I’m also worried since I’m supposed to be the EOQ4 and I know they’ll want to deliver as many as possible before 12/31 so I don’t think they’ll be very inclined to hold it longer then usual for me, especially if that means a 1/1/22+ delivery date. I was originally supposed to be 12/1-12/21, but also have international travel plans the beginning of December. I sent this to my SA, and then got bumped to the current 12/13-12/31 range. Maybe he has more input than we think? Hoping things work out!
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2021+ Model S LR Delivery Tracking
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Ryanflynn
2022 Model S Plaid
Took delivery of the car today, and I’m actually really impressed with the build quality. They must have made some changes since the end of quarter push, or I have a great copy. I brought the checklist of all the issues to look out for and nothing came up!
The power on the long range is pretty extraordinary. We are coming from a 2018 75d that I drive hard and my wife doesn’t even flinch. I did a 0-100mph run and she actually screamed. The difference in power makes our 75d seem like a Honda Accord, with a huge bump in high end power. I’m really glad I went LR and not plaid.
If anyone in LA wants a ride to hold them over the long wait, I’m happy to meet up.
The power on the long range is pretty extraordinary. We are coming from a 2018 75d that I drive hard and my wife doesn’t even flinch. I did a 0-100mph run and she actually screamed. The difference in power makes our 75d seem like a Honda Accord, with a huge bump in high end power. I’m really glad I went LR and not plaid.
If anyone in LA wants a ride to hold them over the long wait, I’m happy to meet up.
Ormond
Endless Peacock
I was expecting to get my car in December, but I received a VIN this morning and they want me to pick it up next week. However it’s an older VIN, MF430XXX. I ordered in July. I’m not sure that I want a reject or a car that’s a few months old. ???
feixingyuan
MS LR, MSM/White, 21's, FSD, RN114418 10/28/2021
FWIW....chatted with Tesla customer service today. They confirmed that a VIN gets matched to an order after the finished vehicle rolls off the assembly line. From there, 10 days or so to deliver to the midwest where I am located. Probably not news to many folks on this forum, but was good clarification for me.
Ryanflynn
2022 Model S Plaid
Yes, I took the checklist and other than a little excess glue I was able to clean up under the tail, the car is great!
optimus_prime
Member
congrats again! it is awesome that even MSLR can beat 99% of cars on the road, I was seriously thinking of going for Plaid but couldn't justify for the extra 50k. Enjoy the car!
There is a few 430 VINs from July and August. No issues to report. Wonder if this is an older car that was rejected and repaired. As the SA for details why it is so old.
Ryanflynn
2022 Model S Plaid
Ok ok, I was just way too excited to drive it! I’ll take some photos today.
seriously, if it doesn’t have issues, take it! A lot of us waited a long time or still are!
If you were in MN, I would totally take you up on that. I've never even driven/ridden in a Tesla haha. Congrats on the car!!
And speculation is that it's software restricted... If that's the case, a "performance upgrade" package later wouldn't surprise me at all.
Totally agree. A few months after I bought my 2017 S 75D new, Tesla offered to "uncork" it with a software update, shaving some time off 0-60. Would not be surprised if they do the same with the SLR. Frankly, IMO, the MSLR should be faster than the M3P. Current 0-60 on each of them is listed as the same. Would like to see the MSLR under 3.0
VolcanoTacos
Member
There are a couple side by side videos going around, they are similar 0-60 but basically immediately after 60 the MS blasts away from the M3P. MS will do the quarter mile ~0.5 seconds faster which is also at estimate to how much faster at the top end it is.
Also it to mention that the MS will keep holding the same performance as charge goes down whereas M3P starts suffering performance loss quickly.
optimus_prime
Member
I believe MSLR doesn't have carbon sleeve rotors like Plaid does? I couldn't confirm that from online sources but if that's true then there is a performance difference caused by hardware difference which can't be unlock/overcome with software update
There’s some rumors they could. Part numbers are different, but that could only be to designate a LR for some reason. But no one is taking apart their LR. Check out @Tex EV YouTube channel. He tore down both his Plaid and LR and did some comparisons.
Ormond
Endless Peacock
I called Tesla and spoke with a lady in South Florida. The car assigned to me, MF430XXX, was built on May 10th. Three blue MS are coming to Orlando. Two are Plaids and one is showing a damage disclosure. Evidently Tesla has added some Plaids to inventory today.
If you are looking for a Plaid, try calling Tesla in your area for availability. They don't show up on the web site yet.
I guess that I will wait and look at my May build, but I may refuse it. I haven't spoken to my actual sales advisor yet.
It seems that Tesla may have produced cars that weren't complete due to a supply shortage...or possibly just car sales that didn't go thru? Would that be the reason for May 2021 builds just landing at the delivery centers in October?
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