M3 LR AWD in MSM/BLACK, Aero, NO FSD
OD: 12/9
EDD: 02/12-03/12
No update today and no VIN in the source code. It looks like I will indeed be accepting delivery of a Polestar 2 in Austin, TX this morning. Those looking for out of stock M3 accessories, the online store is about to receive one of each back very soon.
Frustrations:
Purchasing in the state of Texas, Tesla doesn't disclose the vehicle tax situation (they aren't a dealer) and you will be paying the taxes when you register the vehicle at the County Tax Assessor's office. I expect to pay taxes, but this should be transparent.
Owners who ordered after me, but have received a VIN for the same configuration before me at the same delivery center. Stoked for them, not stoked about the situation.
Not excited about purchasing all of the additional accessories and then Tesla won't install them at delivery. I purchased a 2010 Volvo XC60, did the factory delivery and not only did they install the accessories during the process, they gave me a steep discount on all of them. Just sayin...
Purchasing accessories that should come standard (mud flaps, rear paint protection film, homelink kit, NEMA 14-50 adapter). See above statement.
General paint quality concerns and the fact that I will probably have to pay for front paint protection film or be devastated immediately.
Features have been removed since I test drove and ordered the vehicle in December 2021.
Inconsistent communication with the SA via text.
100 miles to figure out where all the issues are.
The unwritten expectation that you have to scrub every forum to understand what might be wrong with the car before you buy it.
When I purchased my previous 2013 Model S P85 CPO in Denver in the early days, the experience was far from perfect and left much to be desired then. But, they delivered the vehicle like new and fixed everything for as long as I owned the vehicle to the point of remanufacturing a drivers seat because it start rocking back and forth.
Maybe these frustrations are the result of unrealistic expectations for purchasing a new vehicle, but... I am about to pay $52,440 for this vehicle. Oh wait, probably more like $56k after taxes.
Good luck everyone with your ownership experience and I hope those that have been waiting longer than me make it through with the best Model 3's and the best experience.