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It looks like it may be a while. I mentioned this in my previous post which links to the certification summary information report of the EPA testing for the 2024 MS Plaid seen here: https://dis.epa.gov/otaqpub/display_file.jsp?docid=59786&flag=1
For the Model S Plaid testing began: 10/18/2023 continued 12/20/2023 and was finally issued a certificate on 01/04/2024.... which was the effective date. That's before the press release of the milage range change for SP, 3, X, and Y.
For context on how deep I'm in on researching what the hold up is: I ordered my Model S Long Range on 8 December 2023: Stealth Grey; Steering Wheel; FSD and financed through Tesla with the hope of refinancing with my preferred bank later vice doing that initially (Navy Federal Credit Union and at a lower rate). Recently, after the first 60 days from my order date, I reapplied to finance again through Tesla (wasn't a bad thing... came in at a lower rate)
Though this should not be frustrating... it very much is. Especially for those who need a vehicle. Fortunately for me, I'm not in super in a lot of need of a third vehicle. It's a retirement gift to myself (20 years of Service - US Navy).
But the articles stating that testing may not begin until the end of the month or next earliest date 7 March says a lot about how Tesla communicates to its customers based on how it communicates to its future customers regarding 'delays' or things that it's not proud of.
Anywho... just based on the testing of the MSP if testing were to begin on March 7 at the latest then yes, I can see how deliveries will not start until sometime in April at the earlier... and mid-May at the latest.
It looks like it may be a while. I mentioned this in my previous post which links to the certification summary information report of the EPA testing for the 2024 MS Plaid seen here: https://dis.epa.gov/otaqpub/display_file.jsp?docid=59786&flag=1
For the Model S Plaid testing began: 10/18/2023 continued 12/20/2023 and was finally issued a certificate on 01/04/2024.... which was the effective date. That's before the press release of the milage range change for SP, 3, X, and Y.
For context on how deep I'm in on researching what the hold up is: I ordered my Model S Long Range on 8 December 2023: Stealth Grey; Steering Wheel; FSD and financed through Tesla with the hope of refinancing with my preferred bank later vice doing that initially (Navy Federal Credit Union and at a lower rate). Recently, after the first 60 days from my order date, I reapplied to finance again through Tesla (wasn't a bad thing... came in at a lower rate)
Though this should not be frustrating... it very much is. Especially for those who need a vehicle. Fortunately for me, I'm not in super in a lot of need of a third vehicle. It's a retirement gift to myself (20 years of Service - US Navy).
But the articles stating that testing may not begin until the end of the month or next earliest date 7 March says a lot about how Tesla communicates to its customers based on how it communicates to its future customers regarding 'delays' or things that it's not proud of.
Anywho... just based on the testing of the MSP if testing were to begin on March 7 at the latest then yes, I can see how deliveries will not start until sometime in April at the earlier... and mid-May at the latest.
I think the heavy ding on our trade is coming yet. After 3 months it only dropped $500. About the same miles added as you.
This one will be my wife's car and she is ready to bust some heads over this mess.
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
USS FTW! Not sure what HW4 does anyway. Liking my '22 more, except for the depreciation and dark roof glass.Man, can't tell you how relieved I am that I cancelled my 2024 S LR reservation and bought a 2022 S Plaid last month. What a ****show it is this year.
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
Remember the Freemont dusty lot by the train tracks in 2021? They can pile a whole lot more in there.
I'm averaging 239 wh/mi, 251 including stationary since delivery.
I don't think the new LR RR will be much below 400, say 390 miles for the 19" wheels.
It's gonna drop that much in a year or two anyway due to calendar ageing. I'm at 92.6 KwH NFP out of 99.4 KwH on a good day for about 388 RM.
I suspect we'll see 375 miles for LR and 360 for Plaid.
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
But inside, I feel like a mushroom. Especially when fed BS by Tesla.I like the “stealthier” look of the dark roof.
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
Here's an idea that helped me through my 8 months EDD.
Rent a MS on Turo. Decide if you really need HW 4, or prefer USS. Get a front seat on the rattles and driveshaft vibrations.
I'm seeing '22 MS LR for less than 70/day in Socal!
Rent a MS on Turo. Decide if you really need HW 4, or prefer USS. Get a front seat on the rattles and driveshaft vibrations.
I'm seeing '22 MS LR for less than 70/day in Socal!
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
Great pics. I see you like the uncovered stock wheels. I have gloss black caps with red T insert I got from T sportline last year.
Yesterday I got the Amazon grey caps recommended here somewhere on this thread, they are a perfect match to the wheels.
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Yeah i ended up getting the black/silver variant of those caps from amazon, happy with the contrast on em. Uncovered stocks are pretty great, i know it’s a love/hate relationship with the tuning fork look but it shows off the calipers better so.
rockytop23
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Carvana offer that just expired was $4000 higher than Tesla trade in offer
There's finally an MSP UR B 19 SW matching my exact config in California deliverable to my address. Seems odd they'd have shipped it to inventory when I'm already paying the new higher price.
good luck- I know this center. Those MSLR have sat- consistent with multiple other posts. When I attempted to purchase they were unable to sell to me due to the vehicle being on “containment hold” in the computer which I have construed to be the lack of EPA conformity issue.
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I gave up on the wait this weekend and cancelled my MSLR (VIN and 1 week delivery window that marched forward daily to current date since 2/6). I really needed to replace a totaled vehicle from early Jan.
But I can’t quit this thread— need to see how long Tesla drags this out with the EPA.
But I can’t quit this thread— need to see how long Tesla drags this out with the EPA.
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