adurstewitz
P3853, VIN3062
The lower priority is reflected in the fact that I have a very high VIN (behind all the CA) cars. However, once a VIN is assigned I've been told that they are built sequentially.
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Model S Delivery Dates and Sequencing
- Thread starter GeorgeB
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The lower priority is reflected in the fact that I have a very high VIN (behind all the CA) cars. However, once a VIN is assigned I've been told that they are built sequentially.
I wouldn't quite put it that way (although the effect is the same as if that were true). Tesla needs to get as many cars shipped in 2012 as possible. Cars can be loaded on a transport only so fast--at least five to 10 minutes per car based on the unloading videos. And there are only so many transport trucks available and only a limited number of loading bays. Factory delivery, or delivery from a local store is much faster.
Todd Burch
14-Year Member
That's not the issue. My car sat in the Fremont lot waiting for delivery for a full week. I verified this because I called every day. Meanwhile, I saw several cars--several that had been reserved a year after mine--get loaded on the truck and delivered to the Midwest and East Coast. Also, several different inside delivery specialists I talked to confirmed that they're pushing to CA folks with priority to hit their delivery numbers.
NigelM
Recovering Member
I'm picking up Sunday morning @9am and making the drive down south later that morning. Hope there won't be a gigantor line for the superchargers.
Congrats. And welcome to TMC!
Looks like I was wrong.. yesterday's thread of "not going to make it 2012" seem to confirm that. Originally seems like everyone was getting delivery dates (15-31st) spread all across the country. Now that the VINs were released seems like they are prioritizing the west coast.
ClearwaterBchSteve
P445 / VIN 1794
Wow, I can't believe that. What you went through is completely different than what I did. We here in Western Florida are getting a much better experience. Ben Bird, a Tesla Delivery Specialist brings the vehicle on a flatbed behind a pickup. In my case yesterday morning, he showed up precisely on time and carefully deposited our Model S in the driveway. It had just been fully detailed and was in prestine, mint condition-absolutely stunning! He spent 3 hours with us, taking us through all the features and explaining everything. We then went for a Familiarzation drive. The paperwork took 90 seconds and I paid for the car with a check from my financing bank plus a personal check for the down payment. I would rate Tesla's handling of my delivery 10 out of 10. I have been waiting 3 1/2 years and the entire experience has been very rewarding. Now that we have the car, the fun really can begin.
Your story is CRAZY! You / we have been waiting for years. The technology of the car appears to be spectacular, but the delivery, many aspects of the delevery sequencing, and communication with deliverees (is that a word?) appears to be rather "amateur."
adurstewitz
P3853, VIN3062
Yes, I'm splitting hairs. Kinda bothers me that the TM website still tells me that the "Tesla factory is building your Model S." it is really weird that the computer genius who founded PayPal has trouble providing accurate status updates.
That status thing is more aspirational than reality. I now have two Teslas and it didn't work for either.
To be fair, the logistics involved in the whole enterprise are pretty enormous, and they've moving unbelievably fast. I never had any expectation of it working.
I am in the same boat with P2112 VIN1936. It's been sitting in logistics for about a week if not a few days more now.
Really? The "Status:" field on the My Garage webpage wasn't very functional for describing the delivery status of either your Roadster or Model S. it ought to be either functional / accurate or deleted from the webpage.
My car is said to have left Fremont at 3:59pm (PT) on Friday. The driving time to Scottsdale is 12 hrs, 6 min. It's now been 42 hrs, 11 minutes. Maybe the driver stopped for coffee, maybe he has a girlfriend in Barstow . . . no, I'm not anxious.
I just amused myself by considering that my first car was a 1929 Model A that cost $250. The 2012 Model S will be a bit more expensive (and does not come with an optional hand crank for use when the battery is low on charge). We've come a long way.
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Krugerrand
Meow
You actually think he's personally involved in that, along with everything else he has on his plate?
adurstewitz
P3853, VIN3062
Getting a little closer today. Was that told today that my car is moving into the assembly line and given the final MVPA paperwork to sign. Still being told delivery (I assume loading onto the truck) is very likely before the 31st.
It has been really bad. No delivery specialist no nothing. I have been invited to talk on the phone for a 60-90 minute orientation and that is it. The car has lots of scratches and the service department and asked me if my DS took any pictures. They seem to have completely lost track of me and my car. The registration did not arrive until Saturday. I am pretty bummer out after spending over 100,000 dollars on the car. The person who I have been speaking to seemed to indicate that this is the future way. No delivery specialist. I love the car, but have lost a little faith in Tesla.
Just got a call from the driver sounds like it will be here late Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in the morning.
timdorr
Model S P90D w/AP3.0
What state are you in? Tesla is not allowed to have DES's present in at least TX, GA, and I believe AZ (possibly MA too?). Unfortunately, dealer laws are antiquated in those states and aren't designed around silly things like the Internet. I had to take delivery myself for that reason.
If there are physical scratches on the car, the delivery company should have taken pictures of the car upon delivery for their insurance. You should be able to verify against those pictures if there was any pre-existing damage.
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