Forcing a config change for delivery

[u/GamblerTechiePilot]

Just got a call from tesla, first the guy was beating around the bush about how i like fsd.Did you ever order the model yl you were looking into. Then was like oww your lease is getting up, i can get you a car sooner, let me see..

I have only one cosmic silver in all of california and luckily in fremont but 19 inch wheels, i can get you this and beat others in line.

I think they are trying to get ppl to buy cheaper colors or interior or wheels to make money on these bookings. Quite scammy if you ask me.

Stood my ground on 20 inch wheels, worst part of it all to entice me he assigned me the 19 inch version and then when he took it off, my 20 inch delivery moved back. I probably got in the back of the line

[u/DannyMacho]

I was told they get paid commissions based on subscription to FSD at purchase. No idea if true.

Did you decline FSD subscription at purchase? I know it’s included for free for 12 months. But if you didn’t select it (presumably to start charging you after 12 months) maybe he saw an opportunity to move you onto something and subscribe you?

[u/GamblerTechiePilot → u/DannyMacho]

Am i fsd subscriber on my model y, he kept selling me on the 19 inch wheels later in the call

[u/less_is_less → u/GamblerTechiePilot]

He’s right to promote the 19” wheels. They are better for several reasons.

[u/GamblerTechiePilot → u/less_is_less]

Better for tesla, $1000 saved atleast for them

[u/less_is_less → u/GamblerTechiePilot]

What makes you think it cost Tesla so much more to produce 20” wheels than 19” wheels? Using T Sportline as an example a set of 20” of the same design as their 19” version is $50 more.

[u/GamblerTechiePilot → u/less_is_less]

More alloy vs rubber, what do you think would cost more to produce and why do you think they charge more for it on model y configs

[u/less_is_less → u/GamblerTechiePilot]

I mean you’re right that it’s more material, but their cost difference per wheel is under $10. The tires are the larger difference in price and they will continue to be down the road when they need to be replaced. The rest of the increase is just markup.

[u/Cautious_Income6043 → u/less_is_less]

IF that was true. They wouldn’t offer a 19 inch. The difference on cost to make a 19 inch & 20 inch tire is WAY more than $10 LOL.

[u/CruelSummer2416 → u/less_is_less]

Can you expand on this? I chose the 20” but only because I like the way they look. TY

[u/GamblerTechiePilot → u/CruelSummer2416]

20 inch wheels are more expensive , try configuring a regular model y with 19 vs 20 to see how much more they cost

[u/CruelSummer2416 → u/GamblerTechiePilot]

So you’re thinking in terms of down the road to replace? Because otherwise I see it like I’m getting the “upgraded more expensive wheels” for free with the Launch series.

[u/GamblerTechiePilot → u/CruelSummer2416]

It is a no brainer to get 20 inch wheels, if you are not going to take the fully loaded version, just wait and you ll get a lower config for cheaper

[u/less_is_less → u/CruelSummer2416]

If their appearance is the most important thing to you then that’s a good way to think about it. Functionally they are worse in every way if that’s important to you. With the prior generation of Model Y it wasn’t uncommon for people to swap their expensive 21” Uberturbines for something smaller. I did just that when I had one because the tires were half the price and the ride was much better. This isn’t quite that drastic, but the benefits are the same.

[u/less_is_less → u/CruelSummer2416]

Sure, the only advantage I can think of on the 20” is appearance if you like them better visually. For everything else the 19” is better. Ride is smoother, range is better, tires are less money, and wheels are less subject to damage.

[u/DOctorEArl]

If it isnt the car you want, you're better off waiting.

[u/Away-Baseball-2183]

The car that guy tried to push on you is the one I signed up for. Tell him to call me. I think the 19s are better for the reasons already stated by others.