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I see at least 10 with VINs assigned in the tracker that hasn't opted for the upgrade.
If you export United States Signatures from the tracker you can filter by VIN assigned date and see their configuration. I hope to get some time to do some analysis on the data this weekend to see if there's a pattern.
aija SigX 649
Winged Lion
Not sure if Tesla is (no longer?) slave to batching. After going through a factory tour and learning about the addition of production line 2 and the new state-of-the-art paint-shop, it's very likely that they are able to build-to-order sequentially with any option/variation. So, I think Paul's analysis on ModelXTracker will find that order finalization date is likely the key indicator for VIN sequencing - at least for Signature models since they are all roughly the same price.
Where are you taking delivery? We were assigned VIN yesterday 10/22, originally sig 351 and assigned VIN 66x. Sad pandas here too. Have you spoken to your DS about it?
For those upset about VINs being assigned out of order compared to their sequence number, please remember that Tesla does not build VINs in numeric order. The VIN sequence is simply an artifact of when your order was transmitted to the factory. From there, the factory decides when to build orders based on parts availability and delivery location. It does seem like they are assigning VINs in an arbitrary manner, but I'm sure there's some logic behind it.
Could they be trying to foil Paul Carter's ModelXTracker.com? If the VIN doesn't have any bearing on build order (seems weird if that's the case) then Tesla is effectively trying to keep secret how many they've built and how many have been cancelled.
Changing from sequence numbers to reservation dates was a clear attempt to avoid tracking. I'd expect this to be the case for Model 3 from Day 1 as well. The VINs could very well be randomized for similar reasons. I think it will ultimately be a moot point as the supposed fast ramp in production should mean all the Signatures get built and delivered in less than a month and who gets theirs first will be more a factor of delivery times versus production dates.
The official quote I received from the X Config Team when I asked was, "We are aiming to deliver all Signature vehicles by the end of 2015."
MrBoylan
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Yes, don't forget us little people.I keep forgetting that there are other reservations out there that aren't Signature reservations.
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Except Volkswagen... who aren't selling sh*t.
Really? I thought that's exactly what they are selling! :tongue:Except Volkswagen... who aren't selling sh*t.
Just got new buttons on my "my Tesla" page....payment options (lease financing, other financing, cash) and trade in question....Getting closer : )
lots of people got those buttons prematurely. Tesla is trying to pull them down. There were intended to be displayed only upon configuration. The amount is populated in the lease or credit app by the design studio. Don't bother until you have been invited to design.
My DS called today and told me, with the standard caveats, that the current production plan is to deliver the Colorado bound Signatures the last week of November / first week of December. My RN is in 1300s and my VIN is in the 300s.
He also said that the first vehicles are taking 6-8 weeks in production as they work out the process, but by mid-November the plan is for that to be brought down to 4 weeks.
It would seem like they are at least batching by location if not other criteria as well.
He also said that the first vehicles are taking 6-8 weeks in production as they work out the process, but by mid-November the plan is for that to be brought down to 4 weeks.
It would seem like they are at least batching by location if not other criteria as well.
At least you are getting some estimates! The team is always polite but gives no info.... I wonder why the disparity?
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Great new info, thanks for posting! If this is true, it means that a whole lot of cars must be in production already without the status for the customers updated. I guess that would be because it is still hard for Tesla to predict production time.
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