StanTheMan
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First time poster here. I just wanted to say that I am in Durham. I was originally scheduled to pick up my new Model 3 in Raleigh, but proactively moved it to Charlotte after I found out about the Logistics issues.
I just got off the phone with Charlotte and they confirmed my car is there and that i'm picking it up on Saturday during the noon delivery event! I'm so excited!
If someone happens to be on the lot in Charlotte, i'd love to see a picture of it! It's the Midnight Silver, Long Range, Black Interior, Aero Wheels. VIN 4495X
Here's my story:
Reserved on 06/29/18
Configured/Ordered on 07/11/18
First heard from ISA on 07/23/18, VIN assigned.
On 07/25, Delivery originally scheduled: 08/18/18
On 8/15/18 Rescheduled for 08/23/18 - Car was still in Birmingham
Contacted ISA on 8/20/18 - Car was still in Birmingham, ISA said probably still 2 weeks.
On 8/24/18 - Test drove Model 3 LR in Raleigh. My only comment on the car is, of all the cars that Tesla makes...this one is the slowest...blows my mind. Chatted with sales rep during test drive...he mentioned some of the logistical issues in Raleigh.
On 8/24/18, in the evening - I googled...found pretty much the whole story about raleigh...including this thread. I emailed the sales rep in Raleigh and asked about pickup in Charlotte. He had me e-mail some of their local delivery managers in Raleigh, which I did.
On 8/28/18, I got a call from my ISA saying my car made it to Charlotte and how about I pick it up there? I immediately agreed!
Over the last few days it's been a whirlwind of getting all the right people together to get insurance, financing, etc. in line and ready to go. But I just finished up my paperwork in Raleigh...The bank has sent the check to Tesla...All that's left to do is drive to Charlotte. I'm sure i'll meet a good number of you at the event!
I bet the Saturday event will be huge. I heard they delivered 20 cars last Saturday in Charlotte. Many folks from RTP area went to Charlotte to pick up cars.