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Model 3 Highland (US) Waiting room
- Thread starter IChillinz
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Got my VIN assigned yesterday! LR Blue with black interior ordered 3/3 in Illinois. Delivery estimate (Apr 13-20), as expected, falls right in the middle of my vacation lol. Advisor said we should wait for a more firm date and figure it out then.
Hi Folks! A few thoughts on my delivery. Hope it's not TLDR 
I arrived about 30 mins early and found my car in the garage at the SC with my name on it and started my inspection. A few people came by and asked if I needed any help. Even a manager. He came by just as I had marked a spot on the from fender. It seemed to be a scratch. He got close and said he didn't think it was a scratch but would take care of it before I left. Sure enough, a tech came by with a buffer and got rid of it within a few minutes. It was an adhesive. When appointment time came, I went into the office. The ops person (someone who I had been dealing with in email) greeted me and efficiently went through outstanding paperwork. I pointed out when my trade-in was and she sent some one out to get my plates. By the time I got back to the car, they were on. She said don't worry, make sure the car is to your specs before you submit final payment. As soon as I submitted the payment, the car popped up in my app. I spent almost an hour inspecting. The LED bar is off a bit, but the dashboard and the door match perfectly so I wasn't going to argue. Other than that, the plastic extension of the lower front bumper is not completely attached. I'll create a ticket for that. All in all, very efficient and friendly. Kudos to the Florida Ave Tampa SC.
I arrived about 30 mins early and found my car in the garage at the SC with my name on it and started my inspection. A few people came by and asked if I needed any help. Even a manager. He came by just as I had marked a spot on the from fender. It seemed to be a scratch. He got close and said he didn't think it was a scratch but would take care of it before I left. Sure enough, a tech came by with a buffer and got rid of it within a few minutes. It was an adhesive. When appointment time came, I went into the office. The ops person (someone who I had been dealing with in email) greeted me and efficiently went through outstanding paperwork. I pointed out when my trade-in was and she sent some one out to get my plates. By the time I got back to the car, they were on. She said don't worry, make sure the car is to your specs before you submit final payment. As soon as I submitted the payment, the car popped up in my app. I spent almost an hour inspecting. The LED bar is off a bit, but the dashboard and the door match perfectly so I wasn't going to argue. Other than that, the plastic extension of the lower front bumper is not completely attached. I'll create a ticket for that. All in all, very efficient and friendly. Kudos to the Florida Ave Tampa SC.
j2brian703
M3SR Stealth Grey | Black Interior | 19” | OD 1/17
I picked up the car yesterday after doing only basic inspection because of the rain in the Bay Area. I parked my car for about a couple of hours and started doing the thorough inspection. I noticed the car is making some kind of weird noise when in idle/park mode. I haven’t started the car yet (by pressing the brake) and it’s continuously making the sound. I have a model Y and I don’t hear this. Is this normal?
SR has LFP and can be charged to 100%
LR has NCA and shouldn't be charged to 100% unless necessary.
Both lithium ion, but very different chemistry.
I have a 2020 M3, and yes I hear it makes weird noises when parked . Sometimes a low humming noise, other times louder Fan noise. According to Tesla it is normal.
Occasionally when I open the door the humming stops!
My understanding is that SRs have LFPs (charge regularly to 100%)
The LRs have 2170 batteries, NOT to be charged regularly to 100%
It is common knowledge that you don’t charge daily to 100% a NMC battery. You do charge to 100% a LFP battery.
The M3 Highland RWD is a LFP battery equipped EV. So, that one, you can charge it to 100% everyday if you want.
The M3 Highland Long Range (AWD) is a NMC battery equipped EV. This one, you charge it to 100% when you need the whole range only.
I am sorry guys, I caved in after thinking and watching videos of white interior. My wife and I like dark cabins and worried about tint and white seat reflections. Changed to black interior and within 30 mins got a VIN. Picking up at Burbank instead of Buena Park. Good luck and hang in there. Might start building white interiors early of Q2, who knows.
j2brian703
M3SR Stealth Grey | Black Interior | 19” | OD 1/17
I checked this morning and it’s still making sound from the outside and inside. It’s been sitting there for more than 10 hours and do you think the fan is cooling the electronics?
SA said the car will arrive on the 5th, with the earliest available delivery appointment being on the 6th. It's happening!
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evfangirl
LR Wht/Wht 18” OD 1/10 VIN 4/20 Long Island
That doesn’t sound right at all. I’d get a service appointment. However I’ve never owned an electric car. So my advice comes from zero experience.
No need to apologize to us! I’m sure you’ll love the car
For anybody in the bay,
purchased 3/21
today was the last day for my EDD, and i ended up getting a Vin for
SG
LR
Black Interior
now it says EDD is March 31st-April 7.
the VIN is a fremont build.
I was anticipating May-June but i guess christmas came early! good luck to those waiting
purchased 3/21
today was the last day for my EDD, and i ended up getting a Vin for
SG
LR
Black Interior
now it says EDD is March 31st-April 7.
the VIN is a fremont build.
I was anticipating May-June but i guess christmas came early! good luck to those waiting
j2brian703
M3SR Stealth Grey | Black Interior | 19” | OD 1/17
Do you guys prefer plastic mudflap or TPU one? First time buying the mudflap so I’m not sure which one to get.
I bailed on white interior and got a LR AWD in less than 24 hours and love it. I don’t know why I waited so long to switch but the black looks amazing. If you are in Northeast try Tesla Devon, PA they have a few coming in. Good luck!!
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