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Any Southern California VIN assignments/deliveries for folks who configured after 6/27??

Jedi2155

Model 3 has Arrived.
Jul 6, 2018
1,669
1,397
Upland, CA
I took deliver yesterday in Costa Mesa. Overall it was smooth given how busy they were. I came 45 mins late and still only waited no more than 30 mins to get the car.

After 5mins with paperwork and quick tutorial, the representatives said I can park the car outside to inspect the car. It was a hot day and with no shade at the Costa Mesa delivery center, it made it difficult for me to do a thorough inspection. Found a small paint and the glove box wouldn't open. They brought the car to the back and fixed those issues within 30 mins. I found another paint issue afterwards, but by then I was so sweaty and hot parked right under the afternoon sun, I didn't bring it up to the reps. After getting home, I noticed the rear door seals didn't look all flush. Both issues I feel are fairly minor, just debating now if I should contact Tesla about it. Sitting under hot sun during inspect sort of made me wish this car has ventilated seats!

Overall, it's a fine car so far :)

Sounds like an interesting experience! Interested to hear how you handle the rear door seals.
 

Hkbruin

Member
Jun 27, 2018
187
119
Laguna Niguel
I took deliver yesterday in Costa Mesa. Overall it was smooth given how busy they were. I came 45 mins late and still only waited no more than 30 mins to get the car.

After 5mins with paperwork and quick tutorial, the representatives said I can park the car outside to inspect the car. It was a hot day and with no shade at the Costa Mesa delivery center, it made it difficult for me to do a thorough inspection. Found a small paint and the glove box wouldn't open. They brought the car to the back and fixed those issues within 30 mins. I found another paint issue afterwards, but by then I was so sweaty and hot parked right under the afternoon sun, I didn't bring it up to the reps. After getting home, I noticed the rear door seals didn't look all flush. Both issues I feel are fairly minor, just debating now if I should contact Tesla about it. Sitting under hot sun during inspect sort of made me wish this car has ventilated seats!

Overall, it's a fine car so far :)

What was your VIN#?? Mine is in the 39xxx range. I wonder if I will encounter the same door seal issue.
 

TayTay

Member
Jul 1, 2018
37
2
Irvine, CA
I finally got my VIN! Deliv3ry is scheduled on 7/29. My VIN is in the 49xxx range! Not sure what that means but I am excited!!

ISA keep saying that the contracts team are behind.

Any tips for my delivery?
 

SDRetrievers

Member
Jul 5, 2018
27
23
San Diego, CA
Reserved: 7/3/2016
Invited: 6/28/2018
Configured: 6/30/2018

LR RWD
Midnight Silver Metallic
19” Sport Wheels
EAP

San Diego

Have not heard anything yet, but saw my Estimated Delivery Date went from Oct. - Dec. to now Aug. - Oct.

Fingers crossed!

Took delivery in San Diego today!!!

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Totally worth the wait! Delivery was a cake-walk and the only issue I found with the car was a red mark on the material on the interior driver door. My delivery specialist got a wet rag and wiped it off clean.

I'd be lying if I said I was expecting a perfect car in terms of panel alignment and quality, but I did not find anything! Maybe I was just too excited.

Car drives like a dream. Can't wait to have more fun with it tonight and tomorrow.

Also, I received a die-cast model with my car as well. Terrific surprise!
 

mfa1

Member
Jul 2, 2018
60
11
Los Angeles
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Thank you all for your responses in this post! I finally took delivery only my M3 on Friday at Costa Mesa! The car is everything and more that I was waiting for...

Congrats to everyone else who’s already taken delivery!!

And to those who are waiting...hang in there... it will definitely be worth the wait :))
 

SDRetrievers

Member
Jul 5, 2018
27
23
San Diego, CA
Thank you all for your responses in this post! I finally took delivery only my M3 on Friday at Costa Mesa! The car is everything and more that I was waiting for...

Congrats to everyone else who’s already taken delivery!!

And to those who are waiting...hang in there... it will definitely be worth the wait :))

Beautiful!! I got the same car as you last weekend. Looks as pretty as mine! Definitely everything and more!
 

Skelly

Member
Jul 29, 2018
22
20
San Diego, CA
Nice! Looks like the one I ordered on 7/21 in San Diego. I got the Aero wheels, however (looks like the car across the room in your picture!) I have not heard anything from Tesla and my Edit button is still there. Of course, it's only been 10 days. :)

I have read that orders that are for Cash are possibly getting fulfilled faster than outside financing. One question I have...If I am bringing a check from my Credit Union combined with a personal check for the full amount, isn't that considered cash to Tesla??
 

Hkbruin

Member
Jun 27, 2018
187
119
Laguna Niguel
Nice! Looks like the one I ordered on 7/21 in San Diego. I got the Aero wheels, however (looks like the car across the room in your picture!) I have not heard anything from Tesla and my Edit button is still there. Of course, it's only been 10 days. :)

I have read that orders that are for Cash are possibly getting fulfilled faster than outside financing. One question I have...If I am bringing a check from my Credit Union combined with a personal check for the full amount, isn't that considered cash to Tesla??
Yes, that is what I am doing myself. Have not had any issues. Perhaps it's some other backlog.
 

VT_EE

Active Member
Apr 22, 2017
2,019
2,408
Maryland
Exactly what I thought....mine is 36xxx... so probably kind of middle of the pack I’m assuming...
As long as there are no major issues i’d be ok. Even people from the early days/VINs are ecstatic about their cars. Fingers crossed!
I’m picking up in MD next week. VIN ~31k. VINs are all over the place.
 

Hkbruin

Member
Jun 27, 2018
187
119
Laguna Niguel
Did you choose Outside Financing or Cash? I currently have Outside financing, but considering changing it to cash.
I said cash initially, and then when they inquired, I told them I am bringing a cashiers check from a credit union, and the rest on a personal check. They updated online to reflect Financing: Credit Union (50k) and the rest was under: downpayment. Im scheduled to pick up on Friday morning.
 

SDRetrievers

Member
Jul 5, 2018
27
23
San Diego, CA
I don’t think anyone knows for sure if financing vs cash matters in terms of order priority. What I do know is cash strictly means you are paying out of pocket I believe.

Sounds like if you choose cash and then tell them you are financing through CU anyway, they change it
 

pleeau

Member
Jan 30, 2017
134
130
California
I ordered p3d without puo early july. Changed color from silver/white to black/black in mid july.
My edit button disappeared pretty much immediately. Used JS trick to see VIN was 71xxx.

Scheduled delivery for 8/5
 

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