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Australian Model 3 Waiting Room
- Thread starter rgc1990
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I’m with Shannon’s on an agreed value of $110k, full replacement glass, unlimited hire car, $1100 excess for less than $1800.
Yeah it's been poor. I paid in full way earlier than I should have. Having all that cash in Tesla's account and not mine isn't helping my pain or patience. I'd definitely wait until collection appointment is booked before paying if I did this again.
*** Speculation Alert ***
Weekly speculation time.
The Quarterly Model 3 reservation is close to 5000. Out of this number, the RWD quantity is about 4250. Tesla has already delivered the entire January RWD therefore 2125 RWD Model 3s are to be manufactured to fulfil all RWD orders up to 15/03/2022 (before the delivery timeframe changed on the 15th of March).
Let's assume Tesla could reach to 60% of their claimed peak of 1000 per day capacity after the upgrade, for the Australian Market. That's 600 Model 3s a day.
It would require 3.5 days to manufacture what's required to fulfil all Q1 orders before the delivery timeframe changed on the 15th of March.
Possible ships available according to Today's schedule:
* Morning Cherry (22/08)
* Morning Crystal (30/08）
I would imagine the majority of M3 waiters would have to agree that according to the 3.5 days projection, it is less likely manufacturing would be in time for Morning Cherry to carry all these Model 3s (not 100% as VIN allocation is lagged at this time).
Then all eyes are on Morning Crystal. Unfortunately, I have already seen some VIN allocated for Model Y's that are to be delivered on the 15th -30th of September and I could only hope the VIN allocation for Model Ys and Model 3s are working in a different way.
Conclusion? No conclusion.
*** End Speculation Alert ***
Weekly speculation time.
The Quarterly Model 3 reservation is close to 5000. Out of this number, the RWD quantity is about 4250. Tesla has already delivered the entire January RWD therefore 2125 RWD Model 3s are to be manufactured to fulfil all RWD orders up to 15/03/2022 (before the delivery timeframe changed on the 15th of March).
Let's assume Tesla could reach to 60% of their claimed peak of 1000 per day capacity after the upgrade, for the Australian Market. That's 600 Model 3s a day.
It would require 3.5 days to manufacture what's required to fulfil all Q1 orders before the delivery timeframe changed on the 15th of March.
Possible ships available according to Today's schedule:
* Morning Cherry (22/08)
* Morning Crystal (30/08）
I would imagine the majority of M3 waiters would have to agree that according to the 3.5 days projection, it is less likely manufacturing would be in time for Morning Cherry to carry all these Model 3s (not 100% as VIN allocation is lagged at this time).
Then all eyes are on Morning Crystal. Unfortunately, I have already seen some VIN allocated for Model Y's that are to be delivered on the 15th -30th of September and I could only hope the VIN allocation for Model Ys and Model 3s are working in a different way.
Conclusion? No conclusion.
*** End Speculation Alert ***
I hear you and completely resonate with you when you say you would do it differently next time. And in fact I have an MY on order due Nov-Feb, so I do plan on going through it again myself.
However, I propose that it is not possible to pay that late. I got an ultimatum call on a Wednesday way back, saying that I needed to complete payment steps by Friday or they were afraid they may have to cancel the order. Now not that I was dragging my feet in any way, but it certainly did spook me into finalising things. As you say, they have the money now.
Just seems disingenuous to not try and communicate better. It's not that hard to do, yet could go a long way to allaying the worry.
I like this.
Kelmo
Member
All booked in for delivery in WA
... very excited!
Getting a call to pay or lose the order if your car wasn't confirmed as being very high on the ready to go list isn't good at all.
ImprovKnife
Member
Can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Booked in for 30/8 now.
My dates so far (QLD) for M3P
Order Date: 24/2/22
Build Date: 11/8/22
VIN has been assigned, review Invoice Email: 12/8/22
Review Final Invoice Email + SMS: 18/8/22
Registration Docs Email + SMS: 19/8/22
Estimated Delivery: 3/9/22-17/9/22
Pickup: TBD
Actual feels real now!
Order Date: 24/2/22
Build Date: 11/8/22
VIN has been assigned, review Invoice Email: 12/8/22
Review Final Invoice Email + SMS: 18/8/22
Registration Docs Email + SMS: 19/8/22
Estimated Delivery: 3/9/22-17/9/22
Pickup: TBD
Actual feels real now!
No it is not, and I don't want to be the Debbie downer in what should be happy moments, but it serves as a warning to all the next orders and forum posters that arrive here that unless things change, your experience in the last few weeks/month preceding delivery is unlikely to meet your expectations. Managing these expectations may be difficult.
Now moving on, an SMS from Tesla today would be nice.
A car would be even better and as clearly stated by many previously, will heal all wounds.
Hope not. I reckon they would have contacted the customer by now with the bad news, it's not like something that can be resolved within any EDD range.Well, knowing what life tends to do to me, I put money down that is mine
from what i saw from the post, the red m3 had custom plates on it....so if you didn't get those done. hopefully a sigh of relief for you.Well, knowing what life tends to do to me, I put money down that is mine
.. no, I was just getting standard, I couldn't figure custom ones without going full nerd.. VIRPIV ... for those without electronic/electrical know how, formula for voltage and formula for power.. 
Maximillan
Member
Upfront, the pre-delivery experience is atrocious and feels like it was developed by Telstra rather than Tesla.
However when your estimated date range is still a two week window, then it's a strong indicator that there are still so many variables that it can't be relied upon. When the date range is still two weeks and the start of the date range is even closer, it's a stronger indicator that the EDD is a lottery right now.
As we've seen in a number of posts from Victorians over the past couple of weeks, Tesla is working through logistical issues in Melbourne right now and with more ships on the way things aren't likely to improve. My advice is keep looking at the end of the EDD range and set your expectations that it's more likely going to be then. If it comes early then you'll be pleasantly surprised.
MagicalseT
Member
Steady boy….. it’s headed “speculation“ remember, but I know how you feel!
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