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Freshly installed - all I need is a car to go with it - the installer could not help on that front.
 
Good things:

I had Aug/blank for days back and forth right before getting a VIN

I'm a 1/27 order so post refresh announcement

I'm a 2nd week of July delivery so post end of quarter push

All things considered, I have my VIN and delivery scheduled. It'll happen for everyone soon! I really think as others have said it's just a "you got a spec we decided to produce now so you get a car" sort of deal.
congrats and enjoy!!
 
I ordered a Plaid! However, I have a problem, and I hope you can help. I used Apple Pay and the email address doesn’t match my Tesla account. How do I update the address? Is there someone I can call? I’d hate to create another account.
I had the same issue--you need to talk to a human to get them to update the system. Do yo have an SA you were working with?

BTW, congrats!
 
Good things:

I had Aug/blank for days back and forth right before getting a VIN

I'm a 1/27 order so post refresh announcement

I'm a 2nd week of July delivery so post end of quarter push

All things considered, I have my VIN and delivery scheduled. It'll happen for everyone soon! I really think as others have said it's just a "you got a spec we decided to produce now so you get a car" sort of deal.
Congrats! Yeah, I'm really thinking August is just a placeholder!
 
Many of us have something holding us up..
Could be the white interior, Red ext, CF, 19s.. In your case, it’s CF; in my case, it’s the 19s.
Agree on the variables. Blank does not equal positive or Vin is imminent. It would be incredibly nice to have a valid estimate based off config/location/order date. I can except the fact that my config will be delivered based off build/availability . What I hate is the lack of transparency and inaccurate expectations.
 
Agree on the variables. Blank does not equal positive or Vin is imminent. It would be incredibly nice to have a valid estimate based off config/location/order date. I can except the fact that my config will be delivered based off build/availability . What I hate is the lack of transparency and inaccurate expectations.
Agreed. And to rub it all in Tesla's website still claims you can get Plaid in the next few days. What a load of *sugar*
 
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below is a breakdown how they ship it usually. EOQ push they do like to ship everything via truck.

  • Tesla ships by rail from Fremont to the East coast. It seems like they use either or both Union Pacific (UP) and BNSF.
  • My SA told me my vehicle will be shipped by rail to Chicago, then truck to MA.
  • For those in southeastern U.S., I've read others being told their cars is shipped via rail to Birmingham, AL, then truck to their SC.
The "output" / results based on this info:
  • The rail yard in Milpitas, CA is operated by Union Pacific
  • BNSF has a rail yard in Richmond, CA (see PDF for their rail routes for shipping vehicles in the US and Mexico)
  • List of automotive loading/unloading rail locations in the U.S. You'll find "Tesla" listed on here as well as the Milpitas, CA location.
On Monday, my SA told me that for EOQ push, all deliveries to east coast are coming via truck, not rail. So looks like conflicting data points. 😀
 
Picked up my Plaid yesterday, and here's my initial impressions for those interested:

- Seeing the new nose up close and personal : very aggressive, very shark-like. I had a 2014 and 2016 S, both with the round-cap nose, and this is like a perma grin.
- The 21's and the arachnids are a very nice combo.
- The interior is a marked improvement in fit and finish. Tight. And that new Tesla smell, mmmmm. Glad I changed to wood.
- The sound system is awesome ( Try "Sunday Afternoon in the Park" by Van Halen @ volume 9 ). The car itself is startlingly quiet. Rolling down I-5 in King County in my M3P is borderline irritating. In the Plaid, it's almost _soothing_.
- The Yoke, after Omar's videos, was almost natural - except for the turn signals. Still getting used to those, but I expect that the whole "Getting to know you" phase will be quick.
- The UI is... busy. Not bad, but takes an extra second or two in the settings panel to find what I'm looking for. Again, not bad just different.
- The driver's display is smaller than the 2016, but all of the graphical real-estate is well used. Clear, clean.
- I only had a brief opportunity to put the pedal down, and wasn't disappointed. I'll have this car for a while ( and my Dragy has arrived ) and will have plenty of opportunity for further testing.

The delivery experience, however, was not exactly stellar.

