North Texas waiting room

[MSHampton]

Thanks - given that you are a week ahead of us, what are the next steps? Should I call my Farmers insurance and get this vin added (Starting edd start date?) or call sa and ask for a firm delivery date before adding insurance. I will most likely skip dcu as is too much of a hassle.

Yes, I called my insurance first thing yesterday morning since Monday was a holiday. They added it as of the 10th, but that can be adjusted. You have to upload a copy of the insurance card with the tesla vin on it. The email I had said to do that to "prioritize my delivery". Not sure if that is true or not. It was shortly after that I got the text and through that connection they gave me an actual delivery appointment.

I had heard a few horror stories about the electronic payment so what I did was transfer the funds into a savings account that I usually keep about $100 in and then made the payment from there. If they try and pull it twice for whatever reason, I won't be hurt and they won't get anything the second time. Probably won't be a problem, but I have heard of a few glitches now and then where people's accounts were hit more than once. Better to be safe than sorry.

 

[Maliks]

I added to my insurance (Geico) with a start date of the earliest EDD. I can change it whenever I want so no big deal. I figured it’s better to pay a few $ more in unneeded early insurance than make life difficult closer to the day…

EDIT:
On a side note, the insurance on this sub $55k Tesla is the same as my previous vehicle, a $75k+ Land Rover which had an expensive to repair aluminum body and eye watering parts prices. This would be quite the shock for someone moving from say a $50k Ford Explorer as it would be a massive jump vs what they’re used to…

That said, once I have the vehicle I’ll shop the insurance around anyway.

Added insurance. Wasn’t there an 888 number to call and get more details on scheduling delivery. Don’t really have an SA who responds

 

[MSHampton]

I'm literally refreshing my account page every 5 minutes, must be something like the wheels i chose or something else that's delaying compared to other LR orders getting VINs

I was shocked that mine showed up in the middle of the day on Monday. I guess when the vin hits, it hits.

 

[Maliks]

Yes, I called my insurance first thing yesterday morning since Monday was a holiday. They added it as of the 10th, but that can be adjusted. You have to upload a copy of the insurance card with the tesla vin on it. The email I had said to do that to "prioritize my delivery". Not sure if that is true or not. It was shortly after that I got the text and through that connection they gave me an actual delivery appointment.

I had heard a few horror stories about the electronic payment so what I did was transfer the funds into a savings account that I usually keep about $100 in and then made the payment from there. If they try and pull it twice for whatever reason, I won't be hurt and they won't get anything the second time. Probably won't be a problem, but I have heard of a few glitches now and then where people's accounts were hit more than once. Better to be safe than sorry.

Can one not just do a cashiers check. Why have a pull from savings account as opposed to this.

 

[MSHampton]

Added insurance. Wasn’t there an 888 number to call and get more details on scheduling delivery. Don’t really have an SA who responds

I got a text from (510) 369-1159 and they were the ones that set up my appointment.

 

[Maliks]

Yes, I called my insurance first thing yesterday morning since Monday was a holiday. They added it as of the 10th, but that can be adjusted. You have to upload a copy of the insurance card with the tesla vin on it. The email I had said to do that to "prioritize my delivery". Not sure if that is true or not. It was shortly after that I got the text and through that connection they gave me an actual delivery appointment.

I had heard a few horror stories about the electronic payment so what I did was transfer the funds into a savings account that I usually keep about $100 in and then made the payment from there. If they try and pull it twice for whatever reason, I won't be hurt and they won't get anything the second time. Probably won't be a problem, but I have heard of a few glitches now and then where people's accounts were hit more than once. Better to be safe than sorry.

Never got an email - just saw vin on account and that’s the reason for so many questions. I did upload insurance and waiting now.

 

[MSHampton]

Can one not just do a cashiers check. Why have a pull from savings account as opposed to this.

I've been told when I talked to them in the past that they use the ACH method and don't take checks. I have heard other people show up and pay with a personal check, so I don't know what the actual rule is. At this point, the ACH from the savings account was pretty painless.

 

[MSHampton]

Never got an email - just saw vin on account and that’s the reason for so many questions. I did upload insurance and waiting now.

Same here. I was just sitting on the couch next to my wife watching TV and thought I'd randomly check and there it was. I'm not going to say there was dancing, but there was much merriment!

 

[M-S-M]

I've been told when I talked to them in the past that they use the ACH method and don't take checks. I have heard other people show up and pay with a personal check, so I don't know what the actual rule is. At this point, the ACH from the savings account was pretty painless.

Texas regulation does not allow Tesla to take payment at delivery whether that is a personal or cashiers/certified check.

 

[MSHampton]

Oh, one more thing. When I said I needed it before the 20th, they changed my delivery point from Cedar Springs to Northpark. I really didn't care since it's about 120 miles for me to come into Dallas from Overton.

 

[Maliks]

Oh, one more thing. When I said I needed it before the 20th, they changed my delivery point from Cedar Springs to Northpark. I really didn't care since it's about 120 miles for me to come into Dallas from Overton.

Thanks - your updates have been most helpful

 

[MSHampton]

Texas regulation does not allow Tesla to take payment at delivery whether that is a personal or cashiers/certified check.

That's right. It's a Texas law. Supposedly, it is illegal to even do the ACH transaction if you are standing on Tesla property. LOL Go figure. Those crazy auto dealership laws we have...

 

[Maliks]

Called the 888 number and was updated that the vehicle delivery is going to be 19th most likely. Text, email etc will follow once they are sure this is the exact date.

 

[Wingwinghello]

Oh, one more thing. When I said I needed it before the 20th, they changed my delivery point from Cedar Springs to Northpark. I really didn't care since it's about 120 miles for me to come into Dallas from Overton.

Do you think you are the only Tesla in Overton?

 

[MSHampton]

Do you think you are the only Tesla in Overton?

In overton? I'd say yes. There are some in Tyler, Longview, and kilgore though. Maybe even Henderson.

 

[Wingwinghello]

In overton? I'd say yes. There are some in Tyler, Longview, and kilgore though. Maybe even Henderson.

nice!
My mamaw in Whitehouse has a S, was surprised she was not the only one in Whitehouse to have a Tesla.

 

[MSHampton]

nice!
My mamaw in Whitehouse has a S, was surprised she was not the only one in Whitehouse to have a Tesla.

There are 2 or 3 where my wife works in kilgore. It's still rare to see them on the today or here though.

 

[chand]

I'm literally refreshing my account page every 5 minutes, must be something like the wheels i chose or something else that's delaying compared to other LR orders getting VINs

It's the damn color we chose, @MSHampton received it; so I am hopeful, it's not that rare, we will get it next week.

 

[MSHampton]

It's the damn color we chose, @MSHampton received it; so I am hopeful, it's not that rare, we will get it next week.

Could be. I started to get red, but after watching the WhamBamm TeslaCam youtube channel, I decided I wanted something that blended in a bit more. If you go that that channel, there is a lot of hate out there for Teslas.

 

[Obi-Wan]

Picked up my white MYP white/white today. Took exactly 1 month.
8/8 - Ordered
8/17 - Received VIN
8/29 - Original Delivery Date but delayed due paint issues
9/8 - Took delivery
Will have to take in for some minor issues but car was in great condition otherwise.