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Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room
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Definitely a Cali thing, many of us east coasters are still waiting with EDDs still 1-2 months out. Impatiently waiting…. But waiting nonetheless.
Raptor911
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This is interesting .. I thought the zip code field was required on the inventory page? I guess not >> https://www.tesla.com/inventory/new/m3?TRIM=PAWD&arrangeby=plh&range=0
Birdsfan
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Raptor911
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There are 2 M3Ps in PA BUT I am told I can't buy them as I am in VA. I was told the DMV paperwork is too complicated for Tesla
Birdsfan
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That might be the dumbest thing I've heard in some time. Did you happen to speak with an SA from the Pa service center?
Were you able to find a fix for it? Over rougher pavement, I hear a rattle now and again that feels like it's coming from that front dash. Curious if there's a DIY that I can do.
Raptor911
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I spoke to a rep at Freemont and also my local SA .. they told me as a VA resident I can buy cars in VA and MD BUT no other states
Other states are too complicated for them.
the irony ... I have 3 cars now and all were purchased in NY and DMV paperwork is EASY.
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I think it's probably CA to start... which makes sense, considering the plant is right there...
But there are still first-day orders across the rest of the US still waiting VINs and such...
I would think by the end of July most of the backlog will be resolved. But what you're seeing seems like a good sign!
I think so too. More evidence that they just didn't want two different spec sheets is the 0-60. People are getting 2.9 seconds 0-60 in the U.S. model without subtracting the 1 foot rollout. They've always announced the performance variants with 0-60 specs with the 1 foot rollout subtracted. Why not this time since they could have advertised 2.7 seconds? I think the answer is that the China spec cars can get 2.9x with the 1 foot rollout subtracted so 2.9 probably seemed like a good middle ground between U.S. anc China spec cars.
I think backlog is going into August - September now. I fully expect mine to change to that timeframe tomorrow or Wednesday.
I’m a day one order, but will be relieving my order next Sunday. Ive been looking at local Caymans in my area.
Regular dealership is 5-10 minutes of negotiation then everything is silky smooth with you driving off same day with the car. That’s one thing I’m looking forward for. Tesla is easy ordering, but then dozens of EDD changes, useless SAs, and schedule changes to try to accommodate.
I’m going to be on my 9th EDD and probably would have never ordered if the website didn’t say “May” delivery.
I had to explain to my wife how the EDDs changes are normal, the SAs aren’t the most reliable, and how there’s a checklist for customers to do upon delivery. Didn’t go so well, so it looks like we will be weaning towards another car. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to get an LR at this point.
Raptor911
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I have a bunch of EDDs also and we have the same build. My current EDD is July 5-19. I have a good feeling that we will get our VINs this week.
BTW .. I have test driven the M3LR 4x and that car is really really good BUT I am holding out for the M3P.
Hang in there
Birdsfan
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I have purchased cars in NJ, NY and MD in the last 20 years with never an issue with the DMV...I cannot image VA is that difficult to deal with?
I spoke with a local SA and they said I have a soft match on August 1st, but the SA at least this one I spoke too said “soft matches” don’t exist. I was told I have a soft match “early July” from another SA back in June.
Unfortunately for me this was the last straw for the wife. She said if my EDD changes tomorrow or Wednesday the order is being canceled and we’re going to a normal dealership like regular people. She said the inconsistency of all the different SAs is something that really questions the customer service of Tesla and she’s concerned about doing business with them.
I think it’s a wrap for me, but it’ll be for the better and I think EVs in 5-10 years won’t take as much of a depreciation hit and have much better range.
Unfortunately for me this was the last straw for the wife. She said if my EDD changes tomorrow or Wednesday the order is being canceled and we’re going to a normal dealership like regular people. She said the inconsistency of all the different SAs is something that really questions the customer service of Tesla and she’s concerned about doing business with them.
I think it’s a wrap for me, but it’ll be for the better and I think EVs in 5-10 years won’t take as much of a depreciation hit and have much better range.
Hi. I would absolutely love more photos of that in various lighting conditions. Night, different lights on it, whatever you got. I'm this close to pulling the trigger on that color. I actually got a sample of that color from Avery a few days ago. Very much appreciated!
Raptor911
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