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2021+ Model S LR Delivery Tracking
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chromeboy
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Interesting. What did they consider to be a "large down payment"? And can I just transfer in 500/mo then transfer back out?
GrnSqrl
LR,blk/blk,19”,rcd 8/25;VIN4392; only waited 235d
So, I’ll attach the invoice. I probably paid too much, but this was my retirement gift to myself. I had never done tint/PPF/ceramic on any other vehicle before. But after reading about wide stance and chipping on the refresh MS I decided to bite the bullet and get full PPF. That’s obviously the big expense. I plan to keep the car for 10 years. The place I chose had really good reviews, and at least at pick up I can say the car is stunning.
I figured I saved $4,500 by not ordering 21”, and my car is worth $12,000 more now than the day I picked it up ($2K pre-refresh discount, plus I avoided the two $5K increases). In 10 years I realize this won’t even matter! Lol.
My plan had been to powder coat the wheels, but I didn’t have that done yet, because I’m getting the AS 19” tires installed later this month. Now I’m thinking of ditching that for aftermarket wheels.
Long answer, sorry.
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feixingyuan
MS LR, MSM/White, 21's, FSD, RN114418 10/28/2021
I again apologize for asking what I did; you came thru and helped me tremendously!! I'm new to this "game" as well and very undecided as far as what if anything should I have done, what price is reasonable, what can I justify, yada, yada. I have a lot better idea now, thanks to you and the next beer(s) (plural) + dinner is on me whenever we all meet up!!So, I’ll attach the invoice. I probably paid too much, but this was my retirement gift to myself. I had never done tint/PPF/ceramic on any other vehicle before. But after reading about wide stance and chipping on the refresh MS I decided to bite the bullet and get full PPF. That’s obviously the big expense. I plan to keep the car for 10 years. The place I chose had really good reviews, and at least at pick up I can say the car is stunning.
I figured I saved $4,500 by not ordering 21”, and my car is worth $12,000 more now than the day I picked it up ($2K pre-refresh discount, plus I avoided the two $5K increases). In 10 years I realize this won’t even matter! Lol.
My plan had been to powder coat the wheels, but I didn’t have that done yet, because I’m getting the AS 19” tires installed later this month. Now I’m thinking of ditching that for aftermarket wheels.
Long answer, sorry.
Many thanks again!!!!!
Thanks for the kind words @GrnSqrl . It was an absolute blast working on your S. We appreciate you extending us the opportunity.
I hope we can continue to provide you with awesome service and follow up for years to come.
It looks amazing!
-Gabe
I hope we can continue to provide you with awesome service and follow up for years to come.
It looks amazing!
-Gabe
feixingyuan
MS LR, MSM/White, 21's, FSD, RN114418 10/28/2021
Greeney
2023 MSP Black/Black/Yoke
Don’t think you really need ceramic on top of Kavaca PPF. It’s already infused.So, I’ll attach the invoice. I probably paid too much, but this was my retirement gift to myself. I had never done tint/PPF/ceramic on any other vehicle before. But after reading about wide stance and chipping on the refresh MS I decided to bite the bullet and get full PPF. That’s obviously the big expense. I plan to keep the car for 10 years. The place I chose had really good reviews, and at least at pick up I can say the car is stunning.
I figured I saved $4,500 by not ordering 21”, and my car is worth $12,000 more now than the day I picked it up ($2K pre-refresh discount, plus I avoided the two $5K increases). In 10 years I realize this won’t even matter! Lol.
My plan had been to powder coat the wheels, but I didn’t have that done yet, because I’m getting the AS 19” tires installed later this month. Now I’m thinking of ditching that for aftermarket wheels.
Long answer, sorry.
That is interesting. I am in the Cleveland, OH area and my car that I am supposed to pick up on Monday has Continental All Seasons on it. Guess I got lucky If what my SA says is true.Emailed my rep at the Raleigh, NC location about the summer vs AS tire issue . He said the 19”s coming in have been Pirelli summer tires
chromeboy
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Has anyone who has a September delivery date but with no VIN tried calling their SA and asking what their "Forecasted Factory Gate Date" said? My dates have been pretty locked into September for the past month or so but their systems have said "October" for the "Forecasted Factory Gate Date" that whole time. Seems odd that my date would be showing as earlier than what they see internally
MGMiller
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patt0n
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Sorry to hear that. If it was MSM, I'd be all over it. GLWS, sorry I won't see you riding around in style in the streets around RTP.
The nano ceramic is built into the topcoat. Its not a coating the way you think it is. What is usually a urethane-only topcoat, is now a nano-ceramic infused urethane. We still recommend topping the PPF, regardless of if it is ceramic top coated, to provide some extra protection. PPF is softer than vehicle clear coat, not to mention it's going to jump again significantly in gloss. So, doing everything that you can to protect the PPF, is genuinely a good idea.
Source: Am an installer for most of the major brands - STEK, SunTek (3m/LLUMAR), Ceramic Pro - this rule runs true across all manufacturers.
Welcome to the world of protecting your investment. It's a system that works together.So now we are protecting the protection?
Bet they still try to deliver them.
DG Tiger
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I agree. Stanford FCU has been lovely to work with in getting financing set up for my order. Very quick turnaround & no hoops to jump since they work closely with Tesla.
There’s another thread on Stanford FCU but their 1.49% rate is relatively easy to obtain.
For issues with your car you can send pics by requesting a service appointment on the Tesla app. That’s what I’ve been doing.
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