Next Step - Drafting Contract

[andrewg7192]

I ordered an SR+ on 10/16. I’ve completed everything through insurance, but now I’m stuck at “We are drafting up your contract.” How long does this process normally take? I also don’t have a delivery estimate listed on my account.

 

[Gbee]

I have the same thing! With no date set. My SA told me to complete everything with possible dec 1 delivery.

 

[Mr.Chipperson]

I put my order in on the 22nd of October. I haven't heard anything yet.

 

[RedWhite19]

Nothing changes until you get your VIN. And note, I got my VIN then 2-3 days later I got my car. Prepare not to hear anything for a long time. Maybe the occasionally text that “your car is this many weeks away”.

 

[ItsMeCarlos]

I have the same thing! With no date set. My SA told me to complete everything with possible dec 1 delivery. View attachment 603006

I was told the same, what service center are you using?

 

[scooter62]

I stopped into 2 different SCs and asked about my order. Both places happy to help. My car was built 8/25 and delivered to the Tampa SC 9/13. That's the typical time frame for the SE. Delivery in the middle of the last month of the quarter. Cars are built in CA then get on a train to Birmingham, AL then trucked to the SCs. Don't be afraid to ask. Especially drop in during a weekday, when they aren't terribly busy.

 

[ItsMeCarlos]

I stopped into 2 different SCs and asked about my order. Both places happy to help. My car was built 8/25 and delivered to the Tampa SC 9/13. That's the typical time frame for the SE. Delivery in the middle of the last month of the quarter. Cars are built in CA then get on a train to Birmingham, AL then trucked to the SCs. Don't be afraid to ask. Especially drop in during a weekday, when they aren't terribly busy.

Ugh I was hoping that I would get delivery middle of this month.

 

[pjensen]

I put my order in on the 22nd of October. I haven't heard anything yet.

Completely normal. Expect a text every few weeks - with no real change. Then in early December, you will get a vin number and everything happens real quick. Within a week (or so), you will get the delivery.

 

[ItsMeCarlos]

Completely normal. Expect a text every few weeks - with no real change. Then in early December, you will get a vin number and everything happens real quick. Within a week (or so), you will get the delivery.

Good to know, thank you. I guess it gives me some additional time to save up.

 

[zerb012345]

I stopped into 2 different SCs and asked about my order. Both places happy to help. My car was built 8/25 and delivered to the Tampa SC 9/13. That's the typical time frame for the SE. Delivery in the middle of the last month of the quarter. Cars are built in CA then get on a train to Birmingham, AL then trucked to the SCs. Don't be afraid to ask. Especially drop in during a weekday, when they aren't terribly busy.

Didn't know that Tesla shipped by rail in the US, where did you find that out? As a railroad employee and enthusiast I find that very, very cool and reassuring that big companies will still ship by rail.

 

[freeAgent]

I think many cars are shipped by rail in the US. It's much more efficient than trucking them and putting them on a boat to go from one coast to the other means a trip all the way through the Panama Canal. "Rail dust" is a common issue that detailers correct on new cars: What is rail dust?

 

[zerb012345]

I think many cars are shipped by rail in the US. It's much more efficient than trucking them and putting them on a boat to go from one coast to the other means a trip all the way through the Panama Canal. "Rail dust" is a common issue that detailers correct on new cars: What is rail dust?

You’re absolutely correct, intermodal and autos are a lot of what keep our industry afloat these days. There’s one railroad out my way that’s sole operation is spotting auto racks to be loaded and unloaded. I guess I just assumed because I never saw Teslas on any of our waybills that they just didn’t use rail to ship.

There are 3 major auto facilities in New England. Tesla should look into them.

 

[scooter62]

Didn't know that Tesla shipped by rail in the US, where did you find that out? As a railroad employee and enthusiast I find that very, very cool and reassuring that big companies will still ship by rail.

When I talked to a sales guy at an SC, he brought up the web page for my vehicle after it was 'born'. It gave the logistics and projected dates of arrival. It was cool to see.

 

[TTime2021]

That would be cool to see. I’m assuming this was after the VIN?

 

[scooter62]

That would be cool to see. I’m assuming this was after the VIN?

Yes.