Lucid Gravity Orders

[HC_79]

Let’s do a quick poll and see how many of us will be placing an order.

 

[elin]

Not in consideration until I test drive it

 

[Neurio]

I do plan on getting a Gravity. I just don't know yet whether it'll be T or GT until they announce more about the differences in the two trims, as well as what the options are and their costs. If they're only taking reservations for GTs on Thursday, then I don't yet know whether I'll reserve Day 1 or not.

 

[Batteryman]

Not in consideration until I test drive it

I bought the AIr without a testdrive. Just looked at online reviews. Only real way to determine if a car is right for you is to keep it a few days, but noone allows that.

 

[steveairgt]

Not in consideration until I test drive it

Does anyone know whether you can test drive a Gravity at any of the Lucid studios?

 

[Neurio]

Does anyone know whether you can test drive a Gravity at any of the Lucid studios?

Not yet. There are no release candidates in the studios, only the 2 or 3 early models making the rounds around the country.

 

[Electrified]

Let’s do a quick poll and see how many of us will be placing an order.

I won't only because I'm not in the market for an SUV at this time.
If I was shopping for an SUV the Gravity would be on my must test drive list, based on my AGT experience over the past 25 months and 25K miles I'm sure the Gravity will be a stellar vehicle.

 

[steveairgt]

Not yet. There are no release candidates in the studios, only the 2 or 3 early models making the rounds around the country.

Bummer. I’ve never bought a vehicle without test driving at least a similar vehicle. I drove all the way from Atlanta to Tysons Corner to test drive the Air before ordering.

 

[hmp10]

Not in consideration until I test drive it

Bummer. I’ve never bought a vehicle without test driving at least a similar vehicle. I drove all the way from Atlanta to Tysons Corner to test drive the Air before ordering.

This is my concern about whether Lucid has turned release candidate Gravities over to the press for test drives and whether the press is just under an embargo that will be lifted at least by the opening of orders.

I have to say, though, that the only two cars I ever bought without test drives turned out to be the two best-driving vehicles I ever owned: my first Audi R8 and the Lucid Air Dream Performance. And the Air turned out to be the best overall balance of power, handling, ride, room, and features I've ever owned.

As a 3-year Lucid owner, I'm not worried about how the Gravity will drive, or its comfort, or its space, or its structural solidity, or its resistance to wear and tear. I am a bit worried about going through another round of teething pains with a very early production car. But our Air at the 3-year point is now a rock solid, flawlessly-functioning incredible driving machine with pretty damned good software (which I like better than our Tesla's) . . . and, at 73 years old, time's a-wasting.

So, unless some key option that I want is missing from the order configurator on Thursday, I'll be ordering on November 7. I would, of course, have preferred a test drive or at least some reports from auto journalists I trust, but I am pretty sure that anything a test drive would reveal is something that Lucid has completely nailed down, except possibly for some software bug which is never a dealbreaker with me.

 

[tonybot]

We are in the market to replace our 3-row Lexus RXL. I want to test drive with the family before we decide, though. We all love our air, and kids are already talking about Gravity every day. Still, as such a significant financial decision, I am not going to buy without having an opportunity to test drive it and learn more about the trim differences and options. I, too, am eagerly waiting for press coverage and reviews as well.

To summarize - I will not order right on Nov 7 but hope to do so sometime this year.

 

[steveairgt]

This is my concern about whether Lucid has turned release candidate Gravities over to the press for test drives and whether the press is just under an embargo that will be lifted at least by the opening of orders.

I have to say, though, that the only two cars I ever bought without test drives turned out to be the two best-driving vehicles I ever owned: my first Audi R8 and the Lucid Air Dream Performance. And the Air turned out to be the best overall balance of power, handling, ride, room, and features I've ever owned.

As a 3-year Lucid owner, I'm not worried about how the Gravity will drive, or its comfort, or its space, or its structural solidity, or its resistance to wear and tear. I am a bit worried about going through another round of teething pains with a very early production car. But our Air at the 3-year point is now a rock solid, flawlessly-functioning incredible driving machine with pretty damned good software (which I like better than our Tesla's) . . . and, at 73 years old, time's a-wasting.

So, unless some key option that I want is missing from the order configurator on Thursday, I'll be ordering on November 7. I would, of course, have preferred a test drive or at least some reports from auto journalists I trust, but I am pretty sure that anything a test drive would reveal is something that Lucid has completely nailed down, except possibly for some software bug which is never a dealbreaker with me.

I agree 100%. My Air GT is also 3 years old and yes, rock solid. I love it more than my 2 previous EVs (Model S and Model X).

I’m almost the same age, 68.

I’ll probably order as well unless I learn something is missing in the configuration that I want.

 

[Halodde]

I would if I could afford/justify it. But my Air is worth less than half of what I paid for it last year. So, I don't think I could swing it

 

[chris]

I've never been an SUV person. I was overjoyed about the Lucid sedan and still very much love my Air. I hope to continue to enjoy it at least another 5 years of not longer actually.

 

[Bobby]

I would if I could afford/justify it. But my Air is worth less than half of what I paid for it last year. So, I don't think I could swing it

EVs depreciate quickly.

 

[DeaneG]

An SUV would be much more useful to me than my wonderful Air GT. But I'd prefer a smaller vehicle. Competitors Polestar 3 and Macan EV each have their own tradeoffs and shortcomings, though excessive size isn't among them. As each enters volume production with all options available (lidar, rear wheel steering, etc), we'll see which one presents the most appealing set of attributes.

 

[chazglenn3]

It's time to replace my wife's 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum and she is madly in love with the Gravity. Nov 7th is too soon to order, but eventually...

 

[borski]

An SUV would be much more useful to me than my wonderful Air GT. But I'd prefer a smaller vehicle. Competitors Polestar 3 and Macan EV each have their own tradeoffs and shortcomings, though excessive size isn't among them. As each enters volume production with all options available (lidar, rear wheel steering, etc), we'll see which one presents the most appealing set of attributes.

You can play with Annie’s too, assuming she places an order, since you’re next door.

 

[AP22]

EVs depreciate quickly.

Leasing vs. owning seems quite attractive in the EV space, no?

 

[Bobby]

Leasing vs. owning seems quite attractive in the EV space, no?

No because that depeciation is built into your lease. Some people find solace in the idea that they can give the car back in a few years, but you are definitely paying for the depreciation and interest on it.

 

[AP22]

No because that depeciation is built into your lease. Some people find solace in the idea that they can give the car back in a few years, but you are definitely paying for the depreciation and interest on it.

Not a chance. If you go work out the lease numbers from the website, the price you pay over a 24 month lease is far less than the actual depreciation of a Lucid Air over 24 months. This is one of the many reasons leasing EV's is a great value proposition over purchasing.