Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[omarsultan]

hey all, first time Tesla about-to-be owner and need advice on the color.
I have had the Blue LR on order since December, but now thinking about switching to MSM.
I like the blue, but I feel it's gonna be really tough to keep it clean. Even a little bit of dirt/mud shines on the Blue paint, while the Grey doesn't have these issues.
Am I correct? Looking for advice if my observation is correct, and how do folks here maintain their blue exteriors?

Probably not helpful since it adds another choice, but I found the MC Red to be remarkably good at hiding regular road dust and the like.

 

[bmt00]

hey all, first time Tesla about-to-be owner and need advice on the color.

Red is the only correct color.

 

[omarsultan]

TBH, the Gabeincal videos really muddy the waters. Most if not all the cars he captures look like LRs, unless Tesla attaches the spoiler at the delivery center as part of the prep.

 

[DukeofURL]

From looking at the configurator online and switching between the LR and Plaid, it looks like it's similar to the P100D, where it's stuck on with industrial grade adhesive. Easy enough to do as part of prep.

 

[Hayseed_MS]

TBH, the Gabeincal videos really muddy the waters. Most if not all the cars he captures look like LRs, unless Tesla attaches the spoiler at the delivery center as part of the prep.

Some do have the spoiler on them at Fremont.

 

[Drew-MS]

SA says actual deliveries start June 3rd nation-wide. They aren't staggering the first batch based on location. He's been reliable with info, my 4th Tesla from him. He said they expect Vins any day now.

I have never been assigned to a reliable SA. The next time you speak to your SA, please ask if it's okay to provide a TMC member with his email. Thank you

 

[aerodyne]

Red is the only correct color.

If your are color blind, and don't like taking care of your cars paint, can't go wrong with white. This is especially true in the US southwest.

My next car will be red however.

Interesting point, any dark color is nearly as hot to the touch as black. Thermally speaking, white is the coolest color, if not aestheticly.

 

[aerodyne]

I have never been assigned to a reliable SA. The next time you speak to your SA, please ask if it's okay to provide a TMC member with his email. Thank you

The SA at Sherman Oaks told me the same thing about National deliveries on 6/3.

Could be they are both reading from the same playbook. So, means nothing really.

If no-one has a VIN by COB tommorow I expect only a handful of deliveries, all to employees.

They probably will drive them back to the factory to get finished.

 

[HumanInput]

I don't regret it but the plaid+ may be so far out, $10k in savings wouldn't be worth it.

Canceling is always an option, but no reason to do so early even if you head in a different direction (just place a new order, like I did for a Hyundai )

 

[omarsultan]

I am thinking if you are one of the select few who are lucky enough to get their car on 6/3, one stipulation is to not go blabbing about it. I think, for everyone else, we'll start seeing VINs in a couple of weeks.

 

[artsci]

Got a call from Tesla yesterday asking if I wanted to change my order from Plaid+ to Plaid. We talked for about 5 minutes then I told the caller no. I had thought about it but the range 520+ range of the Plaid+ is a critical factor for me.

Anyone else get a call like that?

 

[lbowroom]

Could be they are both reading from the same playbook. So, means nothing really.

Isn't that what we've all been clamoring for, a unified answer from corporate?

 

[NOLA21SGuy]

I am thinking if you are one of the select few who are lucky enough to get their car on 6/3, one stipulation is to not go blabbing about it. I think, for everyone else, we'll start seeing VINs in a couple of weeks.

Definitely not me. If I get a VIN I'm telling y'all within minutes.

 

[Av8rrob]

im curious to whom in the car review/ you tube social influencer world is going to get one first and post a review?

 

[lbatra]

im curious to whom in the car review/ you tube social influencer world is going to get one first and post a review?

my guess is MKBHD?

 

[NOLA21SGuy]

my guess is MKBHD?

How did he get a one on one with Elon?

 

[asimo3089]

my guess is MKBHD?

I'd bet on Doug. He had the first Model 3 review out. Hopefully somebody with an early review gives him their car. I'd be tempted to drive to california and let him have mine if I got my car on Wednesday.

 

[T-Racer]

Just a thought that the increase addition of a new Autopilot tier cost of $4K could result in a reduction in MSRP by $4K. They could separate out the cost of that $4K and the $10K autopilot to make them add-ons to be completed within 3 days of the purchase but separate form the hardware sale and allow us to get $4K of upgrades and stay under $80K. That would accommodate interior and exterior color changes. Wheel upgrades could be done as a post-delivery choice as well. It would be a win-win and would explain the new $4K charge.

 

[lowtek]

Wait till they replace the yoke with a PS5 controller...

You're avatar freaks me out a bit .. just sayin'

 

[aerodyne]

Isn't that what we've all been clamoring for, a unified answer from corporate?

Sometimes those answers turn out to be false, such as, most recent statements on FSD.

A blanket statement on the order page, would be nice. Any self help vids on the new wheel also.

I really do not know what folks are clamoring for, short of, your car is in front of your house, please sign in the app to accept..