Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[BruceR61]

Those wheels on the Red M3 on the carrier don't look bad. Are they the same 19" we are talking about for the MS, but with a cover?

 

[Reddy Kilowatt]

This morning’s shipment at Tysons
3 truck loads. Probably four Plaids on the three trucks. Pure Chaos at dealership prepping hundreds of cars

 

[Maximus023]

What would be easier than getting Tesla to get you the car on time would be to just have your baby stay up in there until August.

LOL, I think she wants the Plaid as much as I do

 

[rhuber]

They have cubby holes now all seats appear to be vented. Cloth on door panels now

The middle seat isn't vented, because every middle seat passenger deserves maximum suffering, always.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Hmmm, the first white interior it seems

@omarsultan picked up a car with a white interior at the 6/10 event.

 

[Reddy Kilowatt]

Those wheels on the Red M3 on the carrier don't look bad. Are they the same 19" we are talking about for the MS, but with a cover?

Those are the wheels under the Aero's. The Y's are good looking also . I would probably go with the Aero's given how nice they are underneath the ugly disk.

 

[txblues]

OMG JUST GOT A VIN - CANNOT BREATHE

 

[bmt00]

Some more conflicting info. These guys are saying that the switching is allowing matching of already-built configs, whereas they are apparently custom-building mine.

 

[Zaker89]

Does anyone have idea if I switch to 21" wheel via SA, will it move my delivery queue all the way back? xD

 

[Needsdecaf]

Some more conflicting info. These guys are saying that the switching is allowing matching of already-built configs, whereas they are apparently custom-building mine.

"Soon enough".

I guess this is what passes for acceptable answers from Tesla? Based on my experience, you're doing better than I was!

 

[Ormond]

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

Congratulations! Now where are the photos? My 2016 delivery was excellent. I drove and inspected the car prior to taking delivery.

 

[sam3194]

OMG JUST GOT A VIN - CANNOT BREATHE

Long Range. Correct?

 

[txblues]

That's right, long and strong

 

[EndlessPlaid]

That's right, long and strong

 

[Ormond]

Never posted pics. Here are some. Not great. But cream interior with wood, blue exterior.

Awesome! Drive it in good health!

 

[Ormond]

Never posted pics. Here are some. Not great. But cream interior with wood, blue exterior.

Awesome! Drive it in good health!

 

[Cysco]

OMG JUST GOT A VIN - CANNOT BREATHE

Spec? & what part of Texas?

 

[Gbubble]

Does anyone have idea if I switch to 21" wheel via SA, will it move my delivery queue all the way back? xD

I just switched and was told that it would not change my position in line.

 

[Zaker89]

Good lord. I was told previously that all Tesla financing was good for 90 days. This is concerning.

You actually can check the expiration date of financial approval in your order page source code section

 

[Drew-MS]

I am getting XPEL Prime XR Plus 35 on the back windows and hatch and 70 on the front driver and passenger windows. If you are new to tint and worry about these things, CA requires front windows to have 70% VLT (and your installer should give you a certificate that the front windows are compliant).

In many states with strict tint laws (NY,) you just need to get a doctor to sign off on a DMV ‘window tint exemption form.’ Could be an eye doctor, regular primary care doc. Just say the sun (at the drivers side window) makes it difficult to see even with sunglasses.
Simply send the signed form to DMV, and you’re good. They’ll send you a document to keep in the car and a little sticker to put by the registration