Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[Hayseed_MS]

Once a week on Monday morning.

That's what she said.

 

[lzolman]

That's what she said.

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No change in delivery date

 

[MissBiscuit]

Newbie here - to the Forum and to Tesla. Ordered my first Tesla ever on March 19 - LR Midnight Silver/black interior/FSD RN 1146. Had a blissfully excited weekend where delivery as posted was June 1-30 (actually ordered accessories like a pet cover in anticipation!) but by Monday it had changed to August :-(... I grew up in Detroit to an auto industry family so not new to product launch delays, etc. but still antsy!!!

 

[Blue Stuff]

I think it is, or at least it was. I was going to do it for one of my cars, the issue is the state of CA collects sales tax -IN ADDITION TO- whatever your state charges when you take delivery in CA and drive it home. Pretty much makes it only a feasible option if you live in CA.

At least in PA you don't pay sales tax if it was collected by another state, just the difference if less (which would only be in Philly with their 8%). My local and state totals 7% so with CA's 7.25% I would only be out 0.25% which would be a couple hundred for the LR. Ain't tax fun!

 

[omarsultan]

Newbie here - to the Forum and to Tesla. Ordered my first Tesla ever on March 19 - LR Midnight Silver/black interior/FSD RN 1146. Had a blissfully excited weekend where delivery as posted was June 1-30 (actually ordered accessories like a pet cover in anticipation!) but by Monday it had changed to August :-(... I grew up in Detroit to an auto industry family so not new to product launch delays, etc. but still antsy!!!

Welcome!

 

[EVonly]

At least in PA you don't pay sales tax if it was collected by another state, just the difference if less (which would only be in Philly with their 8%). My local and state totals 7% so with CA's 7.25% I would only be out 0.25% which would be a couple hundred for the LR. Ain't tax fun!

Fremont, CA sales tax is 9.25%

 

[sflgator]

Ugh!! "Tesla is keeping the reason for the containment hold close to its chest, but sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that an unknown part is missing." I hope they don't resort to using duct tape & zip ties or something like that, lol.

 

[omarsultan]

Tesla should be happy to allow customers to pick up their cars at the factory.
Anyone know if that’s an option ?

It used to be--was pretty common for folks to do a factory tour then pick up their new car. Perhaps they will re-instate it once CA lifts pandemic regs. It is certainly fun, but there are also benefits to picking up your car at you local store.

 

[JustSaying]

A client of mine in the automotive space told me today that they are literally missing foam for their seats/padded areas. Wow.

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[Drew-MS]

It used to be--was pretty common for folks to do a factory tour then pick up their new car. Perhaps they will re-instate it once CA lifts pandemic regs. It is certainly fun, but there are also benefits to picking up your car at you local store.

I’d definitely be interested and I’d be fine paying CA tax which means I wouldn’t have to pay NY tax. The rate is similar.

 

[Drew-MS]

At least in PA you don't pay sales tax if it was collected by another state, just the difference if less (which would only be in Philly with their 8%). My local and state totals 7% so with CA's 7.25% I would only be out 0.25% which would be a couple hundred for the LR. Ain't tax fun!

Same situation with NY.. my tax rate is almost 9% so 9.25 is only a few hundred dollars more.

 

[Blue Stuff]

Fremont, CA sales tax is 9.25%

Wow. So it would cost me close to $2K extra to pick up. Separate topic but why does anyone want to live there?

 

[eipi10]

Wow. So it would cost me close to $2K extra to pick up. Separate topic but why does anyone want to live there?

World’s fifth largest economy if it were a country. World class educational institutions (Stanford, Caltech, Berkeley, etc.). World class scenery and outdoor activities — Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Lake Tahoe, Big Sur, Sequoia, etc. Ocean and beach for hundreds of miles. Moderate climate year round. Better restaurants and cultural activities than anywhere in the US except New York.

A better question is — why would you pick somewhere else?

 

[eipi10]

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Newbie here - to the Forum and to Tesla. Ordered my first Tesla ever on March 19 - LR Midnight Silver/black interior/FSD RN 1146. Had a blissfully excited weekend where delivery as posted was June 1-30 (actually ordered accessories like a pet cover in anticipation!) but by Monday it had changed to August :-(... I grew up in Detroit to an auto industry family so not new to product launch delays, etc. but still antsy!!!

I think the wait is more annoying for people who bought the pre-refresh car or who bought the car in January or February after Elon Musk lied and said it was already in production and would start delivering in February. The apologists’ original explanation was that he didn’t realize there would be battery safety problems. Their new explanation is apparently that he didn’t realize Tesla lacked the parts needed to make the car.

 

[AnselmDante]

World’s fifth largest economy if it were a country. World class educational institutions (Stanford, Caltech, Berkeley, etc.). World class scenery and outdoor activities — Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Lake Tahoe, Big Sur, Sequoia, etc. Ocean and beach for hundreds of miles. Moderate climate year round. Better restaurants and cultural activities than anywhere in the US except New York.

A better question is — why would you pick somewhere else?

I was living in Tucson for 23 years, where it is sunny and warm all year round. Then I moved to New England, where it is cold and wet for most of the year...

 

[Drew-MS]

Wow. So it would cost me close to $2K extra to pick up. Separate topic but why does anyone want to live there?

Those that live in NYC pay 12.5% tax

 

[DukeofURL]

Those that live in NJ pay 0% tax on EVs, as much as the idea of flying out and driving back sounds like fun (and it was fun to do it to Texas, and to Germany for a BMW), it's certainly not worth the premium here haha.

 

[Hayseed_MS]

I need to get my refresh delivered soon - my current Rover feels violated because I keep trying to plug it in.

 

[Drew-MS]

A better question is — why would you pick somewhere else?

* Tired of waiting
* Just want the car now
* It sounds fun
* Maybe meet some like-minded TMC members
* Always wanted to drive across the country

Edit: probably should have read the entire comment ha

 

[bmt00]

I would absolutely go pick it up from Fremont next week if given the option. As it is, I will be flying to Houston on deliver day, signing paperwork, and driving back to New Orleans. I'll have a cool 6 hours to play with everything.

I used to live in New Orleans. Driving a car as low as the Model S there is brave. Hope you went with 19" wheels!