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Not to defend it, but more to explain it... Maybe they had some "drama" recently with all the legal stuff going on in Texas w/r/t Tesla.The Service Manager was kind of abrupt and I did not appreciate his attitude. He wanted to know why I was there and how I knew about the service center. I wonder why a Service Manager would wonder why somebody ordering a car north of $110k would be interested in where they get their car serviced.
I ordered a Brown 85P+ with grey 21 in wheels, and and carbon fiber interior, carbon fiber spoiler, panoramic roof, sound package, paint armor and parcel shelf. The factory accepted my order on May 24. I should have it by the end of June.
Everybody at the Galleria store is fantastic. Wesley at the Service Center is phenomenal. I met the Delivery Specialist and I bet she will be fantastic as well. The Service Manager was kind of abrupt and I did not appreciate his attitude. He wanted to know why I was there and how I knew about the service center. I wonder why a Service Manager would wonder why somebody ordering a car north of $110k would be interested in where they get their car serviced.
I am keeping my Chevrolet Volt and will charge the Model S from the 240 volt Blink Charger that I currently have. I will give up my 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette Convertible to make room for the Tesla.
Just for the sake of argument...The service manager in Houston? He's a great guy so must have got him on an off day. Legally in Texas the service centers can't do drop ins for service. You can't even schedule a service by driving to the service center to make an appointment or even call them. You can drive there, stand at the front door then call California and they can call the service manager 5 feet away to schedule the appointment though. Genius Texas legislators at work there.
Just for the sake of argument...
Is it illegal to schedule the appointment via web site from the 17" while in the parking lot of the service center?
Also, I think it was said that the representatives in the stores/galleries can't provide pricing information. But can the car do it? If they added text-to-speech to the in-car browser? Or would they impound the car until the legal proceedings?
I was in the gallery last weekend and got to inform a person inquiring about the car its prices and ranges. It was fun being able to help the employees out. It was like I was in there trying to make a sale, but really was just having a good time myself.
We do that in Austin sometimes too. Volunteer Tesla Time its called. We just hang out and when someone asks a question we raise our hands and say 'we can help you. We don't work for Tesla so can answer any questions you have'.
@gnelson: Does that Blink Charger only run 30 amps? I think at a minimum you would want to install a NEMA 14-50 outlet for the 50 amp hookup. You can always use your mobile adapter to plug into a 14-50 outlet at your house.
Not to defend it, but more to explain it... Maybe they had some "drama" recently with all the legal stuff going on in Texas w/r/t Tesla.
I understand the legal issues. He could explain them without interrogating me. He could suggest I get Mason or Callie to call him. Wesley was much nicer and did suggest I could get Mason to call the Service center if I ever needed anything. Whitney also took my number and told me that she would call me as soon as she put her eyes on a brown Tesla.
That is good to hear. He got nicer after I told him what I had ordered.If it's the same service manager, he's always been great to deal with so not sure why this happened.
Good points. Will my car be delivered with the J1772 adapter? If not where can I obtain one prior to the delivery?@gnelson: I guess depending on your needs you will determine what works best for you as far as charging times are concerned. I think you will find that ideally you will want to have a 50 amp hookup. The car tells you how many amps it is getting when it is plugged in so you will be able to experiment and see the differences in charging times. Also I'm sure the service manager thought you were a spy sent by the auto dealers association or something so he was probably just being cautious.
Good points. Will my car be delivered with the J1772 adapter? If not where can I obtain one prior to the delivery?
Hi Lynn, how much was that CCI? btw, Misspelling on your banner...how did you get the banner on there????? Just copy/paste from someone else? Nice to have met you at the last event!
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Yeah, I think I have heard a loud humming sound now that it has gotten hotter...I thought maybe it was the batteries being cooled or something, not the A/C. I'll have to check on that. I think it is mostly noticeable when I first get the car going.
Hi. Welcome. I don't think it's been officially decided where Tesla will have their service center in Texas although I'd imagine it would be Houston. They're still working with the legislature on getting approval for a service center in Texas I believe. It's technically illegal for Tesla to sell cars in Texas too which is why the sales people in Houston can't talk to you about selling the car, just about the car. They point you to the website where you place your order.