Model S Order & Delivery Tracker

[travwill]

I just spoke to my DS and she confirmed my car has arrived and they are processing the 7 cars. They will be prepping car and installing the center console for my pickup tmrw at 1pm!

Awesome! Post some pics later of that great silver, grey, and black combo when you get a chance ;-) Enjoy and have fun tomorrow!

 

[Electrical_Eng]

YEAH! Totally don't want to make anyone jealous here as I've already been running late, but just got a call from my DS here in Chicago. My car went into transit after sitting on the lot a while this AM I noticed. Got a call though that said it COULD be here by Monday, so we setup a delivery pickup for next Wednesday now at the SC in Chicago, 6/17! Not even really late June anymore.

So apparently, they throw them on trucks sometimes and not trains. Mine is coming on a truck straight to Chicago SC versus the long train ride now - hopefully safely still.

Gotta pay for it now I guess and totally stoked to get it earliest than expected now still (maybe).

-T

My Columbus DS said when I confirmed the MS order, "Most likely it will be transported from the Fremont, CA factory by a semi-truck car hauler instead of our normal rail moves. When it has completed the production process and the transporter has it, I will be able to track their progress and provide you with updates along the way."

Well the MS ended up on a rail. Totally deflating especially seeing on My Tesla how quickly the P85D was built. It has taken 9 days to go from Fremont to New Mexico. I wonder how Tesla determines if a MS will be shipped via truck or rail.

The DS said, "The train hauling your Model S is currently at a rail compound near Clovis, New Mexico. It will soon be rolling again with another stop before finally reaching the Chicago area rail compound. Once in Chicago the rail cars will be unloaded and your Model S will be transported to the Columbus service center."

I thought I read that P85Ds were given high priority for delivery and that is one of the reasons I bought the P85D so I would not have to wait so long. I am sure it will all be worth the wait.

The wall charger is taking a long time to show up at my home. Ordered it awhile back and after e-mailing Tesla (apparently it can take 9 days to ship it out) it is scheduled to arrive on June 17. Guess that went the rail route too. I have the 100-Amp service all ready to go. I am also installing two NEMA 14-50 receptacles (one in case the wall charger fails and the other for hopefully a Model X or Model 3). I would like to get feedback on any other items that would be useful to install now.

I concur with wayner when he said, "Wouldn't it be so much nicer if they activated your Tesla account on the car when the car left the factory so that you could see where it is while you are awaiting delivery?" I can track a $1 item on Amazon yet can't track a MS without bugging my DS. I will e-mail Tesla on our behalf to suggest this feature.

Glad to hear that others are getting their deliveries. I can't wait to join you guys!

Quick question: someone told me that rail is safer than truck. Why is rail safer? Thanks.

 

[travwill]

Quick question: someone told me that rail is safer than truck. Why is rail safer? Thanks.

id say if by truck:
1. Lots more potential for road debris to hit loaded cars.
2. Way more chase of an accident occurring with other cars driving
3. Roads suck in areas so bumpy, construction, etc.
4. Trucks have to stop some too and rest more.

 

[Anthony7]

I guess my DS isn't aware about tracking cars? I find it amazing that some are able to track cars via rail or truck yet mine always said she can't. I also can't believe it took a week for my car to get to Las Vegas from CA... DS says there was a whole truck delivered so there couldn't have been any stops. One of those Tesla mysteries ... I just hope my car was on top in the middle :wink:

 

[travwill]

Sweet DS wrote me and said if free they would probably have car ready around 5PM today if I'm free to stop in. OF COURSE I'll make sure I'm free!

beautiful day here in Chicago so look forward to picking up my bright white MS today now. I will say that the last week has surprised me in speed! After sitting on Tesla lot then getting trucked in and delivered next day now

:smile:

 

[wayner]

beautiful day here in Chicago so look forward to picking up my bright white MS today now.

The day after you win the Stanley Cup is always a beautiful day. 48 years and counting here in Toronto.

 

[Anthony7]

OMG! just brought her home... It was so distracting driving home. I'm happy and the car has LTE!

 

[Electrical_Eng]

id say if by truck:
1. Lots more potential for road debris to hit loaded cars.
2. Way more chase of an accident occurring with other cars driving
3. Roads suck in areas so bumpy, construction, etc.
4. Trucks have to stop some too and rest more.

Thanks for this list. Makes sense.

And congrats on the delivery!

My DS sent me an update that the MS P85D is still in New Mexico. Been there for a week. I guess there is another "black hole" besides Chicago out there for MS's!

 

[pedriscoll]

Anthony and Travwill, Congrats!! Now I am really jealous that I have to wait till next week for mine!!!

 

[bjwModelS]

Sweet DS wrote me and said if free they would probably have car ready around 5PM today if I'm free to stop in.

Welllllll???????

 

[blue_superstar]

Just took delivery of my Metallic Blue Model S 85D from the factory. Didn't really have a full on Model S delivery walk through. The delivery specialist asked if I had already seen the delivery walk through videos and I said yes. So he said that he would just answer my questions and moved on. I didn't really have too many questions, quickly went through the paper work and took the car for a drive. Returned an hour later for the factory tour. Factory tour was awesome and saw hundreds of Model S cars being produced.

I had chosen textile interior as I'm not a big fan of leather. I had never seen a standard textile interior until today. I'm quite happy with the seats but not so much with the dashboard, headliner and doors. There is just hard plastic and have seen much cheaper cars having better fit and finish. For those out there who went with textile interior or considering it I recommend checking out a car in person before going with that option.

