TESLA MODEL 3 DELIVERY REVIEW
I took delivery of my Model 3 today. I've been grateful for the updates on this forum, so I thought I'd share my experience. To recap -
Aug. 8 (DAY 0) - ordered online - Model 3 Performance, White/White, Premium Upgrade - estimated delivery "
2 weeks"
Aug. 24 (DAY 16) - got a text - "
please expect another 3-4 weeks before we reach out to you for delivery"
Sep. 8 (DAY 31) - got a text - "
ready to be scheduled!" - scheduled delivery for Sep. 17 - saw VIN in source code
Sep. 14 (DAY 37) - got a phone call to confirm my delivery on Sep. 17
Sep. 17 (DAY 40) - received delivery at the Tesla Service Center in Roswell, GA
I arrived at the Tesla center for my 10am appointment, and found a lot absolutely packed with new Model 3s - at least 100, maybe 200 or more. A beautiful sight to see.
I may have been the first new owner to arrive today. There wasn't another soul around in the delivery area, which was surprisingly spartan and dirty. After a few minutes, an employee came out, confirmed my name, and then got my paperwork - a fairly light stack, including a final price sheet, something about state title/registration, and 1 or 2 other docs. No one asked for my proof of insurance or driver's license - I guess what I'd previously submitted online was sufficient. My delivery specialist (who had been emailing me) then came out, and I mentioned that I'd seen offers online for 2,000 free Supercharger miles and/or a free premium upgrade. At first, I got the "we have no idea what you're talking about" look. Then the specialist went in the back, came back out, and said they'd already "put in a case" for my Supercharger miles, and even acknowledged it was "for waiting since Aug. 8 for delivery." He also said the free premium upgrades were only available to buyers who hadn't yet received a VIN. I didn't argue the point, and then wrote a personal check for the balance owed, and signed all the paperwork. I forgot to ask for copies, and went home with literally zero paperwork. (I assume I'll get something in mail or email eventually.)
Then my delivery specialist showed me outside to the car.
My Model 3 was the first car parked in a lengthy line of new Model 3s that looked to be arranged for pickup. I was shown a few very basic points, i.e. how to use a card key to open the car, how to use the Tesla app on my phone to open the trunk, how to open the glove box, and so on. Maybe 5 minutes' worth (I didn't ask any questions or prolong the "tour"). It was really exciting to open the Tesla app actually see functionality, instead of just the videos! At this point it was about 10:15am. I then had all the time in the world to carefully inspect the car, using a checklist I'd found online. Truly, the car is gorgeous - I couldn't find a single thing wrong with it! I left the service center at 10:30am, about 30 minutes after I'd arrived. I didn't notice any other customers arriving during that time, although it's possible 1 or 2 others arrived while I was doing my inspection. Certainly not a stampede of us.
Naturally, the drive home was spent experimenting with the 0-60 acceleration, getting used to regenerative braking, waiting for cruise control & autopilot calibration to complete (took about 45 minutes of driving), exploring all the menus and experimenting with the options, and generally having a good ol' time.
When my wife drove me back to the Tesla center about an hour later to pick up our other car, I saw at least 3 car carriers arriving, filled with new Model 3s. Not sure where they'll put them - the lot already seemed full! Seems like Model 3s as far as the eye can see.
Thanks to all who have posted such helpful info to this forum. I've made my final
spreadsheet update, and I'm off now to hopefully more interesting forums for Tesla owners!
The car passed our dog's inspection...
New Model 3s as far as the eye can see in Roswell, GA...
And lots more Model 3s arriving.