Hey guys!! would like opinion on this. Picked up the Plaid Friday. it is the most expensive car I ever bought. There is this small imperfection on the steering wheel. SHould I get this replaced? What is your experience with things like this on this level of a care
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Have been blank since June 17. (Prior was June for one day and July02-14 or something before that)
Red/CF/21/Dallas, TX
I haven’t heard a peep from Tesla for over a month. I can only assume it’s the red paint.
Red/CF/21/Dallas, TX
I haven’t heard a peep from Tesla for over a month. I can only assume it’s the red paint.
Absolutely! Particularly since it should be a quick fix once they have the parts.
EVonly
Member
I think there is a pretty logical reason for this. While revenue and profit margin numbers certainly seem like the most important variable, the Tesla S has become inconsequential. Therefore, Tesla will live and die based on 3/Y delivery numbers. Exceeding analysts expectations on 3/Y deliveries, at this point, seems more important than delivering a handful of Model S cars. Tesla hasn’t delivered a S/X this year until recently, and the market doesn’t seem to care.
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@SailorDave I visited Tesla delivery center yesterday and I asked. They said the 19” are all season. I said you sure? They said let‘s check. After about 20 minutes of checking and pulling sheets from Fremont, they found out the 19” were summer tires. So I changed my order to 21”.
yerEVan
Active Member
That would drive me bonkers.
I would definitely mention it and see what they say. Worst they say is it's normal and they don't do anything about it.
Unfortunately, it's dependent on the particular service center as to how they deal with these things. In my area they're great for me especially about delivery issues but it's been 4.5 years since I took delivery and they are a lot more focused on the bottom line.
I created a list of issues and let my owner advisor and service center respond. I broke out any urgent issues into a separate service request which you can do through the app.
So my car (Black/Black LR 21”) has been at the service center since Friday, scheduled for delivery Tuesday. Have actually seen people posting photos of it on Facebook.
Trying to contact Tesla about going to pick it up early. It looks ready to go in the pictures. Now I’m worried they are using it as a training vehicle. How many miles should I expect to see on the dash when I pick it up?
Trying to contact Tesla about going to pick it up early. It looks ready to go in the pictures. Now I’m worried they are using it as a training vehicle. How many miles should I expect to see on the dash when I pick it up?
Bitjockey
Plaid MSM WhCf19
I'm somewhat frugal/pragmatic and couldn't justify the added expense, but it was my wife who insisted, well, demanded that I go Plaid. You only live once, and if we don't spend our money the kids certainly will, and there's more than enough so it doesn't really matter.That is beyond super easy.
You know, someone has made a GAWD awful fast four door grocery getting daily driver that does not burn fossil fuel. I live under a lucky start and can afford it. Why on earth would I have ANYTHING else?
It also helps that I am a huge mechanical nerd. You must feed it to maintain the "huge"
SoCalrancher
Member
You have started to settle into the"process". Once you get past month one, it does not get any better. At month 4, you go through emotions similar to a loss in your life. Anger....depression....is this somehow my fault. I am 180 days into the journey...I hope you don't go that long!! LOL!!!
Yeah, the Google wheels of justice slowly grinding away on that...
SoCalrancher
Member
Took this picture last week on an LR and Plaid in Ft Myers, Fl at the SC. 19s have Pirelli P ZERO. 21 in have Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
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SoCalrancher
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I would add to your list of items to be addressed. If you don't, you will look at it everyday and wonder why you didn't. My two cents.
So I got a couple of questions.
Whats the deal with all season vs summer tires that’s making people switch rims back and forth? Those stock tires probably have a 200 tread wear so they won’t last super long anyway.
Is there a running list of Plaid v LR in terms of what you get for the extra 50k besides a third motor and better acceleration/top speed?
Whats the deal with all season vs summer tires that’s making people switch rims back and forth? Those stock tires probably have a 200 tread wear so they won’t last super long anyway.
Is there a running list of Plaid v LR in terms of what you get for the extra 50k besides a third motor and better acceleration/top speed?
It should be noted on your MVPA on the first page--mine was 15.
Almost the same here except I picked white. Ordered in Jan. Common variables are TX and CF. I think it’s the CF more than anything. I’ll take any date (almost) at this point.
Cool, mine does too. I need to just chill…it’s been a long wait and I’m so close to the finish line
BTW thanks Omar for making the journey more bearable with your reviews/pics/advice/level headedness
BruceR61
Member
About an hour ago I changed to the 21's. I had delayed because I wanted the range and I drive a lot so I expect to need tires every 8-10 months or so if they last 15,000 miles. Last night my wife commented that she thought they looked much better. I had not even known she had been browsing the Tesla site! After seeing this picture, I am not regretting my decision but I do wonder what the 19" will look like on a car without the covers.
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