Where will you take possession?

[SCW-Greg]

As GeorgeB originally stated back on June 22, they will deliver your Model S anywhere it makes you happy.

And so originally I was thinking it would be fun to take possession of my Model S at Fremont, get a tour or the factory, and then road trip it back to Portland... until I discovered California would throw their state sales tax on me (apparently no exceptions). Oregon is sales tax free.

So now I'll plan on (most likely) having it delivered to my home. No doubt many of my neighbors will raise an eyebrow with the Tesla truck and trailer arriving, and the mini commotion that would make for the hour or so they would be there.

But I also thought about having it delivered at the Tesla store, to share in the fun with the Tesla "family" there too.

Anyone taking possession at work? Taking it at Disney Land / World?

What fun will you have, and where will you have yours delivered?

 

[nrcooled]

I would love to take delivery at the DC store and that's where I had oringinally planned but I, like you, would have to pay another state's taxes and that does not appeal to me AT ALL.

I work on a closed compound also so they couldn't deliver at work either. So my only option is at home

 

[Rifleman]

I will most likely end up taking delivery at home, but I may end up taking delivery at work, or at the fire station that I volunteer at. As I am really reaching to buy this car, a home delivery of a $70,000 car would be very out of place in my rather modest neighborhood, and it may be wise to not draw that kind of attention to myself.

 

[Todd Burch]

I'm also not sure about home delivery, for the same reasons as Rifleman. Rather not call attention to myself. Having said that though, I don't have any other plans at this time.

If delivery is not at your home, I guess you miss out on the other wifi setup that the Rangers would do for you. In the end, I assume that the home setup isn't much more than setting IP settings...in which case most people who are moderately technical should be able to handle this by themselves.

 

[thelastdeadmouse]

I'm not a reservation holder yet, but I'll likely either be taking delivery at work or with my family down in Syracuse. I live in an apartment so work is going to be my primary charging location and my employer has already committed to installing at least one NEMA 14-50 plug when we expand out building this fall, so it'd probably be wise to take delivery there so I can ensure everything is working properly.

 

[smorgasbord]

.. a home delivery of a $70,000 car would be very out of place in my rather modest neighborhood, and it may be wise to not draw that kind of attention to myself.

Are you planning to drive to and from home every night under the cover of darkness?

 

[Todd Burch]

Are you planning to drive to and from home every night under the cover of darkness?

I think the hope is that nobody will hear him coming!

 

[spatterso911]

Delivery at home so I can make sure all is set up and working on the comms end.

 

[jerry33]

Delivery at home so I can generate some excitement among the neighbours. (At worst they can take up a collection to pay me $500,000 to move elsewhere)

 

[RichA]

Given I am in Bay Area, I will get dropped off with the family at factory in Fremont so everyone can get the tour and then drive home.

 

[Larry Chanin]

On Mars? I hear that electric vehicles do well there, although delivery might be somewhat delayed. :biggrin:


On the other hand my wife tells me that she plans on throwing a delivery party so I guess I'd better take home delivery or the logistics could be tough. In addition to taking delivery, I'm looking forward to having my friends and Florida Tesla Motors Club members over to share in the moment. Interestingly one of our club members is the Tesla Delivery Experience Specialist who will be making the delivery.

We're going to have a blast!

Larry

 

[Rifleman]

Are you planning to drive to and from home every night under the cover of darkness?

No, but my view is that a nice car does not attract too much attention, but a car carrier delivering said car in a middle class neighborhood definitely does. Most people in my neighborhood will probably have no idea what a Model S costs, but if it shows up on a car carrier, it will be clear that it was expensive.

 

[raymond]

Are you planning to drive to and from home every night under the cover of darkness?

Naaah. With this tiny inconspicuous little car there's nothing to worry about!

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Yes, do feel a little iffy about making a 'scene' in our neighborhood. Will go to the factory instead as it's only about 10 miles away; I should be able to configure the WiFi hookup and such easily once back home.

 

[SCW-Greg]

On the other hand my wife tells me that she plans on throwing a delivery party... In addition to taking delivery, I'm looking forward to having my friends and Florida Tesla Motors Club members over to share in the moment.

We're going to have a blast!

Larry

I like this idea!
Plus I think a couple of my neighbors are on the fence, if they haven't reserved by the time mine shows up, this will push them over the edge.

 

[MikeK]

I don't think the delivery truck would fit on my street. I plan to take delivery at Fremont, assuming that some sort of tour is available.

 

[NigelM]

No, but my view is that a nice car does not attract too much attention, but a car carrier delivering said car in a middle class neighborhood definitely does. Most people in my neighborhood will probably have no idea what a Model S costs, but if it shows up on a car carrier, it will be clear that it was expensive.

It'll attract attention and everyone will know the cost as soon as they can Google "Tesla".

Back to the OP: If ours comes in September we might be able to get it at the local National Plug-In day event.....Alternatively, I'd like to get it delivered for my 8-year-old's birthday party (all the Dad's will love it!).

 

[Doug_G]

When my Roadster arrived at my house, it came on a humungous closed vehicle transporter. I've put together a crude mosaic to give you an idea of just how big the thing was.

(The Roadster already in my driveway is the former Toronto demo car.)

Needless to say a huge diesel rig rumbling up to my house just after dinnertime brought everyone out of their houses to see what was going on. It turned into an impromptu street party - lots of fun!

Even if you somehow avoid this spectacle, if you ever get Ranger service a white van with TESLA on its side will appear in your driveway. It's pretty hard to be stealth with these cars.

 

[Francis Lau]

Let's get creative, I want to see what other creative options are? How about at DMV, the gas station, Karma parking lot, kids science class, party at home, party at work?

 

[pete8314]

I'd really like to do the factory tour, even if it meant I couldnn't 'drive away' in the car (long-ass drive to Dallas anyway). I did the factory tour with Mercedes when I bought an SLK from them, it was fantastic (and with the added benefit of not having to deal with the dealer).

Failing that, home delivery I guess, most of my neighbors won't care (we're all fairly anti-social in that way!), but a couple might take an interest.