Can a 60D be uncorked?

[number12]

anyone with any luck on this front?

I was just told the bulletin was not on my VIN by my local SC. Still holding on some hope. Here is my situation.

Sept '16 Model X 60D

 

[Maximapolak]

I just made a thread about this.

They said I had to upgrade to the 75 so they can see if I'm eligible...

 

[Winnie168]

They told me no and unable to elaborate on why. MS60D. 195XXX. April 2017 build. June delivery.

 

[MikeNewhouse]

I am going to let things calm down for a week or two before I ask my SC. My guess from what I have read is "no". But I am willing to upgrade to 75 if they can tell me "yes" afterward. I think it will be a little time before they know the answer to that question. VIN:158XXX

 

[alehbaba]

good question. Seems like they want 2k out of you to apply the uncorking.

 

[number12]

good question. Seems like they want 2k out of you to apply the uncorking.

Or $4500 for an X, and still no guarantee.

 

[Winnie168]

OP,

Can you add another choice to the poll asking if an owner upgraded from a 60D to 75D and was declined for uncorking?

 

[croman]

I upgraded from a 60D and am eligible. Model S VIN 174xxx. Late december 2016 delivery. I think Tesla definitely wants X60D owners to pay for the upgrade as I understand that it was the least profitable car for them (except maybe the S40).

 

[number12]

OP,

Can you add another choice to the poll asking if an owner upgraded from a 60D to 75D and was declined for uncorking?

Can not edit anymore. But would have been a interesting option.

 

[outie]

OP,

Can you add another choice to the poll asking if an owner upgraded from a 60D to 75D and was declined for uncorking?

I do believe I've seen such reports. However, there are also those who are originally 75D and still got denied, so it's really a wild guess now.

I'd wait for the dust to settle first. There are a number of variables and no one is certain yet. Who is willing to risk $2k/$4.5k to give this a shot? You first need to make sure the SC has the most up to date bulletin, then you ask for uncork. If denied then upgrade to 75 and ask again. If denied then retry again in a few weeks (maybe for the database to update).

Some variables include
- SCs not reading the most updated bulletin
- How soon does a 60D->75D get updated in the VIN database (if ever). It's possible the database was created last week and not updated anymore
- If it does get updated, how long does it take for the SC to have the updated VIN database?
- Does eligibility also depend on the "High amperage fuse" that's been floating around? Some cars were equipped with it and some not, totally random.

 

[number12]

I'm sure this is not recommended or suggested, but has anyone called other SCs for other answers?

I am 2.5 hrs from my SC so I don't really have a "local" one.

 

[outie]

Have you tried Michael at Tyson’s corner?

75 and 75D variants increased performance from July 1st - software and hardware improvements?

 

[YauKwan]

If anyone is willing to chip in a couple of bucks I can test this.

Was told I couldn't uncork. 171xxx build end of December. Paramus nj service center. Going to call a couple more places tommorrow.

 

[number12]

If anyone is willing to chip in a couple of bucks I can test this.

Was told I couldn't uncork. 171xxx build end of December. Paramus nj service center. Going to call a couple more places tommorrow.

For you to upgrade to 75?

Also willing to jump on that sword with a sept 2016 build

 

[number12]

I have a service appt next Tuesday (10/31) and am willing to pay $4500 to upgrade, but I would like at least an email from somewhere stating I will be uncorked after upgrade.

I am also willing to not upgrade and get uncorked.

 

[Xenius]

I'm almost positive my car is old enough to not qualify (manufactured July '16, delivered August '16). Currently 60D (software locked). With my current travel and finances 2.2k is not worth the extra 30 miles and wouldn't really enable any different trips currently.

Picking up an extra second might be hot enough to go for it (wife likely wouldn't approve) but certainly not worth a gamble if they won't tell you until afterwards.

 

[tonglaji]

I upgraded to 75 on Saturday. Called on Monday, was told NO. Vin178xxx, Jan 2017 build.

 

[navinsiri]

I upgraded to 75 on Saturday. Called on Monday, was told NO. Vin178xxx, Jan 2017 build.

I'm also Vin178xxx, Dec 2016 Build. Originally a 60D but I upgraded to 75D when they dropped the price a few months ago. SvC said they can uncork my car as long as they confirm I upgraded to 75D. For some reason it was still showing my car as a 60D on their system.

 

[agloutney]

Just got off the phone with my service advisor. Basically told me they can't tell in the system if it's eligible for uncorking until I upgrade it to a 75D as all 60s show as not eligible. Once that's done, they will be able to know. I asked about upgrading to 75 and reverting back if it can't be uncorked but that was a no go. I'm not going to upgrade it just yet. 01/17 build 60D vin 176xxx.

 

[tonglaji]

I'm also Vin178xxx, Dec 2016 Build. Originally a 60D but I upgraded to 75D when they dropped the price a few months ago. SvC said they can uncork my car as long as they confirm I upgraded to 75D. For some reason it was still showing my car as a 60D on their system.

That means their list of eligible VINs includes your supposedly 60D, while almost all other real 60Ds are declined. The reason I was given was the cars are built with different hardware. I feel that's just a plain lie.

Let's give it time. I think the bottom line is Tesla wants everyone to upgrade to 75D to get some revenue. In my case, it might be just because the VIN list was generated before I upgraded -- optimism on my part of course.