Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[jebinc]

It’s like an early Christmas!

 

[Bill Price]

I'm absolutely positive that track mode will be here imminently in ET.

 

[jebinc]

I woke up to this. Zero Model S cars getting this update, per Teslafi. And while I haven’t checked yet (coffee first) I suspect there are zero Plaid track mode screens shots or UI release notes….

 

[jebinc]

I woke up to this. Zero Model S cars getting this update, per Teslafi. And while I haven’t checked yet (coffee first) I suspect there are zero Plaid track mode screens shots or UI release notes….

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And I checked (after coffee). Zero proof (real screenshots) of any public Plaid with Track Mode. Zero (as of 8am, PST).

 

[Ormond]

I haven’t been on here for awhile but I promised a comparison when we received my wife’s Mercedes EQS 450. We picked it up yesterday.

Customer service. Mercedes wins by a mile. They gave us an estimated delivery of mid 2022. They kept us informed at every step. They delivered far earlier than predicted. I like under promising and over delivering.

Looks. This is obviously subjective. I think the MS is much sexier looking but the EQS looks more luxurious. Old man/young man. I’m an old man and I like luxury but I haven’t forgotten sexy. I call it a draw.

Performance. No contest. Tesla wins by a mile. Even in sports mode the EQS feels sluggish at over 6 seconds 0-60.

Auto pilot. Very comparable. I do not have FSD so I can’t compare there. But with auto pilot the cars are about the same. The one thing the EQS has that Tesla doesn’t is lane change on turn signal. When I do that auto pilot shuts off. Am I missing something?

Range. Although the Tesla is rated at 405 miles and the EQS is rated at 350, I give the EQS the edge at freeway speed. My MSLR will get just over 300 miles at freeway speed (75-80 mph). On our 350 mile drive home we traveled 290 miles before charging. We had 18% SoC left. I think the EQS has a range at freeway speed of 320-330 which is very good.

Controls/AI. I give the edge to Tesla. That may be because I’m much more familiar with Tesla. The EQS will do everything the Tesla will do but it requires more buttons or maneuvers to accomplish. I may change my opinion after more experience with the EQS but I doubt it.

Luxury/comfort. EQS. No surprise. The seats have several levels of massage. The cabin is very spacious both front and rear.

The EQS hyper screen is pretty amazing. It allows the passenger to do anything the driver can do and then transfer it to the driver’s screen. And it looks cool.

I am not a sound guy but I can’t tell the difference between them.

The bottom line is no surprise. Tesla is head and shoulders better at performance. EQS is head and shoulders better at luxury and comfort.

My biggest surprise was range. The EQS is really good and the vehicles are very comparable.

PS. My wife loves the EQS. She’s been a Mercedes fan for a long time. But I’d take the MS over the EQS every day of the week. Just different strokes.

Did your dealership charge over MSRP? My dealership does at the current time. This is my biggest turn-off of the Mercedes. That, and the charging network.

 

[Bonelaw]

no date in the app now. Just says to manage the order online. Same EDD online.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Did your dealership charge over MSRP? My dealership does at the current time. This is my biggest turn-off of the Mercedes. That, and the charging network.

Yeah I've heard it's getting kinda bad right now. Hopefully dealers stop doing this soon!

Buyer Rejects $50K Dealer Markup On Mercedes EQS, Gets Lucid Air

Dealer markups are still a thing nowadays and this example proves they are more outrageous than ever amid the semiconductor crisis affecting vehicle production.

insideevs.com

 

[Bayern55]

no date in the app now. Just says to manage the order online. Same EDD online.

If you try to order a new long range ( dual motor) right now the ETA is also missing. Looks like it’s across the board. Plaid says 1-2 months now.

My ETA also gone

 

[Bayern55]

If you try to order a new long range ( dual motor) right now the ETA is also missing. Looks like it’s across the board. Plaid says 1-2 months now.

My ETA also gone

Correction: Plaid now “May-June” on new orders on my end…

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Correction: Plaid now “May-June” on new orders on my end…

Yeah May-June for white interior; Jan-Feb for black interior, and Dec-Jan for cream Plaids.

 

[jebinc]

Correction: Plaid now “May-June” on new orders on my end…

Really? Hard to believe, given the sheer amount of Plaid inventory out there. This bodes well for resale value, if it holds...

 

[uthatcher]

Yeah I've heard it's getting kinda bad right now. Hopefully dealers stop doing this soon!

Buyer Rejects $50K Dealer Markup On Mercedes EQS, Gets Lucid Air

Dealer markups are still a thing nowadays and this example proves they are more outrageous than ever amid the semiconductor crisis affecting vehicle production.

insideevs.com

I could have bought one for $25k over a month ago. A 480 with Hyperscreen. It really didn’t interest me at all. For my taste it was too slow, too much going on with the Hyperscreen, and an unattractive vehicle. And thats outside the charging network.

Still, I’m sure it’s a great car.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

I could have bought one for $25k over a month ago. A 480 with Hyperscreen. It really didn’t interest me at all. For my taste it was too slow, too much going on with the Hyperscreen, and an unattractive vehicle. And thats outside the charging network.

Still, I’m sure it’s a great car.

Yeah I remember lol! Yeah the biggest issue with that car is actually the dealers it's sold by. The actual car seems great, and I hope they make enough of them to suit demand.

 

[Bayern55]

Yeah May-June for white interior; Jan-Feb for black interior, and Dec-Jan for cream Plaids.

All dates back to previous. Including my ETA scare - must have been a server update or something

 

[TDud]

Did your dealership charge over MSRP? My dealership does at the current time. This is my biggest turn-off of the Mercedes. That, and the charging network.

They charged sticker. No markup.

 

[jebinc]

And I checked (after coffee). Zero proof (real screenshots) of any public Plaid with Track Mode. Zero (as of 8am, PST).

As of 10am, PST. Still ZERO Model S of any variety. ZERO.

 

[travwill]

As of 10am, PST. Still ZERO Model S of any variety. ZERO.

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You guys should start a track mode software or update thread. This is more “Delivery Tracking”

 

[Donsla MS]

If you try to order a new long range ( dual motor) right now the ETA is also missing. Looks like it’s across the board. Plaid says 1-2 months now.

My ETA also gone

According to the Tesla site, there are 30 new Plaids available at zip code 19333

 

[Hayseed_MS]

You guys should start a track mode software or update thread. This is more “Delivery Tracking”

On topic posts are only allowed between the hours of 3p and 6p EST.

11p-6a is reserved for @uthatcher and @2021plaid gushing and others sophomoric humor related memes
The balance is reserved for discussion on updates, PPF, tires, other EV's, and things "that she said".

ETA: Forgot to mention that under no circumstances is anyone who has taken delivery be allowed to post here.

 

[uthatcher]

On topic posts are only allowed between the hours of 3p and 6p EST.

11p-6a is reserved for @uthatcher and @2021plaid gushing and others sophomoric humor related memes
The balance is reserved for discussion on updates, PPF, tires, other EV's, and things "that she said".

ETA: Forgot to mention that under no circumstances is anyone who has taken delivery be allowed to post here.

It’s good to brush up on the forum expectations every now and then. Great post.