Seems like people on TMC have called already and got confirmation they can get 5k back but won’t receive check for months.
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Dedham MA waiting room
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So I've been lurking around the forums for a while trying to quietly manage my model 3 obsession (addiction). I was planning on waiting for the SR knowing that I would probably only have a chance of getting 1/2 tax credit, or even possible only 1/4 credit. Decided to put an order in for the MR on the 20th figuring that the chance of getting full credit and a great chance of getting 1/2 credit would make it a lot easier to pay for. So I ordered a MR, DBM, Black, Aero, w/o EAP.
I took the wife for a test drive yesterday in Natick. I absolutely loved the car and was not disappointed (which I was worried about), and discovered two things.
1. I commented on how surprised I was at how well the auto wipers worked, and the co-pilot agreed, saying that he was surprised as well
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2. The apparently have more than a few un-claimed cars waiting for "forever homes". I was told that I could even buy the test drive car with a $1000 discount. I thought about it and after a little math decided against it. Even with the discount and the guaranteed full credit the LR would still be more expensive than the MR with half credit (not by a lot), and I don't need the LR at all. We decided to take the gamble and hope for getting the full credit and paying a whole lot less, and worst case we pay a little less.
I think they had RWD, Dual Motor, and maybe even Performance models available. If anyone is still waiting for vins maybe call them and see if you could get one of those.
I took the wife for a test drive yesterday in Natick. I absolutely loved the car and was not disappointed (which I was worried about), and discovered two things.
1. I commented on how surprised I was at how well the auto wipers worked, and the co-pilot agreed, saying that he was surprised as well
.2. The apparently have more than a few un-claimed cars waiting for "forever homes". I was told that I could even buy the test drive car with a $1000 discount. I thought about it and after a little math decided against it. Even with the discount and the guaranteed full credit the LR would still be more expensive than the MR with half credit (not by a lot), and I don't need the LR at all. We decided to take the gamble and hope for getting the full credit and paying a whole lot less, and worst case we pay a little less.
I think they had RWD, Dual Motor, and maybe even Performance models available. If anyone is still waiting for vins maybe call them and see if you could get one of those.
Do you mean that I can call the Dedham center and ask them if they have a car matching my needs?
he definitely made it seam like I could have found a car on his list that was close enough not to need a delivery fee and have it within a week (I think that's what he said), and even bought the car that I test drove and have it in less than that time.
Knowing what I’m going through, if you could look at car before making a decision, I would recommend anyone to do this. It’s a crapshoot if your car will be one of the “better” ones.
I am out of town right now but I'll give Dedham center a call when I'm back and check if they have a model 3 that matches my order. Will post the outcome.
That's the Las Vegas area code, so it's likely that it's legit. I received my text from a Boston area code (781), but I know their central scheduling is located in Vegas.
Thanks. It was legitimate. I received an email for a delivery appointment on Nov 26th! All fingers are crossed now.
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I was going to ask my IDA next time I spoke with him and then ask again at time of delivery.
All the best you guys! If possible, please post about your experience, especially if there are things that one should look out for.
Here's hoping that everything goes smoothly.
I was scheduled for a delivery 11/8 2pm but had trouble reaching them. I finally got through today and was told that although my car was in Dedham on Monday it had been moved to a storage lot in Rhode Island and would not likely not make it back to Dedham until next week, I'm still going tomorrow to sort out the paperwork and hopefully arrange a real delivery, perhaps a home delivery.
Although I was told my car was stuck in RI, it was there when I went to do paperwork on Thursday. It took 4 hours of slightly controlled chaos to drive away, but the car was virtually perfect (one tiny paint scrape at the headlight and the headlight assembly may need some adjustment). They dealt with redoing the registry forms due to a price adjustment, and they took a personal check with no hesitation. I offered to do ACH but they seemed to prefer the check since it saved a few minutes.
At one point while I was waiting I found the car on the lot and went through my checklist. As it turned out, it was getting dark when I got the formal orientation so it was good I did that. It was the "orienteer's" second car so I knew more about the car then he did.
So I had put together a "delivery kit" but the one thing I forgot was a snack. I didn't mind waiting, but there were numerous folks expecting to be out within an hour, but 3-4 was the the norm. There was one young woman who had been there three hours when I got there at 1pm, and didn't get out til about 3:30 - and she had been there several hours the day before. The Hooters next door probably gets some extra takeout business.
At one point while I was waiting I found the car on the lot and went through my checklist. As it turned out, it was getting dark when I got the formal orientation so it was good I did that. It was the "orienteer's" second car so I knew more about the car then he did.
So I had put together a "delivery kit" but the one thing I forgot was a snack. I didn't mind waiting, but there were numerous folks expecting to be out within an hour, but 3-4 was the the norm. There was one young woman who had been there three hours when I got there at 1pm, and didn't get out til about 3:30 - and she had been there several hours the day before. The Hooters next door probably gets some extra takeout business.
Congratulations! Glad to know that everything went over smoothly. What is this "delivery kit" you are talking about. Is it just things like checklist, torch (in case it gets dark), etc?
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