Wiki Model 3 Order Tracking Spreadsheet

[G4Z808]

I am little confused by the some comments here. I know there are as many opinions (information sources) as there are members but even the initial emails states:
***If you intend on financing or leasing a custom order, wait until a VIN is assigned so that you do not exceed the 30-day window for application approvals.

So why/how could they prioritize people that have their profile "complete".

That's my understanding as well. I ordered on 1/18 and didn't complete my profile until last week, when my SA started texting/emailing me saying I need to complete my profile to get a VIN. I then got a non-answer when asking if the profile completion is required to get a VIN

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Hi G4z808,

At this time, we are needing you to log into your Tesla Account to confirm your account details and submit your profile completion! It looks like we have a few more boxes to check off to get you prioritized for a VIN match.

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I've emailed my delivery specialist about this multiple times, but haven't received any response from Tesla. Do I need to complete my profile to proceed with getting a VIN matched ?

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Please complete your profile so you can get VIN matched.

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Just to be clear, if I do not complete my profile, I will not get a VIN ?

I'm shooting for delivery sometime in March and dont need to prioritize getting a VIN right now

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We just need you to select your payment method.

 

[wendy226]

Don't know if this makes anyone feel better, but when I ordered my white/white SR+ this weekend, it said 5-8 weeks. It just changed to 4-6 weeks on the custom build site... all configs, all color combos.

I've seen the SR+ white/white aero wheels in inventory in Costa Mesa recently.

 

[jmatero]

I suspect customers are given the following priorities in the queue:

Priority 1 - Commitment Level HIGH

1. Pays $100.
2. Applies for credit through Tesla, accepts an inquiry on his/her credit history, and accepts the loan/lease terms.
3. Uploads proof that they currently have an insured vehicle.

Priority 2 - Commitment Level MEDIUM-HIGH

1. Pays $100.
2. Chooses to pay cash or secure financing at a bank/credit union.
3. Uploads proof that they currently have an insured vehicle.

Priority 3: - Commitment Level LOW-MEDIUM

1. Pays $100.

Honestly, think about it: Any Tom, Dick, or Harry with a drivers license and $100 could log in and order a Model 3 with ZERO intention of ever taking delivery. And I've ordered 9 cars from other manufacturers over the years and they ALWAYS required a down payment and credit check so they didn't get stuck with a car in on their lot if I bailed.

 

[jmatero]

I've seen the SR+ white/white aero wheels in inventory in Costa Mesa recently.

Here's a real kicker... and I've seen this many times so be careful when you search for current inventory:

I search for Model 3's using a showroom zip code in Portland:
200 mile radius..... nothing
25 mile radius.... nothing
50 mile radius.... 3 cars (all at the dealer in the original zip code)

UH...????????

 

[en_passant]

Customer 1:

1. Pays $100.

Customer 2:

1. Pays $100.
2. Applies for credit through Tesla, accepts an inquiry on his/her credit history, and accepts the loan/lease terms.
3. Uploads proof that they currently have an insured vehicle.

Of course they're going to prioritize Customer 2. Tesla considers the commitment level of Customer 2 high vs. Customer 1 who can walk away anytime. Customer 1 wasn't willing to complete a credit check, show proof of insurance, commit to ANY method of financing. Why should they build a car for Customer 1 quicker than for Customer 2?

Honestly, think about it: Any Tom, Dick, or Harry with a drivers license and $100 could log in and order a Model 3 with ZERO intention of ever taking delivery. And I've ordered 9 cars from other manufacturers over the years and they ALWAYS required a down payment and credit check so they didn't get stuck with a car in on their lot if I bailed.

Not exactly, but you are right given your two choices.

I'm Customer 1 but I showed insurance and I'm willing to put more of a deposit down, they just don't accept it. They didn't need to run my credit so they never asked for a credit check. By the way, you don't need to be "willing" if you're not borrowing money.Maybe I'm Customer 3?

 

[jmatero]

Not exactly, but you are right given your two choices.

I'm Customer 1 but I showed insurance and I'm willing to put more of a deposit down, they just don't accept it. They didn't need to run my credit so they never asked for a credit check. By the way, you don't need to be "willing" if you're not borrowing money.Maybe I'm Customer 3?

Absolutely.... just updated my post to include "OR commit to paying cash at the time they place their order"

 

[GavinTrippe]

I've seen the SR+ white/white aero wheels in inventory in Costa Mesa recently.

I keep checking and I see NOTHING

 

[wendy226]

I keep checking and I see NOTHING

check tesla-info.com. Not sure if its still there or not.

 

[ofcorona]

I suspect customers are given the following priorities in the queue:

Priority 1 - Commitment Level HIGH

1. Pays $100.
2. Applies for credit through Tesla, accepts an inquiry on his/her credit history, and accepts the loan/lease terms.
3. Uploads proof that they currently have an insured vehicle.

Priority 2 - Commitment Level MEDIUM-HIGH

1. Pays $100.
2. Chooses to pay cash or secure financing at a bank/credit union.
3. Uploads proof that they currently have an insured vehicle.

