I have put down the deposit and don't really care until final unveiling. I understand their goals in upselling Model 3 reservation holders.

I don't really mind that the $1000 is holding my position in line at Tesla. Otherwise it would sit useless in my bank account.

It is a bit depressing how they downsell the Model 3, but I'm hoping it's just their weird strategy. If some people pull their deposits then even better, I can get my car sooner :P

But I definitely won't be buying before test driving it.