picked up my 3LR a week ago (ordered Feb) and got paint protection put on today. Can definately confirm it is worth the wait. Absolute dream to drive. Hang in there guys, the deliveries to AU are ramping up. Waiting room out!
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Australian Model 3 Waiting Room
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Kris175
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Priit
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I can actually relate to @moa999 as I have had experience both ways. It appears to be more about the specific person you interact with at specific location. 3 years ago when I bought my current Model 3, I dealt with Brisbane team and I can say I only have praise for them. I had very good experience, as they called back on every question i had, and even though they were not very knowledgeable, at least i could see them make the effort and often end up apologizing that they could not find out more.
Now over the last year to 16 months, I have dealt with Gold Coast Tesla team, and the service team is professional but does not go the extra mile and sales team basically tells you to google yourself as they wont have any extra information. I know they are right, but it feels like they are brushing me off and you can see that they have no interest to even try or even look like they made any effort to get me some answers.
Sometimes all one needs is them to make it look like they care and want to help... Even if they know they cannot do anything.
Polarxp
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Well here’s my accessorised baby. We spent 4 days fitting everything and ceramic coating (ourselves) the inside and outside. The last thing I’ll need to do is get the tinting done. For all the fantastic optimists out there fighting an uphill battle to keep from falling into depression caused by the pessimists in here…..(by the way, said pessimists, you’d better close your eyes and scroll past this……) It is definitely worth the wait, you’ll see (hopefully very soon) 
That’s my other baby enjoying the ride in her Pet Liner.
That’s my other baby enjoying the ride in her Pet Liner.
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Looks sweet! How was your experience doing ceramic coating yourself? Would really appreciate if you could share it.Well here’s my accessorised baby. We spent 4 days fitting everything and ceramic coating (ourselves) the inside and outside. The last thing I’ll need to do is get the tinting done. For all the fantastic optimists out there, fighting an uphill battle to keep from falling into depression, caused by the pessimists in here…..(by the way, said pessimists, you’d better close your eyes and scroll past this……) It is definitely worth the wait, you’ll see (hopefully very soon)
That’s my other baby enjoying the ride in her Pet Liner.
True.. for context, I did my test drive on the 12/3. Spoke with the SA and left. The next day he called me, telling me the allocation for the 5-7month could be running out as well as an impending price hike is likely to follow due to US increasing their price and strongly insisted I place the order asap. I did it after the call.
The next day it slipped into the 6-9month EDD and the day after that the price went up by 3000.
I called tesla chatswood last Sunday to inquire about whens the next run and asked if he was working. He got promoted.
Polarxp
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A lot of hard work as you have to prep before doing it. We used Bowden’s Own Three Way Prep spray, and their Claying Rubber, and the Turtle ceramic coat. Also Gyeon Q2 Leather Shield, I did multiple coats on the front and back seats. (My back was aching afterwards, as I was trying to keep from leaning on the seats while applying the second coat.
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Kris175
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But worth the effort hey? Looking forward to joining you with a back ache from protecting the car when mine eventually arrivesA lot of hard work as you have to prep before doing it. We used Bowden’s Own Three Way Prep spray, and their Claying Rubber, and the Turtle ceramic coat. Also Gyeon Q2 Leather Shield, I did multiple coats on the front and back seats. (My back was aching afterwards, as I was trying to keep from leaning in the seats while applying the second coat.
Polarxp
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Lol yes I hope you get a back ache very very soon
But yes well worth it. Believe it or not there was already metal contamination in the paint, which you see once you spray the Three way prep spray on it, and the metal turns purple while breaking down. Easier to spot on a white car.Looks sick, nice! I too would be interested in hearing your experience with applying the ceramic coat.Well here’s my accessorised baby. We spent 4 days fitting everything and ceramic coating (ourselves) the inside and outside. The last thing I’ll need to do is get the tinting done. For all the fantastic optimists out there fighting an uphill battle to keep from falling into depression caused by the pessimists in here…..(by the way, said pessimists, you’d better close your eyes and scroll past this……) It is definitely worth the wait, you’ll see (hopefully very soon)
That’s my other baby enjoying the ride in her Pet Liner.
BTW, I've not been pessimistic, just frustrated.
21st of January for me
RWD white on whiteYay it's finally here!Well here’s my accessorised baby. We spent 4 days fitting everything and ceramic coating (ourselves) the inside and outside. The last thing I’ll need to do is get the tinting done. For all the fantastic optimists out there fighting an uphill battle to keep from falling into depression caused by the pessimists in here…..(by the way, said pessimists, you’d better close your eyes and scroll past this……) It is definitely worth the wait, you’ll see (hopefully very soon)
That’s my other baby enjoying the ride in her Pet Liner.
Looks gorgeous!!! (and glad it was worth the wait! 
)Didn't realise you were going to apply the ceramic coating yourself. Did it take a long time?
(BTW, how cute is your frenchie?
)We have a new longest waiter (???? Weird use of word but whatever). Much21st of January for me
That. Is. Nuts. I really hope you get some good news this week21st of January for me
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Looks like if they delay the AU manufacturing enough, they can leave out the ultrasonic sensors...
www.tesla.com
Tesla Vision Update: Replacing Ultrasonic Sensors with Tesla Vision | Tesla Support
Safety is at the core of our design and engineering decisions. In 2021, we began our transition to Tesla Vision by removing radar from Model 3 and Model Y, followed by Model S and Model X in 2022. Today, in most regions around the globe, these vehicles now rely on Tesla Vision, our camera-based...
Hmm that could have been one of the many reasons for Elons push for the AI team to work on SmartSummon and SmartPark - That and it needed a lot of workLooks like if they delay the AU manufacturing enough, they can leave out the ultrasonic sensors...
Tesla Vision Update: Replacing Ultrasonic Sensors with Tesla Vision | Tesla Support
Safety is at the core of our design and engineering decisions. In 2021, we began our transition to Tesla Vision by removing radar from Model 3 and Model Y, followed by Model S and Model X in 2022. Today, in most regions around the globe, these vehicles now rely on Tesla Vision, our camera-based...
That is vile.21st of January for me
There's a few of us from WA who have been waiting a long time.
I would say the wait time is due to the white on white build spec not being that popular
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