Change from alcantara to cloth on PUP???

[03DSG]

Mod note: moved a few posts to Leather vs. synthetic

Keeping this thread on topic is like herding cats.............

 

[TEG]

Seen on eBay:
2017 Tesla Model 3 Primum Upgrade Package | eBay

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Ebay bidders and Tesla fans, up for sale is a very "Limited Edition" one of a kind unique 2017 Tesla Model 3 that I took delivery of on 12/30/17 and is furnished with "Alcantara" a suede like and feel premium material on door trim panels, headliner, sun-visors and inner posts trim covers, which now has been discontinued by Tesla and been replaced with a regular textile material.
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* Premium upgrade package. (Limited Alcantara interior)
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NOTE: This Tesla Model 3 has a VIN# of 2426 which means it is one of the few later build vehicles with better build quality and finish.
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[pdxgibby]

Seen on eBay:
2017 Tesla Model 3 Primum Upgrade Package | eBay

"One of a kind"?
"Unique"?

It's neither of those things.

 

[Nevek]

"One of a kind"?
"Unique"?

It's neither of those things.

Perhaps he is referring to the very rare “Primum” package he lists in the description, not to be confused with the ordinary Premium package.

In addition to those rare Alcantara skins, it also features:

Open Pour Decor-only the best Scotch and Vodka;
Fugue lights-when you want to lose yourself in the moment;
Auto folding 15” display-an extra security feature, and
Tinted Gas roof-only the finest Argon used.

 

[DarkMatter]

This reminds me of the quote you see in auto ads all the time: This outstanding (fill in the blank) is one of the most sought after used vehicles on the market because it NEVER lets owners down.

 

[atlas310]

"One of a kind"?
"Unique"?

It's neither of those things.

It's definitely one of a kind. There are no other model 3s with that VIN Number .

 

[TEG]

"One of a kind"?
"Unique"?
It's neither of those things.

Hopefully it is the only one with that VIN.
I bet the VIN plate on the dash is unique.

(Edit: Dang, Ninjaed by atlas310 because I didn't click "submit" for a while )

 

[Moderatefan]

Seen on eBay:
2017 Tesla Model 3 Primum Upgrade Package | eBay

A lot of lying and false advertising going on there... First, Tesla objected to calling their material Alcantara, b/c it's obviously a cheaper knock-off. Second, vehicles with suede headliner and fabric visors are obviously more unique than all-suede. Third, "better build quality"? It will only get better. Someone needs to sue this seller.

 

[zmarty]

A lot of lying and false advertising going on there... First, Tesla objected to calling their material Alcantara, b/c it's obviously a cheaper knock-off. Second, vehicles with suede headliner and fabric visors are obviously more unique than all-suede. Third, "better build quality"? It will only get better. Someone needs to sue this seller.

Agree. But they asked for the "alcantara" bit.

 

[jjwardSD]

Definitely not a fan of the new "premium textile", already having pieces replaced. I expect to have more replacements as time goes on, just very fragile. Not anything like the quality of the "premium textile" in my Audi. Also, I can see the glue/metal bars around the front window because the A pillar trim pieces don't cover all the way.

 

[pdxgibby]

Definitely not a fan of the new "premium textile", already having pieces replaced. I expect to have more replacements as time goes on, just very fragile. Not anything like the quality of the "premium textile" in my Audi. Also, I can see the glue/metal bars around the front window because the A pillar trim pieces don't cover all the way.

Pictures?

 

[TEG]

It appears that they have changed the mytesla login screen to show Tesla Semi pictures now (do others see this too?)
So we don't see those misleading pictures of "Ultra-Suede" early Model 3 interiors anymore.

 

[Zaphod]

It appears that they have changed the mytesla login screen to show Tesla Semi pictures now (do others see this too?)
So we don't see those misleading pictures of "Ultra-Suede" early Model 3 interiors anymore.

Noticed that as well. Coincidence?

 

[ohmman]

Noticed that as well. Coincidence?

I’ll be expecting a semi with my 3 order.

 

[jayhawk3]

A lot of lying and false advertising going on there... First, Tesla objected to calling their material Alcantara, b/c it's obviously a cheaper knock-off. Second, vehicles with suede headliner and fabric visors are obviously more unique than all-suede. Third, "better build quality"? It will only get better. Someone needs to sue this seller.

So wait, this guy uses alcantara in quotes to describe what the material is like and should be sued but Tesla shows us actual pictures of it while ordering and is totally innocent? Where are you barred? You should return all your clients' money.

 

[Moderatefan]

Tesla shows us actual pictures of it

Tesla didn't say "Alcantara", so it can't be sued for Alcantara. You can try suing them for ultra-suede.
But from what I understand, they worked out some deals with those unhappy, who already placed $2.5K deposit before the switch. The rest of us just get to feel upset and have an option to get $1k back. Unfortunately, we haven't paid yet for the "Alcantara" to be able to sue.

 

[jayhawk3]

Tesla didn't say "Alcantara", so it can't be sued for Alcantara. You can try suing them for ultra-suede.
But from what I understand, they worked out some deals with those unhappy, who already placed $2.5K deposit before the switch. The rest of us just get to feel upset and have an option to get $1k back. Unfortunately, we haven't paid yet for the "Alcantara" to be able to sue.

This guy didn;t say it had Alcantara either. He used it in quotes as an adjective. I am merely saying that the logic is flawed when you think you have a cause of action for an ebay ad from a person not in the business of selling cars but Tesla, who is, is totally without fault. Go look up some UCC regs on whether your COA is harder against a manufacturer or individual who does not normally sell cars.

 

[Thomas Edison]

I know you can ignore specific members, but how do you block an entire thread from showing up on TMC?

 

[swegman]

Tesla didn't say "Alcantara", so it can't be sued for Alcantara. You can try suing them for ultra-suede.
But from what I understand, they worked out some deals with those unhappy, who already placed $2.5K deposit before the switch. The rest of us just get to feel upset and have an option to get $1k back. Unfortunately, we haven't paid yet for the "Alcantara" to be able to sue.

What deals? I paid the additional $2.5K to configure before Tesla deleted the Alcantara like material. They haven't offered me anything (just complete silence on this issue from them) and I have repeatedly asked for either the Alcantara like material to be retrofitted into the car, or to reduce the price I paid for the PUP package, or make some other concession, such as, for example, include a free HPWC or waive the $1k additional fee for adding FSD after delivery of the car (this doesn't really cost Tesla anything as they would still get the $3K cost for FSD, assuming FSD ever gets released).

The interior upgrades to the Model S with the Alcantara headliner was a main reason I ordered the P version of my Model S (and had Tesla retrofit it in my second Model S when it was delivered with a textile headliner, even after they offered me a cash discount to accept the incorrect textile headliner. I've now received my email to configure my second Model 3 reservation and I have told Tesla personal I am deferring that vehicle until such time as the Alcantara headliner is again available for the Model 3.

 

[Carnook]

I know you can ignore specific members, but how do you block an entire thread from showing up on TMC?

Easily. You just update the description and pictures of the Model 3 on Tesla.com so that they are accurate. Then the thread will automatically go away.