LR RWD Waiting Room

[nightfly]

Tesla makes more money delivering the same car "nearby" vs further away. We all pay the same destination charge. Local deliveries (i.e. CA) they an net a lot more on delivery charge. Since they are dropping the HomeLink as of 6/1 for premium interior - they are squeezing pennies and every penny counts. What can you do do ensure delivery? It's always been clear: spend as much as you can. For these LR RWD that means buying FSD or going to AWD. More of those in inventory and $4K difference.

 

[jirpel]

Ordered my LR RWD on 5/28. Now I am concerned about not getting homelink. Since Tesla does not give you a sheet of the features included with you car at the time of order do you think I still have a case that it was included at the time of sale. I believe the change was officially announced on the 31st.

 

[Southpasfan]

My LR RWD order was on 5/22, nothing yet. It is an odd way of buying a car, but I think, even with the fact that this method results in a "waiting room," that its better. For example, in every other car I have ever purchased, you pretty much pick from what the dealer has (there is always some compromise on features or trim), not to mention the incredibly annoying negotiations on price no matter what make.

One thing I don't understand though, is the concept of cancelling an order for a Tesla if not delivered by the end of this month. The lost tax credit is $1,875. I mean, I understand the principal of the thing, but surely the first move would be to argue for some discount off of the price or something, I mean, its worth a try.

But ultimately, what other car would anyone get that was $1875 less? For me, they will very likely get it together, if they don't, the don't. It is not because they are not trying to build them faster, as far as I can see.

 

[J1234]

My LR RWD order was on 5/22, nothing yet. It is an odd way of buying a car, but I think, even with the fact that this method results in a "waiting room," that its better. For example, in every other car I have ever purchased, you pretty much pick from what the dealer has (there is always some compromise on features or trim), not to mention the incredibly annoying negotiations on price no matter what make.

One thing I don't understand though, is the concept of cancelling an order for a Tesla if not delivered by the end of this month. The lost tax credit is $1,875. I mean, I understand the principal of the thing, but surely the first move would be to argue for some discount off of the price or something, I mean, its worth a try.

But ultimately, what other car would anyone get that was $1875 less? For me, they will very likely get it together, if they don't, the don't. It is not because they are not trying to build them faster, as far as I can see.

Yes, if they can't deliver by the end of the month then I would expect them to discount the car to make up for the tax credit. I'm glad they have such high demand, however, they need to not communicate delivery in 2 weeks then. They obviously know they won't deliver in two weeks, hell, my account still shows "2 weeks from order date" and it's been past that. Makes me feel like they are leading us on, pushing the lower margin RWD orders to the back burner and then hoping just as you state, no one gives up on buying the car over $1875. I'm all in on the Tesla mission, but there are limits when you start to feel like you are being taken advantage of. If they would have said to not expect the car for 4-6 weeks then I wouldn't have applied for financing so early. Now my lock in will likely expire and I'll have to reapply, which will hit my credit score again. Tesla is awesome, but they aren't dealing with just the very wealthy anymore and they need to realize that. Still crossing my fingers I hear something this week.

 

[James88]

Yes, if they can't deliver by the end of the month then I would expect them to discount the car to make up for the tax credit. I'm glad they have such high demand, however, they need to not communicate delivery in 2 weeks then. They obviously know they won't deliver in two weeks, hell, my account still shows "2 weeks from order date" and it's been past that. Makes me feel like they are leading us on, pushing the lower margin RWD orders to the back burner and then hoping just as you state, no one gives up on buying the car over $1875. I'm all in on the Tesla mission, but there are limits when you start to feel like you are being taken advantage of. If they would have said to not expect the car for 4-6 weeks then I wouldn't have applied for financing so early. Now my lock in will likely expire and I'll have to reapply, which will hit my credit score again. Tesla is awesome, but they aren't dealing with just the very wealthy anymore and they need to realize that. Still crossing my fingers I hear something this week.

i have a feeling this is our week. May the odds be in your favor

 

[Southpasfan]

Yep, the financing lock is potentially a real issue if interest rates move. Now that I think about it, I don't know how they are handling the orders at all. The whole "log on to a web site and order a car" thing is fine, but it lacks one big factor, which is a real person, with acess to information, saying, truthfully "we are sold out of that model." Although there is inventory, it seems that a huge percentage of orders are basically of cars to be made. And that does not even consider other countries which presumably have a big backlog of pre-orders. Is both a sign of an incrdibly compelling product and completely nuts at the same time.