 

[travwill]

Welllllll???????

Ha, it is awesome, even better than I remember. Wrote some feedback real fast on the 70D thread and owner impressions thread, not this one. But, will have to get some cool pics soon but heck, they all look the same somewhat right? I am really happy with the white, looks great with the tan interior and really like the black headliner with that combo. I got alcantara on the dash which looks pretty good - but people building say after june 1 will be getting leather again on the dash, FYI...

 

[bjwModelS]

I got alcantara on the dash which looks pretty good - but people building say after june 1 will be getting leather again on the dash, FYI...

Congrats on delivery! I'm getting my 14-50 installed in the garage as we speak... and hoping the next 2-3 weeks fly by

Any threads talking about leather vs alcantara on dash?

 

[travwill]

Congrats on delivery! I'm getting my 14-50 installed in the garage as we speak... and hoping the next 2-3 weeks fly by

Any threads talking about leather vs alcantara on dash?

Thanks! No threads on the comparison other than I think you will have alacantara also since we built at similar times, the switch back to leather really just started and I think they honored what you were supposed to get in your order actually (so order time is more important). The leather will look nice and maybe be easier to clean, but the alcantara looks more special/unique somewhat.

Snagged a picture (although not a great one) at the work garage today before walking in... It is so clean/new right now hehe, will never be quite so clean at this level again...

 

[mposki]

So I ordered on June 2, it was autoconfirmed on June 9, entered queue on June 11 and was told yesterday that it will hit the production floor on June 19 (or 22). I have an appointment to take delivery the day after I return from a vacation on July 3.

Just had the HPWC installed yesterday. Not surprisingly 100A electrical wire is massive.

1 month from order to delivery. Impressive.

 

[Anthony7]

Nice ride! windows look tinted already.

I woke up to a fully charged car (90%) at 214 miles and a garage that smells like heaven (new car smell)

 

[BigThumper]

My first post! Like many others, I have been stalking for a few months, soaking up as much info as possible. This forum is what made me pull the trigger. So thanks so much for the many contributions.

Ordered: 5/7
Confirmed: 5/15
Production: Around 6/4 (just happened to notice in mytesla)
In Transit: Around 6/10 (once again, just happened to notice)
Delivery set for: 6/24
VIN: 89986

I received minimal communication from my DS. He called me when the order was placed and emailed when it was in transit (6/11). Although I knew when it was in transit because I began checking the website more frequently. Today, I emailed him about getting a firmer date for delivery and he replied that it will be ready next Wed! I wonder when he was going to call me with that info? LOL

I tried to keep myself calm ever since I placed the order...by trying not to read this forum that much(yeh right), not bugging the DS, not stopping by the store. That's all over now! No more calm. I'm pumped!! I think I'll need ambien to get sleep for the next week!! Maybe the DS shouldn't have told me until the date was closer???? Ehhh...who am I kidding.

And to top it off......my wife, who is NEVER pumped about any car I've ever had.....is overly pumped about this one. My wife told the sales lady, that she would love to rub baby oil all over the Model S and just rub it!! LOL! You should have seen the sales lady's reaction. Gotta luv the wifey. But I have a bigger problem.....I don't share cars well........... :scared:

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My first post! Like many others, I have been stalking for a few months, soaking up as much info as possible. This forum is what made me pull the trigger. So thanks so much for the many contributions.

Ordered: 5/7
Confirmed: 5/15
Production: Around 6/4 (just happened to notice in mytesla)
In Transit: Around 6/10 (once again, just happened to notice)
Delivery set for: 6/24
VIN: 89986

I received minimal communication from my DS. He called me when the order was placed and emailed when it was in transit (6/11). Although I knew when it was in transit because I began checking the website more frequently. Today, I emailed him about getting a firmer date for delivery and he replied that it will be ready next Wed! I wonder when he was going to call me with that info? LOL

I tried to keep myself calm ever since I placed the order...by trying not to read this forum that much(yeh right), not bugging the DS, not stopping by the store. That's all over now! No more calm. I'm pumped!! I think I'll need ambien to get sleep for the next week!! Maybe the DS shouldn't have told me until the date was closer???? Ehhh...who am I kidding.

And to top it off......my wife, who is NEVER pumped about any car I've ever had.....is overly pumped about this one. My wife told the sales lady, that she would love to rub baby oil all over the Model S and just rub it!! LOL! You should have seen the sales lady's reaction. Gotta luv the wifey. But I have a bigger problem.....I don't share cars well........... :scared:

Oh yeah...the specs

Model S 70D | 89986 | Obsidian Black | Premium Interior & Lighting | Black Next Gen Seats | Black Alcantara | Panoramic Roof | Autopilot | UHF Sound | 19" Cyclone | Subzero

 

[Anthony7]

One of the things that stand out I love is the black alcantara, you'll love it!

 

[travwill]

Nice ride! windows look tinted already.

I woke up to a fully charged car (90%) at 214 miles and a garage that smells like heaven (new car smell)

I know, it is great. I haven't had that smell in like 10+ years actually as this is first truly new car in a while - I'm sure its not healthy hehehe but nothing beats it! I'm charged at 80% right now with 196 miles ;-)

 

[mposki]

So I am cross posting between threads but I just found out my car is IN PRODUCTION. 15 days post order, 8 days post order confirmation.