

Call them and they will confirm it. I don't know why you have such a hard time with that. Three different people at the company in CA told me that, my DC sales rep and the NY sales rep all said the same thing. Just call and ask your sales rep or call the company directly.. I also saw it either on this website or the telsla motors website, but don't see a search function to put in a text query.

[AnOutsider]

Another link:

Model S | Frequently Asked Questions | Tesla Motors
It does not state the specific deferral period, but call them, they will confirm the deferral can be up to six months. They still have many things to finalize about the car, and several features that they said the car has will not be available when it first ships on June 22, 2012. And they have repeatedly stated that if you want to test drive the car before finalizing your order you can defer.

I've heard the same, but never heard the 6 months figure. I don't know of anyone that has deferred, but if anyone has, perhaps they can shine some light on the specifics.

[NigelM]

I don't know why you have such a hard time with that.

I don't have a hard time with anything except that you quoted as fact "on their website" a few times now, something which factually isn't and which nobody has ever seen.

I'm happy, don't want to defer, and have no need to call California.

[brianman]

I thought for $12k you could get whatever color you wanted. That kind of makes the Sig Red not exclusive either...

[Jason S]

I thought for $12k you could get whatever color you wanted. That kind of makes the Sig Red not exclusive either...

You got a good point there. In addition could aftermarket just about anything. Heck, wheel swaps seem almost a common proposition now.

[jbherman]

I've heard the same, but never heard the 6 months figure. I don't know of anyone that has deferred, but if anyone has, perhaps they can shine some light on the specifics.

My sales rep told me that I had 30 days from my initial notice to sign a final contract and to maintain Signature status. Otherwise, I could elect to defer for "up to six months." He confirmed this with his manager. On the other hand, he was then unwilling to tell me what my new reservation number would be if I did elect to defer (I'm not planning on doing so). So, while they say one thing, I still don't believe that they're entirely sure or willing to commit!

[AnOutsider]

My sales rep told me that I had 30 days from my initial notice to sign a final contract and to maintain Signature status. Otherwise, I could elect to defer for "up to six months." He confirmed this with his manager. On the other hand, he was then unwilling to tell me what my new reservation number would be if I did elect to defer (I'm not planning on doing so). So, while they say one thing, I still don't believe that they're entirely sure or willing to commit!

Hm... So it sounds like a deferral is a downgrade?

[jbherman]

Hm... So it sounds like a deferral is a downgrade?

My understanding is that you can not defer and still obtain a Signature model. I asked him multiple times in multiple different ways. The end result was always that if my contract is not signed within 30 days of my configuration email request, I would not be getting a Signature. He was very nice about it and assured me that he could get me into one of the test drive events before my 30 days were up, if I needed to see/test the car prior to making a final decision. Now, there's always a chance that my sales representative may not have his facts straight, but he seemed to be pretty clear on the matter. If somebody hears otherwise, please post ASAP!

[NigelM]

Hm... So it sounds like a deferral is a downgrade?

Of course it is if it's a six month deferral. Tesla is producing Sigs right now and I'm sure for manufacturing sake they want them out the way when they get on to batches of general production cars. Plus there's a wait list for Sigs right now, it makes no business sense to allow someone to defer their decision till later and maybe not take it at all.