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Model S Delivery Update

Discussion in 'Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery' started by joefee, Jul 27, 2012.

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  1. Hayseed_MS

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    You had me until "I actually like the Tempest wheels".
     
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    Maybe if I squint my eyes just right - but it sure would be nice if Elon would just hold a darn event to go over all this!!!
     
  3. Hayseed_MS

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    Think of it like being in the senate passing bills - we have to buy a car before we can see it.
     
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    Honestly, I really miss my Model S. The M3P is a great car, but the S was just more refined and "special" (I loved the old sunroof, look, etc). The S is more of a touring sedan, the 3 has a sportier feel. For my use case (middle aged guy who commutes to work and has 3 kids) the S fits better. The only reason I didn't buy another S at the time was that I couldn't justify the cost differential for what felt like the same car. I also like to change things up at least a little when I get a new car.

    In the end, for me the 3 was a stop gap until they either redesigned the S, or I gave up and bought a competitor. Very glad that they chose to refresh the car so I can stay with Tesla.
     
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    Or Model 3 type door openers?
     
  6. Hayseed_MS

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    I think those would be in the lower portion. Those are plugs look to be located behind the panel where lights would be located.
     
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    I must say this forum has been a fantastic source of entertainment over the past few weeks, I check in daily (hourly) now. Thanks everyone!! It reminds me of when I would walk to the record store after school in the 70's hoping this would be the day the AC/DC Highway to hell album would finally be in.

    I've been waiting since 9/24 when I sold my 19MSLR and ordered the MSP (actually, I was ready to click the "buy now" button right after battery day for a Plaid but I got sticker shock). My 12/9 delivery window came and went and I had no car... I contacted Tesla and told them, if it's not coming, no worries, just put the order in for January and I will take delivery in Feb-Mar. Being from Canada, although I wanted it, driving a beautiful car like that in the winter just hurts my heart. I was contacted about the refresh end of January, reconfirmed my order (MSP of course, now that I have waited so long) and was told I had a "priority build" and a small discount because of the wait. Ergo, I now sit like the rest of you, waiting for a morsel to feast upon. If the border was open, I would headed south to live in a tent outside the factory. Cheers Everyone, keep the refresh photos coming.
     
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    I think that is confirmed from the renders.

    Screen Shot 2021-02-22 at 7.23.19 AM.png
     
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    Interesting. In the renders, the trim at the bottom of the wood I always presumed was a metal (of I guess plastic) trim, could actually be a light strip for ambient lighting. It looks like there might be a connector on the dash too, where the trim is also missing.
     
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    Ordered MS LR on 1/10, converted on 1/29..

    So, I guess this is standard fare for Tesla from what I hear around here? From everything I gather the MS refresh is still in development, and the odds of getting a car in March seem rather slim.

    This really doesn’t seem unusual, or concerning for most Tesla owners - that a car is still in R&D mere weeks before expected delivery?

    Perhaps I’m being too old fashioned, but it’s not confidence inspiring myself. Is this how it went for the M3 and MY??
     
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    So are you canceling your order?
     
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    #21753 TurboBear, Feb 22, 2021
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    Yes and yes, and continues with constant iterative changes to the vehicles. Try to relax, enjoy the rampant unsubstantiated speculation of this forum, and savor the anticipation of your new car. ;)
     
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    No - I am just pouting and will get over it...
     
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    Interesting find, thanks!
     
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    I was told by the factory that is so when they drop a screw down in teh body, they can turn it on its side and shake it our through the hole.
     
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    #21758 omarsultan, Feb 22, 2021
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    I am unconvinced the Plaid will get priority over LR this time around, a few things have changed since prior introductions of S and X models:
    • In the scheme of things, S/X volume and the impact on financials is dwarfed by the volume of the 3/Y
    • In the past, Tesla manipulated lead time in the configurator to make the Performance models more appealing--when I put in my order, the LR and Plaid had the same lead time
    • In the past, models had more variance in interior options (i.e. different seats, premium interior) and Tesla focused on a single config/build to debug the production line. The LR and the Plaid appear to have the same interior (except swapping wood for CF trim), so, theoretically, building side-by-side is not more complicated
     
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    I like tempest wheels also but may change them to 20' aftermarket in the future if I end up changing my preference. Other than that the model s mules have some black rims that aren't arachnids hopefully they change the rims under the tempest covers to those. Also contacted my SA and I was told my order got push back to late March-early April. originally March 1st-31
     

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    Does it reflect that on your account page? Just curious as it's quite possible I'm in that group as well, but mine is now just showing "March" (was March 1 to March 31).
     
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