That’s the place I am picking up too. I did Charlotte the first time.
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Smart move, I hate the one here in Charlotte. My last car looked like they cleaned it with brillo pads and sandpaper when I got it, and the girl was out there wiping cars waiting for delivery with a dry rag.
Yeah Charlotte tried to not even mention this gouge in the wheel and tire when I picked up my last M3P a year ago. Granted, it was from existing inventory and it had 1,500 miles on it, but to not even mention that? I made the drive to pick it up from Raleigh and that was the only issue with the car, so I accepted and drove home with the advisor leaving a note in the system. Techs in Raleigh replaced wheel and tire a few days later.
On another note, the mobile techs in Raleigh are awesome.
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The craziness of the Raleigh SC will probably be of benefit too. I got to inspect inside and out of my car the day before delivery and I was actually sitting INSIDE of the car when I accepted delivery (unlike all of the YT vids showing folks accepting delivery before getting in the car). It was a very chaotic scene, though. The blonde that sits next to the window was pretty busy so she did her best to rush me out of there.
Another plus, if you're using NavyFed, is that she's familiar with the process. I brought in a draft from them, she filled it in, and I signed the back - payment process took under 3 minutes.
Mine took 11 days from the it has shipped text to delivery appointment which is scheduled for tomorrow in Devon, PA.I'm choosing to ignore you, because I don't want to wait another 9 days for mine.
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I definitely do not have the warm fuzzy feeling and the occasional reoccurring semi has gone the way of the Buffalo. I fear the M3P and I were not meant to be.
My SA didn’t even help me during pick up. Some guy gave me two papers to sign and then handed me the key cards and walked off. I had no clue how to do anything. I sat there for an hr teaching myself the car.
Sad, but I definitely understand! Unfortunately, it's a fantastic car hampered by a company who can't be bothered to focus on customer service at all. I've noticed you posting a lot less than you used to, so I could tell that you'd lost that loving feeling, as they say.
I honestly go back-and-forth quite a bit on it myself. I want the M3P, and thankfully, my experience in the ordering process has been good - but I'm also not entirely sure I want to support the current Tesla.
I can tell you, if there's anything wrong enough with the car for me to reject it next week, I don't think I'll give them a second chance. That said, I'm sure it will be just fine.
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I hope it works out in your favor. I’m riding this horse out. Who knows maybe I set a new record and get a vin in 2024Sad, but I definitely understand! Unfortunately, it's a fantastic car hampered by a company who can't be bothered to focus on customer service at all. I've noticed you posting a lot less than you used to, so I could tell that you'd lost that loving feeling, as they say.
I honestly go back-and-forth quite a bit on it myself. I want the M3P, and thankfully, my experience in the ordering process has been good - but I'm also not entirely sure I want to support the current Tesla.
I can tell you, if there's anything wrong enough with the car for me to reject it next week, I don't think I'll give them a second chance. That said, I'm sure it will be just fine.
How about a little first-world nitpick to brighten everyone's day?
While sitting in a parking lot and watching Impractical Jokers on Hulu it would be awesome if voice commands worked. I got pretty cold and had to exit the app to decrease the fan speed, like some sort of peasant! C'mon Elon!
While sitting in a parking lot and watching Impractical Jokers on Hulu it would be awesome if voice commands worked. I got pretty cold and had to exit the app to decrease the fan speed, like some sort of peasant! C'mon Elon!
Interesting. I asked my SA via text to confirm I can bring the certified checks with me on the day of delivery, and was told yes.
Pick up scheduled for next Friday 8/6! That week is going to crawl. Maybe it’ll be ready earlier. Memphis is a pretty low volume DC so I don’t think I’ll be competing for delivery slots.
That all depends on your state. I know that in Texas, it has to be paid in full BEFORE the delivery date - likely something due to how they operate in the state.
Ah ok, makes sense. That would make it a bit more complicated if one had to reject the vehicle. Fingers crossed everyone get a good build, my DD is scheduled for 8/4.
Feel like coming from a manual ICE car, the one pedal driving has given me the closest thing to engine braking with a downshift. Not quite as engaging but still way better then a full auto ICE car for spirited driving.
Have you driven anything with a DSG/DCT, or one of the newer ZF 8-speed autos? They downshift quite aggressively... I've had them in the Trackhawk, and a couple of BMWs now (including the new Supra), and that 8-speed auto is absolutely fantastic. Downshift engine braking is just as aggressive as a manual transmission, and it will do it just as aggressively as I would with a manual if you're in full-auto mode, in whatever sport mode the car has. As for a DSG/DCT, drive something with a proper transmission like the M2 Competition and you would not be left wanting.
Just throwing it out there.
Compared to those 'full auto ICE cars', the M3P is downright boring to drive, unless you're accelerating.
The Audi A6 e-tron is absolutely stunning and is, design wise, in that price category probably my favorite EV.
We as the consumers are in the winning seat with all the great options to look forward to.
Man you should coin that phrase. It's perfect. The Saturn/Pontiac one. I about fell out of my seat.
But it's true, it's not beneath Tesla to fall victim to the polar opposite of their success now and into meme status, if they continue in the path of offering $30K worth of features for the price of a $70K car.
100%
Can't wait!
I think given the circumstances with the chip shortages, massive mark ups on the existing non-tesla EVs currently out now etc... It's the perfect time to experience owning a Tesla at the tail end of its peak, before things change here in a few years.
I'm very excited for my M3P and am looking forward to enjoying that ownership journey. I'll just pre-cool the interior, pretend that it has cooled seats, HUD, retracting roof shade, build quality like a Genesis/Mercedes/Audi, and other features in the meantime and let the 0-60 pulls distract me from thinking of those things lol.
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