Tips for those who are buying Tesla with Tesla first time. I am one of you.
A bit of story. After selling my 2016 MX p100D back on 6/23/21 I have placed the order for Plaid.
I was promised to deliver a car by August which did not happen.
I was full of hope and was looking for a new bank with better terms which I have found and for some reason, they have pulled my credit report during opening a saving account with them which made a hard inquiry on me back on 7/19/21. Due to this, I've decided to get pre-approval which I got with no problems and days started counting back since pre-approval is good for 60 days.
On 7/30/21 I was told I would not get my car before October or even November. I can't wait that long for personal reasons.
On 7/31/21 a good member of this forum
@BobbyRitz has posted info that his local Tesla showroom has Plaid that was unmatched with the customer. I was able to take it under my possession by matching it with my order. The only color of the interior was different, but I don't care anymore.
I have started to work with my bank immediately but due to slow Tesla workers was not able to complete everything back on 7/31.
Today I woke up at 5 AM and took my phone. Only 6 hours later and 58 calls between Bank-Tesla-Bank I was able to finish everything. Even the bank has decided to change a bit of term which is fine.
So the purpose of this post is - if you are waiting for your new Tesla and will do your own financing do not wait until the last day, Call your SAs non-stop. Ask them when car will be in your town and make sure to get pre-approval before Tesla will call you and tell "you have 3 days to accept the delivery". Now I don't have questions about why people are getting unmatched with their cars even if they have a good CH and so... Just think a step or two ahead of tesla.
This is my 2nd Tesla and 1st one I have purchased (I hope so hahaha< hope check will make it to dealer tomorrow) with Tesla. So far this is the most complicated and worst case of buying a new car. And this is my 15th car in 8 years already....
Just be ready to fight for your new Tesla )))