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Tesla just increased the base price of the Model S by another $5000. Combine this with the three previous $5k increases after we ordered our S in May 2021, plus the $2k increase for FSD, plus additional miscellaneous increases, and it all adds up to $23,600 more than what I paid for my S when I...

At the end of December 2021, after having been assigned a VIN and then losing it the next day, my EDD was moved out to March 2022. I had grown numb to all the EDD changes, and I no longer trusted the EDD, so it didn't bother me. About a week or so later, I got my VIN, and my EDD changed to the...

We've had our new Model S for about 1.5 weeks now, after ordering it in May 2021. Here are some observations and thoughts: Pros: 1 - The styling and overall appearance of the car is just amazing ( see attached pictures ). Much better in person than in the pictures. 2 - The extra range...

Similar to ExpatPR, I pay $2200 a year through NJ Manufacturer's Insurance in New Jersey.

Please, please, please make sure the car they give you has all season tires. Many Model S vehicles in the northeast, including mine, have been shipped by Tesla with Pirelli summer tires. I refused to accept delivery of the vehicle, and the service center ordered all seasons for me, which...

Do not accept that there is no option to swap out, as the same thing happened to me last week, here in NJ, where it was predicted to be 25 degrees on my pickup date. When I found out that my car was being delivered with summer tires, I told the service center that I would refuse to take...

While I really hope your VIN is assigned when the SA says it will, there are plenty ( I'll say 'most' ) of us who have been given so much incorrect information from SAs that we've learned to be skeptical. In other words, don't expect to get a VIN when your SA says you will. And certainly don't...

Whenever I've used Plaid, the authentication either works instantaneously, or not at all. However, the only time it hasn't worked for me is for one very small institution, which was a community bank whose parent is in South Korea. For the large institutions ( Wells Fargo, Chase, Bank of...

Yes, you do have to provide authentication information for your bank. It's done through a third party service called "Plaid" ( no relation to the Tesla Model S Plaid ). My financial advisory firm uses this Plaid service to gain access to my financial assets in external platforms, and it's...

Tesla doesn't accept personal checks anymore ( they used to, but no more ). I'm all but certain that you can still give them a certified (bank) check. But the Tesla app makes an electronic funds transfer easy. You download the app, log into your account, and you should see your order. From...

Mine is a May 2021 order. I also had TBD for my EDD at one point. Before that, the EDD was Dec 27-Dec 31. The TBD lasted a week, then it went to March 2022. A week later, I got my VIN, and the new EDD is Jan 18 - Jan 24th. As I've stated before, it's best to simply not trust the EDD until...

Also in Springfield. Hopefully there are no missing parts, no defective parts, and no rock salt on the roads when we pick up our new machines.

Love your signature, @askewed. Especially the "Tri-Motor Cybertruck, RN1139. Starting to think this one will come first." LOL

Another update since yesterday: My EDD has tightened to a 6 day window, from a 4 week window. It was Jan 21 - Feb 18. It is now Jan 18 - Jan 24. I wouldn't normally report this, but what is significant is that I also got assigned a new VIN (NF464). I hope this is a positive sign for...

Good news, everyone! I just got hired as an SA for Tesla! I completed their training, and as a favor to all of you, I reviewed your orders, and can provide you with the following updates: 1 - All Tesla orders are now marked as a priority. Of course, since everyone is a priority, your EDD...

Update: One week ago, Tesla changed my EDD to March 1 - 29, after having received a VIN on Dec 18th, and losing it the next day. Today, my EDD updated to Jan 21 - Feb 18. Still a four week window, and because of my experience with the ever shifting EDD and a disappearing VIN, I continue to...

Once upon a time, in a state far, far away from California, there was a guy who ordered a Tesla Model S Long Range (Red/Cream/FSD/19") on May 11 2021. Seven and a half months later, his Estimated Delivery Date shows 3/1 - 3/29. Before that, his EDD was TBD for almost a week. Before that, his...

I'm not holding out hope. I spoke to Tesla on Saturday ( the day my VIN disappeared ), and the very knowledgeable and polite agent said that I shouldn't expect the vehicle in 2021. He further said that anyone who previously had a VIN assigned ( and subsequently taken away ) would be marked as...

