Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

[Dsn112]

I agree, I would never spend $7000 on protection. That's a bit much. Especially when you can get it way cheaper.

I am getting the front end of my car PPF'd because I personally hate stone chips, and in Canada our winters can be intense. So it is worth it. It's a $1600 cost, plus Im doing a 5 year ceramic coating for $900. Total comes to $2500 Canadian ($2077 US). For me the benefits outweigh the costs. I love a shiny beautiful car, and I'd argue the low quality paint makes it even more crucial to protect it. Don't go overkill , but you should have some pride of ownership.

I guarantee if you go to trade in your car, the new owner would be willing to pay an extra $1000 for a well kept car with zero stone chips, and glimmering paint opposed to a chipped/dirty dull paint car. I know I certainly would.

if you trade in the dealer barely looks. The buyer sure, but unless you sell private party you recoup nothing. I have traded STIs with peppered front ends, which have soft paint like Tesla, and not once did a dealer care either way.

I think at the right price, sure do it. But 7k is absolute insanity on Model 3. while i understand these cars are expensive, they are the Tesla econo car.

Ceramic coating warranties are snake oil though. 5 years is so laughable too. If you don't drive the car, only hand wash, only use the proper techniques and soaps and re-up chemicals, then sure, might last. But the average consumer is getting robbed blind by the coating industry as a whole. I legit walked out of a ceramic pro presentation at SEMA because I started getting pissed at the lies they were spreading to people at an industry only event.

 

[BRebels]

5/7 placed online order for Model 3, pickup in Paramus, NJ
5/29 my account showed a VIN after accepting the TeslaVision change
5/31 my account page requested final payment
5/31 received a text message my Model 3 intransit to Paramus, NJ. Requested me to schedule a pickup date Via link in text message
5/31 scheduled for pickup on June 9. Earliest available date was June 8

ordered pearl white, LR AWD, standard wheels, standard interior

I thought final payment was due day of pick-up?

 

[FDNYC]

I thought final payment was due day of pick-up?

Seems like you can submit prior, they won’t release the car without

 

[Dsn112]

final is due at pickup but you can do it electronically. I think i am doing check because if I have to reject due to issues, how long will Elon hold my money...

 

[JoJa15]

I don't think most people are going to buy the required adapter and bluetooth odbii reader for this.

Ahh I thought it could all be performed just through the car itself. I did not realize it required an adapter and bluetooth obdII reader.

 

[steve68]

I agree, I would never spend $7000 on protection. That's a bit much. Especially when you can get it way cheaper.

I am getting the front end of my car PPF'd because I personally hate stone chips, and in Canada our winters can be intense. So it is worth it. It's a $1600 cost, plus Im doing a 5 year ceramic coating for $900. Total comes to $2500 Canadian ($2077 US). For me the benefits outweigh the costs. I love a shiny beautiful car, and I'd argue the low quality paint makes it even more crucial to protect it. Don't go overkill , but you should have some pride of ownership.

I guarantee if you go to trade in your car, the new owner would be willing to pay an extra $1000 for a well kept car with zero stone chips, and glimmering paint opposed to a chipped/dirty dull paint car. I know I certainly would.

I just got a quote from a reputed local place, $850 for a "partial" XPEL front PPF (front bumper, front part of hood and fenders, lights, mirrors) and $1600 for 5 year ceramic coating, 15% off that if I do it this month, so around $2100 + tax. It's a pretty tough environment here so I think I may do both.

 

[I.AM.JAM]

So Cal checking in! Huge news guys!!! Let’s goooooo!!!

 

[cjxmtn]

So Cal checking in! Huge news guys!!! Let’s goooooo!!!

nice! when did you order? Costa Mesa delivery center?

EDIT: post history shows 4/13 and Los Angeles

 

[Jaredspink]

So Cal checking in! Huge news guys!!! Let’s goooooo!!!

Lucky

 

[laaayunp]

So Cal checking in! Huge news guys!!! Let’s goooooo!!!

Yaaaaay!!!! I remember you’re picking up at Pasadena right?!

 

[I.AM.JAM]

Yaaaaay!!!! I remember you’re picking up at Pasadena right?!

Picking up at Burbank! So stoked, merry half Christmas!

 

[Thallium]

Ordered 5/17
Received vin today - pickup NJ
White, LR AWD default options

 

[21LongRange]

So folks who are getting deliveries ... are you getting the Fremont, CA or China (wood trim on door, etc) built Model 3's? Do I have it correct that 5YJ VIN is Fremont, CA and LRW VIN is built in China factory?

Is the wood trim on doors only Chinese built cars or all Model 3’s?

 

[Jaredspink]

Is the wood trim on doors only Chinese built cars or all Model 3’s?

They are on the US made ones as well now.

 

[snikt]

They are on the US made ones as well now.

The car I test drove at Tesla came into them in April and had the wood trim, so I'm sure anything in May/June surely does

 

[HalfNHalfT]

They are on the US made ones as well now.

Ah - I didn't know that one. I think it actually looks pretty good and flows well in to the dash.

 

[kerbyOT7]

Picking up at Burbank! So stoked, merry half Christmas!

Picking up at Burbank! So stoked, merry half Christmas!

Come on! Just 32 more miles south on the 5 freeway please!

 

[masaokun]

Just got the Tesla Vision acknowledgement and then a VIN!! Estimated Delivery Date is June 14 - June 19!

 

[gr3gg0]

I agree, I would never spend $7000 on protection. That's a bit much. Especially when you can get it way cheaper.

I am getting the front end of my car PPF'd because I personally hate stone chips, and in Canada our winters can be intense. So it is worth it. It's a $1600 cost, plus Im doing a 5 year ceramic coating for $900. Total comes to $2500 Canadian ($2077 US). For me the benefits outweigh the costs. I love a shiny beautiful car, and I'd argue the low quality paint makes it even more crucial to protect it. Don't go overkill , but you should have some pride of ownership.

I guarantee if you go to trade in your car, the new owner would be willing to pay an extra $1000 for a well kept car with zero stone chips, and glimmering paint opposed to a chipped/dirty dull paint car. I know I certainly would.

Can you let me know (here or PM) where you're getting it done? I'm rolling through Toronto once the lockdown lifts and would be interested.

 

[laaayunp]

Hey Californians! Have you tried to call your delivery center directly? Just wondering whether they're going to provide any valuable information.