And now I play the waiting game.

[Seven7]

Just received my VIN. 42070. I wasn't too late to get the Tech Package. Whew. I was starting to worry.

Good for you, the tech package is a must have (in my opinion)

 

[Btrflyl8e]

Yay! But also wow! 42070!!! Less than a year after mine, 9555. Lol!

 

[Pate]

Wow, VINs over 42k already.. I am starting to feel that my car is old already, and I haven't even had it delivered yet!

 

[golfski]

Just received my VIN. 42070. I wasn't too late to get the Tech Package. Whew. I was starting to worry.

What was your original delivery window (Late June?) and did it change when you received your VIN? How did you learn of the 6/21 delivery date?

 

[FLDarren]

What was your original delivery window (Late June?) and did it change when you received your VIN? How did you learn of the 6/21 delivery date?

My DS emailed me the same day I confirmed with my tentative delivery date of June 21. Yes it was considered late June. Nothing has changed since I received my VIN. It just replaced my RN # on MyTesla.

 

[xhawk101]

First off I want to apologize for not becoming a TMC member and sharing my story as soon as I ordered. I have enjoyed reading other's stories. I hope you enjoy mine. Here we go.

I finally ordered my Model S on 3/30. I didn't confirm until 4/10. Over that span, I logged onto MyTesla daily. I found that every time I went to edit/view my design, my wild side tried to convince me to add this option and that option and this and that. I went over every option at least a dozen times. Then my sensible side would tell me I didn't need it and would have no use for it. But then the next day the process would restart. In the end, my sensible side prevailed and I only got the options I deemed necessary.

I went for my test drive back in early October at the Tampa SC back when it was just a SC. I went into the test drive about 50% sure I wanted a Model S. I have spent a lot of time researching Tesla. I knew my stuff. I missed the turn to enter the SC because I couldn't look away from the Model Ss parked out front. I'm sure I'm not the only one it has happened to. Being in the presence of 6-8 Model Ss at the same time was an experience on its own. Other worldly some might say. Then I got in the car. I was blown away. Now I was 70% sure. Then I stepped on the accelerator. BAM, 100% sure. Just like that. I haven't been inside a Model S since (7 months) and I still remember it like it was a few minutes ago. It's amazing that a car can do that. I currently drive a Prius and I do not remember the first time I sat it that. Heck, I don't remember the last time I sat in it.

So what does that say?

Since the test drive I have been doing research both on these forums and on other mediums. My cousin will text me news about Tesla and I text him back "That was so yesterdays news." He's determined to give me news that I haven't discovered yet. The day it happens is the day I let my guard down.

Now to my Model S. The configuration is- 60kWh, MC Red, Pano, and Supercharging.

I didn't add a whole lot because I felt I didn't need them. Sure I want them, but not need. Since the Model S was a stretch as it was, I tried to reduce the options. The one option that was a must was MC Red. It is by far the best color I have seen. Not just on the S but of any car. Well worth the $1,500. Slowly over several months I saw every color. One by one I was more excited for the next color I would see. Then it happened. A Model S pulled in front of me one day. The reaction I had when I saw the MC red (5th color) was unlike the reaction I had when I saw any other color. My immediate reaction told me that that was my choice. I later found out that it was Xhawk101 that I saw. Thank you Xhawk101 for making my color choice so easy.

I am due for a 6/21 tentative delivery date. I haven't received my VIN yet (anxiously waiting).

I'm losing my mind knowing that I have another 2 months until delivery. I am doing little things daily to prepare for delivery. It helps ease the nerves. Next major step is to install the 14-50 outlet. My father was an electrician so the outlet installation is all but done.

This is to Elon and the Tesla team. You should be extremely proud of the product and change you are creating. My view on life has changed dramatically because of you. It takes something or someone very special to create the kind of change that is happening. I never thought I would feel this passionate about a vehicle, or anything really, but I do. Tesla is changing things for the better and you have one more supporter.

I look forward to getting to know many of you. I'm open to any advise or comments.

You're very welcome! I was reading your post thinking "that could've been my multi coat red" and sure enough! So honored to have inspired your choice. I have the first MC red in Florida I'm proud to say! I delayed from jan 2013 to april 2013 to wait for the red. The most excruciating 4 months of my life lol!

But the red is totally worth it. Glad to hear of another in our county! The incredible thrust alone is worth it. But even bigger is the true disruption we are witness to thanks to Elon Musk.

Ps 7767 60 kwh. With all options available then.

 

[FLDarren]

The Rials were the giveaway. BTW, they look awesome xhawk. I was fooled at first and thought they were the 21s, but then I got a little closer and saw they were 19s.