I'm in NJ too, and I got my VIN, and then lost it, on the same exact days that you did! Yet my account still shows my car getting delivered next Monday, Dec 27th, even though the VIN is missing.:

Fortunately, I'm not financing. But I had set up the insurance, and scheduled a private sale of my Toyota. Both of those will have to get undone until I get more reliable information from Tesla, which I've learned is near impossible.

Two days ago, I reported the above, in which I received my VIN. This morning, my VIN is gone, yet my delivery appointment hasn't budged. Tesla is playing with my brain. I called the main number, and the guy gave me some questionable explanation about a system failure that was assigning VINs...

That is a (insert swear word) joke. I feel for you, my friend. Regarding the Plaid, I understand the temptation, and if you're comfortable shelling out $50k extra for a third motor, more power to you, both figuratively and literally :) I just checked Tesla's website for existing new Plaids in...

I believe you may very well get your car during the delivery window. I'm in NJ too, and I spoke to Tesla yesterday (Dec 16) to schedule delivery. The car was scheduled to leave the Fremont factory today (Fri, Dec 17), and arrive one week later at the Springfield NJ location on Fri, Dec 24. I'm...

Look what I got this morning! MY VIN!!!!! Seven months ago, I placed my order. Three days ago, my EDD was Jan 13 - Feb 10. Two days ago, my EDD was Dec 27 - Dec 31. Today, my EDD is Dec 22 - Dec 28, and I have my VIN. :) And still I'm afraid to get my hopes up. It ain't over 'til it's...

OMG. From your lips to Elon's ears. My EDD just got updated this morning to the week of Dec 27 - Dec 31 ( from Jan 13 to Feb 10 ). Still no VIN, but you sir are a steely eyed missile man. Now for the next irony: my wife and I made plans to be away that week. 😩

I got an email from Tesla of Princeton, NJ today, asking me if I'd like to convert my MS LR order to a Plaid that's in inventory. I had nothing nice to say, so I didn't say anything at all. I ain't shellin' out an extra $50k just to get a third motor.

Like so many in this forum, it's near impossible to figure out the method to Tesla's madness. For example, hodapper has the exact configuration as my car. He ordered in July ( two months after I did ), and has a VIN, and an EDD between 12/21 and 12/24. He's in Arkansas, so that may be helping...

May order Red/Cream 19s with Jan 13 - Feb 10 EDD and no VIN. You're in CT and I'm in NJ. We NJ folks get no respect. :'(

I was at the Lucid showroom in downtown Manhattan about 6 weeks ago. At that time, test drives were being offered in 2022, but only to reservation holders. A reservation for a Lucid Air runs $1000, and is fully refundable.

Congratulations!! Based on recent reports, should Santa drop your new Model S down your chimney on Xmas eve with an elf inside, the elf will walk away without a scratch. Now, if you notice my signature, you'll see that I ordered the same configuration as you, about two months earlier. Clearly...

I'll comment on your first point: My wife and I had the same concern. We considered getting a Lucid ( who will let you test drive only by putting a refundable deposit first ), and scheduled a test drive with Mercedes for their EQS. But in the end, despite no ability to test drive the new...

Paramus, NJ? I believe this location is still closed: Paramus Service Center Closed Indefinitely I went to the Tesla Service Center in Springfield NJ last week, and they told me that it was still closed.

Thanks. Makes sense. Perhaps Tesla should update their app to reduce the potential for confusion. I've suggested the following in the attached image.

I wouldn't mind the waiting if expectations weren't being set. For example, I placed a reservation for a Cybertruck about 2 months after Tesla started taking reservations, and because there's no EDD advertised for my Cybertruck order, I don't mind the wait. But when the Tesla apps' UI suddenly...

Same here. Happened within the last hour. EDD went from Dec 10-31 to Jan 13 - Feb 17. So frustrating. :mad: Order # RN1149 on May 11 2021. MS LR Multi-coat Red, Cream interior, 19", FSD,

I don't doubt that revenue grabbing happens, but in the case of Plaids, the reason why the website shows delivery for December is simply because there is existing inventory of them from the initial batch of Plaids that were built. I got this information from my SA at Tesla.

I ordered the same exact configuration as you, on May 11 2021 ( RN1149 ). My EDD is 12/10-12/31. Let's hope Santa Musk delivers a big red set of wheels under the Xmas tree for both of us. ;)