2021+ Model S LR Delivery Tracking

[Tony99]

And those are all from the temporary lot. Which I think (most) people would not want.

Why not?

 

[mrsirdev]

delivery date is today to the 8th hopefully get it this week!

 

[glide]

I also would prefer the silver alloy wheels. Take a look at my 2020 Model Y...

Vistan

Oooof. Hard pass.

 

[cwanja]

Why not?

Because they’ve been sitting for weeks upon weeks. Uncleaned. Exposed to the elements. Although, that could be similar to the traditional dealer model those at least get hosed down. Curious how thick the sand layer is on those.

In my opinion, those are ending up as market / test drive vehicles.

 

[Tony99]

Because they’ve been sitting for weeks upon weeks. Uncleaned. Exposed to the elements. Although, that could be similar to the traditional dealer model those at least get hosed down. Curious how thick the sand layer is on those.

In my opinion, those are ending up as market / test drive vehicles.

I seriously doubt hundreds of MS will be for test driving..all other car manufacturers do the same thing. They just detail the car before it’s delivered to the customer. When I ordered my RS5 it sat at the port after arriving from Germany for weeks before it was released to the dealer and subsequently to me.

 

[4SUPER9]

I also would prefer the silver alloy wheels. Take a look at my 2020 Model Y...

Vistan

Oooof. Hard pass.

Nothing wrong with silver. Well, until now. I actually like the silver wheels that are on my wife's red M3, as hers is pre-chrome delete and the silver wheels match better, and hence we paid for the upgrade. I do not think the grey/black wheels ever went well with red/chrome, but always seemed to go well with any other color when chrome was present. Now that the chrome delete is standard, silver seems out of place on any color.

 

[SoCalDude]

delivery date is today to the 8th hopefully get it this week!

That’s cool What would make post even more awesome is if you shared with us which model S you ordered including color, seat color and wheel size. Thanks

 

[cwanja]

I seriously doubt hundreds of MS will be for test driving

How do you figure? One (or more) for each major domestic location. Pretty confident that eclipse 400+ quickly.

 

[JeffR]

I ordered the MS LR (white/beige) on 3/12/21 from San Diego, CA. As of 7/5, my estimated delivery date is August. The delivery date seems to have stabilized as August, but had previously varied between blank and other time frames.

I believe Tesla manufactures in batches based upon color and features. I'm not familiar with the details and don't fully understand their Order Number system, e.g., RN1146xxx. Is anyone familiar with the significance of the digits or are they simply face value numeric order numbers?

 

[Danlbrau]

I ordered the MS LR (white/beige) on 3/12/21 from San Diego, CA. As of 7/5, my estimated delivery date is August. The delivery date seems to have stabilized as August, but had previously varied between blank and other time frames.

I believe Tesla manufactures in batches based upon color and features. I'm not familiar with the details and don't fully understand their Order Number system, e.g., RN1146xxx. Is anyone familiar with the significance of the digits or are they simply face value numeric order numbers?

The RN numbers are issued in sequence for all Tesla automotive products (S/X/3/Y/CT/Roadster, and possibly international orders too. You can’t just take one and subtract it from another to find out how far back you are in the order book. And yes, they do manufacture in batches but that’s not as much of a hindrance as you would think. It’s not like certain configs will only make a run every other month or so. You’re far more likely to get held up if part of your config is on back order like the carbon fiber Plaid trims or 19” wheels. Based on my factory tours, a lot of it can be interchangeable fairly quickly.

 

[EVonly]

I just posted this in the main MS delivery thread, but I’m also cross posting here for those that somehow might not read the other thread.

So, I picked up my MS LR from the detail shop a couple of hours ago. I have had a couple of hours behind the yoke and here are my initial impressions.

