-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Expectations
- Thread starter lfreeland
- Start date
Congrats !!
* Picking up is seamless and you can be done in 15-30min. There are tons of helpful videos on youtube regarding the entire pick-up process.
* Not 100% sure but I don't think you'll be able to test drive prior to paying for the car.
* Wire transfer, bank check, electronic check (direct debit) done in your Tesla account.
I'm pretty sure they're all charged to 90%. Apparently, it's not good for the battery to charge to 100%. Unless of course you're going on a road trip. Cheers
THX! 
kingkong5
Member
Congratulations on your Model S purchase! I have picked up two from Tesla back in 2019. The procedure is fairly painless, since you'll do most of the paperwork online before you get there and arrange for payment (either in full from your bank, or with a loan). If I remember correctly, we finalized the down payment transfer about an hour or two before I was to pick up the Tesla.
My batteries weren't charged to 90% when I picked up, I'm sure it varies depending on how busy they are. I just drove to the nearest supercharger and topped it off to what was needed.
While you don't get to test drive it before you finish buying it, you should definitely give it a thorough inspection to make sure it is acceptable to you. Most Tesla's won't be perfect, in the way I would expect my $100,000 car to be perfect. Common issues are panel gaps, paint issues, etc. If you find anything that they're willing to fix, I'd make sure to get it in writing on a due bill. Otherwise you also have the option to reject it and wait for another one. But if you don't notice anything out of place, congratulations, you're a new Tesla Owner!
My batteries weren't charged to 90% when I picked up, I'm sure it varies depending on how busy they are. I just drove to the nearest supercharger and topped it off to what was needed.
While you don't get to test drive it before you finish buying it, you should definitely give it a thorough inspection to make sure it is acceptable to you. Most Tesla's won't be perfect, in the way I would expect my $100,000 car to be perfect. Common issues are panel gaps, paint issues, etc. If you find anything that they're willing to fix, I'd make sure to get it in writing on a due bill. Otherwise you also have the option to reject it and wait for another one. But if you don't notice anything out of place, congratulations, you're a new Tesla Owner!
VolcanoTacos
Member
Something I found out just this last week, a lot of areas (at least CA and OR) are only doing at home drop off. In Portland it is no longer an option to have the car delivered any other way. Mine will be here tomorrow morning!
Similar threads
- Article
