Checked this morning and no VIN. Checked again after opening gifts and lo and behold, GOT A VIN! 98XXX.
MYP Blue/White/NoFSD/NoTow. SF Bay Area.
1) Original order for MY AWD: 2/15/2020
2) Postponed delivery based on text message to January: 6/11/2020
3) Test drove MYP and changed existing reservation to MYP and asked to cancel delay: 11/15/2020
4) Got VIN that was taken away that day because nobody updated the delay notes: 12/13/2020
5) Got a VIN again and hoping I'm not in an infinite loop: 12/25/2020
Well today I was having major issues with jumping through the credit union's hoops and it was clear I would not be able to get the cashiers check sent to Tesla before year end. I emailed the Tesla finance rate match email and in less than 5 minutes got a response. Updated my account to Tesla financing and within minutes after that was approved and adjusted to the same interest rate as the credit union.
Oh, and someone from Tesla called and asked if I wanted the car TODAY (I had replied to the delivery email that I wanted to pick it up myself rather than use home delivery). So we're going this afternoon to inspect with the checklist and hopefully take delivery. Wish me luck on getting doors that actually fit the rest of the car. Everything else seems fixable through future service center visits, paint correction, etc. I'll report back.
Edit: tl;dr: Good fit and finish, minor stuff, great car and we are thrilled with it!
We picked up our car on 12/26! It was not flawless but it was very good. The white interior had no scratches, damage or scruff marks, just some of the plastic wrap that didn't get removed all the way in the headliner. The rear folding seats fold fine but are a bit out of alignment (the typical thing on others where the right seat sits a bit higher than the middle and left.
The exterior was very nice and most alignment was within what would be a normal automaker's "specs". Exceptions are the following:
1) Rubber trim sticks up a little in front left side of roof glass where it meets the windshield
2) Left rear door has slight gap where it meets the left rear wheel well cover (the black piece). The door seemed to not close quite as easy as the others at first but now after a few days I don't notice any difference. It's only noticeable if you are looking but may affect the aerodynamics by a fraction of a percent?
3) Rubber door seal for drivers side door is not flush in the top back (no issue with door or window though)
4) Scuff marks/scratch on black part of bumper over on and next to the two hitch over (I don't have a tow hitch so that is interesting)
5) Paint: Some localized swirl marks on the left rear quarter panel. Some minor scratches (can be buffed out) on driver door below handle
6) Left rear wheel looks like it had minor rash and was repaired- can only see it when looking up close
7) Very slight gap where the driver door meets the black plastic on the bottom. This was my biggest concern before picking up as some doors have been reported mis-shapen/bowed. Fortunately it is very slight and not noticeable unless looking for it.
Overall, every issue is minor and fixable and only really noticeable when you are looking for it (I would not have noticed most of these things without having been prepped from the knowledge of this forum and having the inspection checklist in hand). I'm only nitpicking as many here are interested in quality and what is being discovered on delivery. I was a bit nervous before seeing the car because its the end of the Q4 rush. I am very happy it it is a great car. I felt confident accepting delivery and have made a service appointment for things like the trim and seats.
I already have this installed and every time I go into my garage it's just sitting there, illuminated green...mocking me..haha.
