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I recently test drove a 3 at Westmont (Chicago) and learned that past damage from long distance trucking of new Teslas (and higher cost) has led Tesla to use Union Pacific (and some BNSF) rail for long haul transport to the Midwest. (I don’t believe Tesla ever stated they bought actual trucking companies, rather trucking capacity...which likely means Tesla has only contracted for short-haul truck deliveries. Beware of writers in the news who can’t understand the important distinction.) Deliveries to the NE and SE must then interchange with another Class I RR (i.e., Norfolk Southern or CSX), and sometimes yet a third non-Class I RR. This causes major delays that most folks (erroneously) assume takes days, but in reality (e.g., major delays caused by CA fires, or current Midwest to East Coast blizzards that are 100% out of Tesla’s control) amounts to weeklong delays (contractually known as Force Majeure, so no financial liability by Tesla). Once the trains arrive, THEN a truck will make the final delivery (20-100 miles to a Tesla Service Center). THEN the 3 will be prepped and ready for delivery to its final customer. I spent 25 years in the logistics and fuel delivery business, so I have finally given up on my 3 (I really only wanted the cheaper SR for my daily commute, but cost justified MR to my wife because of the expiring full $7500 tax credit) after almost a 1,000-day wait (as a day 0 reservation holder, with my order placed Oct 21 for blue with WHITE INTERIOR - my ultimate downfall!). I miss driving a Tesla so I sought out my Plan B (a 2012 Sig Red P85 perfectly loved and maintained by its original owner), and I just purchased and paid for said Model S. I fly next week to Seattle to pick her up and enjoy a 2,000-mile scenic trek back to Iowa. I cancelled my 3 order, and formally requested my $6,000 refund ($1k res + $2,500 order charged TWICE to my VISA, in error...but nonetheless very real) from Tesla (put in writing, twice, a week ago), but have heard nothing in replyMaybe the plan is to just pump out cars through the first week of December and then start batching them at locations to coordinate delivery. So 12/1, they pull white and black interior orders for a specific state and get them on trucks and then assign VINS and schedule delivery dates when they are already en route. I agree though. Not sure I have confidence. We shall see.
BTW - with last years prediction of 10K cars per week, you would think they would have thought about logistics a little bit.
I recently test drove a 3 at Westmont (Chicago) and learned that past damage from long distance trucking of new Teslas (and higher cost) has led Tesla to use Union Pacific (and some BNSF) rail for long haul transport to the Midwest. (I don’t believe Tesla ever stated they bought actual trucking companies, rather trucking capacity...which likely means Tesla has only contracted for short-haul truck deliveries. Beware of writers in the news who can’t understand the important distinction.) Deliveries to the NE and SE must then interchange with another Class I RR (i.e., Norfolk Southern or CSX), and sometimes yet a third non-Class I RR. This causes major delays that most folks (erroneously) assume takes days, but in reality (e.g., major delays caused by CA fires, or current Midwest to East Coast blizzards that are 100% out of Tesla’s control) amounts to weeklong delays (contractually known as Force Majeure, so no financial liability by Tesla). Once the trains arrive, THEN a truck will make the final delivery (20-100 miles to a Tesla Service Center). THEN the 3 will be prepped and ready for delivery to its final customer. I spent 25 years in the logistics and fuel delivery business, so I have finally given up on my 3 (I really only wanted the cheaper SR for my daily commute, but cost justified MR to my wife because of the expiring full $7500 tax credit) after almost a 1,000-day wait (as a day 0 reservation holder, with my order placed Oct 21 for blue with WHITE INTERIOR - my ultimate downfall!). I miss driving a Tesla so I sought out my Plan B (a 2012 Sig Red P85 perfectly loved and maintained by its original owner), and I just purchased and paid for said Model S. I fly next week to Seattle to pick her up and enjoy a 2,000-mile scenic trek back to Iowa. I cancelled my 3 order, and formally requested my $6,000 refund ($1k res + $2,500 order charged TWICE to my VISA, in error...but nonetheless very real) from Tesla (put in writing, twice, a week ago), but have heard nothing in reply
The good news is that all future 3 owners are now +1 in line (since I just stepped out), and I will soon be enjoying a beautiful Sig Red P85 for about the same net cost. Bad news is that I may have to chase Elon all the way to Mars (“70% chance (he) goes there”) for my refund on my 3
Guess I fell in love with Tesla’s original S, so pre-facelift is no issue for me. I’m receiving the original owner’s extended full warranty that has two years remaining. But no AP, which will be missed on my 2k-mile journey home. No AP was the one clear sacrifice that I labored over, especially after chauffeuring Jay Leno when he came to my town a year ago for a comedy show. I pulled up to his hotel (in my 2012 S) and perfectly parallel parked in one quick motion. Jay was super polite, but surprisingly asked, “Why doesn’t your Tesla park itself?” (since his evidently does, with AP1) I smiled and replied, “For the same reason your steam cars don’t” (early tech doesn’t come with every bell and whistle).Congratulations on your new ride. But you chose a first year pre- redesign model S (probably no warranty and no AP?) over 2018 model 3??? Wow, that’s rough...
