2021+ Model S Refresh - white interior thread

[razh]

I picked up my Plaid model S yesterday. I found a couple issues with dirt in the paint and some panel gaps were pretty large. The rear driver seat back leather seemed like it was loose and a bit wavy. I was just hoping that it'd get lucky and not have any issues, but it did. Of course they told me just to setup an appointment for the service center to fix the issues. I'm having PPF put on it after only driving 1 mile at normal speeds. The PPF place will do some paint correction where it needs. I setup a service appointment to work on some of the gaps and the back seat. Has anyone had success with the service center being able to fix the leather issue?
Here's a quick pic and of the seat issue.
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Many have reported wrinkles (although mostly in the front seats, not the rear bench). The fix is to swap the seat - the service center cannot repair it.

 

[KyleDay]

I’ve now entered the next stage of Tesla customer life. I went from pleasantly excited, to annoyingly delayed, to now frustratingly grumpy with Tesla’s lack of communication or updates. My SA won’t respond and I wonder why I’m giving so much of my hard earned money to this company.

I’ll get over it, I know. But I’m there.

 

[Valis]

I’ve now entered the next stage of Tesla customer life. I went from pleasantly excited, to annoyingly delayed, to now frustratingly grumpy with Tesla’s lack of communication or updates. My SA won’t respond and I wonder why I’m giving so much of my hard earned money to this company.

I’ll get over it, I know. But I’m there.

The juice is worth the squeeze apparently? Unfortunately there’s nothing close for price/performance that matches the MSLR atm, especially once you factor in the supercharger network. I’d be all over the Audio ETron GT if it were 20k cheaper and had about 100mi more range. I don’t know what the deal is with the white on white MSLR’s, but they’re taking their sweet time with them, I’m on EDD change #19, hoping it doesn’t go to #20.

 

[oktane]

I picked up my Plaid model S yesterday. I found a couple issues with dirt in the paint and some panel gaps were pretty large. The rear driver seat back leather seemed like it was loose and a bit wavy. I was just hoping that it'd get lucky and not have any issues, but it did. Of course they told me just to setup an appointment for the service center to fix the issues. I'm having PPF put on it after only driving 1 mile at normal speeds. The PPF place will do some paint correction where it needs. I setup a service appointment to work on some of the gaps and the back seat. Has anyone had success with the service center being able to fix the leather issue?
Here's a quick pic and of the seat issue.
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Sounds like all of the black on white builds have these issues. Steam might work on the seat. I agree probably needs replacement. I think that's why white was taking so long, probably an issue with manufacture. I have seen cream and black cars and don't think it's common on those interiors.

Good luck and enjoy!

The fun part is at delivery they told me "welcome to the Tesla family!" and I'm thinking....hmmm....... can't even tell you how many I have had over the years but thanks!

 

[BruceR61]

I’ve now entered the next stage of Tesla customer life. I went from pleasantly excited, to annoyingly delayed, to now frustratingly grumpy with Tesla’s lack of communication or updates. My SA won’t respond and I wonder why I’m giving so much of my hard earned money to this company.

I’ll get over it, I know. But I’m there.

While I feel your frustration, it’s hard to feel sorry for you when you’ve been waiting three months less than I have for the car. There are many here who have been waiting much longer than I have.

 

[KyleDay]

While I feel your frustration, it’s hard to feel sorry for you when you’ve been waiting three months less than I have for the car. There are many here who have been waiting much longer than I have.

I’m not seeking your pity, I’m joining your club of suffering as a fellow member.

 

[travwill]

I’ve now entered the next stage of Tesla customer life. I went from pleasantly excited, to annoyingly delayed, to now frustratingly grumpy with Tesla’s lack of communication or updates. My SA won’t respond and I wonder why I’m giving so much of my hard earned money to this company.

I’ll get over it, I know. But I’m there.

Well, ordered a full month after me almost and have an EDD a month before as mine is stretching into February now so don't be too annoyed, apparently we have to earn our LRMS's with white interior by getting our EDDs pushed a couple times right before you hit your EDD range...

 

[cwanja]

I have seen cream and black cars and don't think it's common on those interiors.

Just as common. If not worse In some cases.

 

[IamGaryGnu]

Entered my EDD today. Crickets. No VIN. No range shortening (been this 28 day range for about 8 weeks now). Can't reach my previously responsive SA.
So I did the only thing that made sense to me - put in a refundable deposit on the cybertruck today.
Because, when you deal with Tesla, you lose sanity, so why not order more????

 

[askewed]

Hey now! My range just jumped from Jan 7 to Feb 4 to Dec 17 to Dec 30. This feels more positive than any adjustment that’s happen since I ordered.

 

[travwill]

Hey now! My range just jumped from Jan 7 to Feb 4 to Dec 17 to Dec 30. This feels more positive than any adjustment that’s happen since I ordered.

Sweet! Giving me hope that my Jan 9 to Feb 6 date will jump back to end of year/quarter too! The SA said he showed December still but the app for me showed Jan/Feb so I don't know who to trust.

 

[2MuchLala]

Hey now! My range just jumped from Jan 7 to Feb 4 to Dec 17 to Dec 30. This feels more positive than any adjustment that’s happen since I ordered.

More evidence that 1149 will all be delivered in December. Congrats

 

[fsabek]

More evidence that 1149 will all be delivered in December. Congrats

I hope you are right. However not sure how many MSM with white ae being produced to begin with. IN all these threads I only maybe found another one with same colors as mine.

 

[Cyb_]

More evidence that 1149 will all be delivered in December. Congrats

Maybe if they aren't attached to a Red car

 

[fsabek]

Maybe if they aren't attached to a Red car

or MSM

 

[Breezewest]

This is great. But after reading a ton of positive reviews? STILL not seeing anyone saying "the lack of ability to activate the horn via airbag is an improvement/step up/step forwards".

Always something to improve!
I will say, I have not yet had a “panic” moment where I needed to honk the horn quickly. However, the layout is not very confusing and an ordinary horn honk is quite effortless.
I do agree that pressing the airbag area would still be the best option.

 

[Breezewest]

Are you doing the trade-in through Tesla or privately? If through Tesla, can they process the trade-in while it is in service? Car is already there, they can inspect it, yada yada. And then when they get a battery, they just put it into inventory or whatever.

My car was in service when I did my trade-in. That should not delay anything. Get your new car!

 

[doubleshot]

Here yah go. Here's some white interior love.

Disregard any droplets you see. It's the ceramic coating. Took these while waiting to dry hah

 

[razh]

**** that is stunning. One of those rare times my brain genuinely goes “wow”

 

[askewed]

Here yah go. Here's some white interior love.

Disregard any droplets you see. It's the ceramic coating. Took these while waiting to dry hah

Which mats are these?