• The car is beautiful inside and out. The exterior with the more aggressive front spoiler and the wider stance from the large tires are a significant visual improvement. This MS interior makes me feel like I'm driving a nicer car than my previous P90DL. Even without the leather that I miss. The carpets are thicker and plusher, and the alcantara headliner is a nice ode to the Performance cars. All of the surfaces feel soft and high quality. I love the way the new center console slides to reveal the cupholder and storage bay.
• The audio system has definitely improved with higher quality sound that is discernible. I wouldn't say it is a night and day improvement, but it definitely seems like a higher quality system overall with more speakers and more power.
• The responsiveness of the screen is a huge step up, and the picture quality is fantastic. Seems like a massive upgrade. The visualization on the IC is amazing.
• The new ventilated seats are much more comfortable than the Next Gen Recaros in my P90DL and the ventilation is powerful and cool to the touch. I know @omarsultan said the ventilation is cabin temperature, but it definitely feels cold to the touch, so I think it must include some cooling technology.
• The suspension is a significant improvement, and the car feels smaller and handles much better than my previous MS. My P90DL didn't have adaptive suspension and I was always stuck with a very soft ride that suffered from significant body roll. I haven't driven a Raven MS, so I don't know how it compares to the newer cars. I'm much more comfortable pushing the car hard in the corners, and the car is flat, stable and predictable. My P90DL felt comparatively like a boat that I never really enjoyed pushing on windy roads. It is really nice having multiple settings for firmness and ride height.
• The NVH levels are much improved and the car is much quieter inside. The dual pane glass all the way around makes a noticeable difference. The car is quiet, tight, and has no rattles.
  
  Many of my previous Tesla's have suffered from squeaks and rattles. This is a significant improvement.
• The YOKE - some of you may know that this was a huge concern for me. The first few minutes of driving it had me worried, but I seem to be adjusting to it pretty quickly. You really need to learn how to drive with completely different habits. I see no reasonable explanation for eliminating a standard steering wheel, but - hey it looks cool! I can definitely live with it and I actually kind of like it on the freeway and on windy roads. I hate it for parking lots and U-turns, but I'm sure I will adapt quickly.
• Performance - the LR is much faster than I was expecting. It doesn't pack the visceral punch my Ludicrous P90D did off the line, but from 60 up it feels like it pulls much harder than my Ludicrous car. Off the line my Ludicrous car felt like a slingshot or like being shot out of a cannon. This car is definitely software limited off the line, and feels more like a Performance Model 3 initially. Above 30, it pulls much harder.
• I very briefly experimented with my Dragy. The first run 0-60 had 70% SoC and 3 people in the car, so wasn't an ideal situation. The car did 0-60 in 3.38 seconds or 3.16 with 1ft of rollout. My next run I did solo, and I achieved a 3.15 sec. or 2.93 with 1 ft of rollout, but this was slightly downhill so also not entirely accurate. I will definitely spend some more time tomorrow seeing what the car can do, and will post more Dragy results. Hoping to get a 1/4 mile time if I can find somewhere safe enough.
• Aside from a couple of small issues with trim alignment, and paint defects, I see no serious issues. I have become accustomed to Tesla paint defects and this car is not immune. I do need to take the car to the body shop to have a clear coat applied to the bottom portion of the rear drivers side door. I also have some window trim that needs adjustment. I only have the car for two more days and then will need to drop it off at Tesla service.

Here are my official Dragy results and pictures of the car after tint. The car is still missing the Tesla logos because they are still at the paint shop getting painted gloss black.



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[Danlbrau]

I just posted this in the main MS delivery thread, but I’m also cross posting here for those that somehow might not read the other thread.

So, I picked up my MS LR from the detail shop a couple of hours ago. I have had a couple of hours behind the yoke and here are my initial impressions.

