Actively considering cancelling reservation.

[SparkYellow]

I am keeping the reservation but my excitement has taken a hit. Not because of anything about Slate. Getting my backup car road-ready is going to cost me $5K, more or less. I will have to drive it like it owes me money. Good thing is that I won't be anxious about the actual release/delivery of Slate. 😂

 

[Doctors Do Little]

I am keeping the reservation but my excitement has taken a hit. Not because of anything about Slate. Getting my backup car road-ready is going to cost me $5K, more or less. I will have to drive it like it owes me money. Good thing is that I won't be anxious about the actual release/delivery of Slate. 😂

True. Many moons yet to save that kind of cheddar.

 

[GaRailroader]

I will have to drive it like it owes me money.

Would that be similar to driving it like it’s stolen or the opposite end of the spectrum?

 

[Doctors Do Little]

Would that be similar to driving it like it’s stolen or the opposite end of the spectrum?

Like a rented mule, yes.

 

[SparkYellow]

Would that be similar to driving it like it’s stolen or the opposite end of the spectrum?

It is worse than stolen/free. I first read about that expression on the first gen RX-7 forum. 😂

 

[flnative92]

Unless you need that $50 back, I'd just let it ride for a while. Even after orders go live, Slate has said you can hold off on pulling the trigger until the time it makes sense for you. I'd suggest keeping your place in line, wait for real people to start getting their trucks, and make a final decision then when we actually know what the end product is.

A lot of the concerns you have can be attributed to the fact we're still a year out. The factory is still going together, the final production truck is still being tweaked, the RepairPal shops just got an initial introduction last week or so, so they haven't even begun the registration/training process. Not sure why any insurance company would know anything about rates yet.

That said, if the truck doesn't fit an immediate need, waiting until version 2 is probably a smart move. You'll get the AWD version all us early adopters will be envious of.

This is the route I am going… I reserved a few days ago, but waiting patiently to see how the roll out goes.

 

[HCGxKaLiBeR]

I'm keeping mine till the cost goes over 35k.
It will likely be my 3rd car for commute and small DIY homedepot runs.

I need the basic truck form but with the 17 offroad tires. Larger battery option.
AWD option when it comes out if ever.

So likely be the 2nd or 3rd model year assuming Slate allow me to keep the reservation for that long.