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DarylS2001
Member
Similar for me, I've been waiting in the UK since ordering in August (160 VIN) and I also have a Dec/Jan delivery date. I was told it would go into production last week but it didn't happen. Interesting you have such a specific date though.
Either there is a plant shutdown coming (issue with vendor or some other nonsense) or there is a need to produce a lot of inventory cars for some reason. Why would you and others be getting pushed back drastically when in Q3, they were building a lot of those MS 75 inventory cars with $7500 discounts and still got people their cars by 9/30? Not conspiracy - just questioning logistics. And if Monday's announcement involves something along the lines of "dealerships" or other partnerships for selling - then it may mean that inventory must be made to fill those lots even if it is ahead of named, custom orders. Another thing about the sale in September was the issue of the emails from Musk - building the inventory cars, posting them online and the $7500 all were done without his knowledge - makes me question what they really have going on behind closed doors.
dc_h
Active Member
Interesting lead time, where are 2000 cars a week going? One week is enough to stock up their stores and even a month of production seems to be enough to cover Europe in prior quarters.
Also, don't forget the Must proclamation that "do not discount unused cars" (ie. Tesla cannot discount a factory-fresh car.) Doesn't mean a dealership or partner cannot do a discount. Unless price-fixing such as Apple or other type of "restricted from sales prices" system is in place, I can see wholesale order pricing being done to distributors and dealerships (such as getting cars onto lots in Michigan and Virginia or wherever else Tesla is not selling directly).
This all could be the culmination of this: Musk: Tesla May Eventually Use Car Dealers But Not Ones Who Have Been “Jerks”
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Dstrohl
Member
So... lots of posts around cars getting delayed, but is this the norm? or is it mostly that the ones who are posting are the ones with delayed delivery dates?
Also, is there a point where, for the most part, baring uncommon issues, the dates are pretty fixed? (like, once the car is actually being built? so, once a date shows up that is < a month away (or whatever) it is likely to be pretty firm?
Is there a decent (more detailed) overview of the process from the experiences of the people on the list??? the one Tesla posts is pretty much "we are trying hard, we'll let you know when it's ready"... but something that listed the various states that the "my Tesla" page goes through, likely delaying factors in each state, how much each one changes, etc...
Also, is there a point where, for the most part, baring uncommon issues, the dates are pretty fixed? (like, once the car is actually being built? so, once a date shows up that is < a month away (or whatever) it is likely to be pretty firm?
Is there a decent (more detailed) overview of the process from the experiences of the people on the list??? the one Tesla posts is pretty much "we are trying hard, we'll let you know when it's ready"... but something that listed the various states that the "my Tesla" page goes through, likely delaying factors in each state, how much each one changes, etc...
Chaz
Big Kahuna
I thought I heard somewhere they were reconfiguring their factory production line to streamline and/or change output, which would, assumably, cause delays.
I ordered around the same time you did I also ordered the p100d on Sept 17th and got an email on the 10th saying my car was being shipped. I had a delivery window of Oct 3rd through the 10th but today it the 16th so who knows what's going on. Should be here this week or next. Really rooting for this week though!P100D order confirmed this evening
Late October - Early November estimate
HumanGenome
Member
I would definitely give them a call. Lots of people getting bumped back ~ 1 month.
acarlos1000
Member
The DS just confirmed the delivery date for my MS 75D on October 24th 2016 at the Fremont Factory.
DarylS2001
Member
acarlos1000
Member
I Ordered a Inventory MS75D on October 11th, and they could have delivered the car sooner in the Palo Alto Store, but I preferred to wait and get the car at the Fremont Factory
Dynastar
Member
Here's the email I just sent to [email protected].
On September 20th my wife and I placed an order for an inventory Model S in New York. Living in Montana we expected it would take some time to get our Model S delivered to us but the experience has been below even our modest expectations.
Our car was originally in New York but was transfer to New Jersey to prep for delivery. Our delivery specialist did a good job, calling us several times to get us the information we needed. At that time we let him know that we were going to be leaving on a road trip on October 19th and we very much hoped to be able to do it in our new Tesla. This was in early October and the car was nearly ready to ship. We hurried to secure financing and insurance so the car could be shipped ASAP and our loan with Alliant funded on October 8th, 10 days before our trip.
Once the loan funded we assumed the car would ship ASAP, but instead we heard almost nothing from Tesla. On the 10th our delivery specialist told us he would request an update on the shipping status of our car. After that email we received no further communication. On the 14th we called Tesla and found out that our delivery specialist was out of the office for an extended time, something which was also never communicated to us. Another representative assisted us, and promised a follow-up on the shipping status of our car on the 15th or 17th at the latest. Needless to say that follow-up never happened. When we called again today we were informed first that the car was ready for us to pick up in New Jersey (!), and then that the car was still sitting in Jersey and that we would get a follow-up on what was going on. I guess we'll see if that actually happens this time.
On September 20th my wife and I placed an order for an inventory Model S in New York. Living in Montana we expected it would take some time to get our Model S delivered to us but the experience has been below even our modest expectations.
Our car was originally in New York but was transfer to New Jersey to prep for delivery. Our delivery specialist did a good job, calling us several times to get us the information we needed. At that time we let him know that we were going to be leaving on a road trip on October 19th and we very much hoped to be able to do it in our new Tesla. This was in early October and the car was nearly ready to ship. We hurried to secure financing and insurance so the car could be shipped ASAP and our loan with Alliant funded on October 8th, 10 days before our trip.
Once the loan funded we assumed the car would ship ASAP, but instead we heard almost nothing from Tesla. On the 10th our delivery specialist told us he would request an update on the shipping status of our car. After that email we received no further communication. On the 14th we called Tesla and found out that our delivery specialist was out of the office for an extended time, something which was also never communicated to us. Another representative assisted us, and promised a follow-up on the shipping status of our car on the 15th or 17th at the latest. Needless to say that follow-up never happened. When we called again today we were informed first that the car was ready for us to pick up in New Jersey (!), and then that the car was still sitting in Jersey and that we would get a follow-up on what was going on. I guess we'll see if that actually happens this time.
Dstrohl
Member
Assuming you are talking about Dynastar's challenges, I sincerely hope not. Since he (or she<grin>) is getting an inventory car, there should not be any problems due to manufacturing or new products coming down the line. this looks like either a mis-communication problem (someone thought they were picking it up in NJ instead of Montana) or someone dropped the ball in keeping it moving down the chain. The only things that I could see in tomorrow's announcement that could cause this would be them closing major numbers of facilities or something like that (none of which fits the initial tease). It's possible that it could be things like Tesla announcing they are moving to all Tesla built semi's for moving cars, or something else cool like that, though I doubt it.
Are you taking delivery in Montana or NJ? If Montana, they surely have messed up logistics going on there and AWOL DS not handing off to another...
Dynastar
Member
Taking delivery in Montana. After I sent that email I finally got an update on the car, surprise surprise. I was told it's in the hands of Tesla logistics and they except to have it to me "towards the latter part of the month". I was promised a firm ETA as soon as they had one. At least the interest rate on my loan is nice and low while my car sits in Jersey...
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