The only regret with pre-ordering a Nissan Leaf before release was that the company Nissan hired to run the pre-orders fucked it up. People who ordered up to six months after we did got their cars months before we did.

But when we were finally given a hard date, it showed up on that date, and we've been happy with it since. The only reason I don't jump in line for the ID is because my wife and I are really hoping they build that concept van to replace the '81 VW Westfalia we've got now. They announce that for pre-order, and it's "shut and take my money" time.

There it’s a no brainer. If the game turns out to be great, the extra time required for them to produce another copy for you is zero.

A car you can at least get a bit sooner by taking the gamble of preordering.

It’s not a preorder but a reservation. You can get your money back any time