• The car is beautiful inside and out. The exterior with the more aggressive front spoiler and the wider stance from the large tires are a significant visual improvement. This MS interior makes me feel like I'm driving a nicer car than my previous P90DL. Even without the leather that I miss. The carpets are thicker and plusher, and the alcantara headliner is a nice ode to the Performance cars. All of the surfaces feel soft and high quality. I love the way the new center console slides to reveal the cupholder and storage bay.
• The audio system has definitely improved with higher quality sound that is discernible. I wouldn't say it is a night and day improvement, but it definitely seems like a higher quality system overall with more speakers and more power.
• The responsiveness of the screen is a huge step up, and the picture quality is fantastic. Seems like a massive upgrade. The visualization on the IC is amazing.
• The new ventilated seats are much more comfortable than the Next Gen Recaros in my P90DL and the ventilation is powerful and cool to the touch. I know @omarsultan said the ventilation is cabin temperature, but it definitely feels cold to the touch, so I think it must include some cooling technology.
• The suspension is a significant improvement, and the car feels smaller and handles much better than my previous MS. My P90DL didn't have adaptive suspension and I was always stuck with a very soft ride that suffered from significant body roll. I haven't driven a Raven MS, so I don't know how it compares to the newer cars. I'm much more comfortable pushing the car hard in the corners, and the car is flat, stable and predictable. My P90DL felt comparatively like a boat that I never really enjoyed pushing on windy roads. It is really nice having multiple settings for firmness and ride height.
• The NVH levels are much improved and the car is much quieter inside. The dual pane glass all the way around makes a noticeable difference. The car is quiet, tight, and has no rattles.
  
  Many of my previous Tesla's have suffered from squeaks and rattles. This is a significant improvement.
• The YOKE - some of you may know that this was a huge concern for me. The first few minutes of driving it had me worried, but I seem to be adjusting to it pretty quickly. You really need to learn how to drive with completely different habits. I see no reasonable explanation for eliminating a standard steering wheel, but - hey it looks cool! I can definitely live with it and I actually kind of like it on the freeway and on windy roads. I hate it for parking lots and U-turns, but I'm sure I will adapt quickly.
• Performance - the LR is much faster than I was expecting. It doesn't pack the visceral punch my Ludicrous P90D did off the line, but from 60 up it feels like it pulls much harder than my Ludicrous car. Off the line my Ludicrous car felt like a slingshot or like being shot out of a cannon. This car is definitely software limited off the line, and feels more like a Performance Model 3 initially. Above 30, it pulls much harder.
• I very briefly experimented with my Dragy. The first run 0-60 had 70% SoC and 3 people in the car, so wasn't an ideal situation. The car did 0-60 in 3.38 seconds or 3.16 with 1ft of rollout. My next run I did solo, and I achieved a 3.15 sec. or 2.93 with 1 ft of rollout, but this was slightly downhill so also not entirely accurate. I will definitely spend some more time tomorrow seeing what the car can do, and will post more Dragy results. Hoping to get a 1/4 mile time if I can find somewhere safe enough.
• Aside from a couple of small issues with trim alignment, and paint defects, I see no serious issues. I have become accustomed to Tesla paint defects and this car is not immune. I do need to take the car to the body shop to have a clear coat applied to the bottom portion of the rear drivers side door. I also have some window trim that needs adjustment. I only have the car for two more days and then will need to drop it off at Tesla service.

Here are my official Dragy results and pictures of the car after tint. The car is still missing the Tesla logos because they are still at the paint shop getting painted gloss black.



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Glad you got the car and are enjoying it. Sounds like it met or exceeded expectations!

 

[KyleDay]

I just posted this in the main MS delivery thread, but I’m also cross posting here for those that somehow might not read the other thread.

So, I picked up my MS LR from the detail shop a couple of hours ago. I have had a couple of hours behind the yoke and here are my initial impressions.

• The car is beautiful inside and out. The exterior with the more aggressive front spoiler and the wider stance from the large tires are a significant visual improvement. This MS interior makes me feel like I'm driving a nicer car than my previous P90DL. Even without the leather that I miss. The carpets are thicker and plusher, and the alcantara headliner is a nice ode to the Performance cars. All of the surfaces feel soft and high quality. I love the way the new center console slides to reveal the cupholder and storage bay.
• The audio system has definitely improved with higher quality sound that is discernible. I wouldn't say it is a night and day improvement, but it definitely seems like a higher quality system overall with more speakers and more power.
• The responsiveness of the screen is a huge step up, and the picture quality is fantastic. Seems like a massive upgrade. The visualization on the IC is amazing.
• The new ventilated seats are much more comfortable than the Next Gen Recaros in my P90DL and the ventilation is powerful and cool to the touch. I know @omarsultan said the ventilation is cabin temperature, but it definitely feels cold to the touch, so I think it must include some cooling technology.
• The suspension is a significant improvement, and the car feels smaller and handles much better than my previous MS. My P90DL didn't have adaptive suspension and I was always stuck with a very soft ride that suffered from significant body roll. I haven't driven a Raven MS, so I don't know how it compares to the newer cars. I'm much more comfortable pushing the car hard in the corners, and the car is flat, stable and predictable. My P90DL felt comparatively like a boat that I never really enjoyed pushing on windy roads. It is really nice having multiple settings for firmness and ride height.
• The NVH levels are much improved and the car is much quieter inside. The dual pane glass all the way around makes a noticeable difference. The car is quiet, tight, and has no rattles.
  
