Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[TitaniumOverload]

Back to the deliveries:
Vin xxx3939 deliveried today
60 kWh, Green/Tan/Lacewood
Initial Reservation 5,162 on 10/04/2011

The usual, great car, game changer, etc... Very happy to date.
Regarding the whole final configuration and delivery process; just a step past wondering what was going on and an email or phone call would occur. Like clockwork everything fell together but with rather delayed communications. I think in the future two different things will happen to improve this.
1. Customer service will likely improve and communications arrive a bit faster.
2. Customers won't have been waiting for years and the OCD tendencies won't be as pronounced. If you are only waiting for a couple of months for your car you likely won't be checking the app ten times a day for the VIN (U know who U R)

Take home message, Buy one and welcome to the future.

 

[montgom626]

It took 12 weeks for my special order Volvo S60 to arrive.

 

[Kaivball]

It took 12 weeks for my special order Volvo S60 to arrive.

5 months for the second gen BMWX5 (when the third row was introduced).

Ordered in December, delivered in April.

There was zero communication from ordering until the dealer called and said the car had come in.

No app and no forum either...

 

[tomas]

5 months for the second gen BMWX5 (when the third row was introduced).

Ordered in December, delivered in April.

There was zero communication from ordering until the dealer called and said the car had come in.

No app and no forum either...

I waited 9 months for my daughter to be born, and she was PERFECT!!!! But no app or forum either.

 

[Morristhecat]

I waited 9 months for my daughter to be born, and she was PERFECT!!!! But no app or forum either.

Yes and you can't beat the ordering experience, and the daily updates from the manufacturer.

 

[Hobiemon]

Yup. Apparently, mine was the first "85" badge in Canada.

i know the masses like pics so here is the first CDN 85 badge. First time adding a pic so bear with me if it doesn't work!

 

[UMD86]

Just picked-up my 85kWh (non-perf) and got the "85" badge... DS said only P85 and 85 were getting badges, and it just started a few days ago...

Sweet

 

[Stephen4]

Does anyone know why the actual seat style was changed from what is presented on the website Design Studio? The head rests are quite different, the back ones are non adjustable and almost non-existent in the actual car.

 

[aaronw]

Saturday I picked up my green P85 that I ordered on 9/1. I had reservation number 11640. I had delayed finalizing as long as possible with the hope that they'd work out more bugs and improve the quality as they gained experience. I picked it up at the factory.

 

[NEWDL]

Does anyone know why the actual seat style was changed from what is presented on the website Design Studio? The head rests are quite different, the back ones are non adjustable and almost non-existent in the actual car.

I would suggest a new thread for this...

 

[rsampsonjr]

Took delivery on the 15th at the Dallas service center. Too busy having fun, so just now posting a picture for everyone. P85, Green (hard to tell from a picture on an overcast day), Tan, Carbon Fiber, 21" Silver, Pano Roof, Carbon Fiber Spoiler, Tech, Sound, Twin Chargers. Due bill: Parcel Shelf and HPWC. For those interested, there was not a P85 badge on the back.

 

[TampaLiam]

Took delivery Friday 2/22/13 at the Tampa Service Center! Excellent staff over there! Mark (manager), Kim (service advisor), Ben (delivery specialist), Aaron (technician), John (technician), Eric (parts)
P85 factory badging was present. Arrived with 15 miles. Registration transfer was completed prior to my arrival - so no temp tags! (I had a plate available)
Due Bill: Parcel Shelf, HPWC, Dent Repair, CF spoiler.

Drove it 400 miles over the weekend (no single long trip - just driving around everywhere).
Issues - windshield washer jets spray the bottom of the windshield (being fixed today), driver's seatbelt does not retract (being replaced this week).
I've already damaged the B pilar on both sides, and someone (possibly myself) did similar style damage to the plastic pilar in the rear seat, passenger side.

Since I'm spending a lot of time hammering the throttle and speeding along the highway, I've been draining the battery in no time. It's a little disappointing how quickly it drains with aggressive or highway driving, but I am certain I will calm down

I've given rides to 6 friends so far, letting each of them drive it as well. Torque-induced laughs, screams, and speaking pauses occur with 100% of passengers!

Lots of thumbs-up from other drivers on the road, lots of questions in parking lots.

