Delivery will always be a roll of the dice, depending on how busy they are, and if the guy before you wants to do a 2 hour ultra detailed inspection and going through a two page checklist.
If they observe a issue that needs taking care of, like an extra detailing, some adhesive that needs cleaning off, or a wheel with a scratch, it could take a while.
This is partially offset by the two hour buying experience that comes with buying most ICE cars from a dealership. Gotta whip out the 4 square sheet, ask you what it would take to get you into this car today, figure out what price they can get out of you, sit you in the cubical while the sales person goes to talk to the Sales Manager. Then the owner will come by, introduce himself and make sure you are being treated well, are ushered into finance, where you will be bombarded with extra cost options from undercoating to security systems to tire/wheel protection packages.
Buying a car is always more time consuming than we would like, however Tesla is committed to making the process as enjoyable as possible.
Things are much different now, than before the Model 3 roll out. I Ubered to the Fremont factory and entered a quiet waiting room with Tesla coffee, yogurt and pastries. Was shown the car and given a walk through. The charging and displays were explained and We were taken to a 1 hour guided factory tour to see how the cars were made. Then returned to the showroom where we signed some papers and they gave us a goodie bag with a hat and pen. Everyone was relaxed and professional. They obviously enjoyed their job. We then went back to the gift shop to select some branded merchandise.
Now understand, this when they were under intense pressure from the press. They were on the verge of Bankwuptcy, the paint shop was in chaos, because of the Model X doors deliveries were way behind, colors were being changed, new wheels were being rolled out, the Gigafactory was just beginning and batteries were always in short supply. Their stock was going up, but very erratic, the State of Nevada was under political pressure for offering Tesla incentives to build their plant, employees were moving from Fremont to Sparks Nevada, the seats were being redesigned, the 5 seat flat fold down rear seat was just being released, they were moving from Autopilot 1 to 2, additional cameras and sensor packages were being introduced and they had Union unrest people attacking Teslas non Union workforce.
Amazing that they were able to push through all that. Lots of FUD was being published...and yet this has been the most wonderful and life altering event that I have ever experienced.
While not perfect, this company and the cars that they are producing are not perfect, but they are Remarkable.
One of my favorite restaurants in in Cabo. The Giggling Marlin has a sign out front that says...If your service does not meet your high expectations, please lower your expectations : >) The people inside are generally having a blast.