  Many of my previous Tesla's have suffered from squeaks and rattles. This is a significant improvement.
• The YOKE - some of you may know that this was a huge concern for me. The first few minutes of driving it had me worried, but I seem to be adjusting to it pretty quickly. You really need to learn how to drive with completely different habits. I see no reasonable explanation for eliminating a standard steering wheel, but - hey it looks cool! I can definitely live with it and I actually kind of like it on the freeway and on windy roads. I hate it for parking lots and U-turns, but I'm sure I will adapt quickly.
• Performance - the LR is much faster than I was expecting. It doesn't pack the visceral punch my Ludicrous P90D did off the line, but from 60 up it feels like it pulls much harder than my Ludicrous car. Off the line my Ludicrous car felt like a slingshot or like being shot out of a cannon. This car is definitely software limited off the line, and feels more like a Performance Model 3 initially. Above 30, it pulls much harder.
• I very briefly experimented with my Dragy. The first run 0-60 had 70% SoC and 3 people in the car, so wasn't an ideal situation. The car did 0-60 in 3.38 seconds or 3.16 with 1ft of rollout. My next run I did solo, and I achieved a 3.15 sec. or 2.93 with 1 ft of rollout, but this was slightly downhill so also not entirely accurate. I will definitely spend some more time tomorrow seeing what the car can do, and will post more Dragy results. Hoping to get a 1/4 mile time if I can find somewhere safe enough.
• Aside from a couple of small issues with trim alignment, and paint defects, I see no serious issues. I have become accustomed to Tesla paint defects and this car is not immune. I do need to take the car to the body shop to have a clear coat applied to the bottom portion of the rear drivers side door. I also have some window trim that needs adjustment. I only have the car for two more days and then will need to drop it off at Tesla service.

Here are my official Dragy results and pictures of the car after tint. The car is still missing the Tesla logos because they are still at the paint shop getting painted gloss black.



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Thanks for posting initial draggy times. Really interested to see what the apples-to-apples 1ft rollout is with the LR.

 

[ct101]

Question - just got my final delivery paperwork for tomorrow’s (!) delivery. Noticed the they said the car had 17 miles on it. Does that sound a little high to anyone, or am I just being a bit paranoid? Every other new car I’ve had has had like 5 or 10 max.

 

[NOLA21SGuy]

Oh that's just RICH. We couldn't deliver you your car in 9 months and counting and the discount expired. That is grounds for a class action lawsuit and I will be first in line to sign on.

I'm leaving it alone while they work it out. The manager sounded like he knew it was bull *sugar* and he was sure they would fix it. I won't get worked up until someone says it can't be fixed. As of now it is just inconvenient for their own people.

 

[TsRocket]

Glad you got the car and are enjoying it. Sounds like it met or exceeded expectations!

Thats one sexy car. Horray for you!

 

[KyleDay]

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Question - just got my final delivery paperwork for tomorrow’s (!) delivery. Noticed the they said the car had 17 miles on it. Does that sound a little high to anyone, or am I just being a bit paranoid? Every other new car I’ve had has had like 5 or 10 max.

Totally normal

 

[MyJoule]

Question - just got my final delivery paperwork for tomorrow’s (!) delivery. Noticed the they said the car had 17 miles on it. Does that sound a little high to anyone, or am I just being a bit paranoid? Every other new car I’ve had has had like 5 or 10 max.

