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Hawaii Model 3

nanimac

Aloha!
Nov 27, 2012
2,426
567
Oahu
Aloha! New Pearl White Long Range Model 3 owner here. Had it for about 3 weeks now and absolutely love it! I see 2 other model 3’s frequently at the Volta charging stations at Ka Makana Alii when I go to the gym. Would love to meet other owners in the island!

Join us at www.teslahawaiiclub.com to meet other owners. We just had our 5th Anniversary meet-up. There were 5 Model 3s there. :)
 

odub

Member
Jan 2, 2018
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41
Honolulu
Got a call from the IMP store today but I didn't recognize the number so I didn't answer. They left a message asking if I was interested in a test drive. I wonder if I can set up a second test drive.:)
 
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nanimac

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Nov 27, 2012
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S3X at Ala Moana store :)
 
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Argyle

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Mar 1, 2018
28
42
Honolulu, HI
Finally got the good news that my 3D will be ready for delivery on Thursday! Glad it's coming this week instead of last week's bad weather.

My dad picked his 3D up last Thursday, felt a little bad for the employees because he might have been the only guy who wanted to pick up his car right before the storm was expected to arrive...
 

Akikiki

A'-Lo-HA ! y'all
Nov 26, 2012
6,324
4,452
Kaneohe, HI
Whhooooo-Weee, was at the Service Center today and saw a big ole pascel of Model 3 in the parking lot. None were ready for delivery, but I expect lots of people will soon get their call. Wow.
 

gmtom1

Active Member
Apr 25, 2013
1,115
370
Honolulu, HI
Took delivery of my silver 3D today. Everything so far is okay, EXCEPT they had the wrong wheels on the vehicle. I ordered the 19" but the car had the 18" aeros. They put it on a due bill and service will call me when the wheels come in. There was also a minor scuff on the plastic back of the passenger seat.

Still getting settled in, but it's definitely a much different "feel" than driving my X or my S before that. My 5 minute impression is that the 3D feels slightly quicker than my uncorked X 75D did, but I think it's more the lower weight/mass of the vehicle vs. actual performance.
 
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gmtom1

Active Member
Apr 25, 2013
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370
Honolulu, HI
One other note - the temp plate dates that Tesla puts on seem really long. I always thought the standard period was 1-2 months after the delivery date, but my temp plate is dated 12-2018. o_O I did get an august 2020 safety check though.:p

Thanks.
 

nanimac

Aloha!
Nov 27, 2012
2,426
567
Oahu
One other note - the temp plate dates that Tesla puts on seem really long. I always thought the standard period was 1-2 months after the delivery date, but my temp plate is dated 12-2018. o_O I did get an august 2020 safety check though.:p

Thanks.

at least they put Electric Vehicle on them now so can use EV benefits while waiting for plates :)
 
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onehawaiian

Member
Jul 23, 2018
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15
Kailua, Hawaii
So my delivery is pretty messed up.
Was originally Monday the 27th, but due to Hurricane Lane I asked to push it to Tuesday the 28th. Sure no problem.
They called me Monday afternoon and told me my car wasn't ready and rescheduled me for Friday.
I got a call last night at 6:50p saying my car was just received 10min ago and would not be ready for delivery at 9:30am, but later in the day.
Delivery manager called me a little while ago (I'm really hating receiving calls from Tesla now) and said my car didn't pass inspection and they need to order a part, so I need to wait probably another frickin month.
I want to cancel this but there is nothing out there like a Tesla.
Can we swear on here? cause this effing sucks. :mad:
 

Akikiki

A'-Lo-HA ! y'all
Nov 26, 2012
6,324
4,452
Kaneohe, HI
Dear One. This is unusual, but don't let it get to you. Fifteen minutes after you have it and start driving it, you will not remember any part of this. Its certainly not worth getting upset about. I am guessing you don't know, but Tesla is overloaded on 3 deliveries. News reports are that they are setting up another organization to just deliver cars. A lot more deliveries than the staff is prepared for, so they are catching up.
Have you been by the local SC lately? The front lot and storage area is packed, bumper to bumper/door-to-door with 3's. Inconvenience? Yes, worth getting upset? No. You are too close to the goal to quit or get upset. We feel ya, but don't let it upset ya. :)
 

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