I think Elon tweeted that they acquired some trucking companies. I’m in the same boat as you were - day 0, almost 3 years, ordered 5 weeks ago and haven’t heard anything. I once thought my reservation would at least get me a matchbox Model 3 but now realize that might not even happen. Hopefully my reservation guaranteed delivery by end of year.I recently test drove a 3 at Westmont (Chicago) and learned that past damage from long distance trucking of new Teslas (and higher cost) has led Tesla to use Union Pacific (and some BNSF) rail for long haul transport to the Midwest. (I don’t believe Tesla ever stated they bought actual trucking companies, rather trucking capacity...which likely means Tesla has only contracted for short-haul truck deliveries. Beware of writers in the news who can’t understand the important distinction.) Deliveries to the NE and SE must then interchange with another Class I RR (i.e., Norfolk Southern or CSX), and sometimes yet a third non-Class I RR. This causes major delays that most folks (erroneously) assume takes days, but in reality (e.g., major delays caused by CA fires, or current Midwest to East Coast blizzards that are 100% out of Tesla’s control) amounts to weeklong delays (contractually known as Force Majeure, so no financial liability by Tesla). Once the trains arrive, THEN a truck will make the final delivery (20-100 miles to a Tesla Service Center). THEN the 3 will be prepped and ready for delivery to its final customer. I spent 25 years in the logistics and fuel delivery business, so I have finally given up on my 3 (I really only wanted the cheaper SR for my daily commute, but cost justified MR to my wife because of the expiring full $7500 tax credit) after almost a 1,000-day wait (as a day 0 reservation holder, with my order placed Oct 21 for blue with WHITE INTERIOR - my ultimate downfall!). I miss driving a Tesla so I sought out my Plan B (a 2012 Sig Red P85 perfectly loved and maintained by its original owner), and I just purchased and paid for said Model S. I fly next week to Seattle to pick her up and enjoy a 2,000-mile scenic trek back to Iowa. I cancelled my 3 order, and formally requested my $6,000 refund ($1k res + $2,500 order charged TWICE to my VISA, in error...but nonetheless very real) from Tesla (put in writing, twice, a week ago), but have heard nothing in reply
The good news is that all future 3 owners are now +1 in line (since I just stepped out), and I will soon be enjoying a beautiful Sig Red P85 for about the same net cost. Bad news is that I may have to chase Elon all the way to Mars (“70% chance (he) goes there”) for my refund on my 3
Received email this morning, 11/26.
SoCal, Tesla Direct Delivery scheduled for 12/5.
Ordered 10/18
MSM
Black
18” Aero
non-EAP
NON-reservation holder
Current 3LR owner (3MR ordered for my dad using my account)
I think Elon tweeted that they acquired some trucking companies. I’m in the same boat as you were - day 0, almost 3 years, ordered 5 weeks ago and haven’t heard anything. I once thought my reservation would at least get me a matchbox Model 3 but now realize that might not even happen. Hopefully my reservation guaranteed delivery by end of year.
Don’t count on a reply via text. I would call the service center to schedule delivery.Update: received a text from Tesla telling me the car is available sooner.
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Called Tesla today they had me as home delivery which was automatic because of where I live relative to delivery location. Changed to pick up at delivery center because they said it would be faster. 5 weeks and waiting for that magical text from 510 area code.
AZ NON OWNER no previous reservation
MR Black/Black/Aero/No EAP
I called DS but after 25mins on hold o and asking I was connected to Vegas.When you say you called tesla, did you call the tesla sales and service number or your DS?
I am also scheduled for home delivery and would love the experience of going to pick up my new car and driving it off the Lot! Plus a few days early wont hurt also
So, that is the ONE user that used the tracking sheet that said they had a white interior and had a delivery date. Which, looks like is actually true. I was assuming for some time it was an input error.Someone over on the tesla.com forum is reporting they took delivery of MR with white interior this past monday (26th)!