Model Year 2022 Refresh M3/MY

[spacehawk]

My SA says they are able to tell if the car has the upgrades or not. They've also said that they can't delay my order again 😬. Really hoping that all the new vehicles coming out of the factory have the proper upgrades...

 

[t.e.s.l.a_dude]

My SA says they are able to tell if the car has the upgrades or not. They've also said that they can't delay my order again 😬. Really hoping that all the new vehicles coming out of the factory have the proper upgrades...

Had you placed one hold before?

 

[Gauss Guzzler]

Does the 2022 M3 still have ambient lighting, puddle lights and door pocket lights?

Door pocket lights were discontinued years ago. Have they returned with the updated door panel?

 

[Jeremy3292]

Door pocket lights were discontinued years ago. Have they returned with the updated door panel?

They are in my 8/21 build date M3 LR.

 

[spacehawk]

Had you placed one hold before?

They unmatched me from one before, but they're seemingly following a new rule that you can only hold up to 90 days after your initial order date. It's all quite unclear. When I was unmatched they used a 5 day hold or something even though I asked for it to be as long as possible so I could have a better chance of getting the upgrades.

 

[PNWLeccy]

Door pocket lights were discontinued years ago. Have they returned with the updated door panel?

I think they were only discontinued in 2020 w and were reintroduced sometime in 2021. 2020 had a strange period where door pocket lights and dimming side mirrors were removed before coming back.

 

[t.e.s.l.a_dude]

They unmatched me from one before, but they're seemingly following a new rule that you can only hold up to 90 days after your initial order date. It's all quite unclear. When I was unmatched they used a 5 day hold or something even though I asked for it to be as long as possible so I could have a better chance of getting the upgrades.

I had put a hold for 60 days. The text message I got stated that I need to take the next VIN after my hold expired, otherwise my order is going to be cancelled. Hence, I will not reject a VIN or put another hold.

 

[tm1v2]

If I were waiting on a Model 3 order right now, and I wasn't in a rush for the car, I'd sacrifice the $250 order fee if needed to get the Ryzen MCU3. Sure it will hurt a little mentally, but that's essentially a really cheap price for the upgrade.

Of course there's a risk of further price increases turning that into a $1250 or more premium (by the time you can be confident of getting MCU3), but I would probably take that risk.

If you need a car now don't sweat it of course, MCU2 is fine, the car drives great either way. I needed a car last fall and I'm super happy with my October 2021 build, cars are always improving and there will always be enhancements around the corner that you'll miss out on. But if I could sacrifice $250 to get MCU3, yeah I'd do it!

 

[T4M3]

If I were waiting on a Model 3 order right now, and I wasn't in a rush for the car, I'd sacrifice the $250 order fee if needed to get the Ryzen MCU3. Sure it will hurt a little mentally, but that's essentially a really cheap price for the upgrade.

Of course there's a risk of further price increases turning that into a $1250 or more premium (by the time you can be confident of getting MCU3), but I would probably take that risk.

If you need a car now don't sweat it of course, MCU2 is fine, the car drives great either way. I needed a car last fall and I'm super happy with my October 2021 build, cars are always improving and there will always be enhancements around the corner that you'll miss out on. But if I could sacrifice $250 to get MCU3, yeah I'd do it!

I put in the order before the latest price hike, so for me it would be a $1250 hit if I cancel and re-order. Hence, I am going to take delivery regardless if my VIN has MCU2 or MCU3.

 

[vusvus]

I had an order for LRAWD delivery date feb1-march1 didn't have any vin yet and saw an inventory 2022 lr pop up today and jumped on it since I've been waiting since end of November and sold my car then thinking it would be much quicker since I had an earlier delivery date. The vin on this car is 123xxx does that make sense its that much lower than the ones people are getting now at 139xxx which would mean there's like 0 chance at a risen chip?

 

[T4M3]

I had an order for LRAWD delivery date feb1-march1 didn't have any vin yet and saw an inventory 2022 lr pop up today and jumped on it since I've been waiting since end of November and sold my car then thinking it would be much quicker since I had an earlier delivery date. The vin on this car is 123xxx does that make sense its that much lower than the ones people are getting now at 139xxx which would mean there's like 0 chance at a risen chip?

Most likely it won't have the AMD Ryzen chip but you could call and check.

 

[kessel_run]

I had an order for LRAWD delivery date feb1-march1 didn't have any vin yet and saw an inventory 2022 lr pop up today and jumped on it since I've been waiting since end of November and sold my car then thinking it would be much quicker since I had an earlier delivery date. The vin on this car is 123xxx does that make sense its that much lower than the ones people are getting now at 139xxx which would mean there's like 0 chance at a risen chip?

0% chance you have the Ryzen or Li-on battery.

 

[Mineobi]

Most likely it won't have the AMD Ryzen chip but you could call and check.

who do you call?

 

[T4M3]

who do you call?

You can call your local Tesla center

 

[citivolus]

Based on the Twitter link posted in this thread, it seems that some Model 3s might also be shipping with the new AMD Ryzen processor. Has anyone taken delivery of one? I am expecting mine between Jan 19-Feb 16 and have my fingers crossed!

 

[Mineobi]

Just got a VIN today and SA said no ryzen. Build date is january 10th. SA put my order on hold for a day to remove the VIN and put me on priority queue. Waiting for ryzen, lithium, rear dual glass, and maybe new main battery and hairpin motor (pls advise if those 2 are worth it).

 

[lowercase]

> rear dual glass

I think it's confirmed it's not in this early 2022 refresh. Just LiION 12V, Ryzen MCU, and heated seats.

 

[TElderJr05]

Just got a VIN today and SA said no ryzen. Build date is january 10th. SA put my order on hold for a day to remove the VIN and put me on priority queue. Waiting for ryzen, lithium, rear dual glass, and maybe new main battery and hairpin motor (pls advise if those 2 are worth it).

Build date was yesterday and still no Ryzen? Sheesh! 😬

 

[Mineobi]

Build date was yesterday and still no Ryzen? Sheesh! 😬

Yup.... SA also said they haven't heard anything about the new upgrades. Hopefully the 1/11 cutoff is true

 

[Gauss Guzzler]

If the 1/11 date is true, SA's will just use that to answer your question. They have no interest (or ability) to figure out components like that based purely on the VIN. And even after 1/11 they surely still won't want to promise anyone anything.