-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Model S Order & Delivery Tracker - Q1 2014
- Thread starter MidlifeCrisis
- Start date
♫♪ Wouldn't it be nice if... ♪♫Nice, now email [email protected] to suggest new locations where you drive!
...the in-car browser had location support so you could make a page that has a button saying "click to request a supercharger right here".
Crisis? What crisis?
Congrats on the new milestone passing. I can feel your excitement.
Canuck
Well-Known Member
I wonder if your vehicle will be on the same truck coming up here with mine. Mine is set for delivery on March 3. That was the earliest date I could choose when I was contacted recently about my delivery date and now it's relfected on my dashboard. I can't see them going to Calgary first and back and I doubt that there's enough of a demand up here for a second delivery so it may be that you will moved back another week, especially if you still don't have a delivery date on your dashboard.
Hey MidlifeCrisis! We sure think alike. I also ordered the all-weather mats and have gone through the same things with the Vancouver service center about the front one being on back order because the old ones don't fit. I also want to plaster the thing with these mats to protect the carpet. With three kids, wife and dog, this car needs protection! I also ordered the tire repair kit (since there's no spare) and the dryer adapter - which could come in handy. I'm on the waiting list for the center console. I have also bought the screen protector from Amazon, order the parts and built the lightweight extension cord in the thread here. In fact, I have a "Tesla box" where my wife puts all of the gadgets I have bought for it (cleaners, usb plugs and cables, etc.). The electrician is coming tomorrow to install the outlet in the garage. So I'm slowing running out of things to do to pass the time and I'm very jealous of your soon be delivery! Congratulations and enjoy!
You're probably right but I'm still in denial that it won't come in February
You could start ordering merchandise. I have shirts, hats, cup...
Canuck
Well-Known Member
That's funny. I have those things bookmarked on eBay but when my wife saw them and laughed at me, I didn't order them.
I bought a Tesla Jacket for the wife. Seemed to reduce her ridicule for my "Don't have my car yet" compensation buying.
chickensevil
Active Member
Bardlebee
Member
Hey guys, if I ordered my tesla at the last day of February. When would you think they would get it delivered it out to me? I live in Texas so I am wondering how much money I can save up for that steep up front tax I have to pay and also saving up for xpel ultimate cover.
I have dogs, too, one of which loves to go for rides, so I got the following massive seat cover for the 2nd row bench seat: Deluxe Quilted and Padded seat cover for Pets - One Size Fits All 56"Wx94"L Taupe . It will make my Model S look a little bit on the redneck side, but I will probably leave that thing in most of the time to protect the seats from all animals (pets, kids and passengers)!
Good idea on the tire repair kit and dryer adapter...I'll do some research on those things myself and may ask for some advice if there isn't an obvious choice for some of those things!
chickensevil
Active Member
They seem to be doing pretty good on their 1-2 months for performance and 2-3 months for everything else. So if you order at the end of Feb, assuming performance, I wouldn't expect it until April, and May if ordering a regular. You COULD also just order it now, and tell them to deliver it when you have the cash. The only thing you will pay for right now is going to be the 2,500 deposit, until you take delivery. I recommend this since there is no telling if/when they are going to change things up and the pricings might change.
So the better question is when do you feel comfortable with actually paying for the car? And then just pick a month that coincides with that time. This is originally what I was going to do (to help get a bigger down payment) and then just gave in and went for the earliest date possible.
- - - Updated - - -
I actually was reading up on this from the "buyers guide" (that was posted earlier in this thread I believe). It might be better (cheaper) to get the tire repair kit from a local store, instead of Tesla (like autozone or something similar).
Bardlebee
Member
I may do this method. But I have to wait till TSLA is above 200 to do the purchase. And I think it will do it Feb. but maybe not right away.
Found a tire repair kit on amazon for around $40 and just ordered it: Amazon.com: Slime 70005 Safety Spair 7-Minute Flat Tire Repair System 12-Volt: Automotive.
It may be even cheaper to find one in an automotive store, but this one had really good reviews on Amazon and could also inflate your tires without sealant (which I assume the more expensive Tesla branded model would also do).
i believe a 14-50 plug adapter comes as part of the standard charge cord kit, you don't need to order one separately
muleferg
Active Member
14-50 is included
Video Walkthrough | Tesla Motors
My service guy gave me this link. This is a must watch.
Video Walkthrough | Tesla Motors
My service guy gave me this link. This is a must watch.
JJR64
28680
I'm going to be taking the car into Chicago Auto Pros in Glen Ellyn to get a quote on OptiCoat Pro. I'm not sure about Xpel, it's quite expensive.
chickensevil
Active Member
Yeah there you go. If it makes someone feel any better, they probably are not making this kit themselves. Which is also why it is likely far more expensive since they are marking up the price so they can make money on it. There were some other things that I have seen recommended to get from a 3rd party instead of Tesla I will see if I can dig them up.
Edit: looked through the document again and I am not really seeing anything that would point to the other things I was thinking of. But just in case I will link it again here for others to read through because it is chalk full of very useful things you will want to go through as you go through the buying process.
Model S Delivery Checklist and Owners Guide
Last edited:
Similar threads
