I like and agree with all you stated; it's only fair. I'm disappointed that apparently some SC, some SA and even managers will not allow the car to even be unlocked for an interior inspection "without" any thought of actually driving.
Yea, @epotter and I did it. I do not think our analysis will win any Nobel Prize or anything, but we saw negligible difference between them on and off. Someone shared this article from a Model 3 test where it was 3% or 10 miles additional range. Our Testing Shows Tesla Model 3 Aero Wheel Covers Really Do Improve Efficiency I think as @epotter put it - that amount of range will not eliminate one Supercharger stop from a road trip. It could reduce the amount of time needed at each Supercharger, sure. But nothing ground breaking.
I'm not positive, but I believe it must have been the Model 3 Aero Wheel covers that I have spotted on several different occasions that I personally felt were extremely hideous and if the facts showed a difference of only 3% or less, there would be no way I would have them on my car. Again, personal opinion of course.
Same, I got my SA to put in an email that I would get AS tires just so I have it. No way I am driving 2.5 hours (northern Ohio to Columbus) to get a car in December (eta) and driving back with any snow on the roads and summers. It may not help to have her email, but I have pinned it just in case.
Someone else in our area got there 12days after vin
A follow-up to my follow-up.
Thanks for the detailed review. Excited to hear all of that. I am moving from a 2017 MS75D, and I agree build quality on that one was pretty good. Hearing your review of the new one is exciting.A follow-up to my follow-up.
Picked up my SLR MSM / Black / 19" today at the Nashville-Brentwood SC. Owning two Tesla's already, I knew what to expect, and I have always had great service at this SC.
Today was no different.
They let me have as much time as I wanted, during a torrential down pour, and sat back in the wings just in case I had questions. Wife and I went through the whole checklist for at least the exterior, since it was raining quite heavily. Panel gaps, paint, etc. was flawless. Also no damage underneath from trailer loading and unloading. The SC had called me the day before to let me know that the car was ready, with floor mats, but all of the interior trunk covers were missing and had been noted in my account.
Car came with Continental A/S tires, 2 key cards and 2 key fobs.
After signing paperwork, I drove the 2 whole miles to the PPF installer and dropped her off. The PPF installer was kind enough to let us finish our inspection on the interior, and also jumped in to help and provide some guidance on things he has seen with the new refresh. At this point we have not found anything glaring. If the "worm" is on the yoke, it's so subtle that I just didn't catch it in the correct lighting. There are a few minor ripples (not creases) in the seat, but it should be easily remedied by some steam or hot towels to tighten it up.
Car had 2021.32.10 firmware installed at delivery, and also has 2021.32.20 ready for install once I connect her to Wi-Fi.
In the short two mile drive, I can already tell the vast difference in quality compared to my 2017 S100D, and I thought that build was quite good for Tesla at the time. The doors definitely feel more solid on closing, the interior much quieter, and the yoke feels very natural for my hand position while driving. Now the long wait till Friday begins
I know this is probably the first thing you did, but did you pull the tab on the back of the fobs to activate them?
Not a zero percentage chance. But highly unlikely. The way Texas sales work, you would have already had to configure financing which would require a VIN. Logistics is also a headache from Fremont. But there are some AZ people getting similar dates, so maybe they are going to truck some out to AZ and TX this weekend.
If it is going to happen, I would assume a VIN in the next day or 2 as they will want their money!
there isn't normal vent slits I use a suction mount in my model 3 but ended up not needing it after getting used to the tesla screen connecting to my iPhone
I mainly used my phone for music, text, voice, and navigation. I was able to do that all through the tesla screen. It wasn't like apple car play but it worked. Text messages pop up on my screen and I just voice to text most of the time. There are probably other options than suction mounts but I had one already from my old car.