The pressure on whoever is in charge of deciding "OK, today we are gong to run off 50 LR RWD's in white with white exterior" must be immense. The nutty thing is the trim and color combinations. There are four models, with two interior trim colors, five exterior colours, two wheels (the interior premium vs. partial is not a variable as the SR and SR+ to my understanding simply do not have it), plus AP v. FSD. There are alot of smart people on this type of board, but what is that, like 20+ different combinations?

What does everyone think the solution is? Pick a date (like, soon) as to which there is a big disclaimer that cars ordered after this date are not guaranteed for delivery before July? Or just wing it, try to get them made and delivered? Or figure out a way to make up the $1875? Of course, if they are going to make up the $1875, they need to figure out a date for that toon.

Its just nuts. A "waiting room" for a car!

 

[Southpasfan]

Ok, before someone points out the error, there aren't 20 differerent combinations. The final paint is not really a "combination" the interiors are identical and they just stock a certain number of white v. black. The wheels don't count, you just put them on. So I guess the number of combinations is two battery packs, and one version with two engines, plus the performance additions. So its four combinations. But I had a point in there somehere.

 

[ocEVguy]

Update: Ordered my LR RWD with MSM and Black Premium interior on 5/24 (OC store) - and was told only 2 weeks to delivery.
It has been 1 week already and just received email today from the Delivery Specialist that TESLA is still looking to match a VIN with my configuration. what the heck does that mean? I was told they were going to do a new build with the HW 3.0 not find a existing vehicle!

I'm now getting worried that the whole month of June is going to go by now with no match for LR RWD, If that is the case I'm definitely asking for an additional $1750 discount to make up for the loss Tax credit. TBD....

 

[James88]

Update: Ordered my LR RWD with MSM and Black Premium interior on 5/24 (OC store) - and was told only 2 weeks to delivery.
It has been 1 week already and just received email today from the Delivery Specialist that TESLA is still looking to match a VIN with my configuration. what the heck does that mean? I was told they were going to do a new build with the HW 3.0 not find a existing vehicle!

I'm now getting worried that the whole month of June is going to go by now with no match for LR RWD, If that is the case I'm definitely asking for an additional $1750 discount to make up for the loss Tax credit. TBD....

All that should mean is that they are waiting for a vehicle with the configuration to become available.... either by inventory OR from Freemont.

 

[Moose Cadets]

All that should mean is that they are waiting for a vehicle with the configuration to become available.... either by inventory OR from Freemont.

I was also told that Tesla absolutely does not want inventory at this point, which means they probably have to get in enough LR RWD orders to justify changing part of a days production time on making them. I doubt they are going to switch production to make the off menu cars for a day and have excess inventory of these cars they aren’t normally advertising. But it seems just as unlikely to make one off orders for entirely different configuration.

 

[OCR1]

Remember that Tesla is still charging $6K more for a LR RWD than an SR+ and they are only quoting 2 week lead times for the SR+. So if producing the most expensive cars first was their strategy then everyone in this waiting room would be getting their cars before the SR+ and SR models.

I’ve ordered three Model 3’s from Tesla in the past six months and all three of them were delivered within a week of the estimated lead time. Don’t pay attention to the forum members from Canada talking about how many months they have been waiting. Canada is a whole different ballgame for Tesla. US sales are still delivering in 2-3 weeks according to almost everyone in these waiting rooms who have been posting their updates recently. And with Q2 coming to an end Tesla is heavily focused on fulfilling US orders while the tax credits remain.

 

[James88]

Remember that Tesla is still charging $6K more for a LR RWD than an SR+ and they are only quoting 2 week lead times for the SR+. So if producing the most expensive cars first was their strategy then everyone in this waiting room would be getting their cars before the SR+ and SR models.

I’ve ordered three Model 3’s from Tesla in the past six months and all three of them were delivered within a week of the estimated lead time. Don’t pay attention to the forum members from Canada talking about how many months they have been waiting. Canada is a whole different ballgame for Tesla. US sales are still delivering in 2-3 weeks according to almost everyone in these waiting rooms who have been posting their updates recently. And with Q2 coming to an end Tesla is heavily focused on fulfilling US orders while the tax credits remain.

