[well-here-we]

The only version you can buy right now includes the extra-large battery pack and the premium interior, which adds up to $49k.

Source: my reservation number has come up and that’s my only option.

[jungturk]

I suppose it hinges on how we define vaporware, but it’s consistently been the case that the lower priced options arrive later.

Source: sub-$70k model S buyer who had to wait longer than preferred for that to be available.

[jfoster]

I guess the way to resolve this is by asking, when does the $35k Model 3 become available?

Once the answer is known it's not vaporware, but until then Model 3 isn't quite finished, as that's the one that many folk will be waiting for.

[carlivar]

> it’s consistently been the case that the lower priced options arrive later.

No it hasn't. I would like to see where, in the first year of accepting Model 3 deposits, Tesla or Musk stated this.

[greglindahl]

Yes, and the queue tool has given you a time estimate for 2 other options the entire time you've been in the queue.

For me, it currently reads:

First Production: available now (for me)

Standard Battery: Early 2019

Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive: Late 2018

[carlivar]

This is incorrect. As soon as you place your deposit, you're in the queue. The queue tool didn't exist until roughly Summer 2017, but deposits started March 2016. There was a period of more than a year where everything was opaque.