Might convert my Dual Motor reservation to RWD. Doing the same?

[Mini2nut]

I initially reserved the Dual Motor trim but I am entertaining switching to the $61k RWD trim. Even though I can afford to purchase the AWD version I just can’t justify spending $80k on a depreciating asset such as a vehicle. Adding a few tasty options plus sales tax and registration would easily put my OTD price around $90k.

The RWD version will still offer all of the features I love about the CT and I can easily get by with 250 miles of battery range and a 7500 pound towing limit.

RWD buyers still get a virtually dent and rust proof SS exterior, adjustable air suspension, practical 6‘ bed with a durable tonneau cover, steer-by-wire steering, RWS, Tesla’s newest battery cell technology, borosilicate shatter proof glass, minimalist interior, powered frunk, etc.

Delaying my purchase for a 2025 model also allows Tesla to work out the first year teething issues that any brand new model encounters. Tesla may also offer improvements during the first year of production.

I‘m curious to hear if any other DM reservation holders are doing the same and why.

PERFORMANCE
Range (est.)
250 MILES
Acceleration
6.5 SEC 0-60 MPH
Drive
REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Top Speed
112 MPH
Towing
7,500 LBS
AVAILABLE IN 2025

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[WHIZZARD OF OZ]

I initially reserved the Dual Motor trim but I have decided to switch to the $61k RWD trim. Even though I can afford to purchase the AWD version I just can’t justify spending $80k on a depreciating asset such as a vehicle. Adding a few tasty options plus sales tax and registration would easily put my OTD price around $90k.

The RWD version will still offer all of features I love about the CT and I can easily get by with 250 miles of battery range and a 7500 pound towing limit.

RWD buyers still get a virtually dent and rust proof SS exterior, practical 6‘ bed with a durable tonneau cover, steer-by-wire steering, RWS, Tesla’s newest battery cell technology, borosilicate shatter proof glass, minimalist interior, powered frunk, etc.

Delaying my purchase for a 2025 model also allows Tesla to work out the first year teething issues that any brand new model encounters. Tesla may also offer improvements during the first year of production.

I‘m curious to hear if any other DM reservation holders are doing the same and why.

PERFORMANCE
Range (est.)
250 MILES
Acceleration
6.5 SEC 0-60 MPH
Drive
REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Top Speed
112 MPH
Towing
7,500 LBS
AVAILABLE IN 2025

Would be great to have AWD.....makes for safer and surefooted enthusiastic driving, esp in wet and dicey road conditions. Go-cart tracks come to mind .....

 

[Mini2nut]

If I lived in a snowy part of the country my plan would be different. Plus our other vehicle is AWD so I don’t really need it.

 

[Diehard]

The only issue with that plan is ignoring the lesson you just Learned. You can not trust neither the timing nor the price Tesla give you. IF single motor is available in future, it may be in a more distant future, at a higher cost than you think with different specs than you think. Just make sure you have a backup plan so you are OK if your expectations are not met.

p.s. I already got a dual motor at less than half the price (my backup plan).

 

[VR Driving]

I've driven a great share of RWD and AWD EVs. While there is nothing wrong with RWD, I just much prefer AWD for the extra traction, EVs make good use of it.

But I think Tesla will very likely cancel the RWD and price the AWD perhaps with less range at the same price as the RWD in 2025 once production is able to ramp.

 

[CyberGus]

I initially reserved the Dual Motor trim but I have decided to switch to the $61k RWD trim. Even though I can afford to purchase the AWD version I just can’t justify spending $80k on a depreciating asset such as a vehicle. Adding a few tasty options plus sales tax and registration would easily put my OTD price around $90k.

The RWD version will still offer all of the features I love about the CT and I can easily get by with 250 miles of battery range and a 7500 pound towing limit.

RWD buyers still get a virtually dent and rust proof SS exterior, adjustable air suspension, practical 6‘ bed with a durable tonneau cover, steer-by-wire steering, RWS, Tesla’s newest battery cell technology, borosilicate shatter proof glass, minimalist interior, powered frunk, etc.

Delaying my purchase for a 2025 model also allows Tesla to work out the first year teething issues that any brand new model encounters. Tesla may also offer improvements during the first year of production.

I‘m curious to hear if any other DM reservation holders are doing the same and why.

