FALSE RUMOR: Founders list might be getting bigger. (GeorgeB responds)

[Discoducky]

I have some good news and bad news.

Good news is that interest in the Model S is crazy from people with lots of money who are being added to the Founders list.

Bad news is that these people are apparently getting ahead of even SSL reservation holders and the Founders list has apparently ballooned to over 200.

Not sure if this is totally correct information, but I believe it is. I'm bummed since I heard from an early SSL that their delivery date has been pushed to late August/early September. There was no mention if less than 5K would be "produced" this year.

Mod Note: GeorgeB has put this to rest:

Completely inaccurate rumor. We would never do this to those who have supported us as long-term Model S Reservation Holders. Never.

GeorgeB

[bonnie1194]

Where did you hear this?

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Hmm... Evan just reported on the "Latest Finalize your..." thread that his R #77 is scheduled for November.

Not nice to those of us waiting for a long time but, hey, money talks!

[mlascano]

I have some good news and bad news.

Good news is that interest in the Model S is crazy from people with lots of money who are being added to the Founders list.

Bad news is that these people are apparently getting ahead of even SSL reservation holders and the Founders list has apparently ballooned to over 200.

Not sure if this is totally correct information, but I believe it is. I'm bummed since I heard from an early SSL that their delivery date has been pushed to late August/early September. There was no mention if less than 5K would be "produced" this year.

That would be bad news indeed. Can you ask your "early SSL friend" to post here to confirm what he/she was told?

[dsm363]

If true, that is a little disappointing. Especially if they were not big investors in Tesla early on.

[Discoducky]

Where did you hear this?

Early SSL reservation holder who was initially promised mid July delivery.

[smoothoperator]

I have some good news and bad news.

Good news is that interest in the Model S is crazy from people with lots of money who are being added to the Founders list.

Bad news is that these people are apparently getting ahead of even SSL reservation holders and the Founders list has apparently ballooned to over 200.

Not sure if this is totally correct information, but I believe it is. I'm bummed since I heard from an early SSL that their delivery date has been pushed to late August/early September. There was no mention if less than 5K would be "produced" this year.

Oh well hopefully these founders will be the guinea pigs for those of us who were concerned about defects in early S'. I hope we hear some solid news from Tesla soon, heck I would be pleased if my reservation showed an updated status.

[doug]

Interesting. Last I heard the number of Founders' cars was 38.

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Wonder if ggr (SSL #32 who got a late July delivery date) might hear from Tesla shortly...

[bonnie1194]

So, assuming that maybe this isn't the case, let's revisit ...

• Early SSL was promised mid-July, now told late August/early September. That's approx a 40-60 day delay
• George B posts that they are making a couple of changes in the cars ( carbon fiber details, alignment issues and open shelf), from info learned with early cars
• Tesla has said they would start with 1 car/day and ramp up from there

Honestly? Late August/early September sounds about right, considering the days delayed, the changes being made, and the slow ramp. Was your friend specifically told there were more Founders Cars to be made? Or is that an assumption regarding the delay?