Anyone ask for a discount for missing June deadline?

[Nate Finch]

When I ordered, the website said June delivery. That didn't happen. Any idea about the likelihood of a discount if I ask? I'd be happy with a 2-3k off FSD, which should still be a money maker for them.

 

[Uncle Paul]

Doesn't work that way. Tesla makes a best efforts to deliver in time to qualify for rebates, but there are no guarantees.

Sometimes they have difficulty getting a specific configuration delivered in time, and will offer different configurations or different colors to those who are flexible and willing to take a 2nd choice to get delivery in time. Sometimes they will even offer a car with a more expensive color or upgraded wheels at the previously agreed pricing.

Website may predict delivery in June, but shipping to the East coast can sometimes contribute to the delay.

They work their butts off, trying to get everyone their cars by the cut off, but for some it will not make the cut.

 

[Nate Finch]

That's fair. That's why I asked here first. Figured it was worth asking at least, never know if everyone's like "hell yeah, man, just ask and you get XYZ". Ahh well.

 

[PooshdM3]

I disagree... I would definitely ask... it doesn't hurt.

 

[ewoodrick]

The tax credit dropped by $1875. I suspect that you *could* have had the car, but the car you chose wasn't readily available.

You can always ask, but don't expect.

Also, please don't call then up and bother them to ask, you only tie the phones up.

 

[csriram45]

ideally, I would have gone to Tesla store before June 30th and and asked what's the status. My thought would have been they would have tried to get you an inventory car and perhaps give some $ discount for any options you may have had to miss or skip. Not sure if it was worth it but something could have tried. Now it does not hurt to ask still. Whats the worse that can happen?

 

[Nate Finch]

I asked about inventory cars but evidently 7 seaters are pretty rare for some reason and that's a must have for me.

 

[Nate Finch]

I emailed asking if there's any discount or anything and they emailed back and said there were none as far as they knew. Ahh well, worth a shot.

 

[walla2]

I do think it is reasonable to ask. Worst thing you could do to them is cancel after the return period.