AWD delivery thread

[wcorey]

I mean giving your account and routing number to the vendor and letting them pull an ACH transaction, just like you would to pay a credit card bill. Tesla asks for the details to do the transaction. I don't know why people get weird about giving their account and routing number to banks, credit cards, car dealers, etc. The information is right on a check anyway.

Thanks, now you mention that, I do that with Feds and State for taxes. Ya know, it didn't occur to me as I was thinking push, not pull. Agn, tnx!

 

[b_ack51]

Got it. What’s the best way to “give” it to Tesla? I’m guessing they don’t require ACH, which would force me to pay for the car before seeing it

At delivery you can make a ACH transfer using their iPads. I did that after inspecting vehicle for an hour.

 

[the_danimal]

Amen. Hopefully the car I'm getting is not a turd someone else turned away. I plan on going over that sucker pretty carefully when I pick it up.

Oh, and here's one last GIF (hopefully) for the road;

Please continue the nut punch gifs for me.

 

[Gargoyle]

That's what I thought. They ask for reservation number at check-in. Which means most of these people have locked prices since at least June predating price updates. This is a bait and switch offer.

Aside from that, and the fact that my exact config was not available, the whole procedure is utter chaos. Some people are instructed to write down car vins they want. Others are told to grab the tags forom front mirrors. So you do not really know what cars are spoken for. And the lot is not that big to satisfy the crowds wandering around. Looks like a regular dealer event who are used to service five customers a day and which of course doesn't work.

Which is all ok if they explained that upfront. Now I have lost my Saturday morning and I am frankly a bit insulted by their lack of respect for my time.

You are thinking, they are a great company. People rave about their products. Their product lineage is unique. Investors line up to invest. What's not to like.

And then they do something like this.

Then the story repeats again.

I was at the Fremont event today too. As I expected, it was a madhouse. I'm disappointed, but I'm trying to see the positives in this.To that end, I see this as Tesla was trying something different to make things happen sooner. The invitation was very lacking in details and expectations were skewed for sure. I am not faulting anyone from expressing frustrations with this event. This event frustrated me too.

They did not have a car with my configuration so I left without a car. Yet, I still feel it was an "opportunity" to get what I wanted (like the email stated). Maybe if I had shown up earlier, I could have found my car. Unfortunately, prior commitments prevented me from arriving before noon.

Instead, It was like a dealership with a lot. I had the option for something in stock and changing my mind right there (which was not indicated in the email/invitation). Considering what I have seen in this forum, I think many people would have jumped at a chance for their second or third choice car if they could get it earlier. I'm not going to lie, I was very tempted to change my mind for what was available too. In the end I decided I have waited 2 years and 5 months already; I should get what I really want.

I sat in a White on While AWD. I sat in the Blue on White AWD. These were my 2nd and 3rd choices. They had performance and Long Range (non-AWD) cars on the lot as well, but my first choice was a MSM, Black interior, AWD with 18" rims. (I will be swapping out my rims for 18" turbines from EV Rims. See below.)

As a consolation for showing up and not having my configuration, they bumped me up in priority. Instead this turned into an opportunity to get my first choice in 2 weeks. My new pickup is 9:45am Sat September 22nd. I could complain, but I won't.

I'm not defending Tesla. Expectations were NOT clear. I am a bit frustrated, but if I focus on the positives, I am getting what I want a little bit sooner. Life is too short to be bitter about first world problems like this.

 

[cmyke]

Thanks, now you mention that, I do that with Feds and State for taxes. Ya know, it didn't occur to me as I was thinking push, not pull. Agn, tnx!

I was thinking the same, lol. Duh!

 

[mswlogo]

I'm sort of half glad I get to miss this sprint to the end of quarter. I hope mine comes in the middle of the next quarter.

 

[voip-ninja]

I'm sort of half glad I get to miss this sprint to the end of quarter. I hope mine comes in the middle of the next quarter.

This craziness probably continues at least into Q1 of 2019.

 

[gjunky]

Your phone requires something other than lightning or mini-USB? I'm curious what connector your phone has that is different?

All/most of the new phones, beside Apple, now use USB-C

 

[Eddyrelik]

Well.....I decided to change my new order to an AWD. Looks like I'll be in this thread for a bit. Hoping to get my new Model 3 before Christmas!

 

[jsrawa]

I was at the Fremont event today too. As I expected, it was a madhouse. I'm disappointed, but I'm trying to see the positives in this.To that end, I see this as Tesla was trying something different to make things happen sooner. The invitation was very lacking in details and expectations were skewed for sure. I am not faulting anyone from expressing frustrations with this event. This event frustrated me too.

They did not have a car with my configuration so I left without a car. Yet, I still feel it was an "opportunity" to get what I wanted (like the email stated). Maybe if I had shown up earlier, I could have found my car. Unfortunately, prior commitments prevented me from arriving before noon.

Instead, It was like a dealership with a lot. I had the option for something in stock and changing my mind right there (which was not indicated in the email/invitation). Considering what I have seen in this forum, I think many people would have jumped at a chance for their second or third choice car if they could get it earlier. I'm not going to lie, I was very tempted to change my mind for what was available too. In the end I decided I have waited 2 years and 5 months already; I should get what I really want.

