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I think I read somewhere that there is more to it than just the version number. There are perhaps some other associated files. Maps?
My order for a midnight silver metallic 100D was confirmed on March 12 at which time my DS told me my car was tentatively scheduled to start production beginning May 7. I’m planning to take delivery at the Fremont factory so I can tour the factory on May 31 (reservation confirmed). My hope is to drive back to Palm Springs on Saturday with a recharge stop at the Kettleman City supercharger. That location has 40 stations and a 24 hour lounge. I just yesterday noticed I have an assigned VIN, so I’m wondering if the production date will be moved up.
Fingers crossed.
Fingers crossed.
Hi Scott,
It sounds like fun.
Mine took 30 days from the time the order went “final” including delivery to Atlanta. There was a 1 week delay between the initial configuration and the final order to allow cancellation or changing the order. I think the actual build took 3 days.
If there's not the transportation delay, it seems you should be able to pick it up shortly after the build finishes. I wonder how long it takes from build finish to the earliest one can take factory delivery? I might call the factory delivery center and ask.
I wanted to do the factory delivery but California charges sales tax for factory delivery even for out of state residents.
If you find the end of build to earliest factory delivery time, Would you let us know?
Best,
David
It sounds like fun.
Mine took 30 days from the time the order went “final” including delivery to Atlanta. There was a 1 week delay between the initial configuration and the final order to allow cancellation or changing the order. I think the actual build took 3 days.
If there's not the transportation delay, it seems you should be able to pick it up shortly after the build finishes. I wonder how long it takes from build finish to the earliest one can take factory delivery? I might call the factory delivery center and ask.
I wanted to do the factory delivery but California charges sales tax for factory delivery even for out of state residents.
If you find the end of build to earliest factory delivery time, Would you let us know?
Best,
David
Brettski
Member
Hi! Keep us posted - I ordered 5 days after you. Was considering delivery at Freemont but haven't heard much yet about the reliability of delivery dates. By the way, I'm the Palm Springs area as well.
Thanks David. I suspect there was a mad dash to build the Model 3 before the end of the first quarter, which may or may not affect the S and X production. And then again I could be wrong.
It’s shameful that California would charge you tax, but not surprising. My decision to take delivery in Fremont was a combination of getting the car earlier, touring (hopefully) the factory, and hitting the new Apple Park Visitor Center. Another must-see is the Kettleman City Supercharger site. You should check it out on YouTube. A former fast food restaurant that is a 24-hour lounge. I think Tesla is going to build more of these, in fact they’ve pulled a permit for a drive-in restaurant cum supercharger in Santa Monica California. Lots of Teslas there.
My originally assigned delivery person, who is in Cathedral City, helped get me reassigned to Fremont. That individual seemed confident that they could accommodate my combined factory tour and delivery. To be honest, if the car is ready earlier I’d skip the tour for now.
Idaho_Steve
Member
Scott - Tesla’s VIN assignment and build interval seem unrelated. I ordered 12/26, received a VIN within a couple of weeks but the production pushed to mid-March. I’m actually still awaiting delivery nearly 100-days later. With a factory delivery you are probably ok but I’d be a bit cautious. In my case I pushed some business trips from late March to April based on Tesla’s assurances that the car would be delivered in March. I’m now in a bit of a bind with an, as yet, unknown delivery date, an upcoming business trip next week, and the old car sold on 3/31. My DA has gone dark. Very frustrating experience at present. YMMV. Hope you have better luck. (Good color and model choice BTW! 
Steve, that does reflect well on Tesla. Based on my brief read of some posts here, I suspect that Tesla tries to fill up trucks that are going out of state. Also, it appears they build cars in groups based on common features, 75D v. 100D, panoramic v. Fixed glass roof, etc. then again I might be totally off base.Scott - Tesla’s VIN assignment and build interval seem unrelated. I ordered 12/26, received a VIN within a couple of weeks but the production pushed to mid-March. I’m actually still awaiting delivery nearly 100-days later. With a factory delivery you are probably ok but I’d be a bit cautious. In my case I pushed some business trips from late March to April based on Tesla’s assurances that the car would be delivered in March. I’m now in a bit of a bind with an, as yet, unknown delivery date, an upcoming business trip next week, and the old car sold on 3/31. My DA has gone dark. Very frustrating experience at present. YMMV. Hope you have better luck. (Good color and model choice BTW!
I also get a sense that the DAs are overwhelmed and sometimes a little flaky.
At least the stock is up today.
I'm reading some good things about HydroSilex from a number of detailers out there. Very interested in finding out more.
Red5StandingBy
Member
This probably is just a case of "lack of data," but the Model S Order & Delivery spreadsheet has not had any Prod Start dates added since 3/26. Same for the Model X. I know the line was shut down on Friday, 3/30, but I would have expected to see someone's car start production this week at least.
Has anyone out there who has an open order seen their car having started production this week?
Model S Order & Delivery 2017 & 2018
Has anyone out there who has an open order seen their car having started production this week?
Model S Order & Delivery 2017 & 2018
Yeah, that's exactly what my local SC rep told me. Said that new maps have some massive files that may hit ours cars at some point. Had no idea when..
I ordered 3/19 and my Delivery Specialist quoted mid to late May delivery yesterday on the phone. No VIN yet.
Idaho_Steve
Member
For the benefit of others who get direct ship, Tesla contracts with a covered, 6-vehicle, big rig contractor. In our case it had three Tesla’s and three non-Tesla vehicles onboard. (In case the Kalispel, MT and Gillette, WY customers are up on this forum your S100s look good and are in good hands with Shawn. Kalispel is to be delivered tomorrow 4/6.)
In other news, our S100D definitely confirms that VIN # is unrelated to build date. Despite the very low VIN (241xxx), the build was in mid-March so we did get the updated MCU and lighted vanity mirror lights. The car came off the truck in great shape despite the circuitous route from Fremont to Seattle (to pick up a Nissan no less) and finally Boise.
All in all worth the wait. Such a sweet ride.
In other news, our S100D definitely confirms that VIN # is unrelated to build date. Despite the very low VIN (241xxx), the build was in mid-March so we did get the updated MCU and lighted vanity mirror lights. The car came off the truck in great shape despite the circuitous route from Fremont to Seattle (to pick up a Nissan no less) and finally Boise.
All in all worth the wait. Such a sweet ride.
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jeffdom1978
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I saw your post and instantly checked mine and YEP, I also got a VIN from my March 16th order!
2570xx
Brettski
Member
Same here, guys (for 3/14 order). For what it's worth, the order specialist called me and said production is scheduled to start the second week of May, with a probable late May delivery (in CA).
Congratulations. Now the agonizing wait begins. My VIN 254xxx showed up April 2, my DS is not responding to emails. Last eta I had was an early May production.
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