When I bought the 2014 S: I was lifted into the delivery area on a sedan chair, fanned with palm fronds, fed grapes, gliding through clouds of sweet-smelling, illuminated fog. A harp played in the distance, accompanied by a trio of classically trained vocalists. Some advisors wept openly and freely, as though seeing color for the first time after a lifetime spent in the dark.

When I bought the 2016 S: Car was prepped in and delivered with a group of three others. Bow on the hood, printed card with our names and "Welcome to your new Model S!" sat nearby. Pleasant, professional. "Take your time and let us know if you find anything". A scratch was buffed out immediately. I asked for the badging to be removed and *poof* it was gone. Professional, fast, complete.

When I bought the 2018 M3P: Car was prepped and ready when we arrived. Group of 5 people, went through paperwork quickly and efficiently. Found a couple of issues on the paint and they needed to find someone with appropriate tools, took 20 minutes. I pointed out a mis-aligned rear hatch, and was told to bring it back for a service appointment to get it adjusted.

The Plaid: We arrived 5 minutes early. Busy lot. We walk past the car on the way to the door and it looks great - a few fingerprints, smudges, but nothing that can't be quickly dispatched. No scratches. A random adviser asks if we need help - and spends 5 minutes telling us *in detail* what he loves about the Plaid and is happy for us. We get to the desk, check in - "Oh, I think your car is around here somewhere." I point to the exact car - "Oh right!" Some paperwork mixups in the process - "Pull out your phone and go do Tesla.com, and pull up your account" I'm told - and we get past the basics. Inside the car, plastic covers on screens and glossy surfaces are still in place. We finish, sign papers, temp plate is taped to the window. As we're about to leave, we're told to wait a minute and the advisor brings out a Congratulations card signed by those inside. "Go Embarrass A Lambo!" wrote one. As I pull out of the lot, I notice that the battery is at 40%.

There are opportunities to tune this process.

Summary: The wait for the car was agonizing and long. Reading through this thread was therapy and I thank you all for allowing me to lurk along. I can guarantee that once you sit in the driver's seat and grab the yoke, it will be a soothing balm for everything that's transpired. Be sure and wave when you pass another Tesla!

-HF
 
Tip! Don't coil up the cable that tight so it cools. I found my Gen 3 charger cable gets quite warm when charging. My Gen 2 charger does not.
My green light has been on since February. I don’t have it wrapped too tight so it is a great green led light. It has reminded me everyday for the past 4+ months that Tesla is laughing at me for thinking I might get my new S this year.
 
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The Plaid: We arrived 5 minutes early. Busy lot. We walk past the car on the way to the door and it looks great - a few fingerprints, smudges, but nothing that can't be quickly dispatched. No scratches. A random adviser asks if we need help - and spends 5 minutes telling us *in detail* what he loves about the Plaid and is happy for us. We get to the desk, check in - "Oh, I think your car is around here somewhere." I point to the exact car - "Oh right!" Some paperwork mixups in the process - "Pull out your phone and go do Tesla.com, and pull up your account" I'm told - and we get past the basics. Inside the car, plastic covers on screens and glossy surfaces are still in place. We finish, sign papers, temp plate is taped to the window. As we're about to leave, we're told to wait a minute and the advisor brings out a Congratulations card signed by those inside. "Go Embarrass A Lambo!" wrote one. As I pull out of the lot, I notice that the battery is at 40%.

There are opportunities to tune this process.

Summary: The wait for the car was agonizing and long. Reading through this thread was therapy and I thank you all for allowing me to lurk along. I can
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Tesla: There Are Opportunities To Tune This Process™
 
Agreed. And to rub it all in Tesla's website still claims you can get Plaid in the next few days. What a load of *sugar*
How does a multimillion dollar company not have a solid inventory count/prediction system based off the options selected to have an approximate…. At least month… I mean even if you put up a month +1 and then deliver it early, way better case scenario than knowing nothing at all affecting the following factors.

I don’t want to install a home charger to then find out it’s 1 year warranty will be up before I even use it due to car delivery uncertainties and delays.

I don’t want to list my current car for sale and then pull someone’s leg for an unknown period of time due to Tesla’s sugar.