When we bought our 1st Model S (back in the dark ages) the paperwork said 50 miles, it actually had < 10 I would guess that yours might not have 17 but even if it did have that many I wouldn't work myself up over it. I'm sure it will be fine

 

[4SUPER9]

Question - just got my final delivery paperwork for tomorrow’s (!) delivery. Noticed the they said the car had 17 miles on it. Does that sound a little high to anyone, or am I just being a bit paranoid? Every other new car I’ve had has had like 5 or 10 max.

Nope. Not high at all. 50 is pretty common on many new cars

 

[TsRocket]

I just posted this in the main MS delivery thread, but I’m also cross posting here for those that somehow might not read the other thread.

So, I picked up my MS LR from the detail shop a couple of hours ago. I have had a couple of hours behind the yoke and here are my initial impressions.

• The car is beautiful inside and out. The exterior with the more aggressive front spoiler and the wider stance from the large tires are a significant visual improvement. This MS interior makes me feel like I'm driving a nicer car than my previous P90DL. Even without the leather that I miss. The carpets are thicker and plusher, and the alcantara headliner is a nice ode to the Performance cars. All of the surfaces feel soft and high quality. I love the way the new center console slides to reveal the cupholder and storage bay.
• The audio system has definitely improved with higher quality sound that is discernible. I wouldn't say it is a night and day improvement, but it definitely seems like a higher quality system overall with more speakers and more power.
• The responsiveness of the screen is a huge step up, and the picture quality is fantastic. Seems like a massive upgrade. The visualization on the IC is amazing.
• The new ventilated seats are much more comfortable than the Next Gen Recaros in my P90DL and the ventilation is powerful and cool to the touch. I know @omarsultan said the ventilation is cabin temperature, but it definitely feels cold to the touch, so I think it must include some cooling technology.
• The suspension is a significant improvement, and the car feels smaller and handles much better than my previous MS. My P90DL didn't have adaptive suspension and I was always stuck with a very soft ride that suffered from significant body roll. I haven't driven a Raven MS, so I don't know how it compares to the newer cars. I'm much more comfortable pushing the car hard in the corners, and the car is flat, stable and predictable. My P90DL felt comparatively like a boat that I never really enjoyed pushing on windy roads. It is really nice having multiple settings for firmness and ride height.
• The NVH levels are much improved and the car is much quieter inside. The dual pane glass all the way around makes a noticeable difference. The car is quiet, tight, and has no rattles.
  
  Many of my previous Tesla's have suffered from squeaks and rattles. This is a significant improvement.
• The YOKE - some of you may know that this was a huge concern for me. The first few minutes of driving it had me worried, but I seem to be adjusting to it pretty quickly. You really need to learn how to drive with completely different habits. I see no reasonable explanation for eliminating a standard steering wheel, but - hey it looks cool! I can definitely live with it and I actually kind of like it on the freeway and on windy roads. I hate it for parking lots and U-turns, but I'm sure I will adapt quickly.
• Performance - the LR is much faster than I was expecting. It doesn't pack the visceral punch my Ludicrous P90D did off the line, but from 60 up it feels like it pulls much harder than my Ludicrous car. Off the line my Ludicrous car felt like a slingshot or like being shot out of a cannon. This car is definitely software limited off the line, and feels more like a Performance Model 3 initially. Above 30, it pulls much harder.
• I very briefly experimented with my Dragy. The first run 0-60 had 70% SoC and 3 people in the car, so wasn't an ideal situation. The car did 0-60 in 3.38 seconds or 3.16 with 1ft of rollout. My next run I did solo, and I achieved a 3.15 sec. or 2.93 with 1 ft of rollout, but this was slightly downhill so also not entirely accurate. I will definitely spend some more time tomorrow seeing what the car can do, and will post more Dragy results. Hoping to get a 1/4 mile time if I can find somewhere safe enough.
• Aside from a couple of small issues with trim alignment, and paint defects, I see no serious issues. I have become accustomed to Tesla paint defects and this car is not immune. I do need to take the car to the body shop to have a clear coat applied to the bottom portion of the rear drivers side door. I also have some window trim that needs adjustment. I only have the car for two more days and then will need to drop it off at Tesla service.

Here are my official Dragy results and pictures of the car after tint. The car is still missing the Tesla logos because they are still at the paint shop getting painted gloss black.



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Woo hoo!