I sat in a White on While AWD. I sat in the Blue on White AWD. These were my 2nd and 3rd choices. They had performance and Long Range (non-AWD) cars on the lot as well, but my first choice was a MSM, Black interior, AWD with 18" rims. (I will be swapping out my rims for 18" turbines from EV Rims. See below.)

As a consolation for showing up and not having my configuration, they bumped me up in priority. Instead this turned into an opportunity to get my first choice in 2 weeks. My new pickup is 9:45am Sat September 22nd. I could complain, but I won't.

I'm not defending Tesla. Expectations were NOT clear. I am a bit frustrated, but if I focus on the positives, I am getting what I want a little bit sooner. Life is too short to be bitter about first world problems like this.

I like the turbines! Where did you get them? I can’t seem to find them.

 

[Stellavator]

I was at the Fremont event today too. As I expected, it was a madhouse. I'm disappointed, but I'm trying to see the positives in this.To that end, I see this as Tesla was trying something different to make things happen sooner. The invitation was very lacking in details and expectations were skewed for sure. I am not faulting anyone from expressing frustrations with this event. This event frustrated me too.

They did not have a car with my configuration so I left without a car. Yet, I still feel it was an "opportunity" to get what I wanted (like the email stated). Maybe if I had shown up earlier, I could have found my car. Unfortunately, prior commitments prevented me from arriving before noon.

Instead, It was like a dealership with a lot. I had the option for something in stock and changing my mind right there (which was not indicated in the email/invitation). Considering what I have seen in this forum, I think many people would have jumped at a chance for their second or third choice car if they could get it earlier. I'm not going to lie, I was very tempted to change my mind for what was available too. In the end I decided I have waited 2 years and 5 months already; I should get what I really want.

I sat in a White on While AWD. I sat in the Blue on White AWD. These were my 2nd and 3rd choices. They had performance and Long Range (non-AWD) cars on the lot as well, but my first choice was a MSM, Black interior, AWD with 18" rims. (I will be swapping out my rims for 18" turbines from EV Rims. See below.)

As a consolation for showing up and not having my configuration, they bumped me up in priority. Instead this turned into an opportunity to get my first choice in 2 weeks. My new pickup is 9:45am Sat September 22nd. I could complain, but I won't.

I'm not defending Tesla. Expectations were NOT clear. I am a bit frustrated, but if I focus on the positives, I am getting what I want a little bit sooner. Life is too short to be bitter about first world problems like this.

Are those the 18 Matte Black from T-sportline? I know you said EV. Are they the same rim? What tires (size) are you going to put on them?

 

[mswlogo]

This craziness probably continues at least into Q1 of 2019.

I agree. But it sounds worse near the end of quarter. I’m sure next end of quarter will be insane. Because of end of year and drop in tax break on top of end of quarter.

 

[voip-ninja]

I agree. But it sounds worse near the end of quarter. I’m sure next end of quarter will be insane. Because of end of year and drop in tax break on top of end of quarter.

It’s worse than just that. People expect time off during the Thanksgiving/ChristmasNew-Year holiday trifecta.

 

[mswlogo]

It’s worse than just that. People expect time off during the Thanksgiving/ChristmasNew-Year holiday trifecta.

My hunch is that won’t be that much an issue. I think this is a unique transition period for Tesla and I would hope they are paid/rewarded accordingly during this sprint.

Now if it was year in and out like this, then it would be a problem.

 

[UtahIsRad]

Are those the 18 Matte Black from T-sportline? I know you said EV. Are they the same rim? What tires (size) are you going to put on them?

Off topic, but Tsportlines are 21# and $200 more than the 28# EVdirect wheels. If I was putting on a heavier wheel, I would increase dia at the same time.

 

[jkirkwood001]

All/most of the new phones, beside Apple, now use USB-C

BTW, are the cables proprietary? I mean, can I substitute my own cable? I think I saw that the cable requires a 90° elbow. Anybody confirm? Thx.

 

[jkirkwood001]

Well.....I decided to change my new order to an AWD. Looks like I'll be in this thread for a bit. Hoping to get my new Model 3 before Christmas!

Please add to the tracker - link in my sig. Thanks, and welcome to the AWD thread!

 

[Gargoyle]

I like the turbines! Where did you get them? I can’t seem to find them.

EVT Wheel for Tesla Model 3 (18" FULL SET $996.00)

Check the site .Some 18" are backordered again. Everything on the stock 18" can transfer over to this rim. (sorry for taking us off topic.)

 

[jsrawa]

I still have trade in and financing grayed out despite confirmation of my delivery appointment this week, is everyone else who was emailed this week in the same boat?

 

[wcorey]

BTW, are the cables proprietary? I mean, can I substitute my own cable? I think I saw that the cable requires a 90° elbow. Anybody confirm? Thx.

I believe you are correct. When I was up at the Dedham store I tried my phone on the usb-c connector, perfectly seated. Go to The Official Tesla Shop | Tesla or go into tesla.com and select shop and you can find them..eventually. Unlike a cable that comes with the phone, it is MUCH smaller and does, as you say, have a 90 degree bend, presumably to seat properly in the opening and not simply be pushed out of the way when you seat your phone. My 'other' phone is an iPhone 4s and has a connector that is..1 1/2" - 2" so there is no way I can use it. I'm guessing those with Apple phones likely have to be 7 or above. Fortunately my new phone is Pixel2 XL (usb-c).