PERFORMANCE
Range (est.)
250 MILES
Acceleration
6.5 SEC 0-60 MPH
Drive
REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Top Speed
112 MPH
Towing
7,500 LBS
AVAILABLE IN 2025

You’re totally right, but I can’t afford the FOMO

 

[Mini2nut]

Yes, Tesla may change things up but I have a Plan B in place.

 

[Tiberius]

no point making any decision now. Wait until they give the opportunity to order, the decide.
Initially I thought I’d get the RWD, but historically time changes everything at Tesla, so I’m just waiting to see.
The other part is realizing where the market is at this point, the pricing is right where the competition is right now and right where equivalent ICE is, so after thinking about it I’m back on AWD.

 

[Mini2nut]

I am staying very flexible and will let things settle down. Tesla has a history of lowering/raising prices, adding/deleting a trim overnight, etc.

 

[Balthezor]

Im not here to judge, but the RWD is so nerfed, that the magic is gone. 6.5 second 0-60 is like a mini van.

 

[JBee]

I think you might be misrepresenting the reasons why Tesla/EM has increased the prices for the first CT's. You also need to realize that nobody will be getting deliveries for months to come, and that it's highly likely that even if you have a first day reservation your number won't be up for a year or two anyway, by which time the prices from the 30th will change.

 

[MEDICALJMP]

Don't know what I will do. So disappointed in loss of range, no ramp, and a major price increase. I had high hopes from @Crissa that us early adopters would not be gouged. I can intellectually absorb a portion of the price increase to inflation and technological improvements not on the introduction. **

Trimotor reserved. Cannot justify well over $100,000 for a f---ing truck (once you add the upgrades like laser light and whatever else, plus sales, property taxes every year) on a vehicle that will depreciate; regardless of the word of Tesla Fanbois. Maybe, maybe, (unlikey) if the range had lived up to the promise. This is why Musk said that they dug their own grave with Cybertruck. I won’t live long enough to get anywhere near the use out of that much cash lay out.

This was to be a revolutionary, affordable vehicle for the average person and accelerate us to a sustainable future. Just like the Delorian DMC-12, which was supposed to be a $12,000 sports car for the people that debuted at over twice the promised price, Cybertruck comes out with an eye-popping sticker. I almost puked (seriously) when seeing the price. Call me disillusioned.

My brother said, "You only live once." Not much longer if my wife knows the cost of the truck. My brother also makes over 5 times my annual salary of a nurse living in the Midwest.

Since I am 425,000 in line I will have a couple of years to decide unless so many people cancel their reservations due to the new and unimproved vehicle cost.

** One last time, Midgate was NEVER promised, so you folks just get a reality check. Just like I am with the cost.

Very heavy sigh.

 

[Tiberius]

Don't know what I will do. So disappointed in loss of range, no ramp, and a major price increase. I had high hopes from @Crissa that us early adopters would not be gouged. I can intellectually absorb a portion of the price increase to inflation and technological improvements not on the introduction. **

Trimotor reserved. Cannot justify well over $100,000 for a f---ing truck (once you add the upgrades like laser light and whatever else, plus sales, property taxes every year) on a vehicle that will depreciate; regardless of the word of Tesla Fanbois. Maybe, maybe, (unlikey) if the range had lived up to the promise. This is why Musk said that they dug their own grave with Cybertruck. I won’t live long enough to get anywhere near the use our of that much cash lay out.

This was to be a revolutionary, affordable vehicle for the average person and accelerate us to a sustainable future. Just like the Delorian DMC-12, which was supposed to be a $12,000 sports car for the people that debuted at over twice the promised price, Cybertruck comes out with an eye-popping sticker. I almost puked (seriously) when seeing the price. Call me disillusioned.

My brother said, "You only live once." Not much longer if my wife knows the cost of the truck. My brother also makes over 5 times my annual salary of a nurse living in the Midwest.

Since I am 425,000 in line I will have a couple of years to decide unless so many people cancel their reservations due to the new and unimproved vehicle cost.

** One last time, Midgate was NEVER promised, so you folks just get a reality check. Just like I am with the cost.

Very heavy sigh.

I’m with you on that, it does seem like we are now seeing what the CT really is.
It never was a work truck or a cheap truck, it was always going to be a feature rich Tesla. The unrealistic part was EM setting a too low price.
I too thought $80k for a truck? At least until I checked the cost of all those V8 powered, high trim trucks from the others. The comparison becomes more realistic.

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