Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[trimotor]

Just got an offer to schedule MSP delivery date of 3/3 - 3/5. Picked mid-day on 3/5.

With regards to insurance, I worked with Progressive, who was cheaper by $200/6mo than USAA where I have several vehicles, yet no autos (just motorcycle policy) at Progressive...go figure. Anyway, we set up a new auto policy with the VIN that started in an arbitrary future date of 3/31, with payment made. Progressive said I can pull the start date earlier when I know delivery, of course paying for those extra days. I then submitted the documentation as proof of insurance through the Tesla app. It was good to get solid quotes and comparison shopping.

The next day I happened to be near the Tesla dealer and stopped in and chatted with them...wish I did that first. They did say, despite the app saying 100% the opposite, that not providing insurance with the VIN would not affect the delivery date.

As a first-time Tesla buyer, I feel like a young horse getting "broken."

Would like to hear more experiences of those who did an ACH bank transfer after viewing the car, or if I should get a bank check. The Plaid app is not an option to me (principles).

 

[dn325ci]

Just got a VIN.

RF534xxx probably?

 

[sorka]

RF534xxx probably?

Yup.

 

[Solidred]

They want me to provide proof of insurance before they schedule a delivery date. My insurance does not provide proof of insurance for future vehicles and I'm not about to put a car on my policy not knowing when I'll be getting it. Anyone with a similar issue?

Just upload proof of insurance on any of your vehicles.

 

[sorka]

Just upload proof of insurance on any of your vehicles.

Thats what I just did.

 

[terranx]

Would like to hear more experiences of those who did an ACH bank transfer after viewing the car, or if I should get a bank check. The Plaid app is not an option to me (principles).

I did an ACH transfer. No issues

 

[n2mb_racing]

I did an ACH transfer. No issues

How did you do an ACH transfer?

 

[raze814]

Just upload proof of insurance on any of your vehicles.

Don't understand the point of that if they are asking for the below

 

[dn325ci]

RF534xxx probably?

Yup.

Same for me. @n2mb_racing also same.

 

[Usafmueller]

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Most insurance companies give you 30 days to add your new vehicle. Probably varies by state so double check. At the very least, having the vin will get you a more accurate quote.

Yes sir, but what I’m saying is Per Tesla the insurance document you upload must have the vin of your new Tesla.

 

[Usafmueller]

Worked fine for my last delivery. I added the car to my insurance on the morning of delivery or maybe the day before. I forget. I wasn't about to pay for insurance on a car I didn't own yet, especially with Tesla constantly rescheduling delivery.

Copy that sir

 

[Chip Geek]

For the last 3 days, the start of my EDD window has been moving back to match the current date. I will continue to update my sig below but won't bother posting here until something significant happens. Like getting a VIN!

 

[sorka]

Yes sir, but what I’m saying is Per Tesla the insurance document you upload must have the vin of your new Tesla.

In my case it just asked for company, policy number, and expiration date.

 

[rockytop23]

I have MSLR delivery scheduled for the afternoon of Feb 28. Who else has a specific dates and time scheduled for MSLR delivery? Anyone before Feb 28?

 

[Septocaine]

I went with my buddy for his model 3 delivery last week. Aren’t they suppose to detail the car before pickup? There was dust and smudges all over the interior. I just figured the interior would be pristine for a delivery.

 

[n2mb_racing]

I went with my buddy for his model 3 delivery last week. Aren’t they suppose to detail the car before pickup? There was dust and smudges all over the interior. I just figured the interior would be pristine for a delivery.

Yes, but sometimes they don't do a good job.

 

[SucreTease]

I did an ACH transfer. No issues

How did you do ACH? That option is not provided.

The only method provided is using the Plaid service, which is most definitely not the same as ACH, as you must provide Plaid with your banks login and password, and their terms of service do not limit what they can do with the information they extract from your account history.

According to this article:

If funds are stolen from your bank account, would you just have to eat the loss? Chase, Capital One, and Fidelity state on their sites that if you share your information with a third party, you may be on the hook for stolen money.

 

[n2mb_racing]

How did you do ACH? That option is not provided.

The only method provided is using the Plaid service, which is most definitely not the same as ACH, as you must provide Plaid with your banks login and password, and their terms of service do not limit what they can do with the information they extract from your account history.

According to this article:

Yeah, I definitely wouldn't do Plaid to pay for my Plaid. I think personal check or bank check.

 

[Gibby13]

I have MSLR delivery scheduled for the afternoon of Feb 28. Who else has a specific dates and time scheduled for MSLR delivery? Anyone before Feb 28?

I have mine scheduled around noon of 3/1, my specific SA said they were told they could start scheduling again after 2/29. Who knows though. I'm just hoping the issue is actually fixed this week, but I'm still prepared for it to get rescheduled.

 

[Septocaine]

Yeah, I definitely wouldn't do Plaid to pay for my Plaid. I think personal check or bank check.

I spoke to customer service about how to pay for my MSP on Tuesday. She said they can only accept a “Certified Bank Check”. Which I believe is different than a cashiers check.