Just bought a solid black new face S60 from Melbourne centre

[joninmelbourne]

I will make sure I keep it garaged and spotless! I keep my $10,000 black Saab pretty clean so a car 10 x as much I will keep spotless! Big day tomorrow, if they announce another delay in asking for a refund and will reorder. Also looking at the 8.0 problems I'm going to keep it on 7.0 until a few incremental updates so hopefully they won't update it before I pick it up!

 

[joninmelbourne]

So I got a call from Tesla saying the S60 government approval would be "probably tomorrow", so waiting one more day with fingers crossed! Xwing were you told the same thing?

 

[Xwing]

Yes I was. Im super excited at the prospect too!

 

[FetzCo]

Working 8 years in the auto industry I know all about black/dark paint you don't need to take my word just ask any pofessinal auto detailer.

Fair enough - I am just basing my opinions off results, results from owning black cars. All good

 

[Puttit]

Hi there,

Just bought an inventory solid black S60 from the Melbourne depot; apparently someone cancelled their order. It is currently at the docks and delivery is "within the next two weeks". Can't wait! It completely base though, so hopefully that won't be an issue. Standard cloth seats, but another 60 they had out back with cloth seats looked good though. Does anybody know if the American leather seat covers you can get for Tesla will fit a right hand drive? Should be no difference? Interest as we have a toddler who is fond of throwing food around in the back...

Also i'm interested in the ecohitch for Tesla that you can get in the USA too for carrying bikes. Anybody fit a tow hitch on their S here yet? It would just be for bikes so would not need to take much weight.
Anyway, will post photos when it is delivered. Will join the new club and see you all at Baby Pizza in Richmond sometime soon!
Cheers
Jon

Congrats Jon, really exciting, I believe the seat covers are fine "make sure you clarify the next gen seats as I think even the cloth are next gen, if not sure ask your DS specialist.....probably James.

 

[joninmelbourne]

I think the seats are a different shape to next gen Puttit, thinner. Some people prefer them apparently.

Well I had an SMS from Tesla saying the S60 are approved but now we have to wait for "publication". And they don't know how long that will be. Oh dear.

 

[houdini]

Well the X 60 is gone - Farewell Tesla Model X 60D (60 kWh), you've become a rare breed. I asuem they'll keep the S 60 as it makes it a cheaper option for us here in Oz.

 

[MDK]

Well I had an SMS from Tesla saying the S60 are approved but now we have to wait for "publication". And they don't know how long that will be. Oh dear.

A new Road Vehicle Descriptor appeared at the RCVS today with information on the 60 and 60D models

You can find all previous RVDs for Model S here

 

[meloccom]

A new Road Vehicle Descriptor appeared at the RCVS today with information on the 60 and 60D models

You can find all previous RVDs for Model S here

No I'm sorry that just won't do, the picture is for the pre facelift Model S which completely invalidates the registration.
Computer sais No!

Only Kidding - I hope.

 

[joninmelbourne]

Hi, the eagle has landed!
Car safely home in garage!
Very smooth drive home, had to drive back in rush hour but no problem. Have to watch the extra width over the Saab but I'm sure I'll get used to it. Already on 8.0 but seems fine, didn't get one nag on the way home but only used autopilot a little bit. Just cleared the garage doors, will try summon on the way out in the morning. Very excited, thanks for all your comments and support. Will be at the Edendale farm sustainability festival in Eltham on Sunday in the Tesla if anybody wants to see it!

Just spent 20 minutes looking for the web browser then realising it's not in the oz ones!

My teacher coworkers tomorrow ain't going to believe it... going say it's a loan car haha!

 

[Xwing]

Nice one Jon! I too picked up mine this arvo right after you I think. I didn't mind the peak hour traffic one bit, mainly had it in autopilot the whole way home. Such an amazing machine! We got there in the end and the wait has been more than worth it.

 

[joninmelbourne]

Thank Xwing! I thought you had already got yours via truck and it was in your garage waiting for approval? Post a picture of your car sometime! Cheers

 

[geoffthefarmer]

Congratulations. I picked up mine today. Just love it.

 

[joninmelbourne]

Congratulations Geoff! 60 too?

 

[geoffthefarmer]

Congratulations Geoff! 60 too?

Yes a 60D

 

[Shock-On-T]

Congrats gentlemen, welcome to the club.

 

[Xwing]

Yep I did Joninmelbourne but there were some insurance issues so I ended up returning it to Richmond and then got to pick it up all over again.

 

[RichardMcN]

Congrats gentlemen, welcome to the club.

I second that !