Thought I’d come back and provide updates.
I ordered 6/7, M3SR+ white/white, aero wheels, no FSD. Toward the end of July, I started to stress out because summer was drawing to an end (I’m a teacher), and I had no car since my Altima had sold so quickly.
On 7/27 I ended up seeing a Gray LR model in existing inventory, and I snatched it up. This ended up increasing my payment by about $200 per month. After crunching the numbers, I realized that even though the price jump is pretty daunting (my last car was an Altima, after all!) it would be a good investment for me in the end.
I picked up my car in Buena Park on Harry Potter’s birthday, 7/31. As a huge HP fan, that little coincidence made it feel all the more special.
I’m sure I would’ve been very happy with my SR+, but I have 0 regrets about getting the LR. I love driving this car so much…getting on the freeway feels like a launch roller coaster, and it’s not even the performance model! I’ve also had way more compliments in less than a month of owning this car than in 6 years of owning my Altima.
I’m hoping that all my fellow So Cal early-June orderers have received their cars by now. For those who are still waiting, I hope you’re connected to your VIN soon!