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Any US Model 3 Performance deliveries in 2019?

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Keep in mind that Audi also announced that there will be no dealer stock for the eTron. Porsche Taycan sold out 1st year production online with no test driving. Volvo Polestar also will not be available at Volvo dealerships, only unique Polestar stores but US release is now in question. If US does not settle China tariffs, Polestar will not be coming to the US. While I agree that I prefer test driving before ordering, I believe we are going to see more and more EVs being released as a online ordering/servicing model like Tesla. We will have to wait and see what sales model Rivian and other new EVs coming in the next 5-years uses to enter this new market. I must admit, I would have ordered online with 7-day return option. The first 3-days of driving had me hooked and it answered all my concerns. Most people under 40 prefer the online model so this will grow over time.
The Porsche Taycan is a reservation list, not purchase so they have reservations for the projected number to import but that number can change and isn’t surprising due to the small number. I did a reservation for the Porsche and it is fully refundable. I went to the Audi store and they said they will be ordering demo eTron cars even though they advertise them online order only, demos might be just dealers in large high dollar markets but that was direct from the sales manager. Point is that cars will be available for demos if you are a serious buyer, even Tesla has now reversed their course and announced the stores are now staying open.
 
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I've got a delivery appointment for the 13th, but still no VIN which is a problem since I can't get insurance without the VIN (California, no existing vehicle or insurance). Tried to call the delivery line but they're closed for the day. Will have to check in tomorrow. Either way, glad to finally have a delivery date!
 
I've got a delivery appointment for the 13th, but still no VIN which is a problem since I can't get insurance without the VIN (California, no existing vehicle or insurance). Tried to call the delivery line but they're closed for the day. Will have to check in tomorrow. Either way, glad to finally have a delivery date!

Interesting, I wonder how they can schedule a delivery 2 days out without knowing the VIN.. keep us posted when you do have it!
 
Quick update, having pushed forward my order based on discussion here, not only did I get an immediate collection date of March 19th, but when I called Tesla for a VIN to sort insurance, they sent it straight through within 2mins (it's a 2019 incidentally).

It's going to be a long week, I'm quite looking forward to the 90min drive to/from to pick it up rather than getting it delivered.
 
I order Model 3 Performance on March 8th 2019. I got confirmation text today saying delivery 3/18. I called 888 518-3752 & gave them my confirmation #. I asked that I wanted the VIN please before the car arrives.

I then quickly got confirmation email PDF file of the window sticker. It shows made March 2019 & 2019 model.

10th digit in the VIN "K" verifies 2019 model.

Wow! That was fast. Delivery to my house scheduled Monday 10 a.m. No other auto manufacturer is doing anything like this.
 
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You guys are killing me. I also called again today based on discussions here and got the same answer as usual, "you will be given a delivery date after you are matched with a car". Ordered on 2-6-19, my delivery date was today on my account, got an email yesterday to come in today. Glad lots of you are getting your cars but I'm about ready to throw in the towel. Sorry, needed to vent.
 
I then quickly got confirmation email PDF file of the window sticker. It shows made March 2019 & 2019 model.

Did they email you the window sticker when you asked for the VIN? I only got the MVPA.
Where on the window sticker do you see March 2019?

You guys are killing me. I also called again today based on discussions here and got the same answer as usual, "you will be given a delivery date after you are matched with a car". Ordered on 2-6-19, my delivery date was today on my account, got an email yesterday to come in today. Glad lots of you are getting your cars but I'm about ready to throw in the towel. Sorry, needed to vent.

Sorry to hear you're in the "black hole" of ordering/production/delivery process.. this reminds me of the early P85D delivery days in late 2014.
Have you called the general Tesla 888 number or your delivery specialist (or both)? I had better luck with the 888 number than the somewhat useless sales people who gave me erroneous info on tires several times (I don't have a DS assigned yet).