In it to win it! It's easy to get side tracked by everything people are saying. But to your point I truly believe that they will blast through as many order as possible. They have a goal and the only way to meet it is to build it all.

 

[Moose Cadets]

Remember that Tesla is still charging $6K more for a LR RWD than an SR+ and they are only quoting 2 week lead times for the SR+. So if producing the most expensive cars first was their strategy then everyone in this waiting room would be getting their cars before the SR+ and SR models.

I’ve ordered three Model 3’s from Tesla in the past six months and all three of them were delivered within a week of the estimated lead time. Don’t pay attention to the forum members from Canada talking about how many months they have been waiting. Canada is a whole different ballgame for Tesla. US sales are still delivering in 2-3 weeks according to almost everyone in these waiting rooms who have been posting their updates recently. And with Q2 coming to an end Tesla is heavily focused on fulfilling US orders while the tax credits remain.

I just don’t think it’s as it’s that simple. Obviously the spreadsheet doesn’t encompass all of the data but what’s your thought on the fact that only 4 of the 20 people who ordered LR RWD in May (or at least since they said they were stopping large scale production) got their cars. And since their VIN and delivery were within a week it was most likely an inventory car. I’ve also noticed SR and SR+ deliveries have been just as consistent along with AWD, not necessarily the higher priced cars we’re getting priority. Whereas LR RWD has just been silence other than inventory cars

 

[OCR1]

I just don’t think it’s as it’s that simple. Obviously the spreadsheet doesn’t encompass all of the data but what’s your thought on the fact that only 4 of the 20 people who ordered LR RWD in May (or at least since they said they were stopping large scale production) got their cars. And since their VIN and delivery were within a week it was most likely an inventory car. I’ve also noticed SR and SR+ deliveries have been just as consistent along with AWD, not necessarily the higher priced cars we’re getting priority. Whereas LR RWD has just been silence other than inventory cars

They produce cars in batches. One day a bunch of LR RWD cars are going to show up and everyone on this thread is going to post an update saying they got a VIN number. Every US customer order in this thread will be fulfilled before the end of June. Trust me.

 

[Moose Cadets]

They produce cars in batches. One day a bunch of LR RWD cars are going to show up and everyone on this thread is going to post an update saying they got a VIN number. Every US customer order in this thread will be fulfilled before the end of June. Trust me.

That’s what I’m hoping. Trust me I want to be wrong! I appreciate your confidence though

 

[rollie028]

As i'm understanding this, Tesla needs to receive a certain amount of demand, before they can 're-tool' their production to reflect the LR AWD and produce them. That makes sense. I've been monitoring this room for almost 2 weeks now (since i ordered mine 5/23) and i haven't seen "I got my VIN' replies. I'm holding on to what OCR1 said. Keeping the faith!!!

 

[Yeomans]

I ordered 5/25 Midnight Silver Metallic, black premium interior, LR RWD. Haven't heard anything yet. Just reporting in

 

[DRJX17]

Have hope! I ordered a LR RWD MSM/black interior/18” on 5/15 and had heard nothing until I got VIN assigned overnight and MVPA paperwork to sign! No word from delivery person yet, but hopefully soon. Confirmed with chat rep 4/2019 build and AP3 hardware included

 

[rollie028]

Have hope! I ordered a LR RWD MSM/black interior/18” on 5/15 and had heard nothing until I got VIN assigned overnight and MVPA paperwork to sign! No word from delivery person yet, but hopefully soon. Confirmed with chat rep 4/2019 build and AP3 hardware included

LUCKY guy!! at least you're almost at the end of the tunnel. Keep us posted when you get it. Congrats in advance though...

Still praying for that July 1st deadline. I don't want to settle for a SR just because of that $1875. I'm thinking of the re-sale value after 5 years. Like my Nissan Leaf, i can't get anyone to look at it for it only has 80 mile range. I think $1875 will be chump change when in 5 years, EV's will have a range of 600 miles.

 

[G78M3]

Have hope! I ordered a LR RWD MSM/black interior/18” on 5/15 and had heard nothing until I got VIN assigned overnight and MVPA paperwork to sign! No word from delivery person yet, but hopefully soon. Confirmed with chat rep 4/2019 build and AP3 hardware included

You made my day! I ordered the same configuration also on 5/15. Now to check my account every other minute...