Looking forward to showing the Tesla in shows side-by-side with my 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible! I typically think that folks showing a late model production vehicle at car shows are a bit....er...silly... but I feel that the rarity, technology, and the need to promote this brand & tech justify showing it

Very happy with the color combo - silver exterior, dark rims, black interior w/red piping.
CF dash inserts.
Swapped the license plate light bulbs with LEDs yesterday.
Tinting it next weekend.

Some photo love...

Photo comparing one LED plate light with the one stock light prior to completing the swap:

 

[carrerascott]

Took delivery Friday 2/22/13

Awesome! Got any interior pics? What did you get on the dash (carbon? wood? etc)

- - - Updated - - -

Took delivery on the 15th at the Dallas service center. Too busy having fun, so just now posting a picture for everyone. P85, Green (hard to tell from a picture on an overcast day), Tan, Carbon Fiber, 21" Silver, Pano Roof, Carbon Fiber Spoiler, Tech, Sound, Twin Chargers. Due bill: Parcel Shelf and HPWC. For those interested, there was not a P85 badge on the back.

Awesome. But, more pics. I have 2-3 more weeks to wait. Aaaaaa.....

 

[TampaLiam]

Awesome! Got any interior pics? What did you get on the dash (carbon? wood? etc)

Carbon dash I just realized that I haven't really done any interior pics! I shall do this...
Updated my prior post to notate the dash.

 

[Seegem]

Hey Man, well done! Congrats.

Which LED license plate bulbs did you buy? Got a link? I'd like to do the same to mine.

Cheers!

Mark

My First Impressions Report:

Owners delivery stories, photos and first impressions - Page 80

Took delivery Friday 2/22/13 at the Tampa Service Center! Excellent staff over there! Mark (manager), Kim (service advisor), Ben (delivery specialist), Aaron (technician), John (technician), Eric (parts)
P85 factory badging was present. Arrived with 15 miles. Registration transfer was completed prior to my arrival - so no temp tags! (I had a plate available)
Due Bill: Parcel Shelf, HPWC, Dent Repair, CF spoiler.

Drove it 400 miles over the weekend (no single long trip - just driving around everywhere).
Issues - windshield washer jets spray the bottom of the windshield (being fixed today), driver's seatbelt does not retract (being replaced this week).
I've already damaged the B pilar on both sides, and someone (possibly myself) did similar style damage to the plastic pilar in the rear seat, passenger side.

Since I'm spending a lot of time hammering the throttle and speeding along the highway, I've been draining the battery in no time. It's a little disappointing how quickly it drains with aggressive or highway driving, but I am certain I will calm down

I've given rides to 6 friends so far, letting each of them drive it as well. Torque-induced laughs, screams, and speaking pauses occur with 100% of passengers!

Lots of thumbs-up from other drivers on the road, lots of questions in parking lots.

Looking forward to showing the Tesla in shows side-by-side with my 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible! I typically think that folks showing a late model production vehicle at car shows are a bit....er...silly... but I feel that the rarity, technology, and the need to promote this brand & tech justify showing it

Very happy with the color combo - silver exterior, dark rims, black interior w/red piping.
CF dash inserts.
Swapped the license plate light bulbs with LEDs yesterday.
Tinting it next weekend.

Some photo love...

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[pete8314]

These are the bulbs I used, not sure why Tesla opted to use incandescent bulbs, seems out of keeping.

 

[rsampsonjr]

@seegem I just did my license plate lights today; since, I was finally able to register the car and get plates. I purchased them from http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Super-Bri...Festoon-6418-C5W-1-WATT-/261161166731?vxp=mtr (an updated listing from the teslatap site).

 

[TampaLiam]

Hey Man, well done! Congrats.

Which LED license plate bulbs did you buy? Got a link? I'd like to do the same to mine.

Thanks!

Bulb link:
2 Super Bright White LED License Plate Lights 1 5 Festoon 6418 C5W 1 Watt | eBay


- Update -
Ooops, didn't realize it had already been posted. I'll keep it up anyways

 

[joefee]

Took delivery on the 15th at the Dallas service center. Too busy having fun, so just now posting a picture for everyone. P85, Green (hard to tell from a picture on an overcast day), Tan, Carbon Fiber, 21" Silver, Pano Roof, Carbon Fiber Spoiler, Tech, Sound, Twin Chargers. Due bill: Parcel Shelf and HPWC. For those interested, there was not a P85 badge on the back.


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i have Pearl White but …. that black looks really nice!!!

 

[antochat]

Just curious, does anyone have any updates on vehicle being delivered to Oregon Washington with the est. delivery date of Feb.22 - Mar.8?