Hey gang, ordered a 2021 M3 LR white/white today. Basically 50 grand. Austin manager said I needed to pay for the car when I get the VIN, which should be tomorrow, according to him. Why the heck do I have to do that??? I'd like to inspect the car before it arrives. And since I'll pay cash, I could pay via W/T, which would take minutes to hit Tesla's account. Or I can pick up the car the next day or two, when they verify payment; I don't care. But I just don't want to pay beforehand, especially with the myriad of issues the car could have. We're reasonable people, and we wouldn't reject it with minor issues. But want to have the piece of mind to make that decision before having shelled out 50 grand, with no way to get them back without a legal fight. Thank you.
By the way, the car would be one of the first delivered in El Paso, TX, which will start a showroom and delivery next week. Tesla supposedly is not an official dealer in TX yet, so not sure if that has anything to do with that. They're also asking to have insurance on the car when I receive the VIN, which I also found odd, since it's not my car yet. But I'd go along with that. And finally, they're charging me doc fee, but I have to do my own registration. What the heck? Plus they're charging me $80 for a freaking temp plate. That's enough fleecing. Ha ha.
JC
By the way, the car would be one of the first delivered in El Paso, TX, which will start a showroom and delivery next week. Tesla supposedly is not an official dealer in TX yet, so not sure if that has anything to do with that. They're also asking to have insurance on the car when I receive the VIN, which I also found odd, since it's not my car yet. But I'd go along with that. And finally, they're charging me doc fee, but I have to do my own registration. What the heck? Plus they're charging me $80 for a freaking temp plate. That's enough fleecing. Ha ha.
JC