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Tracking P85D delivery thread
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MarcG
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OK, I finally have some useful information to share.
First, for those who aren't getting enough detailed information from their delivery specialists about specific production stages, you can call the service center where your car is being delivered and select the option that says "new vehicle delivery" - at the Fremont SC this is option 4 (option 1 is for general info, 2 is Service, 3 is Sales, 5 is Parts). If the local delivery team doesn't pick up, you'll be transferred to the headquarters' "inside delivery team" who can also give you the exact production stage of your car.
Second, I found out from the local delivery team in Fremont that although there are no problems with the production of the P85D, the factory is taking an extra amount of time to inspect the initial batch of P85D's to make sure everything is per spec and operating as expected since it's a new model. In my case, my car has been in production for 7 days (including T-giving holidays + a weekend) but is already in General Assembly, which is the final stage after paint and before testing begins. They expect P85D inspections to take 2-3 days instead of the usual 1 day.
So don't be alarmed if the production time seems longer than usual, they're just taking extra precautions to make sure our cars are running properly before being delivered. The online status does not necessarily reflect this so there could be differences between which stages truly indicate completion (I'm not sure "Production Complete" means assembly is done and they're currently inspecting, or inspection done and the service center is prepping it for delivery - I think it's the latter).
There you have it. I know it's frustrating not to know exactly what's going on, but I trust we're in good hands and just need to be patient. Tesla wants to deliver P85Ds as much as we want them to, if not more.
First, for those who aren't getting enough detailed information from their delivery specialists about specific production stages, you can call the service center where your car is being delivered and select the option that says "new vehicle delivery" - at the Fremont SC this is option 4 (option 1 is for general info, 2 is Service, 3 is Sales, 5 is Parts). If the local delivery team doesn't pick up, you'll be transferred to the headquarters' "inside delivery team" who can also give you the exact production stage of your car.
Second, I found out from the local delivery team in Fremont that although there are no problems with the production of the P85D, the factory is taking an extra amount of time to inspect the initial batch of P85D's to make sure everything is per spec and operating as expected since it's a new model. In my case, my car has been in production for 7 days (including T-giving holidays + a weekend) but is already in General Assembly, which is the final stage after paint and before testing begins. They expect P85D inspections to take 2-3 days instead of the usual 1 day.
So don't be alarmed if the production time seems longer than usual, they're just taking extra precautions to make sure our cars are running properly before being delivered. The online status does not necessarily reflect this so there could be differences between which stages truly indicate completion (I'm not sure "Production Complete" means assembly is done and they're currently inspecting, or inspection done and the service center is prepping it for delivery - I think it's the latter).
There you have it. I know it's frustrating not to know exactly what's going on, but I trust we're in good hands and just need to be patient. Tesla wants to deliver P85Ds as much as we want them to, if not more.
Thanks, lots of useful information there. This gives me some cause to be alarmed about lack of inspection as my car was originally completed in 5 days flat. The apparent reversion back to production is hopefully a system glitch as I am being assured that my car is actually awaiting transport. That being said it will be a full week since completion by the time it is shipped out so presumably some of that time is part of the extra inspection. As somebody else pointed out, these are probably very fun to "inspect". Anyway, I'm told now that my car will arrive (presumably with a batch of other cars bound for Western Canada) in Vancouver on Friday. This means that my delivery date will be close to the original date but most likely December 9th - I'll update the spread sheet.
Thanks - some good information in there. My DS told me yesterday that my car was in "General Assembly" and you've shed some light on where that is in the process.
Mike
MarcG
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I wouldn't be alarmed. I think they flipped your status to Production Complete stage too quickly and probably wanted to do more inspection before releasing it to the service center. Good luck with the delivery, keep us posted!
Speaking of the spreadsheet, Andrew could you please sort again since there seem to be new production start & complete dates lower down?
Glad to hear Mike! I'm curious to know how long this general assembly step takes. Hopefully not more than a couple of days. Keep us posted when you get to Production Complete!
Awesome! Does your My Tesla status still show In Production or did it flip to Production Complete?
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Will do later tonight. Currently on a plane and google docs doesn't play nice with mobile safari. By the way, TMC is a great way to kill time at 35k feet.
MarcG
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Spoke with my DS today. Just FYI - reconfirmed 10/24. Slated for "late December" delivery. Sitting in the production queue right now. He said my car will go into production next week and be completed by the end of the week (seemed optimistic). Still expects a chance he could have it out to Columbus by 12/22, but it will be tight. Said there have been a few delays on the first cars that rolled out because of some little diddly things (stickers, inspections etc). Had nothing to do with the real meat of the car. I think once they get used to the final touch ups these things should move out pretty quick.
My guess is that they have some issues beyond what is discussed here and they slowed down significantly the production of P85D - as per the spreadsheet no cars entered production today (12/02). Probably better to stop and make sure cars are OK rather than rush and deliver subpar products. Does not make waiting any easier....
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MarcG
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Yeah I heard the red sticker that covers the D, which follows P85, wasn't ready on time since it's a new letter - so they can't deliver any P85Ds without it...
Totally kidding of course!
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MarcG
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Sorry for the bad joke. In all seriousness, I've read on the TM forum and from another member on this one who PM'd me directly that local deliveries scheduled for this week have been pushed out. Most likely due to the extended inspections, as previously mentioned. I say good idea if that means the product will be more solid! Tesla just need to communicate that better across the board to set expectations right.
Yeah I heard the red sticker that covers the D, which follows P85, wasn't ready on time since it's a new letter - so they can't deliver any P85Ds without it...
Totally kidding of course!
HA!....that was good.
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