Priority 3: - Commitment Level LOW-MEDIUM

1. Pays $100.

Honestly, think about it: Any Tom, Dick, or Harry with a drivers license and $100 could log in and order a Model 3 with ZERO intention of ever taking delivery. And I've ordered 9 cars from other manufacturers over the years and they ALWAYS required a down payment and credit check so they didn't get stuck with a car in on their lot if I bailed.

That's a really good prediction.
I am still going with International orders first, then East to West. It just makes more sense.

 

[mattack4000]

It’s obvious this is the first rodeo to tesla for a lot of you guys, love the conspiracy theories

 

[m3ncio]

Someone said that Tesla usually sends updates on Thursday. Sure enough I just got a text from them. Was hoping for some good news but it’s the same one from last week:

“2-5 weeks from Today”.

Ordered a white LR AWD on January 20th and although the original estimate was 5-9 weeks I was getting some hope to see the car sometime this month. Looking like my SA was right and should be here in March. Located in the Bay Area btw.

 

[j2los]

Wow, I got another text today for 2-4 weeks. This is really starting to piss me off. Ordered 12/24 with 4-6 week estimate. Estimate changed to 4-7 weeks. Got 1/23 text of 1-5 weeks. Got last week text of 2-4 weeks. Got today text of 2-4 weeks. FFS!!!!

 

[ChairmanMeow]

Tesla configured: Jan. 2nd 2020

Tesla texts:

Jan. 24: Delivery timing 1-3 weeks
Feb. 6: Delivery timing 2-5 weeks
Feb 13 (just now): Delivery timing built in the next 2 weeks

Does not having a timing range good news or just another way for Tesla to inform me 2-5 weeks since built does not mean delivery?

 

[ChairmanMeow]

I suspect customers are given the following priorities in the queue:

Priority 1 - Commitment Level HIGH

1. Pays $100.
2. Applies for credit through Tesla, accepts an inquiry on his/her credit history, and accepts the loan/lease terms.
3. Uploads proof that they currently have an insured vehicle.

Priority 2 - Commitment Level MEDIUM-HIGH

1. Pays $100.
2. Chooses to pay cash or secure financing at a bank/credit union.
3. Uploads proof that they currently have an insured vehicle.

Priority 3: - Commitment Level LOW-MEDIUM

1. Pays $100.

Honestly, think about it: Any Tom, Dick, or Harry with a drivers license and $100 could log in and order a Model 3 with ZERO intention of ever taking delivery. And I've ordered 9 cars from other manufacturers over the years and they ALWAYS required a down payment and credit check so they didn't get stuck with a car in on their lot if I bailed.

The demand is so high I don't think Tesla is worried about not able to sell the car you abandoned.

 

[jmatero]

Take a look at the spreadsheet and you'll find quite a few west-coasters who ordered the same exact cars EARLIER than east-coasters.... and NY, Boston, Ontario have their cars while Phoenix, San Jose (10 miles from the factory), and Los Angeles are still waiting.

Also, there are countless reports all over this site from people stating they hadn't received VINs after weeks and weeks.... called their SA's, and were told "you didn't upload your insurance and select how you were going to pay... until you do that, you won't get a VIN"

That doesn't sound like conspiracy theory to me. Sounds like people not aware that if they don't complete all the steps, their order isn't given as high a priority as those who have all their ducks in a row. Why they're not aware of this is another topic of discussion.

 

[picklem]

Tesla configured: Jan. 2nd 2020

Tesla texts:

Jan. 24: Delivery timing 1-3 weeks
Feb. 6: Delivery timing 2-5 weeks
Feb 13 (just now): Delivery timing built in the next 2 weeks

Does not having a timing range good news or just another way for Tesla to inform me 2-5 weeks since built does not mean delivery?

I think it's just delays.
I got "Delivery timing update - we now expect... built in the next 2 weeks" last week and then "we now expect your car to be ready for delivery 3 - 5 weeks from today" this week.

Got a little optimistic then realized "ready for delivery" could mean the same thing as "built".

Configure Jan 25, still waiting on VIN.

 

[gargantila]

I just got one saying "we now expect your Model 3 to be built in the next 2 weeks"... after getting one saying "ready for delivery 2-4 weeks from today" last week... Now it seems like it'll hopefully be ready for delivery in about 3 weeks (I'm guessing it'll take another week for it to come to SoCal). Still no VIN in source code but at least there is light at the end of the tunnel

 

[Red89GT]

Delivery timing update - we now expect your Model 3 to be built in the next 2 weeks.


Ordered dec 16

 

[jmatero]

Got a little optimistic then realized "ready for delivery" could mean the same thing as "built".

You know what's gonna happen right? The last 2 weeks in March are going to look like the last two weeks in December 2019: All hands on deck delivering cars.... home deliveries.... Elon dropping cars off in the Bay Area at 3am, etc. to get good Q1 sales numbers. So much for March going out like a lamb.

 

[TheDStroyer]

Delivery timing update - we now expect your Model 3 to be built in the next 2 weeks.


Ordered dec 16

Thats sweet hopefully mines the same