Hi Everyone - Ordered my Model S Plaid in Ultra Red on 11/6 after wanting one for 6 years. Finally pulled the trigger and have expected delivery of 12/12. Already went through all the steps and even paid in full on the app.
Question = I was so excited I failed to use my dad's referral link when making the purchase. So now he doesn't get credit and I don't get the $250 off or 3 months of FSD.
My car is ready and I have the VIN / have paid. The sales associate told me that if I wanted to I could cancel my existing order, reorder immediately, and get the 3 months FSD from a referral. Obviously I'd be out the $250 because it would be a wash, but I am anyway.
Do you guys think it's worth it? There is a chance I'd not be able to buy the car that's mine right now and would have to wait again?
CANCEL the order now.
Remember your VIN as knowing the number will be useful as they MAY try to give you that car again . . . .
Reorder after another 2 to 3 weeks to help ensure you'll get a 2024 Model Year car--that, and the three months of FSD are MORE THAN WORTH the loss of $250.
Side benefit: helps train Tesla to not be so "jerky." Seriously, why is Tesla so damn obstinate and obnoxious on these things? What does it really cost them to say, "Oh, you forgot your referral code when you ordered? No problem--we'll add it now."
Next to nothing. Instead, they bend you over and take your $250. It's so damn rude, but that's the Tesla Way I guess.
Now let's assume they text or call you a day or two after you place your referral-attached second order and report, "Good News! We have FOUND you a perfect match!" And you wisely ask, "Hmmmm, would that happen to be a 2023 VIN or a 2024 VIN?"
It's it's a 2023 VIN--check the 10th digit IIRC--perhaps even your old VIN, you say, "Oh, that'll be a year old in _____ weeks. That Model S will obviously have a major, 4-figure discount, right? HOW MUCH CAN I EXPECT TO SAVE IF I TAKE IT OFF YOUR HANDS?"
If no discount, it's a HARD PASS.
Tell them, "No thank you--that's last year's VIN. At this late date I won't take a 4-figure loss in value because if a tree falls on the car, or someone rear ends me, I'll be out a LOT of money since it's last year's VIN."
Don't let them take your $250 without some "give back!"
So cool your jets--you have ALL the power here when Tesla is "jerky" at the EOY!