Yes, exact match. Discount about $200. I ordered back in August but voluntarily held my account due to a lease that runs until mid November. Released the hold October 10.
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Yes, exact match. Discount about $200. I ordered back in August but voluntarily held my account due to a lease that runs until mid November. Released the hold October 10.
jonquiljo
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If they are delivering cars now to some people on the east coast, why don't they spread some around California? What are all the delivery people in California doing? Sitting there playing cards while they have no cars to deliver? Instead they release demo cars?
Got to admit, Tesla is one strange company.
dandrewk
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Same reason why they focus on international at the beginning of every quarter: quarterly reports. They want to book as many sales as possible. Thereafter, the focus is on east coast, midwest, etc. All based on distance from Fremont.
Believe me, I wish it was different. You too, I bet.
jonquiljo
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Yes, I hate the Bay area in December. The last thing I want to do is face the crowds. They're probably already close to booking more sales than they can deliver.Same reason why they focus on international at the beginning of every quarter: quarterly reports. They want to book as many sales as possible. Thereafter, the focus is on east coast, midwest, etc. All based on distance from Fremont.
Believe me, I wish it was different. You too, I bet.
The strange things is that I believe I read of Elon Musk talking about seamless coordinated deliveries, and he is doing none of that. The Bay area is getting no Tesla's until the rest of the country (and likely the rest of California) has gotten them. So when you order is really a joke beyond a point.
So what are all the delivery people around here doing? Delivering demos? What a waste of time and efficiency. Instead of getting 50-100 cars a day toward the end of December, they can all be spaced out all over the quarter. I guess that requires a plan, which requires thought, and considers customers - not just Tesla.
dandrewk
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Another possibility: GG bus to Richmond, BART to Fremont Warm Springs, short Uber ride to factory. About two hours. But then, no need for two cars making the return.
I’m seriously considering doing this. I don’t mind a tough return, as I will be driving an awesome car with ACC!
Two other advantages: Removes the necessity of loading the car on a truck to SF. Plus, the SF SC will be swamped, possibly delaying delivery appointment and/or last minute cancellations. I don’t expect the same issues at Tesla’s HQ.
Added bonus: maybe getting car a few days earlier!
jonquiljo
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Oh, I was considering an Uber ride to SF. To Fremont will be more. I've never taken public transit in the Bay area, so it's all greek to me.
If I take an Uber to Fremont, that would make it easier. Either way, I've got no one to drive me anywhere.
It's hard to talk about in the abstract - given that the wait will be longer than it needs to be.
The reality is that Tesla does not need to overload the SF showroom, they just can't seem to figure out that spaced deliveries will be a much less painful experience for everyone, Tesla included. I bet that they overloaded showrooms everywhere.
Lets see what happens when delivery dates are given. Then again, lets see what happens tonight at the Tesla earnings report.
If I take an Uber to Fremont, that would make it easier. Either way, I've got no one to drive me anywhere.
It's hard to talk about in the abstract - given that the wait will be longer than it needs to be.
The reality is that Tesla does not need to overload the SF showroom, they just can't seem to figure out that spaced deliveries will be a much less painful experience for everyone, Tesla included. I bet that they overloaded showrooms everywhere.
Lets see what happens when delivery dates are given. Then again, lets see what happens tonight at the Tesla earnings report.
dandrewk
Active Member
Good points, and this is all grist for the mill while we while-away the 6-10 weeks.
Go to Google or Apple Maps and tap in your start/stop points. Instead of "by car", you would use "by public transit". It gives very clear and easy point by point instructions. I live in San Rafael, so when the bus leaves here it has a stop or two before reaching the BART station. Both GG bus and BART have free WiFi.
jonquiljo
Active Member
Yes, 6-10 weeks!
I live in unincorporated Novato - so much further out. I’ve seen GG buses in town, though.
zachbharris
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Ordered LR AWD PW/Sport/Black on 10/14, looks like I'm `#58356` - Was really hoping for a chance to pickup the car right before my birthday next week, but that seems highly unlikely now. Oh well
The amount of orders they are now receiving is absolutely nuts, and cutting the 2500 refundable to a 100 non-refundable is only going to make it crazier. Wish them the best of luck.
The amount of orders they are now receiving is absolutely nuts, and cutting the 2500 refundable to a 100 non-refundable is only going to make it crazier. Wish them the best of luck.
jonquiljo
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Well I ordered on 10/11 (Friday) with an order number of 52515. That comes to 1900 cars a day over the weekend! (Fri-Monday), 1400 of which were likely model 3's. When Tesla dropped the $2500 deposit - I bet orders increased substantially from there.
I can only imagine that after today's announcement, orders will increase further. Some people may be holding out for Model Y - I guess it is better for kid hauling, etc.
Yes, we all thought 2-3 week delivery back mid-October. Well, Happy Birthday anyway!
Is that number the last 5 digits of your reservation number? Are they all sequential?
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zachbharris
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iamroy
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I wonder if the $100 non-refundable deposit makes it more likely that people are going to order, then cancel when the car arrives, leaving more cars in inventory. We might get our orders early after all.
At one point I had put down a deposit on a used Tesla and I also got a reservation number. Seems used sales should be substantially less than new sales, so this probably still works as a rough indicator of new orders.Yes that is the last 5 digits
Thank you
I ordered my LR AWD Pearl White Black Interior Autopilot on 10/3 and my RN was 34309. Still no VIN.
I would personally be more careful before making a $100 non-refundable deposit than a $2500 refundable deposit.
dandrewk
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I think it’s way more likely some will cancel. $2500 is a big gamble, even if refundable. In addition, with tax credits expiring at year end, some put up the money just so they have the option. With the backlog growing, wait too long and the car becomes $1875 more expensive. I bet a large number won’t be ready when they get the email from Tesla to schedule delivery.
manofskillz
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hello new guy here. Ordered on 10/12 LW AWD Premium Wheels silver Metallic. #54809 no vin. A few days after I handed over $2500 the deposit dropped to $100. All good though. Now I’m just impatiently waiting.
jonquiljo
Active Member
This kind of waiting sux, doesn’t it? It isn’t common to wait for a car. Usually you are strong-armed by a dealer to buy one.
Hello everyone. Joining in as a 10/10 order #48542 LW AWD Performance MSM White Interior w/ FSD. Had "within two weeks" as estimated delivery pre-10/17 changes. My rims got upgraded to the grey performance wheels (not complaining) and was informed they'd honor the original agreement price. Still no reach out from a DS or a VIN assigned. I'll patiently wait expecting it to come in December. If it comes earlier then I'll be happy. Gives me more time to decide if I want to wrap my care with PPF or not. Lets all hope for the best