Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

[Dilepa]

Quick question guys - ordered my M3 RWD back in mid-March, Tesla app still shows 6-9 months for delivery, no VIN assigned (obviously).
My plan is to finance part of the total cost, but I haven't even started to approach a bank yet. Was told by the SA back in March that ideally it would be better to wait for a VIN assignment to kick-off a loan application, as it usually expires in a few weeks and the car could be pending delivery still.

What's the best way to move forward in this case, for those who've been through this step? Since I'm expecting a VIN at any time now, better to start thinking about it sooner than later I reckon.

Its better in your case to shop around as you will get your VIN within the next couple of weeks, look at some banks (not the big 4) and credit unions as they have a lower interest rates for green cars but their process can take al least a week for them to approve.

Good luck!

 

[raffdog]

Glad to see people are being given VINs/EDDs.

For those going through Macquarie for finance my current pre-approval (from April 2022) expires on the 19th of October and they've just advised me of the following changes;

• Fixed rate option - 2.99% to 6.19% (today)
• Variable option (new) - New variable rate option @ 5.94% (today)
• Establishment Fee - $0 to $990 establishment fee (not happy)
• Annual fee - $0 to $83
• Pre-approval period - 180days down to 90 days

Definitely annoyed about the fees coming into play now, was advised the original offer with Tesla vehicles was no fees and the lower rate, seems Macquarie are now wanting to make more off the loans.

While I don't like my chances, hopefully an invoice before the 19th.

Thanks for that update. 100% won't be using them for finance based on those fees.

 

[effektd]

Thanks for that update. 100% won't be using them for finance based on those fees.

I just remembered they also mentioned a break early fee would apply, with a value she couldn't tell me, which was bizarre.

Not sure if Macquarie are trying to lose business or what.

 

[JessicaDeleeuw]

I just remembered they also mentioned a break early fee would apply, with a value she couldn't tell me, which was bizarre.

Not sure if Macquarie are trying to lose business or what.

Do we have any better options with finance other than Macquarie?
Variable just went up for me again

 

[Draco]

I just remembered they also mentioned a break early fee would apply, with a value she couldn't tell me, which was bizarre.

Not sure if Macquarie are trying to lose business or what.

When I was looking a Macquarie they said the early break fee was $650 after 12 months.
I ended up redrawing on my mortgage, currently at 3.99%, and am paying that off without the hassle.

 

[Gunna]

Just saw this analysis on Twitter, and it seems to confirm what is happening out there - the Model Ys are being delivered earlier because there are more of them being built.
(I know that a lot of the Ys are China domestic, but that's one hell of a yellow fill.)

 

[raffdog]

Do we have any better options with finance other than Macquarie?
Variable just went up for me again

Plenty of great options through credit unions etc. Plenti is 5.99% apparently

 

[JOYLES]

@NathanWilliams @JOYLES

Have you got any hidden vin digits for us?

I did a code search for "LRW" as per post #17526 and came back with zero result, so I guess no VIN for me yet. But scrolling through the source code, I did see the line that say "is_vin_assigned":true"

Am I suppose to search for something else other than LRW?

 

[Draco]

I did a code search for "LRW" as per post #17526 and came back with zero result, so I guess no VIN for me yet. But scrolling through the source code, I did see the line that say "is_vin_assigned":true"

Am I suppose to search for something else other than LRW?

I'm not sure if it still works, but whilst logged in to your Tesla account you can try going to: https://www.tesla.com/teslaaccount/oxp-bff-api/user-orders
It's supposed to show your VIN if you have one.
Otherwise my understanding is that LRW is the thing we're supposed to search for still.

 

[raffdog]

There is a hidden vin extension from chrome you can download

 

[kaberto]

Well, it looks like I've moved as well. Can't find the VIN but I've proceeded to the next stage. Estimated delivery Oct. 28 - Nov. 11.

OD: 19/02/2022, Sydney
RWD, white, black and white interior

 

[JOYLES]

I'm not sure if it still works, but whilst logged in to your Tesla account you can try going to: https://www.tesla.com/teslaaccount/oxp-bff-api/user-orders
It's supposed to show your VIN if you have one.
Otherwise my understanding is that LRW is the thing we're supposed to search for still.

Well that link didn't show me my VIN, so I suppose I don't have one yet. Will report back if I see one.

 

[_ajs_]

finally have a VIN! huzzah

 

[j4rryd]

Happy for everyone... but this is also killing me

 

[JacksonOD96]

Well, it looks like I've moved as well. Can't find the VIN but I've proceeded to the next stage. Estimated delivery Oct. 28 - Nov. 11.

OD: 19/02/2022
RWD, white, black and white interior

finally have a VIN! huzzah

Congrats. Looks whys we are going through Sydney right now

 

[Jacinth]

Congrats. Looks whys we are going through Sydney right now

Yes - looking like Feb orders only so far? Wonder how far they will go.

 

[resolve03]

Morning Crystal 100% has Tesla's on it

MY - VIC Order just got an EDD of 30th-13th ( not mine )

 

[j4rryd]

Morning Crystal 100% has Tesla's on it

MY - VIC Order just got an EDD of 30th-13th ( not mine )

Cargo space being taken up by Y's is not ideal for those waiting for 3's though

 

[Dany]

Im sure if they can fit white seats on a tesla with white exterior, definetly they can do my combintaion and do white with black interior and 19 inch wheels. This is ridiculous.,

 

[ianhutch1]

Plenty of great options through credit unions etc. Plenti is 5.99% apparently

Can you point me in the direction of the better options? The credit unions ive seen are all around the same as Plenti once you factor in all the monthly fees, etc