Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

[oreobbq]

I told him about this thread and he said to tell people that they're doing their best.

You broke the first rule of tmc.

 

[nonvinp3d]

EDD3 update: June 21 - June 30.

5/17 OD
RN12172
SG/Black
NorCal
EDD1: July
EDD2: July 5 - Aug 9

Still "nonvin" lol.

Sold my 2020 P3D.

Car will get here when it gets here

 

[Raptor911]

Ugh yeah that looks so sharp =/

My previous cars were white. White looks nice even when not freshly cleaned which is nice, but the fallout/brake dust (i.e. orange spots) drive me CRAZY on white cars and is such a pain to get off (clay bar). Bugs also seem to be noticeable on white. Not sure how grey compares to white? Never had a grey car.

The other big thing holding me back is whether it will delay my VIN. I ordered Sg/Black 4/23 @ 930PM EST in Midwest state. Still no VIN. Any thoughts on whether switching to white would likely speed up VIN or slow it down? Thanks.

There is not much braking on an electric unless you go to the track.

As whether or not changing a color will delay your VIN is just impossible to predict.

I see some folks on the tracker that ordered in May and already have their cars while some day 1 folks don't even have a VIN yet. Heck changing your color may even get you a VIN quicker

 

[mousekiks]

EDD3 update: June 21 - June 30.

5/17 OD
RN12172
SG/Black
NorCal
EDD1: July
EDD2: July 5 - Aug 9

Still "nonvin" lol.

Sold my 2020 P3D.

Car will get here when it gets here

Maybe there’s hope for me!

5/22 OD
RN12177
SG/White
Nashville
EDD1: June
EDD2: July 18 - Aug 22

 

[arkhos]

Shocked at the sheer amount of Red and Grays out there. Did anyone order Black blue or white? lol

You can check the tracker and see plenty of folks have ordered other colors!

I ordered blue, myself. It's the nicest overall color of the lot, in my opinion, with red a very close second, so I can definitely understand the allure of this shade of red. Tesla really did well on it.

 

[CHB12312]

There is not much braking on an electric unless you go to the track.

As whether or not changing a color will delay your VIN is just impossible to predict.

I see some folks on the tracker that ordered in May and already have their cars while some day 1 folks don't even have a VIN yet. Heck changing your color may even get you a VIN quicker

Yeah I know it's such a gamble ha. Part of me says there are WAY less white orders than SG, so maybe it will come faster because when they do make white M3P, there won't be as much demand. Then on the other hand I wonder if they are making way more SG because that is the most popular color that now qualifies for the tax credit.

You didn't make my life easier showing me that vid haha it does look sharp....

 

[m3boost]

I notice the M3Ps have “orange peel” paint on the trunk by the badge and license plate. Happens on all colors.

The whole car has it. It depends how you look at it and the light. The trunk is vertical so you see it easily.

 

[CHB12312]

The whole car has it. It depends how you look at it and the light. The trunk is vertical so you see it easily.

Is this orange peel paint something people are typically asking them to fix? Or do you just deal w/ it?

 

[StealthedLuda]

Day 1 order first half hour. Picking up my SG/Black tomorrow at 4pm. Originally scheduled for Monday but I went in to SC to see if they could get me in earlier and that’s the best they could do. I want a little time with it before I start my work week again. My tint guy may come to my job and install Monday. Stealth PPF scheduled for the following Monday. I’ve been watching this car when it was just a rumor daily so it does feel like forever that I’ve been waiting. I hope I sleep well tonight.

 

[M109Rider]

Is this orange peel paint something people are typically asking them to fix? Or do you just deal w/ it?

They won’t fix that. It what factory paint looks like for most vehicles. It’s not a defect.

 

[m3boost]

Is this orange peel paint something people are typically asking them to fix? Or do you just deal w/ it?

Manufacturers allow a certain amount of orange peel in their paint jobs primarily due to cost. Achieving a perfectly smooth finish without orange peel is much more time-consuming and expensive. Since most consumers are unaware of or indifferent to orange peel, they are unlikely to notice it, making the additional expense unjustifiable.

 

[jjrandorin]

They won’t fix that. It what factory paint looks like for most vehicles. It’s not a defect.

Even if they did say they would fix it (they wouldnt, but lets live in a world where they would), their "fix" would be to detail the car again, by someone who probably does not have a lot of skill doing that, polishing off way too much clear coat. For anyone who could see the orange peel on the car, it would never be satisfactory if Tesla tried to fix it.

Back to the real world (where they are almost definitely not attempting to fix orange peel paint appearance....)

Is this orange peel paint something people are typically asking them to fix? Or do you just deal w/ it?

You either live with it yourself, Detail it yourself to your satisfaction if you have the desire and skill to deal with it that way, or take it to a trusted detailer who will deal with it for you.

 

[cloud surfer]

Today my EDD went from June 25-30 to June 29-30. The five day window was one of the shortest I’d seen, but now a one day window… why must Tesla tease me so much?!!! Hurry up and send me my VIN# already View attachment 1054710

Out of nowhere this afternoon, my VIN HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! Even better, my EDD changed to June 8-17!!! So excited and can’t wait until that delivery is scheduled so I can finally take her home

 

[Vollux]

Out of nowhere this afternoon, my VIN HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! Even better, my EDD changed to June 8-17!!! So excited and can’t wait until that delivery is scheduled so I can finally take her home

Let's gooo!!

 

[StuntDouble]

thrilled with my delivery today!

My first impression report is as follows: Wow.


Now on to the important decision about what to name the car.

 

[webbie313]

Let's gooo!!

 

[cloud surfer]

Let's gooo!!

 

[CHB12312]

Nice to see a few vins today. Maybe things will start to get rolling again?!

 

[ucby]

I had my windows tinted. The guy that did them asked what the symbol in the set was because the glass was different with this trim. I assured him that all 24s have the same glass. He then assured me he hadn't hand cut a window in 6 years. I then asked him if he was sure that he worked on a highland (pointed to headlights) and he was certain.

So, do we have different glass than the standard M3, or was he mistaken and not tinted a highland yet?

"Computer cut" tint databases are updated frequently. The "acoustic" / laminated glass used on all "Highland" model rear windows have been around for about half a year now. I'm getting my windows tinting in a couple of weeks and my shop can see 2024 windows in the database. Regardless I believe the new frameless laminated rear glass windows are still the same size as before since the body has not changed. You can always just trust your eyes for judging proper fit.

 

[CHB12312]

Out of nowhere this afternoon, my VIN HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! Even better, my EDD changed to June 8-17!!! So excited and can’t wait until that delivery is scheduled so I can finally take her home

Grats! Also a Midwest state here. Ordered Sg/black on 4/23 @ 930PM Eastern time. Hoping this means my VIN will be soon. EDD currently 6/20-630 (since last Monday)