no test drives before paying risky or fine?

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So are people here really ready to buy a Slate Truck without ever driving it first? I'm seeing a lot of folks say they'll just check the boxes online, wire the money, and wait for delivery. That's wild to me.

On one hand, I get it... direct-to-consumer is the model, and Slate isn't exactly hiding their specs or pricing. On the other hand, this is still a big purchase. What happens if the ride feels cheap, or it just doesn't fit what you imagined once it's in your driveway?

Would you actually gamble on something this expensive without a single mile behind the wheel, or are you waiting until demo units are floating around at regional centers?
 
I get what you mean! I'm in Arizona and started looking at Slate early last year. The price and design look great, but I'm waiting until I can try one in person. I bought an early EV years ago without driving it first, and the ride was rough, I didn't like it. Specs help, but sitting in the truck and driving it is the real test. I hope Slate lets people try it out before buying. It's a cool truck, but I want to be sure before spending that much money.
 
I spoke to a Slate rep about test driving it. They said, they will be doing tours once they have a production model and have reservation holders test it.
 
I'd want to test-drive it first before buying. But I admire those willing to take a chance, especially if Slate's simple style and easy upgrades appeal to them. This fresh ownership approach is a game changer.
 
I'd never buy sight unseen for a truck that expensive. Even with the specs online, you really need to feel how it drives and sits in your driveway before committing
 
General_Georges said:
So are people here really ready to buy a Slate Truck without ever driving it first? I'm seeing a lot of folks say they'll just check the boxes online, wire the money, and wait for delivery. That's wild to me.

On one hand, I get it... direct-to-consumer is the model, and Slate isn't exactly hiding their specs or pricing. On the other hand, this is still a big purchase. What happens if the ride feels cheap, or it just doesn't fit what you imagined once it's in your driveway?

Would you actually gamble on something this expensive without a single mile behind the wheel, or are you waiting until demo units are floating around at regional centers?
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yeah, it's a huge decision, but remember, most of these preorders only require a relatively small, often refundable deposit (usually under $500).
the full commitment doesn't happen until weeks before delivery. so, people aren't really wiring the whole price until they've likely seen reviews, watched detailed walk arounds, and know the truck is physically real and shipping.
They can always cancel the pre order and get their money back if the first wave of reviews is bad
 

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